Here are some inexpensive places to have fun, the worst heat wave to hit Southern California in March is finally ending and more big stories ...

After a soaking wet winter, desert landscapes from San Diego to the Mojave are poised for a vibrant wildflower season — and buzzing with the possibility of a super bloom. Here are the best Southern ...

If you live in Southern California or plan to visit, you probably already know the region offers more than just beaches and city life. Beyond the urban chaos, there are stunning natural spots that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I roam the world for epic nature, urban areas and road trips. Southern California is springing into wildflower season again, the ...

As an avid traveler, I spend a lot of time exploring new destinations, and I rarely reach for the word “perfect.” Still, Santa Barbara may be the closest I’ve come to finding a place that truly ...

The first time I visited a tide pool near Los Angeles, I didn’t actually know that’s what I was looking at. “Why are all those people gathering over on those rocks?” I remember wondering. “What are ...

While the big-name theme parks are tons of fun, and kids love them—there is so much more to the California experience.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. This large space explores the art of moviemaking from different angles. Current exhibits include “Jaws: The Exhibition,” “Inventing ...

Home to one of the largest Japanese-heritage populations in the country, this city is the place to go for the traditional dish in California.