Wellness & nature

If you’re looking for a dose of cosmic magic without leaving Los Angeles, here’s a party full of stars worth marking on your calendar. Griffith Observatory’s monthly is a completely free stargazing experience that feel...

We're lucky to witness numerous natural phenomena on the California coast, from the annual winter to elusive . But whale-watching may be one of the most simultaneously accessible and impressive marvels of our state—and...

When winter rolls around, adventure seekers often think of crowded slopes and long lift lines, but there’s a different kind of snow experience waiting in California’s Sierra Nevada, that perfectly blends the charm of th...

Though L.A. is certainly not the that cities like New York or Chicago are, there’s no doubt it has its own special charm once the temperatures drop. One of the things that makes the city feel magical this time of the y...

Elegant in their black-and-white “tuxedos,” penguins may be some of the most adorably clumsy animals on land… But once they their streamlined bodies make them true “torpedoes,” zipping through with their cute beaks and...

With 263 sunny days, lapped by deep‑blue seas, refreshing warm and even scorching L.A. and its surroundings have it all when it comes to scenery and climate. That’s why the city landed third on the national rankin...

The is a kind of quiet magic show for those willing to look up and pay attention. Every so often, the cosmos reminds us that we’re part of something far bigger than our day-to‑day pace. As the air turns crisper and the...

There are many through the beautiful and varied terrain in California, but Angeles Crest Highway may be one of the most dramatic near Los Angeles. The journey takes travelers up nearly 8,000 feet of mountainous landsc...

is a virtually year-round phenomenon in California, but gray whales are the most frequent visitors during the winter and spring, making the longest migration of any mammal. From December to February, 15,000 gray whale...

Big changes are coming to America’s most iconic outdoor destinations. Starting January 1, 2026, international visitors to hot-ticket national parks like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite will be paying $100 ju...