Wellness & nature

Borrego Springs is the only town in California—and perhaps in the whole United States—completely surrounded by a state park. Its distinctive setting within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park offers exceptionally dark skies...

Under various categories and with over 1,300 votes submitted, the set out on a mission: to select the best local parks according to their own visitors. From best beach to best hiking spot, there’s one category that sta...

San Diego's Balboa Park attracts over 14 million visitors every single year who come to visit the world-famous , explore over 65 miles of , and tap into a compelling history dating back to 1868. At 1,200 acres, the reno...

It's a big summer for and those ! From the to the, there are so many cool celestial events occurring this season. If you're not able to get outside to marvel at the sky, you're in luck! The Santa Monica College Plane...

While usually means sunshine, heat, and that doesn’t mean these activities we love are limited to the Sometimes, a quick inland escape to the mountains gives us the same vibe, but with calm, crystal-clear, and refres...

Idyllwild, California is a tiny, unincorporated community in the San Jacinto Mountains. It sits at an elevation of about one mile, providing direct access to expansive pine , hiking and biking trails, and dramatic rock...

The breathtaking natural phenomenon of bioluminescence just might be the California equivalent to the northern lights. Bioluminescent waves appear along the coast each year thanks to an algae bloom, usually peaking betw...

If you’ve seen Avatar (seriously, who hasn’t?), you might remember the glowing forest, an idyllic place filled with trees and plants that shine in the dark. While SoCal and Los Angeles aren’t Pandora, nature definitel...

Stargazers, mark your calendars! July brings a celestial showcase to Los Angeles, offering stargazers a spectacular lineup of astronomical events to enjoy. From dazzling planet alignments and close encounters with...

It's getting hot in here! Southern California’s first major heat wave of the summer will bring temperatures soaring into the triple-digits this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures in the...