• Spring Break on the Rails: Coastal Getaways with Pacific Surfliner

    Spring in Southern California is a season of sun-drenched coastlines, lively cityscapes, and fresh ocean breezes. Whether you’re craving a beachside retreat, a wine country escape, or a family-friendly adventure, the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner offers a scenic, stress-free journey to…

  • The Ultimate Guide to LA’s Must-Visit Museums in 2025

    Los Angeles is a city of endless stories, and its museums are where they come to life. From world-class art collections and cinematic history to scientific wonders and cultural heritage, these institutions offer a window into creativity, discovery, and the past that shapes the present…

  • Top 10 New San Diego Restaurants to Watch in the Year Ahead

    Dining your way through San Diego is an always delicious, but sometimes daunting, endeavor, with so many diverse destinations countywide. To help narrow down the list a little, we’ve rounded up 10 new restaurants—featured in no particular order—all opened in 2024, that have our…

  • Experience South East Asian Flavors at Star Leaf in Pasadena

    Star Leaf, an award-winning restaurant group founded in 2011 by visionary restaurateur Ruth Lin, has made a grand entrance into the United States. Known for its award-winning dining experiences across 43 locations in Asia, Star Leaf has chosen the beloved Playhouse Village of Pasadena for its first US location. This new establishment promises to bring a taste…

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    The Program: Mark your calendar for these August 2025 SoCal Performances

    Explore the best concerts and stage productions across California this August 2025—from Boyz II Men and Tchaikovsky under the stars in San Diego to a modern farce in Pasadena and Juliet’s second act in Los Angeles…

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    Boxx Coffee and the God Shot: A DTLA Story About Craft, Culture, and Community

    Step into Boxx Coffee Roasters in the heart of Downtown LA’s Arts District and you’re greeted by the low hum of grinders, soft jazz weaving through the concrete air, and a wall of chairs—all facing the street, like a quiet theater of watchers and thinkers. It’s a space built not just for…

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    DineLA Summer 2025: Where to Eat in Los Angeles

    Hope you are hungry, as DineL.A. returns (from July 25 to August 8) with a two-week celebration of the city’s eclectic food culture—one reservation at a time. Across neighborhoods and price points, more than 300 restaurants are offering special prix fixe menus, making it the perfect time to revisit old favorites or discover new standouts. From West Hollywood rooftops to Santa Monica seafood shacks—are rolling out curated prix fixe menus built for discovery. Think of this as your edible itinerary through L.A.’s ever-evolving food scene.

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    LA x LA: Rustic Canyon’s Culinary Bridge to New Orleans

    When two soulful cities like Los Angeles and New Orleans decide to cook together, the result isn’t just a menu—it’s a movement. Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica has officially launched “LA x LA,” a cross-cultural culinary series where standout chefs from New Orleans…

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    BLACKPINK Is Back: The Deadline World Tour Lands in LA With Pop-Ups, New Music, and a Full-Circle Comeback

    BLACKPINK is back. The Deadline World Tour hits LA this weekend, with two sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium and an immersive pop-up at the Hollywood Palladium. Here’s what you need to know about merch drops, new song “Jump” …

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    Percussion with Purpose: ABOP-in-LA 2025 Echoes Through Inglewood and Beyond

    It started with a drumbeat. One note that rippled through a room of young, focused musicians. By the time the third annual ABOP-in-LA concluded on June 28, that rhythm had transformed into something larger—a collective pulse of…

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    Los Angeles

    Weekend Roundup

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    July 31-August 3

    What a Summer! Looking for things to do in Los Angeles this Weekend? Our list for this week includes L.A. River Fest, Jesus Christ Superstar at The Bowl, KCON, National Watermelon Day at TLV Tapas Bar, CatCon, Taste of Edo Japan, Zinefest, Twilight Garden Stroll, and more…

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    Orange County

    Weekend Roundup

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    July 31-August 3

    Looking for things to do in Orange County this weekend? This week’s roundup features The Neil Daimond Musical at Segerstrom Center, Cliff Beach at Festival of Arts, Fitness Expo is back, Bar Tinto Soft Launches, and more…

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    San Diego

    Weekend Roundup

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    July 31-August 3

    Looking for things to do in San Diego this weekend? Mark your calendar for ArtWalk Liberty Station, San Diego Swim Week 2025, Cardiff Dog Days of Summer, and more …

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