https://www.latimes.com/travel Travel & Experiences en-US Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:26:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-08-15/d23-disneyland-remaking-tomorrowland-villains-land Plus an update on Villains Land, a closer look at Orlando's version of Cars Land and other major Disney theme park news announced at the convention. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:26:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-08-15/d23-disneyland-remaking-tomorrowland-villains-land https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-15/hurricane-lala-disrupts-los-angeles-flights-to-hawaii Several flights from LAX to Hawaii were canceled Saturday, including service to Kona, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:56:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-15/hurricane-lala-disrupts-los-angeles-flights-to-hawaii https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-14/sunday-funday-ariana-madix-things-to-do-los-angeles The 'Love Island USA' host is horseback riding, dancing at Club Tee Gee and playing old-school games at the Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-14/sunday-funday-ariana-madix-things-to-do-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-08-13/d23-avatar-model-avengers-campus It’s green, it’s lush, it’s a little rustic and it looks as if a mini rainforest will be slotted into the park. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:21:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-08-13/d23-avatar-model-avengers-campus https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-hikes-trails-los-angeles Whether you're looking for ocean views or desert landscapes or soaring mountain peaks, Los Angeles offers miles upon miles of strikingly different trails. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:00:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-hikes-trails-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-08-13/la-thewild-how-to-avoid-mosquito-season-los-angeles Mosquitoes are unfortunately an inevitable part of hiking in Southern California. But how inevitable is getting bit? A mosquito researcher offers tips and tricks to avoid leaving the trail with itchy red bumps from our local bloodsuckers. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-08-13/la-thewild-how-to-avoid-mosquito-season-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-13/california-state-route-33-hudson-ranch-road-day-trip Less traveled than PCH, Angeles Crest and 'the Snake,' California 33 to Hudson Ranch Road showcases the splendor of the region and begs you to relish the journey. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-13/california-state-route-33-hudson-ranch-road-day-trip https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-13/russian-river-guerneville-johnsons-beach-travel Along the Russian River, Guerneville’s lazy currents draw thousands each summer, yet this woodsy Northern California playground remains off the radar for many Angelenos. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-13/russian-river-guerneville-johnsons-beach-travel https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-12/boney-island-halloween-attraction-closes Rick Polizzi, who created the skeleton-centric experience in his Sherman Oaks front yard, said the county-wide slump in TV and film production is partially to blame. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:56:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-12/boney-island-halloween-attraction-closes https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-08-11/d23-worldbuilders-leslie-iwerks D23 arrives this week and there's renewed attention on Disneyland's future. I talk to Leslie Iwerks, whose film zeroes in on the parks' enduring mission of being places of play. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-08-11/d23-worldbuilders-leslie-iwerks https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/weekend/list/malibu-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants-beaches Between those Santa Monica peaks and the Pacific waves, you'll find lavishness, sure, but also plenty of down-to-earth soul. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/weekend/list/malibu-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants-beaches https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/south-pasadena-city-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants-shops With Craftsman bungalows and tree-lined streets, the city still epitomizes suburban U.S.A. — but now has a hip new twist. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/south-pasadena-city-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants-shops https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/studio-city-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants Long before it was hailed by reality TV stars, the neighborhood was a power player in L.A. — and it remains one of the Valley’s most social enclaves. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/studio-city-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/monrovia-city-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants-activities In this city nestled in the San Gabriel foothills, seeing and being seen isn’t as much of an objective as gathering as a community and savoring beloved traditions. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/monrovia-city-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants-activities https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/santa-clarita-guide-best-restaurants-things-to-do Home to California's first oil boomtown, legendary movie ranches and, yes, Six Flags Magic Mountain, the L.A. suburb has a culture all of its own. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/santa-clarita-guide-best-restaurants-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/highland-park-los-angeles-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants With its handsome Craftsman houses, vibrant nightlife scene and culturally authentic cuisine, there's much that melds in this Northeast gem. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/highland-park-los-angeles-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do-restaurants https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/north-hollywood-guide-best-restaurants-shopping-things-to-do An elusive half sibling in the family of Hollywoods, NoHo blends history, culture and residential living with impressive ease. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/north-hollywood-guide-best-restaurants-shopping-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/glendale-guide-best-things-to-do Massive shopping centers are just the tip of the iceberg of this 30-square-mile city that boasts historic architecture, an innovative theater scene and more than 50 parks. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/glendale-guide-best-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/santa-monica-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do There's more to this city than its fabled pier that attracts an estimated 10 million tourists a year. Much, much more. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/santa-monica-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/sawtelle-guide-best-restaurants-things-to-do More than a hot spot for buzzy restaurants and boba shops, this neighborhood reflects the legacy of Japanese immigrants. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/sawtelle-guide-best-restaurants-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/venice-los-angeles-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do In between the European-style canals and carnival-worthy boardwalk where strongmen flex is a much more nuanced version of the seaside community. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/venice-los-angeles-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/culver-city-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do The heart of screenland has been able to maintain a bit of a small-town feel. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/culver-city-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/burbank-guide-best-things-to-do The cityscape just behind the Hollywood sign keeps the early to mid 20th century alive, thriving and center stage. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/burbank-guide-best-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/downtown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do Surviving multiple eras of ups and downs, DTLA remains a neighborhood in constant transformation — and a place that never stops dreaming. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/downtown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/food/list/west-adams-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With Victorian mansions, Craftsman bungalows and vibrant street art, the South L.A. neighborhood is both historic and in transition. