Sawdust Art Festival Laguna Beach: 60th Anniversary Guide 2026
June 16
Sawdust Art Festival Laguna Beach turns 60 this summer. 180 local artists, live demos, workshops, live music and food from June 26-Sept. 6, 2026.
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This Award-Winning Library in the Redwoods Feels Like a Retreat
June 16
Mill Valley Public Library blends 1960s architecture with redwood views, fireplaces, and a Library of Things. This cozy library in Marin feels like a mountain retreat.
17 Outdoor Dining Palm Desert Restaurants We Love
June 16
The 17 best outdoor dining Palm Desert restaurants, including El Paseo brunch patios to resort terraces with mountain views. Where to eat al fresco year-round.
19 Best Spas in San Diego for Luxury Wellness & Total Zen
June 16
Discover the best spas in San Diego: Forbes five-star retreats, Korean bathhouses, oceanfront sanctuaries and boutique gems ready to melt every worry away.
The Best Adult Happy Meal in San Diego Lives at Herb & Wood
June 15
Herb & Wood in Little Italy serves San Diego’s best adult happy meal: half-pound burger, oysters, fries and bubbles for $20. Monday to Friday, 5 to 6 p.m.
This Paso Robles Speakeasy Started as a Walk-In Fridge
June 15
Eleven Twenty-Two is a no-phone speakeasy in Paso Robles serving craft cocktails and rare whiskey in a 1920s setting. Here’s the story.
Here Comes the Sun! 44 Amazing Vacation Destinations for Summer
June 11
From San Diego and Scottsdale to Maui, Cabo and beyond, discover the best summer vacation destinations for 2026.
30 Unique Dining Experiences LA Can’t Stop Talking About
June 11
From blindfolded dinners to Michelin-starred teppanyaki, these unique dining experiences LA serves up are unforgettable. Book now.
Dock and Dine Newport Beach: 24 Restaurants by Boat
June 9
From casual fish tacos to wood-fired pizza, these 24 dock and dine Newport Beach restaurants deliver waterfront meals you can reach by boat.
Savor the Valley: A City-by-City Dining Adventure
May 26
Plan the ultimate Palm Springs dining itinerary for Restaurant Week, May 29–June 7, with top restaurants, activities and city-by-city experiences.
Yes, No, Yes: Balboa Park Parking May Be Free Again Soon
May 22
Paid parking at Balboa Park is on its way out after a settlement, but free parking for everyone is still months away. Here’s what locals can do right now.
Drop Everything. This 48HR Marin Escape Is Calling
May 19
Plan the ultimate 48-hour Marin escape with scenic beaches, coastal hikes and quiet moments along Northern California’s most breathtaking shoreline.
