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The Best Santa Monica Hotels for a Staycation
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8 of Malibu's Best Airbnbs, From Beach Houses to an Airstream
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The Best Hotels in West Hollywood for Staycations and Visitors Alike
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5 Los Angeles Hiking Trails That Won’t Disappoint

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How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Lake Arrowhead

Craving an autumn weekend? Head to this idyllic mountain town just two hours from LA.

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A Soak in These 12,000-Year-Old Hot Springs May Be California’s Best Wellness Experience

A new Palm Springs spa promises good things for visitors and residents alike

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19 Weird, Beautiful and Kitschy Pitstops for Your Next LA-to-Vegas Road Trip

From retro diners to natural splendors, attractions abound on the 270-mile trip

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The Georgian, a ’30s Art Deco Gem, Gets the Makeover It Deserves

If you’re not staying at the renovated Santa Monica landmark, at least go for the late-night piano bar and discreet power dining

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The World’s Largest Circular Pool Is Less Than Two Hours From LA

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a hidden gem in Orange County, with a record-breaking pool, exquisite spa and top-ranked golf courses

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Drift Santa Barbara Is a Solo Traveler’s Dream Beach Town Hotel

Those rooms are small — but a perfect location and superlative coffee bar make up for a lot

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These Are California’s 20 Best State Parks for Fall Camping

Ocean views for $55 a night, Yosemite for $10

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How Much Would You Pay to Avoid the Most Tedious Drive in Southern California?

The German brand Blacklane has an idea for how to make the 100-mile trip slightly more seamless

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This New Santa Monica Hotel Is a Surfer’s Dream — And Cheaper Than You’d Think

Bonus: Its lobby-side Board Shop rents surfboard, bodyboards, GoPros and more

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How to Have a Perfect Day Betting on Horses at the Del Mar Racetrack

Make a day of it at the oceanside track that Bing Crosby built

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The LaFayette Is SoCal’s Most Enchanting New Hotel

Much more than a place to stay, it's also home to a dazzling pool, 24-hour diner and jazz club

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31 Ways to Make an I-5 Trip Between LA and SF Way More Enjoyable

Camp at Pyramid Lake, visit state parks or follow the Oakland Cannabis Trail

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The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern Is SoCal’s Newest Luxury Destination

A former stagecoach stop gets a big-league glow up

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The Great California National Park Road Trip

Hit all nine of them on this roughly 30-day itinerary

The work has turned the A line into “the longest light rail line in the US.”

We Took the Newly Revamped Blue Line to Azusa. Here’s What We Found

It’s a work in progress but a great option if you’re looking for a car-free trip to Downtown LA

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A Viking-Inspired Lodge on Big Bear Lake Gets a Chic Update

Get cozy beside the fireplace in lakefront rooms — or standalone cabins — at Marina Riviera