Simple Waterside Escapes
With heatwaves and wildfires, going big outdoors has been a challenge lately. But you can keep it simple with a riverside stroll and patio lunch stop, dining al fresco in a state historic park, or paddling the waters at one of LA's most vibrant recreation areas. Nice and easy outdoors.
Frogtown Strutter’s Stroll
Walking the Los Angeles River Trail Through Frogtown
Don’t go dismissing the Los Angeles River as merely a 51-mile concrete channel. It’s a genuine urban artery that links real neighborhoods, and its riverside bike/ped paths endear it to locals and sojourners alike. One of our favorite stretches runs through the Elysian Valley—a 2-
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Trek Around Whittier Narrows, Treat at Garcias Fruits
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is one of those LA gems where there’s everything to do—pedal a bike, pedal a boat, paddle a kayak, hike, jog, fish, dog-walk, bird-watch, or just plain enjoy 1,492 acres of lovely public space. The “Narrows” appellation refers to a water gap betwe
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A Tour of Los Encinos State Historic Park
Los Encinos State Historic Park captivates as an authentic vestige of the San Fernando Valley’s ranching past. The five-acre park, just off Ventura and Balboa Boulevards in Encino, includes 19th-century ranch structures, beautiful grounds, and a patio restaurant overlooking the s
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