Arkouda Stays Makes the Case for a Big Bear Fall Getaway
Lake views, a telescope and a weekend with my mom offered a preview of the slower days that make Big Bear worth returning to in autumn. The telescope was the detail that stayed with me. A few weeks ago, my mom and I checked into…
Beyond Santa: How SkyPark Rebuilt a California Landmark for a New Generation
High above Skyforest, a cyclist pedals through the pines with nothing beneath the wheels but a narrow steel rail and 40 feet of mountain air. This is the B Rail, a suspended, human-powered ride built along the route of Santa’s Village’s historic Bumble Bee Monorail. The original attraction…
Sunday Sessions Returns to Malibu With Live Music, Vinyl Sets and Rooftop Views
Malibu has its own way of doing summer: ocean air, guitars in the afternoon, cocktails by sunset and a crowd that knows the day is better when it stretches into night. On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, Sunday Sessions returns with a beachside…
The Best Coffee Shops in Los Angeles for Iced Coffee, Cold Brew and Café-Hopping This Summer
The city wakes up hot, bright and already moving—cars warming on Hillhurst, sidewalks filling in Highland Park, sunlight bouncing off glass towers downtown. A good iced coffee does not need to perform. It needs to steady the hand, cool the…
The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles This Fourth of July Weekend 2026
As Los Angeles celebrates both Independence Day and the nation’s milestone 250th anniversary year, SoCal is leaning into a holiday weekend filled with rooftop parties, community celebrations, baseball nostalgia, anime culture, beachfront festivities, and one of the country…
FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles Brings the World Cup to the Heart of the City
The world is coming to Los Angeles this summer, and one of the biggest celebrations won’t take place inside a stadium. From June 11-14, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles will transform the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum into…
Celebrate Global Running Day With a Scenic Newport Beach Run and Post-Run Party
The Pacific Ocean will provide the backdrop for one of Newport Beach’s most energetic community gatherings as Zappos and On come together to celebrate Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 3. Beginning at the Newport…
Santa Monica Place Launches a Summer Soccer Celebration With Match Screenings, DJs and Waterfront Energy
On June 12, Santa Monica Place will transform into a full-day fan destination as it debuts its inaugural Santa Monica USA Kick Off Celebration, bringing live match screenings, music, interactive experiences, and festival-style programming to the heart of the city…
Terranea Resort Launches a Summer of Stargazing, Coastal Adventure, and Oceanfront Wellness
The California coast has no shortage of beautiful hotels, but few carry the kind of history that lives inside Hotel Casa del Mar. For a century, the landmark oceanfront property has stood along the sands of Santa Monica watching…
Arkouda Stays Debuts in Big Bear Lake With Arkouda Cabins, A Restored Retreat Rooted in History and Design
In Big Bear Lake, where weekend traffic from Los Angeles thins into pine-lined roads and colder air, a new hospitality group is making its entrance with a quieter approach. Arkouda Stays has officially launched with the opening of Arkouda…