All Stories from Southern CA

Real Spring Break
You've hiked Joshua Tree's high peaks, gone into its desert wilds, and camped under its starry sky. Now it's time to enjoy a little R&R nearby. And by R&R we mean retro resort and
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Yodel for Yosemite
Arizona has the Grand Canyon. Florida has the Everglades. And California? We have Yosemite. One of the world's most celebrated national parks is just a few hours away and spring is
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Spring for a Road Trip!
Monterey just might be the perfect weekend road trip: it's close enough that it won't kill your "We're going on a road trip!" buzz; it's got one of the most spectacular coastlines
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Recess!
Remember hanging upside down from the monkey bars? Indulge a blast from the past at a grown-up's version of a jungle gym followed by lunch at a retro-themed airport diner. Santa Mo
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Rollin' in the DEEP
A bike ride with birds, burgers, brews, and views: Eureka! Urban's gone green in the city of Hawthorne thanks to the Dominguez Enhancement and Engagement Project (D.E.E.P). It incl
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Norm's Place
Some bike routes simply pave the way to terrific views and fluffy omelets. Ride in point: the easy 7-mile circuit around Bonelli Regional Park's 250-acre Puddingstone Reservoir and
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Spring for the Central Coast!
Five minutes to the mountains, 10 minutes to the beach, 15 minutes to wine tasting. California's best base camp for spring adventures is San Luis Obispo (SLO). Consistently named a
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Sister Act
Nine sisters makes a big family, and it's even better when they're all good looking! San Luis Obispo is surrounded by nine ancient volcanoes known as morros, and affectionately cal
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Swinging Single
San Luis Obispo's "serenity swing" earns honors for living up to its name and meeting high expectations! The swing hangs from a large, lone oak tree secluded on top of a hill high
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That's A-Morro!
Most swing sets are found in a playground, but this set of swings is found in a grove of large eucalyptus trees overlooking one of San Luis Obispo's iconic formations: Morro Rock,
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Sister Act
Nine sisters makes a big family, and it's even better when they're all good looking! San Luis Obispo is surrounded by nine ancient volcanoes known as morros, and affectionately cal
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Swinging Single
San Luis Obispo's "serenity swing" earns honors for living up to its name and meeting high expectations! The swing hangs from a large, lone oak tree secluded on top of a hill high
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On MacLeod Nine
MacLeod Ale Brewing Company is gaining notoriety for its tasty dark ales, but it's bright green that dominates the scene as you bike towards this beer haven. The 8-mile (round-trip
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That's Progress
Barley, hops, and yeast get all the attention, but water is the main ingredient in every beer. It's also one of the main ingredients at Peck Water Road Conservation Park, your star
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I'll Have a Segundo
Three of our favorite B words come together to make this adventure happen: Bike. Beach. Brewery. Own your thirst on this 18-mile (round-trip) beach-and-brews ride in the South Bay.
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Meat & Greet
Tired of the same old meat market? It's time to make an upgrade! San Francisco-based AgLocal delivers the very best grass-fed, pasture-raised meats directly to you. It’s like a car
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Best Supporting Background
The acclaimed movie Wild cast a big Hollywood spotlight on the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,660-mile route up the western states between the Mexican and Canadian borders. Hike a fantas
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Starring Leo
The shores at Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu have been the backdrop for such cinematic masterpieces as Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler's 50 First Dates. Of course, it's also bee
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Golden Oldie
Nominated for Best Picture in 1940, The Wizard of Oz became a classic. "Follow the yellow brick road" just beckoned an adventure. You too can follow a road and get to a happy endin
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Be Mine, Yosemite
Sweetie. Honey. Baby. Looking to spice up your pet names this Valentine's Day weekend? Look to Yosemite for inspiration. El Capitan, Giant Redwood, Half Dome (maybe not). Celebrate
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