All "Relaxing" Stories in Southern CA
Beverly Hills 9021 Oh-yeah!
Beverly Hills has its famous palm trees, but take a stroll through Beverly Gardens Park and get a little more cultured … horticultured, that is. This surprisingly verdant strip str
ViewJune in September
Fall may be June's best season. At least, when it comes to lakeside lounging. Set beneath the spiky mountain backdrop of the Ansel Adams Wilderness and looming Carson Mountain, Jun
ViewLA Story
Like a good Hollywood story, the Barnsdall Art Park made a great comeback. Once an overlooked urban space in LA, this 36-acre East Hollywood hillside park is now a burgeoning center of art and local history.
ViewStair Master!
In Culver City, take Jefferson Blvd. to Hetzler Rd. Park along Jefferson Blvd. before or after Hetzler Rd., and find the dirt trail heading east from the bottom of Hetzler. Hike a
ViewWilmington Wanderland
Most people know the Port of Los Angeles as the place with all the smoky factories and huge barges, but this industrial area added some glitter to its grittier side when Wilmington
ViewWine Safari
Did we have you at wine safari? Buckle up—you're about to go wild, with wine! Malibu Wine Safaris is the adult field trip you've been dreaming about, a 90-minute expedition combini
ViewBike to Bellinis
Hidden within the Malibu Hills, tiny Rocky Oaks Park is ideally suited for those who like to keep their weekend cruising short and simple (because hey, brunch!). Despite its small
ViewPalomar's Star Power
Palomar Mountain State Park in northern San Diego is like having a friend in a high place. There are perks to be had! The 6,138-foot namesake mountain offers cooler climates during the hot summer, and a way-up-there campground brings you even closer to the stars—and closer to one of the most famous observatories in the world!
ViewSycamore's Star Parties
Sunset hikes are beautiful, but they shine naturally brighter when paired with stargazing afterwards. Make it happen in Sycamore Canyon, which hosts a Star Party every other month
ViewVictoria Lap
ViewVictoria Lap
Known as North America's most English city, Victoria is so much more than high tea and crumpets. This energetic and stylish seaside city on Vancouver Island is home to the globally
ViewPeace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens
Lost in Translation? It happens. Here's how to take a breather. Right in the heart of the city is the Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens, a relaxing retreat hidden in the histor
ViewGo Ghostbust!
Located in the high desert of the Eastern Sierra, Bodie State Historic Park looks like a Hollywood set for a Western movie. But this isn't Hollywood magic—it's a gold-mining ghost
ViewWho's Your Caddy?
Love _Caddyshack? _Channel Bill Murray's character, Carl Spackler, by doing the next best thing to golfing. Go frolfing! Also known as disc golf, the game has gained popularity ove
ViewFern Gully
As Jeff Goldblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm character famously said: Life finds a way. He may have been talking about a scary dinosaur takeover, but as California continues to face its wors
ViewSimply Tasty!
Anderson Valley's land of pinot noir has an outstanding reputation for premium wines, and yes, it's the good stuff. From family-run vineyards that are low-key to slightly fancier o
ViewGarden by the Sea
As one of the most spectacular botanical gardens in the country, Fort Bragg's Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens makes a splash in more ways than its fabulous flora. Its 47 acres in
ViewBest Ghost Town in the West
Located in the high desert of the Eastern Sierra, Bodie State Historic Park looks like a Hollywood set for a Western movie. But this isn't Hollywood magic—it's a gold-mining ghost
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Swan Lake
There's always something going on in Echo Park, perhaps otherwise known as Swan Lake these days. Find a co-pilot and rent a swan pedal boat on Echo Park Lake. You will need a reservation for this.
ViewTwo-che LA
The hottest thing on two wheels isn't a fancy new road bike: The hottest thing on two wheels is you—on a Segway. Surprise! Another Side of Los Angeles Tours isn't just an out-of-to
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2025 POST Wildflower Walks
Get flower empowered! POST’s complimentary 2025 Wildflower Walks guide blooms with the best places to see a variety of florals across the Peninsula and South Bay this spring.
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