
Southern California


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Overview
Southern California (SoCal to the locals) inhabits a dreamlike otherworld – a place where breathtaking natural beauty merges with modern mythology.
Attractions
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…
San Diego
Next to the new Waterfront Park, this collection of 11 historic sailing ships, steam boats and submarines is easy to spot: just look for the 100ft-high…
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…
Death Valley National Park
Dante's View is an overlook that sits perched at 5475ft atop the Black Mountains, affording stunning panoramic views of the entire southern Death Valley…
San Diego
It's easy to spend an hour in this heartfelt museum of surf artifacts, from a timeline of surfing history to surf-themed art and a radical collection of…
Joshua Tree National Park
High atop the Little San Bernardino Mountains, Keys View offers panoramic views of the whole Coachella Valley spread out like a picnic blanket. On clear…
Articles
Latest stories from Southern California
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- BeachesPlanning a trip to California's Channel Islands? Here's what you need to know
May 27, 2024 • 10 min read
Destination PracticalitiesSkip the freeway and explore Southern California by trainMay 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
BeachesMacOS Catalina: Visit the island that inspired Apple's new software nameJun 3, 2019 • 3 min read
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