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Several flights from LAX to Hawaii were canceled Saturday, including service to Kona, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu.
The Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail taught my aging parents to adapt, and that's a survival skill for us all.
The 'Love Island USA' host is horseback riding, dancing at Club Tee Gee and playing old-school games at the Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena.
Less traveled than PCH, Angeles Crest and 'the Snake,' California 33 to Hudson Ranch Road showcases the splendor of the region and begs you to relish the journey.
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.
Rick Polizzi, who created the skeleton-centric experience in his Sherman Oaks front yard, said the county-wide slump in TV and film production is partially to blame.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, currently in a soft open phase, has come under attack from residents in the nearby Toluca Lake neighborhood.
Once popular vending machines at the Chinese Theatre and L.A. Zoo, Mold-A-Ramas disappeared from Los Angeles public spaces a decade ago. Driven by nostalgia, one L.A. librarian has brought back the kitschy machine.
The Japanese travel agency JTB, which sells tour packages to Japanese fans eager to see the Dodgers in person, launched a shuttle service to Dodger Stadium, with a bilingual guide.
When Monrovia's historian Steve Baker died in 2022, two preservationists set out to honor his dream of transforming his 1887 home into a restored B&B with modern comforts.
The percentage of Americans who frequently interact with their neighbors is declining. But we discovered those rare heroes on the block, the ones who make the city feel more like home.
If you arrive with a healthy dose of patience at the new waterfront amphitheater, seeing a show can be a real treat.
Marc Papas is challenging the idea that Los Angeles belongs only to cars. He's taking on a multi-year, 7,500-mile biking trek across every single block in Los Angeles.
Shopping at Del Amo mall, bike riding along the Strand and a family night swim are on the agenda for the YouTube-turned-Netflix stars.
"Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure" arrived in Southern California, providing theatrical performances on a moving train until Sept. 27.
For the 'Descendants' actor, the ideal Sunday would include hiking, grabbing empanadas at the farmers market and jewelry at the flea.
The games have ended, but some Angelenos are still tallying up profits. Three Airbnb hosts reveal their rates during the soccer frenzy and their lessons learned ahead of the LA28 Olympics.
Daniel Leigh and his wife, Lauren Vaknine, are selling their five-bedroom home in England through the online raffle platform Raffall and planning to travel the world with their two kids.
With no official opening date, questions have intensified about what may be causing the park to go radio silent on what's expected to be its centerpiece attraction.
Likho, a one-eyed, Russian blue cat with a loyal following, celebrated his 15th birthday at a Long Beach antique store with a carnival-themed party.
On the docket for the actor in Apple TV's new movie 'The Dink': pickleball, a dog-friendly hike and re-watching 'Cheers' with husband Ted Danson.
Paul Preston and Susan Huckle's travels began in early 2024 with a trip to Paso Robles — and then they kept going.
Fans came decked out in platform sandals, baby tees, butterfly clips and other Y2K fashion at the Lucky Me tour stop at Kia Forum.
The experiential art firm has entered into a creative partnership with Titmouse, the studio behind popular series such as "Big Mouth" and "Star Trek: Lower Decks."
Trip-related problems are exceedingly common, yet we keep packing our bags. It may be due to what one expert calls "traveler's amnesia."
At the "7 Paintings" experience in West Hollywood, guests are urged to paint with vinaigrettes and unlock a treasure chest of cheese.
A single terminal will replace the airport's current two terminals and will be about 50% larger. The project is intended to be safer and offer tech upgrades for passengers.
Chess, then coffee with a side of flowers, band practice, Thai sausages and then more chess.
Behind the multimillion-dollar renovation is South Korea-based AJU Continuum, best known for its culture-forward Ryse Hotel in Seoul.
City officials are hoping to save the former bottling plant, which the L.A. Conservancy calls a bold example of Moorish Revival industrial design.
Will you stay close to home or do you plan to travel far this summer? Our dining guides have you covered either way.
A spectacular volcano, unfussy beaches, and unique foods and restaurants. Don't sleep on Colima, my new favorite state in Mexico.
From around $400 to thousands, ticket prices varied wildly for the most-watched sporting event in the world.
Californians can download a Historian Passport for free on ReserveCalifornia.com and use it for unlimited visits to participating parks.
Led by a wellness coach, Dad's Link Golf Club blends community, fatherhood and fellowship to help dads focus on mental health.
For this sun-averse music obsessive, a perfect day would include vinyl hunts, sushi and shows at intimate venues.
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in Lake View Terrace reopens daily starting June 13, offering a massive 1.5-acre pool, sandy beach and renovated waterslide for $1-$4.
Taking place Thursday through Sunday at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, the family-friendly event will feature live match broadcasts, music performances by artists like Steve Aoki and more.
Before the sale of the landmark hotel closed, Kelly Roberts removed two beloved paintings that had been a part of the property for more than a century.
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The Huntington will celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary with "This Land Is...," a retrospective exhibition that examines American identities over time.
Koryn Wicks' 'You Must Be Here for the Reading' relies heavily on audience participation and a willingness to be vulnerable.
The Primm family, owners of the territory that includes three casino resorts and other businesses, announced a deal that allows Las Vegas-based Terrible's, owned by the Herbst family and perhaps most famous for a string of gas stations and convenience stores, to operate the properties.
A 70-car caravan embarked on a journey from Santa Monica to Chicago to celebrate the centennial of the famed 2,448-mile Route 66.
Kick the day off with a beach run before a jam-packed food crawl and a smidge of shopping.
Restaurant and retailer guest counts are up 40% from last year, and northbound traffic at Ragged Point has risen 900% year-over-year.
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Six Flags has had enough of YouTuber Allen Ferrell. The amusement park chain just perma-banned Ferrell after he attempted to eat 10 chicken nuggets on a roller coaster.
Gelson's coffee beans at home to start, followed by a movie — in Imax at Universal CityWalk or a classic at New Beverly Cinema.
