The Deserts
The very name evokes all that is harsh, hot and hellish – a punishing, barren and lifeless place of Old Testament severity. Yet closer inspection reveals…
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Southern California
Southern California (SoCal to the locals) inhabits a dreamlike otherworld – a place where breathtaking natural beauty merges with modern mythology.
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Must-see attractions
Orange County
What started as a simple berry farm is now a sprawling 160-acre operation with rides, live shows and lovable Peanuts characters roaming the grounds. Knott…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Prepare for a sensory overload on Venice's Boardwalk, a one-of-a-kind experience. Buff bodybuilders brush elbows with street performers and sellers of…
Coastal Orange County
Famous for its swallows that fly back to town every year on March 19 (though sometimes they’re just a bit early), San Juan Capistrano is home to the …
La Jolla
Built in the 1930s behind a wave-cutting seawall, La Jolla’s Children’s Pool was created as a family beach but has since been invaded by herds of seals…
La Jolla
This state-of-the-art aquarium is a wonderous underwater world home to 5000 fish. Visitors can watch sharks dart, kelp forests sway, and even meet a…
Greater Palm Springs
Palm Springs has long been famous a celebrity playground, but few destinations in the valley better exemplify that pedigree than Sunnylands, the retreat…
Death Valley National Park
Not many national park features can say they were celebrated in a 1969 film of the same name, but Zabriskie Point claims that honor thanks to director…
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Beaches
Planning a trip to California's Channel Islands? Here's what you need to knowMay 27, 2024 • 11 min read
- Destination PracticalitiesSkip the freeway and explore Southern California by train
May 17, 2022 • 9 min read
Wildlife & NatureWatch dolphins swim through glowing bioluminescent waters off the California coastMay 1, 2020 • 2 min read
- Family TravelDesigning a new planet – the creators of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jul 23, 2019 • 6 min read
Wildlife & NatureMacOS Catalina: Visit the island that inspired Apple's new software nameJun 3, 2019 • 3 min read
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