Category: Local Activities

Short Weekend Trips From Los Angeles You Can Actually Book This Weekend

There are real escapes within a couple of hours of Los Angeles. Here’s where to go, what it costs, and when to time it.

Los Angeles’s Best Fall Events: Haunted Hayrides & Mazes, Pumpkin Patches & More

The fall events in Los Angeles worth planning your weekends around this year, the ones I’d actually make time for myself.

Where Los Angeles Dogs Actually Get to Run Free

You’ve got a go-to trail or park. It’s fine. But Los Angeles has better off-leash spots hiding in plain sight, and your dog is going to be a lot happier once you find them.

Los Angeles’s Best Spots to Watch the Sunset

My favorite sunset spots in Los Angeles, from the five-minute stops to the ones that take a little planning. Here’s where I’d send you first.

Los Angeles Swimming Spots Worth Knowing About This Summer

LA has more places to swim and splash pads than most families realize. Here are the ones worth your time and which ones work best for your kids’ ages.

The Los Angeles Summer Night Events Worth Leaving the House For

The best summer night events in LA are still ahead. This local guide covers the outdoor concerts, night markets, and rooftop bars worth enjoying this summer.

Los Angeles Summer Events: Festivals, Parades, Concerts, and Local Favorites

Looking for the best summer events and festivals in Los Angeles? This local guide covers the events locals actually attend, plus helpful tips, food spots, and what makes each one worth your time.

Los Angeles Mother’s Day Guide: 5 Easy, Thoughtful Plans for a Perfect Day

Plan the best Mother’s Day in LA with five local itineraries. From dinner cruises to markets and fields of flowers, this local guide gives fresh, easy ways to celebrate.

Spring Hiking in Los Angeles: 5 Local Favorite Trails Worth Your Time

Looking for trails with scenic views and wildflower blooms? Here are five essential LA spring hikes that prove the best views are just a short drive away.

Winter Weekend Destinations Within Two Hours of Los Angeles

Need a winter escape without a long drive? These weekend destinations near LA offer snow, wine country, and deep relaxation, all within two easy hours.

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