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Bring your bubble outdoors and explore a fresh side of Southern California with these great escapes.

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robolights in palm springs
Here are some of the coolest ways to chill out in the greater Palm Springs area.
Rosey Alvero
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Rosey visits Anacapa Island and the Ventura Harbor, rides her bike to Ojai, and checks out Thacher Observatory.
big bear lake
While everyone else is heading for the beach, why not seek refuge from the heat in our crisp mountain wonderlands?
long beach harbor
Sometimes, it’s better to see SoCal from the deck of a boat rather than from behind a windshield.
Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery can be seen in the background. Photo circa 1916. | California Department of Fish and Wildlife/Flickr
Having survived drought, parasitic infections, infighting over water supply, invasive species and other seemingly insurmountable obstacles, here are the five best places to explore the history of hatching and catching fish over the last 100 years.
mesquite sand dunes
A little taste of the Sahara right here in southern California.
wright's beach
Sonoma County is home to some of the state's most stunning coastal terrain -- from cloistered coves to pygmy forests.
An illustration of a man's feet with the light of a flashlight shining above.
Here are five great sundown hikes in L.A. to beat the heat and catch a glimpse of the city's wildlife and nature.
Courtesy Keys Creek Lavender Farm
Many people don’t realize that some of the best lavender in the world is grown in Southern California. From May to July, you can experience the stunning and restorative beauty of this ancient herb first-hand at farms and festivals throughout the region.
Citrus Picking
When even the nearest farmers’ market just won’t do, here are five of the best crops that these fertile lands have to offer … and that you can pick on your own.
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