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A cliff coastline covered in dry shrubs. The ocean is a dark blue, with white sea foam at the shore where the waves break.
From salvaged architectural relics to a 100-year-old park and former industrial sites that have returned “back to nature,” here’s where you can explore the most unexpected outdoor gems of the South Bay.
Ediza Lake at Mammoth Lakes is a beautiful clear blue waterscape with snowy mountains.
You don’t have to be a long-distance hiker to enjoy SoCal’s best hiking opportunities. But if you’re ready to go the distance, these six trails are waiting for you whether you've got just a couple of hours at a time or months to devote to the most epic trek of your life.
Crème Caramel LA: How to Make Leche Flan
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An easy recipe for making the traditional Filipino dessert, leche flan.
The Revolution Classic rollercoaster tracks are white and loop at a certain point. Behind is another rollercoaster with red tracks and is taller than the Revolution Classic. A red observation tower can be seen in the near distance. In the foreground, water spurts upwards in a fountain/pond.
Here are nine areas of "old school" Magic Mountain that you can visit today for a true throwback Southern California theme park adventure — all year round.
Tall cedar trees line an asphalt road. Cars are parked at various parts of the curb.
Skip the Christmas tree lot and go straight to the living Christmas trees that are taller than your wildest dreams and have lived longer than most anybody can remember. Here are seven great groves of evergreen trees right here in the lowlands, by our beaches and in our residential neighborhoods.
A Mission Revival style red brick building stands next to a set of train tracks that cut between the station platform and a line of trees.
From coastal cities to desert gateways and wine country weekenders, here are the most historic depots where you can take the train — and what to do once you arrive or before the conductor calls out, “All aboard!”
A row of ice creams in cones.
If you're missing a personal touch, creativity and curation, small businesses are the way to go. This holiday season, here are some women-owned shops to add to your list.
A green arch bridge made of metal beams stretches between two mountains. Behind it are rolling mountains and a clear blue sky.
No matter if your starting point is an inland valley or an oceanside beach community, here are six mountain drives you can take on a day trip from L.A.
A network of tunnels lead to a tree in the center of an open pocket of space. Above sunlight streams in through a hole for light and the tree to pass through.
Here are 10 of the best Highway 99 remnants that capture the character and charm of early 20th century "highway life."
An ice cream storefront with bright red tables and chairs on the sidewalk. A large sign shaped like two scoops of ice cream on a waffle cone and topped with a cherry stands by the door. The store itself is brightly colored, with pink and white stripes and images of ice cream all over.
Get to know the heart and soul of Inglewood through an L.A. native’s own experience creating community in the very city where her business calls home.
Mingles Tea Bar
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In Inglewood, Rosey meets Lara of Mingle’s Tea Bar and learns the art of tea and family.
A close-up photo of goat birria tacos on a paper plate. The birria taco is smothered in a orange-red sauce. The entire dish is topped with pickled red onions and green herbs, possibly cilantro or parsley.
As one of the oldest cities in Los Angeles, Compton is the true geographic epicenter of Los Angeles County, with community gems powered by its residents. Compton native and owner of Compton Health Bar, Dani Solorio, shares her favorite spots for food, agriculture and culture.
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