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New in Town

New Bike Rental Service in San Pedro

Event will be held at Hilltop Sept. 1

Prosperity Market Hosts Black Business Month Event at Hilltop

Family-friendly events

2024 Labor Day Weekend Fun Guide

Back-to-School Fun

LEGO® DREAMZzz™ at the L.A. Zoo Back-to-School Adventure

Family Vacation

Where to Stay For a Family Trip in Orange County

Family Fun

What to Do For a Day of Family Fun in the OC

Local Fun

Experience Outdoor Live Theater This Summer

Local Fun

Summer Fun at Outdoor Concerts in L.A.

Local Fun

The Best Outdoor Movie Events in L.A. This Summer

Where to Go

L.A. Gardens Are the New Summer Night Oasis

Where to Go

The Night Is Young at L.A.’s Night Markets

Local Fun

Muse on Local L.A. Museums This Summer

Local Fun

Hideaway from Heat at These L.A. Bookstores

Where to Go

Stay Cool at These Family-Friendly Breweries and Wineries

A photo of the pools and Pacific Ocean at Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa.

Now is always the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta: From Mountain Thrills to Beachside Bliss

Embrace Family Fun

A Family Day in the OC: Where to Eat, Play and Stay

Uncover the Secrets of Movie Magic

L.A. Studio Tours for Film Fanatics and the Mildly Curious

Reap the Fruits of Your Labor with Berry Picking & Farm Tours

Great Local Farms and Nature Escapes

Bring On the Summer Fun With Our Editor's Picks

We Love It: Toys & Shoes Fit for Summer Fun

Where to Go

Summer Nights in L.A.: Pop-Up Markets, Garden Events, Outdoor Movies, Concerts and Theater Shows

Stay Cool

Beat the Heat with These Cool Escapes

Insider Tips

Navigate SoCal Sports Stadiums Like a Pro

Water Play!

Splash into Summer: The Ultimate Guide to Water-Filled Fun

Things to Do

Los Angeles Summer Fairs & Festivals: 10 Ways for the Whole Family to Carnival

Photo of cruise ship Carnival Firenze

A feast for kids and adults alike

Carnival Firenze: A Family-Friendly Vessel of the Sea

Summer Fun

4th of July Celebrations: Parades, Festivals & Block Parties

Where to Eat

4th of July BBQs & Brunches

Restaurant sits outside 9,300 square-foot pool deck

Enchantment Resort: Sedona Hotel Adds New Pool and Restaurant

Photo of Lego cake at Legoland California Resort.

Legoland Celebrates Its 25th Birthday with New Parade and Dino Adventures

A wallpaper of red line buses frame a bed at The Redline Venice Hotel.

A New Hotel on Venice Beach: The Redline Venice Confronts Racism, Offers Luxury

It's 'better together'

Pixar Fest kicks off at Disney’s California Adventure

Delicious food, wine and adventure abound

In Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton Beckons

The best marinas for fun on land and sea

5 Family-Friendly SoCal Harbor Havens

Exploring Monet’s Garden, WWI and WWII Sites and more

Scenic River Cruising: A Family-Friendly Adventure in France

For an easy family escape, try a weekend away this Dana Point property

Staycationing at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

Old Hollywood charm, the scent of citrus and the beauty of relaxation

La Quinta Resort & Club: Majestic Mountains and Old Hollywood Charm

Great wine, food and scenery

Napa Valley: Best Savored Slowly and with Family

A new land and a Lego parade

LEGOLAND California Resort Celebrates 25th Anniversary with New Experiences

The resort's new gaming feature is sprawling

HyperX Gaming Lounge: A Gamer’s Paradise in Cancun

A weekend in San Diego

Town and Country Resort in San Diego: First Vacation as a Family of Four

Pool, Beach & Family Fun

Hotel Spotlight: Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach

Sun, Sand & Spa: A Girls’ Getaway to Huntington Beach

Cool off in this waterpark attraction.

The Count’s Splash Castle Reopens at Sesame Place San Diego

Beach fun for critically-ill kids and their families

A Break from illness: Surf & Paddle Camp

July/August Magazine

This is How We Summer in SoCal

BikeLA Wins Grant to Increase Bike Share Access

Editor's Note

Summer: Stand Still

NAPPA’s Summer Fun Guide is Here

Children 8-12 attend an Apple summer camp. They are holding iPads.