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/list/west-adams-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/compton-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do You may think you know Compton, but you have no idea. Here are the vital places to explore in this history-filled city. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/compton-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/elysian-valley-frogtown-guide-things-to-do An artistic community hub where the L.A. River serves as a sidewalk. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/elysian-valley-frogtown-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/eagle-rock-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do Hipsters and college students abound in this Northeast L.A. treasure nestled between Glendale and Pasadena. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/eagle-rock-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-things-to-do-beverly-hills-restaurants-shopping Though the city looms large in the pop-culture psyche as the capital of conspicuous consumption, you can explore the famed patch of real estate without breaking the bank. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-things-to-do-beverly-hills-restaurants-shopping https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/west-hollywood-guide-things-to-do There’s an unofficial saying: "So goes WeHo, so goes California, so goes the nation.” Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/west-hollywood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/larchmont-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do Convenient and uncomplicated, this neighborhood tugs at your heart with its Main Street, Anytown, USA, feel. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/larchmont-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/topanga-canyon-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do Make your way to the fabled mountain community that's full of whimsy, beauty and neighborly love. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:39 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/topanga-canyon-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/chinatown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do The neighborhood helped reinvent Southern California. Now with energy from a new generation of Asian American creatives, it's reinventing itself. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/chinatown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/arts-district-downtown-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do Enter Downtown L.A.'s vortex of creative energy. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/arts-district-downtown-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/pacific-palisades-guide-best-restaurants-shops-hikes-things-to-do Spend time in this Norman Rockwell-esque town by the sea and you'll understand its appeal — and maybe even its price tag. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/pacific-palisades-guide-best-restaurants-shops-hikes-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/mid-city-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do There's nothing mid about the centrally located, diverse and walkable L.A. neighborhood, where — shhh — parking is actually plentiful. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/mid-city-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With indie art spaces, Modernist architecture and nightlife that thrives on on Sunset Boulevard, meet the hip hillside hub with a renegade spirit. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/manhattan-beach-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do Along the breezy streets, you'll find a tale of two eras: the town's surf bum past and its glitzy present. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/manhattan-beach-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/monterey-park-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do You could plan an entire day of eating here — and you should. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:59 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/monterey-park-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/los-feliz-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do Whether you pronounce it “Los FEE-lus” or “Los Fey-LEASE,” the walkable hub is one you'll never want to leave. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/los-feliz-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/atwater-village-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do Creative energy runs through the blink-and-you'll-miss-it neighborhood just east of the L.A. River. Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/atwater-village-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-breakfast-burritos-los-angeles Breakfast burritos in L.A. are canvases for individual creative expression, innovations that graft global cuisines or basic energy bombs to fuel the day. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-breakfast-burritos-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-shaved-ice-desserts-los-angeles Quench your summertime thirst with the best spots for shaved ice in L.A., from raspados to kakigori. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-shaved-ice-desserts-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-hawaiian-poke-spots-in-los-angeles From long-standing poke shacks by the beach to impressive new outposts for the Hawaiian staple dish in Arcadia and Pasadena. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-hawaiian-poke-spots-in-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-08-17/los-angeles-wellness-dating-events-come-for-new-york-city Alcohol-free cold plunge parties, dating mixers and chic Rummikub events that started in Los Angeles have made their way east to New York City. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-08-17/los-angeles-wellness-dating-events-come-for-new-york-city https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-08-15/appalachian-trail-age-record-older-hikers The Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail taught my aging parents to adapt, and that’s a survival skill for us all. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:17:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-08-15/appalachian-trail-age-record-older-hikers https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-05-16/west-coast-101-best-experiences-things-to-do Walk the vast salt flats of Death Valley. Marvel at a glorious Oregon waterfall. Tiptoe above a misty forest in Vancouver. In this guide, we'll help you discover what makes the West Coast the absolute best coast. Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-05-16/west-coast-101-best-experiences-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/101-best-west-coast-experiences Essential things to do, see and eat right now in California, Oregon, Washington, the Baja Peninsula and British Columbia. Ready to explore? Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/101-best-west-coast-experiences https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-05-16/best-west-coast-trip-top-10-things-to-do Of our 101 best West Coast experiences, these resonate most for travel writer Christopher Reynolds. Check out his ranked list of favorites. Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-05-16/best-west-coast-trip-top-10-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-06-05/readers-best-travel-spots-west-coast After taking in our list of 101 best West Coast experiences, Times readers make the case for destinations we left out, from a country road in Malibu to a remote beach town on a Canadian island. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-06-05/readers-best-travel-spots-west-coast https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-05-16/101-best-west-coast-experiences-checklist-download Keep it with you as you wander. Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-05-16/101-best-west-coast-experiences-checklist-download https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/dog-friendly-beaches-los-angeles-orange-county Which beaches in Los Angeles and Orange counties allow dogs? Check our list to find out. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/dog-friendly-beaches-los-angeles-orange-county https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-waterfall-hikes-los-angeles-southern-california It's a great time to hike Southern California's waterfall trails. Here are the best, including Millard Canyon Falls, Switzer Falls and Eaton Canyon Falls. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:54:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-waterfall-hikes-los-angeles-southern-california https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/bike-paths-los-angeles-southern-california Whether you’re a native Angeleno or new to the city, one of the best ways to get to know Los Angeles is on two wheels. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/bike-paths-los-angeles-southern-california