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Best Places to Take A Doggy Day Trip Near LA

When it comes time to truly survey all Southern California has to offer, it’s just not the same without that furry fella by your side. Don’t resign your and yours to that same old dog park when this area offers ample options for the perfect doggy day trip. Head out to a winery in San Diego County, a beach along the Pacific, or to those world-renowned playgrounds at Disneyland in Anaheim.

2012/07/27

Best Spots for Summer Playdates In LA

Summer in the city of Los Angeles can’t be beat for places to play for your kids, no matter what their ages. Keep them occupied and having a blast even after the heat strikes the Southland. The best spots for summer playdates promise cool fun right here in the city of angels when the weather heats up.

2012/07/20

Getaway Guide: One Tank Trip To Ventura Harbor

Overlooking Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands between Malibu and Santa Barbara on the mighty Pacific, Ventura Harbor is not only a sublime seaside retreat but also an enticing enclave that serves as a true artists’ colony full of treasures, as to be expected. Because of this alluring asset, an afternoon may not be enough time to play here. Find a great place to dine as well as a storied sleepover sanctuary in which to rest your head when you visit this vacation spot boasting an abundance of ocean breezes even on the hottest Southern California days.

2012/07/14

Getaway Guide: Weekend Road Trip to Death Valley

Death Valley is, in every sense, a hot bed for travelers. Temperatures reach into triple digits for the better part of the year, but especially in the summer when the record high so far is a flaming 134 degrees. Death Valley’s 3,000 square miles of storied — and, at times, harsh — wilderness exists as part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Reserve to offer a plethora of exotic lures many Angelenos never realized were located so close yet so far away from urban Tinseltown.

2012/07/07

The Best Boating Trips Near Los Angeles

Live the sea-faring life with the area’s best boating trips for beautiful shoreline views, sun-soaked sailing adventures, and wet and wild ocean exploration that’ll have you telling the-one-that-got-away stories for years.

2012/06/30

Ways To Dress Up Your Doors To Energize Your Los Angeles Home

Forget dead as a doornail. Check out these ideas for bringing your doors to life.

2012/06/27

Best Places To Get Scuba Diving Lessons In Los Angeles

Water lovers crave scuba diving off Los Angeles’ shores, even with its chilly waters. With the Pacific right in its backyard, Los Angeles is just begging for divers to flock to its sunny shores and explore it watery deeps. With that in mind, get your gear ready — whether that means buying a high-end kit or renting when you get there — and then drop off on a delicious dive, snagging a certifying lesson or two along the way.

2012/06/23

Five Great Outdoor Activities For The First Day Of Summer In Los Angeles

Summer in the city of Los Angeles means going about your day while soaking up the sun outdoors in fun activities that can also be productive. From hitting the City of Angels’ hottest flea markets to taking some time to play with your dog at a park specifically meant for that activity. Following are five of the best outdoor expeditions meant to make this new season packed with pleasant things to do.

2012/06/16

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Hollywood Bowl Opening Night Preview

Expect big vocals and musical renditions from even bigger names and cap the evening off with a fabulous fireworks show on Hollywood Bowl’s opening night.

2012/06/14

Best Options For Organizing A Wine Collection In Los Angeles

Many Angelinos whine about lack of space for their wine collections. Well, put a cork in it and start getting busy.

2012/06/13

Best Spots For Flying A Kite In Los Angeles

When it’s time to go fly a kite, literally not figuratively, don’t struggle to find the best spots in the city — they’re right here. Explore a park or beach, or just slip off to this scenic overlook at these awesome area locations. While the weather’s beautiful and families are filling the parks, head out and get that pretty little creation airborne at the best places to fly a kite in L.A.

2012/06/09

Baby Nurseries 101: Setting It Up Right In Your Los Angeles Home

Start prepping your house for the new arrival as soon as possible without breaking the bank.

2012/06/06

Best Zumba Studios In Los Angeles

Zumba gives zip to stressed Angelenos, and anyone else who simply wants a change of pace from the typical exercise class. This cardio program, which focuses on Latin rhythms and dance routines, will have any athlete sweating up a storm in minutes without a care in the world — it’s just too much fun. None beat L.A.’s best Zumba classes, which leave all of the work but none of the excitement out of the workout.

2012/06/02