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The world’s largest Christmas light maze is back in L.A. County, spanning 10 acres and featuring an ice rink — tickets start at $29

Get ready to immerse yourself in a winter wonderland of dazzling holiday displays, festive activities, and a brand-new ...
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This cool Japanese culture festival returns to Costa Mesa with live tuna-cutting shows, anime vendors, and authentic street food this October

Three days of Japanese food, cultural experiences, live performances, and anime are coming to Costa Mesa this October at the ...
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Once a playground for Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, and Clark Gable; the 100-year-old Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach is restoring its original Hollywood glamour with a…

This landmark Southern California hotel is restoring its original social energy. The Fairmont Breakers is bringing music and ...
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In 2012, a Southern California mountain town elected a golden retriever as its mayor; 14 years later, the community is still governed by Mayor Max III and ranks among th…

Just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, Idyllwild offers a mile-high escape featuring turning oaks, a thriving arts enclave, ...
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To avoid raising taxes on local residents, 7 L.A. County cities are pushing new measures to make tourists and Airbnb guests fund 911 and fire services

Seven Los Angeles County municipalities are proposing local ballot measures to raise transient occupancy taxes on hotel and ...
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Whole Foods is opening a 63,000-square-foot flagship across from L.A.’s most famous mall, with $100 in savings for early shoppers

The massive new grocery destination will bring a taproom, a specialty cheese counter, a coffee and juice bar, and hundreds of ...
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45 years ago, an unassuming Western Avenue buffet pioneered the all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ; today, MJD Korean BBQ still serves the exact same iconic L.A. Galbi cro…

An unassuming restaurant space on Western Avenue holds a dual legacy in the culinary history of Los Angeles. About 45 years ...
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40,000 people are expected to flock to L.A.’s Gloria Molina Grand Park for the U.S.’s largest free Mexican food festival

The two-day event will bring regional specialties, artisan vendors, traditional performances, live music, and family-friendly ...
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The iconic Souplantation is returning to Southern California in 2027 — Here’s where it’s reopening

The beloved all-you-can-eat buffet is coming back to Fountain Valley, bringing its famous soup and salad bar back to California. After more than six years away, Souplantation is officially making its ...
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The West Coast’s largest free street festival returns to L.A. next weekend, taking over 3 miles of Crenshaw Boulevard with 9 hours of live music and 300+ vendors

The festival historically hosts more than 300 retail and food vendors, serving Southern favorites and creative dishes from all across Los Angeles’ food scene. From slow-smoked brisket to ...
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Thousands of dogs at the largest dog festival in North America will take over Santa Monica’s Main Street for a car-free block party this month

Santa Monica is closing Main Street to cars for a free dog festival with thousands of pups, live music, and family-friendly activities. Santa Monica’s Main Street is going car-free on Sunday, October ...