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Johnson's Beach, along the Russian River, is one of the most popular spots along the lower Russian River.

Now is the time to float on a river among California’s majestic redwoods

Along the Russian River, Guerneville’s lazy currents draw thousands each summer, yet this woodsy Northern California playground remains off the radar for many Angelenos.

Ojai, CA - July 26, 2026: A group of friends drive their cars along State Route 33 on Sunday, July 26, 2026 near Ojai, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)

Can driving still be fun? All signs on this splendid Ojai route point to ‘absolutely’

A skeleton band

Boney Island, L.A.’s long-beloved Halloween attraction, comes to an end

A preview of the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run section of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.

Disneyland is at a crossroads. New documentary ‘Worldbuilders’ hints at what’s next

Animated type reading "HIKE L.A." floats against wispy clouds and blue sky above a rocky hilltop.
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Los Angeles, CA - July 23: The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster seen from the Toluca Lake neighborhood on Thursday, July 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood has resulted in noise complaints from the surrounding neighbors and concerns over the screaming. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times)

Universal Studios to dampen ‘disturbing’ coaster screams with sound barriers, says council member

The Glendale Narrows area of the Los Angeles River.

Will it ever be safe to swim in the L.A. River?

MONROVIA, CA - JULY 28, 2026: Drone view of the Arthur Blair Historic Inn in Monrovia, CA on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The Blair House, left, Arthur House and the new construction Saxony Cottage, right. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

Charming Victorian inn with cocktail parlor, organs and no screens opens just outside L.A.

Great neighbors still exist in L.A. You told us about 10 of the absolute best

Long Beach’s new waterfront venue is a good time, despite Porta Potties and no parking

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