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What to Do This Weekend

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 9, 2026: Inside The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub in downtown Long Beach on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Calvin B. Alagot / Los Angeles Times)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at L.A.’s best Irish pubs

These are the best Irish pubs in L.A. for shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, Irish coffee and Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day and all year long.

Silver Lake, CA - January 13, 2026: The sun sets on homes along Fernwood Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Silver Lake, CA. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times)

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10 L.A. staircase walks with stunning views of iconic Wright, Neutra and Schindler homes

The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers

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10 terrific things to do with kids around Palm Springs

Editors’ Top Picks

These are the 10 most popular state park campgrounds — and now is the time to book a summer trip
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21 best L.A. gyms if you want to start feeling strong
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26 legendary music sites in L.A., from the Troubadour to the Whisky a Go Go

22 of the best holiday pop-up bars in Los Angeles
12 L.A. spots reinventing the classic chicken Caesar wrap
11 coffee shops along the Santa Barbara coast for your next weekend road trip

Weekend Trips

6 places in Southern California to try bikepacking, a rugged adventure on wheels
8 great Santa Barbara hikes for your next weekend getaway
It’s a glorious time to visit Joshua Tree — and these 9 hotels have the best desert vibes
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I’m on a quest to see every lighthouse in California. These 14 are absolutely spectacular
Looking for a reset? Try these 6 spiritual spots in Ojai to chill out and recharge
8 California weekend destinations to escape to with your dog

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Neighborhood Guides

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Get Outside

The 4 best freshwater lakes in L.A. for floating, fishing and everything in between
Whale watching in California can be spectacular. These are the best spots across the coast
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The 70 best hikes in L.A.

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West Coast 101

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The 101 best West Coast experiences
Take an epic trip along the West Coast in 2024. Here are the top 10 places to visit now
The best West Coast travel spots, according to readers

Sunday Funday

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jordan Chiles
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Andy Richter
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Betye Saar
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Sheila E.

Have Fun

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Southern California’s music scene is growing with these 18 new venues

March 9, 2026
Everything you need to know about L.A.’s jam-packed Art Week: Frieze L.A., Felix Art Fair and more

Feb. 23, 2026
10 L.A. coffee shops that celebrate local artists

Jan. 27, 2026
11 Midcentury home tours we’re most excited about at Palm Springs’ Modernism Week

Jan. 19, 2026
It’s time to explore Big Bear beyond the slopes. 9 things to do in the cozy alpine town

Jan. 16, 2026
Head to this California city for the gigantic sequoias. Stay for its unexpected charms

Dec. 16, 2025
Books and coffee, what could be better? 9 L.A.-area spots to get both

Dec. 15, 2025
Where to find L.A.’s lit scene this winter: 11 reading events worth the drive

Dec. 5, 2025
The 10 best movie screenings you can only catch in L.A. this month

Dec. 3, 2025
39 glittering light displays that show off SoCal’s holiday spirit

Nov. 26, 2025
13 ways to harness winter holiday joy in and around Palm Springs

Nov. 24, 2025
Eve Babitz was L.A.’s ‘It’ girl. Here are 10 spots to flirt, eat and misbehave like she did

Nov. 13, 2025

Eat and Drink

8 halal restaurants to break your fast during Ramadan

March 6, 2026
13 Altadena restaurants to support as the neighborhood rebuilds

March 4, 2026
10 fantastic vegan and vegetarian sandwiches to try in L.A.

Feb. 20, 2026
10 Black-owned restaurants in the orbit of Pasadena and Altadena

Feb. 18, 2026
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9 places to try arepas, the Venezuelan-Colombian pocket taking over L.A.

Feb. 16, 2026
25 ways to eat, drink and celebrate the Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

Feb. 10, 2026
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20 places to reserve for date night from the 2025 101 Best Restaurants guide

Feb. 9, 2026
How to celebrate Black History Month in Los Angeles, deliciously

Feb. 3, 2026
The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers

Feb. 1, 2026
Here’s a list of L.A. restaurants supporting Friday’s general strike with donations

Jan. 30, 2026
20 restaurants to support in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Topanga Canyon

Jan. 28, 2026
With 6 new bakeries, Pasadena is your next dessert destination

Jan. 19, 2026