Sessions geared for kids 8-12

Free Apple Store Camps are Back for the Summer

Keep your child’s brain active during the break with these literacy and math activities

Fun Summer Learning

Pride Month: Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community with These 10 Activities

A crown-bearing sandcastle on Coronado Beach at Hotel del Coronado.

The Shore House at the Del: A Family Vacation Fit for Royalty

New summer camp theme song by Lisa Loeb

Woodcraft Rangers Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

An easy international escape for city and nature lovers

Vacationing in Vancouver and Whistler

European ambiance in Colorado

Summer in Vail

TV reporter takes sabbatical with her family

Postcards from Europe

Is your child ready for overnight camp?

Off to Sleepaway Summer Camp

In search of quality chocolate in Hawaii

On the Cacao Trail in Hawaii

For Your Next Staycation

Checking In: The Pierside Now Open In Santa Monica

Opt outside

7 Family Hikes In and Around L.A., Perfect for Spring

An Easy Vacation from L.A.

Escape to the Seaside at Terranea Resort

Where to Bring the Kids in L.A.

L.A. Favorites: The Trails Cafe

New at Universal Studios Hollywood

Power Up at Super Nintendo World

A first-time all-inclusive resort experience

Take It Easy in Puerto Vallarta

All About Nature

Back Outside With Nature-Focused Summer Camps 

You'll want to live here

Hotel Spotlight: Wailea Beach Resort

Immersing in a simple — and joyous — date in Honolulu

Date Beyond L.A.: A Hammock, a Rainbow and a Volcano

Explore the Reno-Tahoe Territory

A Family Road Trip Through Northern Nevada

End of Summer Activities

Plan Your Perfect Labor Day Weekend

Prosperity Market inspires Angelenos to support Black-owned businesses

Black Business Scavenger Hunt Returns This August

Celebrating our bevy of open-air markets

L.A. is Outside

Summer Learning

PBS SoCal Summer Learning Initiative

West Coast Getaways

Find Your Perfect California Getaway this Summer

New features for the whole family to explore

New Discoveries at San Diego Zoo

Celebrations at L.A. Dodgers Stadium

Dodger Stadium Hosts All-Star Game for First Time in 42 Years

5 spots spicing up the fun this summer

What’s New at Amusement Parks

Quick jaunts to beach cities, mountain towns and vineyards

Day Trips: Easy Family-Friendly Getaways from L.A.

When the dog days hit, retreat to these spots

10 Cool Ways to Summer Fun

From 'The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook'

Summer — With a Side of Strawberry Sorbet

The best summer events in L.A.

Summer Break in L.A.

Embracing summer in a vortex beyond definition

Solstice in Sedona

Fantastic Fireworks

Best Places to See Fireworks 4th of July Weekend

New Kid Shows

New On Screen: What to Watch in June

Events, Books, Movies & More

Father’s Day Fun for the Whole Family

Travel gear, games, books & more!

2022 Guide to Summer Fun

Adults attend a summer camp.

For some you time, try an adult camp

Playtime for Parents

San Diego’s Mission Bay

Down by the Bay

Editor's Note - May/June 2022

How Travel and Language Enrich Us

Sponsored Content

9 Valuable Skills and Lasting Benefits Kids Develop at Summer Camp

From adult camps to road trips and more

Our Family Travel Issue is Here

LEGOLAND, Campland & More

San Diego Gears Up for Summer Fun

Eat, Drink & Play

Tag along on our family adventure in Ojai to see our favorite spots and things to do

Building sign says Merced in downtown Merced

5 reasons to embrace this ‘gateway’ town

Reimagine Merced

Know Before You Go

Yosemite Reservations, Events, Updates & More

Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons: Hikes, Bikes and Floats

Here’s an early look at camps to get even the most non-active kids up and moving

Get a Jumpstart on Summer Camp

Music with a View

New Bayside Concert Venue The Rady Shell Opens in San Diego

Summer Memories

SoCal Day Trip: Catalina Island

Sunny Days

Let the Summer Fun Begin