A Drive-In Movie Theater Is Coming to the Grove
Way back in the good ol’ days, drive-in movie theaters were a summertime tradition. The Gilmore Drive-In entertained Angelenos from 1948 until 1979, right on the corner of Third and Fairfax. This year,...
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7 of Downtown L.A.’s Best Rooftops for a Summertime Hang
The weather is finally warming up, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than several stories about the madness on a DTLA rooftop. From bars to pools to bars with pools, here are a few spots where...
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The Best Places to Watch Fireworks in L.A.
Sure, most neighborhoods in L.A. seem to have their own amateur fireworks shows at all hours of the night (apologies to anxious dogs and anybody concerned about fire safety), but nothing really beats...
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You Can Now Rent a Dog for Your Runyon Canyon Hike
Ever feel jealous of all those happy hikers strolling through Runyon Canyon accompanied by a loyal canine companion? Now you can get a taste of that sweet, sweet dog-walking life–for just $45 a hike....
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A Record-Setting Marathon Champ Was Accused of Cheating—Weeks Later, He Was Dead
For Dr. Frank Meza, a marathon was no big deal. He had run dozens of them in his 70 years and had a simple prerace routine: wake up early, slam a cup of coffee, no stretching, maybe a light warm-up....
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Kitschy ’70s L.A. Plant Culture Is Coming Back to Life
Macramé decor, lush houseplants, plant-based cooking, and quirky electronic music could be the makings of any hip new cafe in L.A.–but they’re nothing new. They were just as hip in the L.A. of the...
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Extreme Heat and Dehydration Killed a Hiker in Malibu on Labor Day
A Labor Day weekend outing turned deadly when a group hiking in the Malibu Hills ran out of water as temps topped 93 degrees, according to Accuweather. One hiker, reportedly a man in his 60s, died from...
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What I Learned About Relationships from Hanging Out with Wolves
I recently journeyed into the Angeles National Forest (a first), not to finally be able to say, “Oh, that’s where La Cañada Flintridge is,” but because I was hellbent on petting a wolf. I’ve read Women...
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The Faults Involved in July’s Earthquakes May Be Capable of a Bigger One
In July, Southern California was shaken by the largest earthquake sequence to hit the region in years, centered around a fault line in the Mojave desert, some 120 miles from Los Angeles. New findings...
View ArticleJoshua Tree Is Getting Too Popular for Its Own Good
Joshua Tree is now one of the most-visited national parks, and the park’s aging infrastructure is straining to accommodate everyone. The crowds have meant lines at entry gates, overwhelmed parking...
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Where to Find the Best Christmas Lights in L.A.
Your tree at home is probably great, but we love making a holiday season outing to view decorations. The best Christmas lights in L.A. can be found in neighborhoods that go big, shopping malls that...
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Work Has Finally Started on L.A.’s Most Novel New Park
Over three years after the Expo Line extension opened in West L.A., work on an adjacent “greenway” has finally begun along the Westwood/Rancho Park station. Crews officially broke ground in late...
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Will There Be a Super Bloom in 2020? Probably Not.
“Super blooms”–seasons in which unusually high numbers of wildflowers blossom in California’s deserts–can only occur if very specific conditions are met. We saw the phenomenon last year and in 2017,...
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Santa Monica’s Beach Trail Is Getting a Facelift to Make It Safer for Both...
Part of the Santa Monica bike path is getting some work done in time for summer. The North Beach Trail Improvement Project is intended to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians to coexist on the...
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L.A. County Beaches Are Now Closed
UPDATE: 3/27/20: All Los Angeles County beaches closed to the public on Friday, March 27, as part of the ongoing response to COVID-19. The new order expands upon the series of “soft closures”...
View ArticleThe Arboretum Is Open to a Limited Number of Visitors for Social Distancing...
With many parks, trails, and beaches closed to the public, many Angelenos are struggling to find places to stretch their legs, stay active, and shake off the cabin fever. One option that remains...
View ArticleCalifornia Will Intervene to Close O.C. Beaches
Images of last weekend’s crowded beaches in Orange County made their way to Sacramento–and state officials were not amused. At a briefing on Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state...
View ArticleGrand Park’s 4th of July Party Will Be Online-Only This Year—but What About...
The Music Center and Grand Park July 4 celebration is a beloved annual tradition in Los Angeles. Organizers have claimed that it’s among the biggest free July 4 parties in the region. But this year,...
View ArticleL.A. County Beaches Are Expected to Begin Reopening on May 13
Los Angeles County beaches may begin opening back up to visitors as early as Wednesday, May 13. It will be a gradual reopening, initially simply allowing access to beach areas for active outdoor...
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How Well Do You Know Griffith Park? A New Guidebook Explores Its Every Nook...
Three years ago, Casey Schreiner released the definitive guide to hiking in and around Los Angeles. Now the author of Day Hiking: Los Angeles and founder of the website Modern Hiker is back with a...
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