Portuguese Bend Reserve, on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, is one of the most beautiful hiking spots in Los Angeles County.
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Looking for the superbloom? Wildflowers abound in Lake Elsinore and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, both an easy drive from Los Angeles.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Eaton Canyon
Eaton Canyon has a few secrets, including a hike to a lovely waterfall and a top-secret manufacturing facility that built hundreds of thousands of rockets during WWII.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Old LA Zoo, Griffith Park Carousel, and Bee Rock
Spend a day in Griffith Park and step back into history with a visit to the old zoo and the carousel, followed by a strenuous hike up to Bee Rock.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Desert Road Trip, Vol. 3
Joshua Tree National Park is not the first thing that comes to mind for most when planning a day trip from Los Angeles, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why. Its beauty is nearly indescribable; its rare plants and rock formations are so unusual you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped onto another planet.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Placerita Canyon Nature Center
Have you been to the IKEA in Burbank? Of course you have. If you're willing to drive just 30 minutes past there, you will be rewarded with gorgeous hiking trails and a little bit of history: Placerita Canyon is the site of the very first gold discovery in California.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Amir's Garden
Amir's Garden is a verdant oasis on the east side of Griffith Park, perched at the top of a hiking trail with magnificent vistas of the San Gabriel mountains.
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