Times theme park critic Todd Martens was handed a wild assignment: Rank every theme park ride in Southern California. The mission was dizzying, literally, as he spent months fastening his seatbelt and zipping through mountains, strapping…
The state library parks pass program was cut until advocates pushed to bring it back. Now library cardholders in the state can visit a state park for free.
Disneyland is pricey, so is it worth taking a preschooler too small for most the rides? Yes, as long as adults adjust their expectations, plan ahead and slow down.
For the "How Did This Get Made?" podcast host, Sundays are focused on the Clippers, watching movies with his family, choosing a winning spot for dinner and ending the day with pie.
Under the state law known as SB 478, which takes effect July 1, businesses now must include mandatory fees — such as resort fees and cleaning fees — in their initial advertised prices.
Whether it's your favorite vintage shop, bench underneath a tree or bar with the absolute best vibes, tell us about the spot that reliably brings you joy.
Travelers with the $550-per-year Chase Sapphire Reserve with Priority Pass will get unlimited access to a swanky new lounge at Tom Bradley International Terminal.
From driving tours to weed-friendly wedding venues, Mendocino County is perfectly positioned to attract the canna-curious crowd taking a page from the wine country playbook.
An area of Kings Canyon National Park that was closed due to flooding damage in 2023 is now reopening. Cedar Grove is set to reopen to the public on Monday.
Amboy has been beset by a series of crises that stretch back more than half a century. But owner Kyle Okura hopes to turn it around. No less than his father's legacy is at stake.
Piers around Southern California have a nasty habit of catching fire or otherwise surrendering to the sea. But they endure on our coast, in our civic life and in our imaginations. Why?
After taking in our list of 101 best West Coast experiences, Times readers make the case for destinations we left out, from a country road in Malibu to a remote beach town on a Canadian island.
Graham Cooper and Adrian Ballinger, California mountaineers whose training for Mt. Everest included sleeping for months in hypoxic tents that mimic conditions at extreme altitude, reached the world's highest summit this week.
Plan your ultimate trip to always-evolving Las Vegas. Try new immersive experiences and the best places to eat on and off the Strip — including desserts approved by Cake Boss Buddy Valastro. Check out the coolest indie shops and escape the…
Feeling drained on the Strip? Nature and fun await when you take a drive to Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire State Park, the Colorado River's Black Canyon or the Las Vegas Ballpark.
Reservations are often booked up 6 months in advance at some of the most sought-after camping grounds. What's a procrastinator to do? Consider some of L.A.'s best first-come, first-served sites.
A perfect Sunday for Los Angeles photographer Todd Selby involves biking, shopping, reading and spending quality time at home — and at his art studio — with his family.
Marin County, with its rugged beaches and pristine lands, has put a hard cap on short-term rentals, setting off furious debate: Are vacation rentals ruining California's coastal towns? Or opening up the coast to people who can't afford to…
If you've lived in the West for a while, you've probably covered a lot of ground. Test your travel savvy on California, the Baja peninsula, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.