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The Viceroy is a well-kept Santa Monica secret. Anyone driving by the Ocean Avenue address might not even give the place a second look. But walk inside the doors, and one is suddenly immersed i...

The gorgeous, sandy beach at Leo Carrillo State Beach has tidepools, a cave, trails, picnic areas, and a playground to make it a favorite family beach. Showers, lifeguard, restrooms, and a smal...

A stay at the Embassy Hotel Apartments in Santa Monica, "Marmont of the West," is like visiting a good friend in the 1920s. At this Moorish inspired Mediterranean revival hotel, which was once ...

Hopkins Wilderness Park was developed in 1977 as a center for camping, nature study, and conservation. It is a large, shady wilderness park with self-guided nature walks and two large ponds wit...

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa can best be summed up in the words of a six-year-old we know who recently stayed there: "Wow, mom! This is paradise!"

That kid was...

Operated by LA County Parks, Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area has a 70-acre lake for sailing, swimming, and fishing and a popular children's water play area open during summer months. Other feature...

The first hotel along Hotel Row is one of the best. While most of...

Best hotel in the area, possibly even the universe, according to our intrepid hotel-weary team of testers. Food (from Cucina! Cucina! or Citrus, the two in-house restaurants) is good, v...

The Lake Casitas Water Adventure is a water park and recreation area offering several distinct water playgrounds for families, as well as a fully-loaded campground adjacent.

For ...

You won't find much charm or a local touch here. In fact, all Embassy Suites tend to look alike, which is part of its success. If you're the type who doesn't like surprises, this chain is as...

Families traveling to Los Angeles can easily be overwhelmed by the size of the city and the huge selection of places to stay. Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa makes it all oh-so-easy. The hote...

The Georgian Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel, located in the heart of Santa Monica. The 84-room Art Deco hotel offers families a relaxing stay with a wide variety of activities within wa...

This hotel is welcoming from the greeting at the front desk until the moment of departure, and almost as comfortable as home - but with a nicer pool.

Renaissance Agoura Hills' accommod...

Point Mugu State Park is in the Santa Monica Mountains and features five miles of ocean shoreline, rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills, river canyons, and wide grassy valleys....

A historic landmark, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel has been home to presidents, kings, and Hollywood celebrities since it opened in 1923.

In addition to the hotel's central location in ...