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Why hike in Los Angeles? Lots of reasons. Use our guide to navigate 50 trails in Southern California, plus tips on gear and treats for the trail.
It’s National Park Week, so indulge in the great outdoors at one of these five Southern California parks.
Nature preserves provide a quiet alternative to national and state parks, and a more intimate glimpse of nature.
Cruise the coolest pads and businesses in Palm Springs, home to more Midcentury Modern homes and businesses than anywhere else on the planet.
It can be tough navigating the world of campsite reservations in California. We break it down for you.
8 ways to mark Earth Day, ornitherapy, and how to reserve campsites
Spot marine life large and small in Cambria, treat yourself in Harmony or become a seal expert in San Simeon.
Light at Sensorio, closed since December due to the pandemic, reopens today with a new exhibit made from 17,000 wine bottles
The COVID-19 study’s results may be too late for U.S. travelers. Delta will start selling middle seats again May 1, and the nation’s other airlines already do.
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April to-do list: Luminex’s outdoor light show, City Nature Challenge and cherry blossoms
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Travel and COVID-19
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We explain what vaccine passports are, how they work, where they’ve been implemented, and why some people object to them.
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Your questions about vaccination-related civil liberties, privacy and discrimination are answered.
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Those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely travel within the United States, while still taking protective measures, the CDC says.
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It can be tough navigating the world of campsite reservations in California. We break it down for you.
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Spot marine life large and small in Cambria, treat yourself in Harmony or become a seal expert in San Simeon.
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From Malibu to La Jolla, here are five Southern California trails that do something most hikes don’t — take you to the edge of the ocean.
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It’s National Park Week, so indulge in the great outdoors at one of these five Southern California parks.
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Nature preserves provide a quiet alternative to national and state parks, and a more intimate glimpse of nature.
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A new low-fare airline, Avelo, launches from Hollywood Burbank Airport with 11 routes. Its CEO explains why this is a great time to debut.
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A crumbled section of Highway 1 near Big Sur is expected to reopen by April 30 because repair work is weeks ahead of schedule, Caltrans says.
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Wine-tasting adventures in Napa and Sonoma valleys, plus the Las Vegas experience and favorite buildings in L.A. and San Francisco
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Winemakers have turned sour grapes into fine wine by converting some of 2020’s liabilities into advantages.
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New advisory asks people, even those vaccinated, to get tested before and after they travel
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Visitors these days will find Las Vegas behaving more and more like its old self — but masked. Virgin, Circa resorts and Area 15 shows get busier
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DJ Javier’s designs meld surfing and inclusivity. Also, what Fishmas means to anglers and where to go for Dark Sky Week
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Enjoy spring with Pacific coast hikes, an easy beach camping trip and an app to help plan your road trips.
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The Palm Springs area, Southern California’s favorite getaway, is ready for us with seven new or renovated hotels that feature cool vibes, splashy pools and luxe furnishings.
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Some folks in your tour group will be wonderful and others will be late, talk too loudly, complain constantly or drink too much. What should you do?
Things to do
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Attention hardcore backpackers, day hikers and fans of outdoors selfies: The Times has created the ultimate guide to hiking in L.A.
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Claremont, on the eastern edge of L.A. County, is home to historic architecture along its streets and on the campuses of the Claremont Colleges.
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The Ventura Land Trust recently opened the Harmon Canyon Preserve for free hiking and biking through oak groves, meadows and coastal and mountain views.
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Celebrate spring at the South Coast Botanic Garden, take a hike in Santa Barbara or explore the Alabama Hills.
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If you’re applying for a permit to hike Mt. Whitney and wonder how to prepare, here are training peaks you need to know.
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Join a community science project, discover inspiring outdoors women and hike a local canyon where bush poppies bloom.
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As destinations shuttered by COVID begin to reopen, you can visit local museums starting soon. Or, if you’re still more comfortable outdoors, check out our Hiking guide and a driving tour of Claremont’s architecture.
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Don’t expect to ride cable cars or climb Coit Tower. But much else is opening fast.
