Foodie paradise in Berkeley

Foodie paradise in Berkeley

Even if I don't eat Velveeta, you couldn't call me a dedicated foodie; I just like eating good food. So, every so often, I treat myself...

San Francisco vs. San Diego: Which is the better getaway?

San Francisco vs. San Diego: Which is the better getaway?

Every year, millions of people find themselves craving a vacation from greater Los Angeles. Many of these people don't want to cross state...

Inner Julia Child, please come out now

Inner Julia Child, please come out now

Until recently, the closest thing I'd come to a cooking class was watching the demo station at Trader Joe's. After seeing "Julie & Julia," I...

California's national parks and scenic sites

California's national parks and scenic sites

Find out about historic and scenic sites as well as programs, fees and directions to California's national parks, monuments and recreation...

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California Deserts

California Deserts

Sites includes Anza-Borrego and Palm Springs.

California Wine Country

California Wine Country

Plan your getaway to the state's best wineries.

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Hollywood Star Walk

Hollywood Star Walk

Take a virtual tour and read the story behind each star.

SXSW beyond the music

SXSW beyond the music

Citizen X posts on the burgeoning film and interactive scene.

Stylish 4-day delivery

Stylish 4-day delivery

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What are you reading?

What are you reading?

Come to the L.A. Times Festival of Books, April 24-25, and tell us.




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Visiting elk country

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The Roosevelt elk must not have gotten the memo to be rutting by the time I arrived. Rutting is how male elk impress female elk: They...

The W Hollywood Hotel  &   Residences: An urban complexity

The W Hollywood Hotel & Residences: An urban complexity

Think of the new W Hollywood Hotel & Residences complex as equal parts Chateau Marmont, L.A. Live and Pershing Square.

Mercey Hot Springs provides a soothing break

Mercey Hot Springs provides a soothing break

In the resort's guest book, filled with many comments of the "relaxing" variety, one particular scribble caught my eye: "There are ghosts!"

10 things you probably didn't know about Southern California's coast

10 things you probably didn't know about Southern California's coast

Summer's here and the time is right for . . . 352 fact-packed pages from the California Coastal Commission.

Following Robinson Jeffers' poetic path in Big Sur

Following Robinson Jeffers' poetic path in Big Sur

He was taken with Big Sur's natural beauty and ruggedness. We let his writings be our tour guide.

Travel section's favorite California beaches

Los Angeles Times Travel editors' picks, from Coronado City Beach north to Trinidad State Beach.

Favorite California parks and wilderness areas

Coming up with a list of California's ultimate parks and wild places is like being asked to choose your favorite family member. Each one...

Best California campgrounds

Want to save money and stay closer to nature? Here are five prime coastal campgrounds.

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There are grenades in those hills. And mines and mortars. Word to the wise: Stay on the marked trails.

Lake Casitas: Water park makes camping cool

Once known for some of the best fishing in the state, the recreation area's attraction is a great way to spend a weekend up a Lazy River.


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