Weekend Escape: Big Sur coast

Weekend Escape: Big Sur coast

From land or sea, the Big Sur coastline dazzles. This 90-mile stretch of rugged Central California landscape draws millions of visitors...

Get 10% discount on SuperShuttle shared van ride to the airport

Get 10% discount on SuperShuttle shared van ride to the airport

SuperShuttle launched a winter sale for those who need...

California: Pinnacles National Park is nation's newest park

California: Pinnacles National Park is nation's newest park

Known for its talus caves and granite spires, Pinnacles National Monument in...

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Catch Andrew McCarthy

Catch Andrew McCarthy

Watch the actor/author at the must-attend travel event. Get tix.

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Parent Reading Guide

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Oscar Watch 2013

Oscar Watch 2013

Everything you need to know about the Oscar front-runners.

'Beautiful Creatures'

'Beautiful Creatures'

Photos, trailers, features and more are in our Movie Sneaks.

The Times' Mark Boster spent a year photographing one of the nation's most visited and majestic national parks. Here are highlights from his journey. Share your photos of Yosemite

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Relax here: Best spa hotels in the U.S., TripAdvisor reviews say

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Lancaster: VIP wine sipping for two for $40 at this local winery

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Roaming the open spaces of Santa Barbara

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A few of her favorite things in Santa Barbara

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2013 trends: New start-up airlines? Laptops on during takeoff?

2013 trends: New start-up airlines? Laptops on during takeoff?

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The John Muir Trail was his trip of a lifetime — just look

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California: A little slice of Las Vegas opens at Morongo Casino

California: A little slice of Las Vegas opens at Morongo Casino

Tacos & Tequila, meet your California cousin.

California: Integratron welcomes you as you welcome the new year

California: Integratron welcomes you as you welcome the new year

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SoCal skiing: Mt. Baldy daylong lift tickets on sale for $29

SoCal skiing: Mt. Baldy daylong lift tickets on sale for $29

Fans of the Mt. Baldy ski resort will enjoy getting a post-...

Head in the clouds in the Southland's Mountains

Head in the clouds in the Southland's Mountains

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California: Giddyap to the Wild Horse Sanctuary

California: Giddyap to the Wild Horse Sanctuary

The Wild Horse Sanctuary, in Northern...

California: Yosemite's Badger Pass opens with deals

California: Yosemite's Badger Pass opens with deals

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California: Shaun White to lead Northstar's 40th-year celebration

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A new way to get around in a car without traditional rental

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California: Savor Restaurant Month in San Luis Obispo County

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Southern California: Mountain High expects to reopen this weekend

Mountain High, which has been closed since Nov. 27, is...

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California: Yoga pairs with wine at Claremont's Hotel Casa 425

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