Weekend

What to Do This Weekend

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Whale watching in California can be spectacular. These are the best spots across the coast

As gray whales endure an epic roundtrip journey of 10,000 miles or more, the Golden State holds a prime seat.

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10 L.A. coffee shops that celebrate local artists

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PALM SPRINGS, CA - APRIL 04: Mid-century modern house in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood of Palm Springs. The city is a popular tourist draw for Canadian snowbirds but many are worried about traveling to the United States because of Trump's immigration and border policies. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

11 Midcentury home tours we’re most excited about at Palm Springs’ Modernism Week

ORICK, CA - JUNE 13: There are ways to keep your feet dry while hiking Fern Canyon Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Orick. For the first time, rangers have imposed an advance registration system this summer to cut down on vehicle traffic. Photographed at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park on Monday, June 13, 2022 in Orick, CA. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

These are the 10 most popular state park campgrounds — and now is the time to book a summer trip

Editors’ Top Picks

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21 best L.A. gyms if you want to start feeling strong
Where to find L.A.’s lit scene this winter: 11 reading events worth the drive
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The 52 best places to see plays and musicals in Southern California

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

Get your skis and snowboards ready. Here are the opening dates at California’s best resorts
13 ways to harness winter holiday joy in and around Palm Springs
7 new things to do in idyllic Ojai, like roam in an oasis of giant tortoises
Is San Francisco in its comeback era? Here are 12 terrific new things to do in the city
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11 magical California gold rush towns you should absolutely visit
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
It’s time to explore Big Bear beyond the slopes. 9 things to do in the cozy alpine town
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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 Jason Mantzoukas
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Ty Dolla Sign
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryan Fuller
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Richard Marx

Have Fun

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26 legendary music sites in L.A., from the Troubadour to the Whisky a Go Go

Feb. 5, 2026
6 places in Southern California to try bikepacking, a rugged adventure on wheels

Jan. 15, 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
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
Eve Babitz was L.A.’s ‘It’ girl. Here are 10 spots to flirt, eat and misbehave like she did

Nov. 13, 2025
14 L.A. spots that’ll keep you caffeinated while shopping for holiday gifts

Nov. 2, 2025
14 best gifts for L.A. people who crave the outdoors

Nov. 2, 2025
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11 best experiences in L.A. and beyond that make for extremely memorable gifts

Nov. 2, 2025
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99 great L.A. shops to find thoughtful holiday gifts

Nov. 2, 2025
The 10 best retro movies to see in L.A. in November

Nov. 1, 2025

Eat and Drink

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
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16 of our favorite green juices and smoothies (that actually taste good) in L.A.

Jan. 14, 2026
8 great places in L.A. to try lomo saltado, the ultimate Peruvian-Chinese comfort dish

Jan. 8, 2026
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31 newcomers to visit from the 101 Best Restaurants list

Jan. 7, 2026
The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers

Jan. 1, 2026
The most affordable places from the 2025 101 Best Restaurants guide

Dec. 23, 2025
Ring in 2026 with 25 fabulous New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day meals

Dec. 23, 2025
33 of our favorite cookbooks for 2025

Dec. 17, 2025