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Explore our favorite weekend escapes in and around Southern California.

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Twenty-four blackbirds chocolate
Here are five of the best places in SoCal to indulge in chocolate flights, drinking chocolate, craft chocolate and much more.
santa anita park
Where to explore the hidden histories of the Second World War along our coast, upon our peaks and at our border.
Devil's Postpile
Devil's Punchbowl, Devils Postpile, Devil's Backbone...here's your guide to five "devilish" excursions.
Malibu Creek State Park
Take advantage of cool temperatures and clear skies this winter by exploring some of these hikes that will start your new year off right.
death valley mesquite dunes
Avoid the extreme temperatures in summer. Winter is a perfect (not to mention beautiful) time to visit Death Valley. 
SantaCon
Whether you like history, ballet performances, are in search of the perfect light display, or are looking for a place to take the best selfies, there are plenty of things to do throughout the region.
museum of pinball
Here are five retro arcades where you can play to your heart’s content without worrying about getting home by curfew.
Wiltern Theatre
Here are five of the best preservation success stories in L.A.; places that were either resurrected from the dead or reincarnated as something entirely new.
An illustration of the S.S. Dominator Shipwreck
Here are five historic sites along our shores where you can explore the ruins of our recreation, our coastal defense, and even a maritime disaster.
angels flight
Whether it’s a petite commuter train or a scale railroad that runs in circles, there are plenty of ways to travel SoCal by train without having to go very far.
An abandoned speedboat and trailer at the Salton Sea | Katie Noonan
The once-popular and glamorous resort-town image of the Salton Sea is now shattered and scattered everywhere. Here are the six best places to explore this land and sea of misfits, misunderstandings, and low-desert heat.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnival I Photo: Matthew Dillon, some rights reserved
Whether you prefer to go to a pumpkin patch, get spooked at a haunted house or learn about mourning practices in the Edwardian era, Southern California offers something for everyone.
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