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What to Do This Weekend

Need a dose of sparkles and joy? 39 dazzling holiday light displays that make SoCal shine

Sparkly lights are essential for a festive 2024 holiday, and Southern California has enough dazzling displays to keep everyone merry and bright.

Los Angeles , CA - November 08: Leah Rose Gallegos (CEO, Instructor at People's Yoga) photographed for the Los Angeles Times Wellness package in studio on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Los Angeles , CA. (Travis Shinn / For The Times)

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The 28 best yoga studios in L.A. for stretching, sweating and spiritual awakenings

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25 things to do in L.A. to feel like you’ve walked into a holiday movie

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72 awesome things to do with kids in L.A. before they grow up

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You can still hike scenic Palos Verdes. Here are 5 safe trails that avoid the landslides

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This California national park is ‘chill Yosemite,’ an outdoor wonderland without crowds
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90 special L.A. shops to find the perfect holiday gift
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10 L.A. staircase walks with breathtaking ocean views
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These are the 101 best tacos in Los Angeles

Weekend Trips

How to conquer the new Las Vegas
How to score a great campsite near L.A. without booking ahead
Go back in time at one of California’s last great beach towns
One of the best hikes in Yosemite is in this hidden valley of waterfalls
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15 things to do in charming Avila Beach, the ‘little secret of the Central Coast’
I spent the night in a lighthouse on a tiny California island. Here’s how you can too

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Get Outside

The 4 best freshwater lakes in L.A. for floating, fishing and everything in between
Ready to ski? Here’s when the season starts at Mountain High, Mammoth and other resorts
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The 70 best hikes in L.A.

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West Coast 101

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The 101 best West Coast experiences
Take an epic trip along the West Coast in 2024. Here are the top 10 places to visit now
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Sunday Funday

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tiffany Haddish
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Have Fun

From mission bells to hidden gems, discover San Juan Capistrano, the O.C. town as old as the U.S.

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Tap into your inner artist at these 8 chill ‘craft and sip’ (or smoke) events in L.A.

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This cozy enclave near Santa Barbara offers up easy vibes and a dash of star power

Nov. 14, 2024
From hi-fi bars to album listening parties, these are the 6 best spots to listen to music in L.A.

Nov. 7, 2024
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11 essential walks to see the best of Los Angeles

Nov. 6, 2024
The coolest gifts for people who love repping their L.A. neighborhood

Nov. 3, 2024
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Oct. 31, 2024
8 magical neighborhood walks where you can peruse a free mini library

Oct. 28, 2024
Homey yet sophisticated, Santa Ynez is the rural paradise you’ve never heard of

Oct. 22, 2024
Horses, vineyards and a charming petrol museum: 13 reasons why Buellton is worth a stop

Oct. 22, 2024
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11 staycation ideas around SoCal, from the Idyllwild forest to picturesque Santa Barbara

Oct. 18, 2024
10 spots that capture the spirit of the American Southwest

Oct. 16, 2024

Eat and Drink

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These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles
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Wine, coffee and cocktails: 7 special spots to grab a drink in L.A.
The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers

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These 13 standout restaurants are where L.A. chefs eat on their nights off

Nov. 26, 2024
10 kid-friendly cooking classes and activities to book this holiday season

Nov. 19, 2024
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20 exciting spots defining Long Beach’s modern culinary scene

Nov. 11, 2024
25 of the best L.A. restaurants for a Thanksgiving takeout feast

Nov. 5, 2024
Where to get dinner on a Monday night from the 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. guide

Nov. 4, 2024
The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers

Nov. 1, 2024
16 spots where L.A. voters can stress eat, drink and get freebies on election day

Oct. 30, 2024
17 World Series food and drink specials to celebrate the Dodgers

Oct. 25, 2024
Dine like your favorite Dodger. 15 L.A. restaurants that the 2024 World Series players love

Oct. 24, 2024