Where to try Sinaloan-style aguachile in Los Angeles
A good plate of Sinaloa-style aguachile starts with liquid hot peppers, lots of lime, and freshly butterflied, raw shrimp. The flavor and heat build like a strong corrido: dramatic and…
Palm Springs-area pools with waterslides, lazy rivers and day passes
Formerly a Hyatt Regency, this expansive resort underwent a $64-million property-wide renovation in 2024 and rebranded to fall under the luxury Grand Hyatt umbrella. The rooms, villas and restaurants all…
11 ways for the LGBTQ community and allies to celebrate Pride Month
Pride Month, which officially starts Sunday, is already in full swing and continuing through June with a host of activities and events. (After Long Beach Pride in mid-May, West Hollywood,…
Oldest restaurants in Los Angeles still open for dine-in
Is a restaurant worth a visit simply because it’s been around longer than that bottle of yellow mustard in your refrigerator? Longer than your oldest living relative? Maybe. Proper respect…
Best beaches in Orange County for surfing, swimming and sunbathing
Cleo Street Beach in Laguna Beach is a quiet coastal retreat just south of the bustling Main Beach. A favorite among divers, it’s home to the Cleo Street Barge (Foss…
What’s the best place to buy patio furniture in L.A.? We have thoughts
Searching for patio furniture that is attractive, affordable and long-lasting is like seeking the holy grail: We want to believe it exists, but we’re not entirely sure.“Outdoor furniture is tough,”…
Best botanical gardens in Southern California for shade, inspiration
Visiting Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs is a step back in time, and worth the visit not just for the plants but the commentary from its gregarious, white-haired proprietor,…
Best California diners and restaurants to visit on a road trip
La Super-Rica is a California original, a culinary mecca in a taco shack setting devoted to chile, cheese, charred meat and masa. It’s true that there are other Santa Barbara…
The 34 coolest, kitschiest, most fascinating motels in California
The Madonna Inn, Skyview in Los Alamos, San Francisco's Hotel Del Sol, Trixie Motel in Palm Springs. This state has no shortage of great motels, many of which mix nostalgia…
8 essential roadside attractions in California — giant dinosaurs, a mystery spot and more
These road trip stops between San Diego and San Francisco offer you history, photo ops and, yes, a bathroom break.