The 7 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in California!

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Armon's Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA

Armon’s in Eagle Rock is amongst the last surviving diners in an area that is heavily gentrified and filled with hipsters. The friendly-family spot serves some of the spiciest salsa to go with…

Armon’s in Eagle Rock is amongst the last surviving diners in an area that is heavily…

10 Best Shops for Apple Pie in California

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The Apple Pan, Los Angeles, CA

This landmark diner in West Los Angeles has been serving daily, fresh-made apple pie since the doors first opened in 1947. Eating here is an exercise in patience. With only 26 counter seats, you wait…

This landmark diner in West Los Angeles has been serving daily, fresh-made apple pie since the…

Best Skate Shops in California

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Legends Boardshop, Downey, CA

Legends Boardshop has a few locations in Southern California that combines skate culture and lifestyle with boards and accessories. Whether you want a new pair of Vans or a new board, you can find it…

Legends Boardshop has a few locations in Southern California that combines skate culture and…

The 8 Best Pet Stores in California!

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Rock Dog & Cat, Los Angeles, CA

The Eagle Rock neighborhood is filled with funky boutiques and Rock Dog & Cat is just one of them. Locally owned and operated, the staff goes the extra mile to find treats, food and anything else…

The Eagle Rock neighborhood is filled with funky boutiques and Rock Dog & Cat is just one of…

Variety of Tastes: California's Best Indian Restaurants

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The Bombay Frankie Company, Culver City, CA

The Bombay Frankie Company has gained notoriety for its inauspicious location within a gas station. But whether or not you need to fill up, it’s worth stopping in for a frankie. A sort of…

The Bombay Frankie Company has gained notoriety for its inauspicious location within a gas station.…

The 9 Best Mexican Restaurants in California!

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El Huarache Azteca, Los Angeles, CA

El Huarache Azteca is a small spot with a big reputation for having some of the best huaraches anywhere. Revered by LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold, be sure to try some of the freshly made aquas…

El Huarache Azteca is a small spot with a big reputation for having some of the best huaraches…

The 10 Best Bookstores in California!

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The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA

The name of The Last Bookstore is boldly ironic as books compete with ever newer forms of entertainment. The Last Bookstore has grown to encompass a large space and is proud to proclaim itself the…

The name of The Last Bookstore is boldly ironic as books compete with ever newer forms of…

Best Pizza in California: Our 10 Favorites

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Casa Bianca, Los Angeles, CA

Casa Bianca frequently tops the list of the places for pizza in Los Angeles. In the 60 plus years it has been opened, it has become one of the most popular restaurants in the neighborhood. There are…

Casa Bianca frequently tops the list of the places for pizza in Los Angeles. In the 60 plus years…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in California!

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Runyon Canyon Hike, Los Angeles, CA

If you follow celebrity events, you’ve probably heard of Runyon Canyon, a nature park in the Hollywood area where celebrities and other hikers like to explore the terrain. Bring your dog and be…

If you follow celebrity events, you’ve probably heard of Runyon Canyon, a nature park in the…

Incredible Options: California's Best Buffets

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M Grill, Los Angeles, CA

M Grill is a gem in LA’s Koreatown neighborhood. The Brazilian style of meat on sticks makes for an affordable buffet arrangement. You can opt to go just for the salad bar or enjoy a variety of…

M Grill is a gem in LA’s Koreatown neighborhood. The Brazilian style of meat on sticks makes…

The Apple Pan, Los Angeles, CA

Featured in 10 Best Shops for Apple Pie in California

Rock Dog & Cat, Los Angeles, CA

Featured in The 8 Best Pet Stores in California!

The Eagle Rock neighborhood is filled with funky boutiques and Rock Dog & Cat is just one of them. Locally owned and operated, the staff goes the extra mile to find treats, food and anything else… Read More

The Bombay Frankie Company, Culver City, CA

Featured in The 6 Best Indian Restaurants in California!

The Bombay Frankie Company has gained notoriety for its inauspicious location within a gas station. But whether or not you need to fill up, it’s worth stopping in for a frankie. A sort of… Read More

The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA

Featured in The 10 Best Bookstores in California!

The name of The Last Bookstore is boldly ironic as books compete with ever newer forms of entertainment. The Last Bookstore has grown to encompass a large space and is proud to proclaim itself the… Read More

If you follow celebrity events, you’ve probably heard of Runyon Canyon, a nature park in the Hollywood area where celebrities and other hikers like to explore the terrain. Bring your dog and be… Read More

M Grill, Los Angeles, CA

Featured in The 9 Best Buffets in California!

M Grill is a gem in LA’s Koreatown neighborhood. The Brazilian style of meat on sticks makes for an affordable buffet arrangement. You can opt to go just for the salad bar or enjoy a variety of… Read More

Griffith Observatory

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in California!

It's one of the most recognizable planetariums anywhere, the exterior featured in movies and TV shows. Since its opening in 1935, it offers not just great programs on astronomy, the grounds provide… Read More

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