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Best Hotels in Burbank

Looking for the perfect hotel? Traveling to sunny Burbank, California and need the 411 on the “Best Hotels in Burbank?”

Best Hotels in Malibu

Looking for the perfect hotel? Traveling to sunny Malibu and need the 411 on the “Best Hotels in Malibu”

Best Hotels in Century City

Looking for the perfect hotel? Traveling to sunny Century City, California and need the 411 on the “Best Hotels in Century City”

Best Hotels in Los Angeles

Looking for the perfect hotel? Traveling to sunny Los Angeles and need the 411 on the “Best Hotels in Los Angeles”

Best Hotels in Beverly Hills

Looking for the perfect hotel? Traveling to sunny Beverly Hills, California and need the 411 on the “Best Hotels in Beverly Hills?”

Best Hotels in Santa Monica

Looking for the perfect hotel? Traveling to sunny Santa Monica, California and need the 411 on the “Best Hotels in Santa Monica?”

Craigs List - You're a hell of a beast! Moving to LA and finding my way.

Navigating the City of Angels as a newly arrived actress.

Ojai – A Little Piece of Heaven Off the 101

Ojai – a soothing retreat from the assaults of every day Los Angeles living and the Ojai Visitors Bureau wants you to experience it for yourselves

Anzo-Borrego Desert State Park: Washes and Wildflowers, Valleys and Vistas

Californians can't go wrong with a trek to Borrego Springs and the Anzo-Borrego Desert State Park, a rock-solid getaway of color, sun and fun featuring classic resorts, excellent eateries and photo opportunities galore

The Palms Resort at Indian Head: A Classic, Classy Desert Hotel

After a day of hiking and birdwatching in the Anzo-Borrego Desert, nothing beats the classic refinement of The Palms Resort At Indian Head.

The Magic of Ivan Amodei: Intimate Illusions Review - Magic is For Grown-Ups

Let The Magic of Ivan Amodei: Intimate Illusions suspend your disbelief for an evening at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Praised as LA's greatest magician, Ivan Amodei, accompanied by cellist, Irina Chirkova, offers up-close and mind-boggling magic

Joshua Tree's Mystical Desert Retreats

Enter the depths of the Mojave Desert. This is raw Indian country with an untamed beauty that's simple breathtaking! Joshua Desert Retreat's charming desert homes and it's gracious staff, makes it easy for city folk to live like desert dwellers.

Warriors, Tombs and Temples: China's Enduring Legacy at the Bowers Museum

Last Chance! Final Month for Warriors, Tombs and Temples at the Bowers Museum

Disney Barn at Griffith Park - Walt's "Thinking Spot"

Walt Disney's barn, considered by many to be the "birthplace of Imagineering, is open to the public on the third Sunday every month, and for fans of Disney, it's a must see

LA Times Travel Show - Around the World in Two Days

LA Times Travel Show: Around the World in Two Days

Shade Hotel Review – Where Your Manhattan Beach Adventure Begins

Bikinis and beach volleyball in January? Manhattan Beach was fortunate to see 80 degree weather recently and while you might not always see that type of heat wave in winter, you don’t need that temperature to have a great time. You will always find that the beach, the glorious sunsets and the trio of the Shade Hotel, Rock’n Fish and the Strand House make this a memorable destination

Morro Bay Adventure Tour and Oyster Company Review - The Perfect Adventure and Relaxation Getaway

Morro Bay is home to one of the areas best oyster farms, Morro Bay Oyster Company, which we were fortunate to experience thanks to the creative plans set for us by Sunset Magazine for our delightful weekend at Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast

The Hampton Inn and Suites Paso Robles Review - Luxurious Comfort and Quality in the Central Coast

If venturing to Paso Robles, be sure to book a stay at The Hampton Inn and Suites, which offers cozy amenities, friendly staff, and perfect location to venture out to the many wineries

The Resort at Pelican Hill - Ten Amazing Ways to Enjoy Your Holiday Season

If you are looking for a way to make this holiday season even more special, head to Newport Beach and visit the award-winning Pelican Hill resort. Located along the Newport Beach coast, Pelican Hill has everything that you could want in vacation landing spot

Navitat Canopy Adventures - Best SoCal Adrenaline Rush of 2011

What every city dweller needs to put things in perspective: 3 ½ hours of pure adrenaline, unpolluted oxygen and tree hugging at Navitat Canopy Adventures, Wrightwood, CA