Sofia Delpueche, Author at Secret Los Angeles

Writer at Secret Los Angeles, Journalist and Content Creator with almost a decade of experience. I have traveled and lived in different countries around the globe. Passionate about culture, hidden places, cool spots, fun facts and outdoor adventures.

The San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in 1,000 years, a new study shows — here’s how it could impact Southern California

California’s iconic landscapes range from towering redwood forests and rugged coastlines to vast deserts and snow-capped mountains. But beneath all that beauty lies one of the state’s most defining natura...

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A massive 75-minute next-gen escape room has arrived in L.A. — featuring a full-body laser maze and an explosive paint-blast finale

Los Angeles weekends are a kind of organized chaos in the best possible way. One minute you’re queueing for a tasty taco under palm trees, the next you’re picking between a live concert, a visit to the LA...

Los Angeles’ Vincent Thomas Bridge is partially shutting down this weekend amid a $752.8M overhaul — with a full closure scheduled by late 2026

The city is in the middle of a transformation, from the long-awaited wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway to new Metro extensions and rapid bus corridors. But with every improvement comes a temporary he...

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California’s Highway 101 is shutting down lanes along a 10-mile stretch until 2027 amid a $29.8M overhaul — here’s exactly where

California drivers are getting used to a year filled with major transportation projects, road upgrades, and infrastructure improvements. Now, another significant project is set to impact one of the state’...

Los Angeles’ Natural History Museum is home to the world’s only green-boned dinosaur fossil — it’s also the largest museum of its kind on the West Coast

Besides being the epicenter of worldwide entertainment, Los Angeles is a city that sits on top of deep prehistoric memory. Long before freeways and film studios, this basin was a shifting landscape of sea...

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Southern California’s ‘little time capsule’ is just 90 minutes from L.A. — this historic Inland Empire town has vintage 1920s streetcars and trains that let you explore the valley for just $13

Looking for a summer day trip that feels like stepping into another era? Just a little over an hour from L.A., the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris offers visitors the chance to ride aboard vi...

TSA has quietly launched TSA GOLD+, a new public-private partnership to handle security screening duties — here’s how it will impact travelers

Anyone who flies regularly knows that keeping up with changes from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can help avoid unexpected delays and airport headaches. From new screening procedures to...

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Goodbye to Papa John’s: the beloved pizza chain is shutting down several locations nationwide — including California

As Californians continue to grapple with rising living costs, another familiar name is quietly shrinking its footprint. From retail stores to restaurant chains, businesses across the country have been sca...

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After a 13-year closure, this century-old California resort is officially reopening following a $298M overhaul — It was once owned by Frank Sinatra

California is going through a wave of developments impacting infrastructure, housing, and public spaces. Now one of Lake Tahoe’s most storied properties is joining that wave of revival. The historic Ca...

Just 1 hour from L.A., one of America’s best water slides has officially reopened — featuring 600-foot flumes and reaching speeds up to 35 mph

As temperatures climb, one of the region’s biggest summer attractions has officially reopened. Located in San Dimas and less than an hour from Los Angeles, Raging Waters is back for the season, bringing w...