Griffith Park Guide: Trails, Observatory, Zoo and More
A Griffith Park guide: park and trail hours, hikes to Mount Hollywood, Bronson Caves and Fern Dell, the observatory, Travel Town, the zoo and current closures.
Venice Los Angeles Guide: Boardwalk, Canals and Abbot Kinney
A Venice, Los Angeles guide: the boardwalk, Muscle Beach hours, the skatepark, the Venice Canals walk, Abbot Kinney Boulevard and county beach parking.
Best Time to Visit Los Angeles: Month-by-Month Guide
The best time to visit Los Angeles, month by month: NOAA average temperatures and rain, crowds, May Gray, Santa Ana winds and the events worth planning around.
Hollywood Sign: Best Viewpoints, Hikes & Photo Spots
Where to see the Hollywood Sign: the best free viewpoints, which trails get you closest, Lake Hollywood Park, parking, rules and the sign’s history since 1923.
Disneyland Guide for First-Timers: Tickets, Timing and Tips
A first-timer’s Disneyland guide: tickets and park reservations, Lightning Lane passes, $40 parking, the train from LA and the 2026 holiday season dates.
Malibu Beaches Guide: Zuma, El Matador, Point Dume and More
A Malibu beaches guide: Zuma, El Matador, Point Dume, Leo Carrillo, Surfrider and the pier, with October 2026 access updates, parking fees and tide pools.
LAX to Downtown Los Angeles: FlyAway, Metro or Rideshare
How to get from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles: the $12.75 FlyAway bus to Union Station, the free shuttle to Metro rail, rideshare at LAX-it and travel times.
Santa Monica Pier Guide: Rides, Food, Parking & Tips
Santa Monica Pier guide: pier hours, Pacific Park rides, where to park during the bridge project, the E Line and rideshare drop-off, plus visiting tips.
Best Tacos in Los Angeles: Where Locals Go
The best tacos in Los Angeles: guisados in Boyle Heights, Sonora-style flour tortillas, al pastor trucks, Tijuana tacos and Michelin-starred seafood.
Rose Parade 2027 Guide: Route, Seats, Camping and Floatfest
Plan the 138th Rose Parade on January 1, 2027: start time, the 5.5-mile route, grandstand seats, curb camping rules, Metro A Line stops, parking and Floatfest.