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Los Angeles neon is experiencing a rebirthAug 3, 2019 • 5 min read
Downtown Los Angeles, much of which was once a sketchy no-go zone, is in the midst of regeneration, and neon – radiant gas sealed in hand-twisted glass…
Southern California Travel Stories
family travelDesigning a new planet – the creators of Star Wars: Galaxy’s EdgeJul 23, 2019 • 6 min read
In May, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland in California. It’s set to open in August at Walt Disney World in Florida. The setting for this new…
wildlife and natureMacOS Catalina: Visit the island that inspired Apple's new software nameJun 3, 2019 • 3 min read
Mediterranean-flavored Santa Catalina Island is a popular getaway for harried Angelenos drawn by fresh air, seemingly endless sunshine, seaside fun and…
family travelSurvivor's guide to a stress-free Disneyland vacationMay 31, 2019 • 5 min read
Disneyland is a perennial favorite, and it's adding a new feather in its cap: Star Wars Galaxy Edge. We’re as excited as the kids are, but planning a trip…
festivals and eventsSpotlight on: Christmas in San DiegoNov 30, 2018 • 3 min read
There’s an abundance of sun on display in San Diego year round, and although temperatures are a bit crisper than usual, winter is no exception. Festivals,…
artA brief guide to LA's best neighborhoodsSep 27, 2018 • 6 min read
So you're planning a visit to the City of Angels, and you're a bit daunted. We hear you. At about 4,000 square miles, LA County is larger than some US…
beachesHow to unplug in Southern CaliforniaApr 18, 2018 • 6 min read
With 284 days of sunshine every year, clinquant deserts, scintillating pools, natural hot springs, organic workouts and unwinds fit for the stars,…
foodThe modern woman's getaway guide to Palm SpringsApr 13, 2018 • 9 min read
After a century of taking the world by storm, we modern women have earned some downtime. When bubbles baths won't cut it, it's time to visit California's…
road tripsAwesomely bizarre pit stops on the road to CoachellaApr 10, 2018 • 5 min read
While the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is known around the world for its picture-perfect image and inspiring festival-fashion, the area…
road tripsLearning as you go: American family adventuresFeb 21, 2018 • 5 min read
Watching your kids ‘ride the bull’ through whitewater for the first time, or ‘cowgirl up’ after bouncing off a horse, is the stuff of family memories. So,…
foodLA restaurant chains worth knowingJan 25, 2018 • 5 min read
From Santa Monica to San Gabriel, Pasadena to Palos Verdes, Los Angeles is in the midst of a restaurant renaissance. With little more than a reservation…
foodA day on the Gold Line: see an artsy, hip side of LAJan 25, 2018 • 5 min read
Dionne Warwick called Los Angeles a great big freeway, while John Lennon called the city a big parking lot. Daily gridlock remains the norm in this…
foodFirst time San Diego: discover the best of America's finest cityAug 28, 2014 • 6 min read
San Diego calls itself America’s Finest City, and who are we to argue? Its sunny, breezy countenance animates the pandas and koalas at its world-famous…
foodFirst time Los Angeles: discover the best of the City of AngelsAug 22, 2014 • 7 min read
People think they know Los Angeles, even, sometimes especially, if they’ve never been: a land of starstruck dreamers, Tinseltown magic, traffic-numbed…
luxurySouthern California's top luxury experiencesJul 14, 2014 • 5 min read
Home to a galaxy of movie stars, many of the USA’s most famously wealthy zip codes and over 300 days of sunshine every year, Southern California is the…