S anta Monica Pier and Venice Beach may sit side by side, but they could not be more different. One is packed with classic ...

In addition to the gorgeous stretch of sand, the beach is home to unique amenities like the Original Muscle Beach (a 1930s-era beach park with retro gym equipment), the Santa Monica Pier and ...

Forget the Hamptons or South Florida: Some of America’s best beaches are on this unlikely strip of the Gulf Coast, covering ...

Berkeley’s legendary Top Dog has been fueling late-night study sessions and post-bar crawls for generations of Cal students.

Pacific Coast Hot Dogs proves that extraordinary food often hides in ordinary locations – this modest stand has been serving ...

We take a closer look at how to indulge your love of the beautiful game in the USA in the very lap of luxury this year.

the Santa Monica Pier is the beach's most recognizable landmark. Not only will you see it in countless photos of the city, but you'll also catch a glimpse of it in several films, including ...

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining, restaurants, food ...

Paul Archuleta/Getty; Joe McNally/Getty Sarah Michelle Gellar gets by with a little help from Friends' Monica Gellar. When planning vacations, the actress, 47, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive ...

Muscle Beach in Santa Monica sparked America’s fitness craze in the 1930s, shaping strength culture until its 1950s end and ...