California's Best Skiing Spots

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Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mammoth Mountain is famous for its slopes. The mountain offers everything from bunny runs for kids and novices to serious trails for experts. It’s no wonder that Mammoth attracts skiers from…

Mammoth Mountain is famous for its slopes. The mountain offers everything from bunny runs for kids…

The Best Places to Skate in California

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Pershing Square Rink, Los Angeles, CA

Surrounded by the skyline of downtown L.A., the Pershing Square rink opens in time for the holidays and stays open until January. Filled with twinkling lights and special events, Pershing Square Rink…

Surrounded by the skyline of downtown L.A., the Pershing Square rink opens in time for the holidays…

15 Best Winter Activities to Do in California!

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Tamale festivals in Indio and Oxnard

Winter is the most wonderful time of year in Southern California because it brings the holidays and the holiday tradition of tamale making. Throughout California, cornhusks are lovingly stuffed and…

Winter is the most wonderful time of year in Southern California because it brings the holidays and…

Best Cross-Country Skiing Trails in California

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Rim Nordic Ski Area, Running Springs, CA

Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Rim Nordic Ski Area is a convenient location that offers groomed trails for easy adventuring. Look for trails for skiers of all levels and are clearly marked…

Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Rim Nordic Ski Area is a convenient location that offers…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in California!

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Santa Claus, Oxnard CA

Santa Claus used to live further up the Ventura Freeway on Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria, along with some of his North Pole neighbors. Now he’s a curiosity unto himself as you make the drive…

Santa Claus used to live further up the Ventura Freeway on Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria, along…

The Supreme Dessert: California's Best Cake Shops

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Christine Dahl Pastries, Santa Barbara, CA

Christine Dahl trained at many of Santa Barbara’s best restaurants, including spending several years making cakes for the elegant weddings held at the historic Biltmore hotel. Since opening her…

Christine Dahl trained at many of Santa Barbara’s best restaurants, including spending…

Santa Claus used to live further up the Ventura Freeway on Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria, along with some of his North Pole neighbors. Now he’s a curiosity unto himself as you make the drive… Read More

Christine Dahl Pastries, Santa Barbara, CA

Featured in The 10 Best Cake Shops in California!

Christine Dahl trained at many of Santa Barbara’s best restaurants, including spending several years making cakes for the elegant weddings held at the historic Biltmore hotel. Since opening her… Read More

Milk & Honey Tapas, Santa Barbara, CA

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Appetizers in California!

If you’re in Santa Barbara, then try tapas. The Spanish-style appetizers are inspired by a blending of California and other cultures and can start off a Happy Hour or you can eat a full meal of… Read More

Skatelab, Simi Valley, CA

Featured in The 10 Best Skate Parks in California!

The suburban Skatelab is more than just an indoor space to skate—it’s also a mainstay of skating innovation as well as the site of a skating history museum. The Skatelab sponsors pro… Read More

Char-Man

Featured in The 10 Best Myths and Urban Legends in California

The Char-Man resides in Camp Comfort County Park, which is also home to a variety of other specters. As his name implies, the Char-Man is all burnt up from a fire with different origin stories. The… Read More

ChocoVivo, Los Angeles, CA

Featured in 8 Best Chocolate Shops in California

The ancient art of making chocolate, hand-grinding the cacao seeds much like it was done by the first chocoholics, the Aztecs, is the secret behind the extraordinary handcrafted chocolate bars made… Read More

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