A chance to stay in a real 1930s luxury ocean liner without worrying about food poisoning. Guests bunk in staterooms, and the boat & area are packed with things to do (including a ghost tour). En savoir plus .
Located on Lincoln (right near Washington), Brennan's is an appropriately neon-signed dive bar that's been doing real, live turtle races for 38 years. En savoir plus .
Musso's, if you look at it a certain way, is a living museum of 1920s American cuisine: avocado cocktails, crab Louie, jellied consommé, grilled lamb kidneys and Wednesday sauerbraten. En savoir plus .
The second branch of Santa Monica's venerable gourmet burgers & craft beer joint, the new Office is upping the ante in nearly every conceivable way. En savoir plus .
Voted Best Of LA numerous times, the Observatory is the site of the famous James Dean knife fight scene in "Rebel Without A Cause". Aside from the heavenly view, the planetarium gift shop is awesome! En savoir plus .
Did you know this is LA's oldest open-air market, dating from 1917? Our checklist: affordable lunch, ripe produce, fresh pan dulce, and a 25¢ trip up Angels Flight across Hill St. En savoir plus .
Angel City Brewing's French Sip beer contains a bevy of uncommon brewing ingredients — including rosemary, peppercorns & umami-rich seaweed — to capture the savory essence of the French dip sandwich. En savoir plus .
Famous filming location of Blade Runner (1982), the first movie with outstanding special effects depicting the future in LA in 2019. Follow the digital revolution with Zegna and live the first 3D shop En savoir plus .
Tormented by the deaths of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester embarked on a building binge 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, until her death 38 years later. The result is 160 bizarre rooms. En savoir plus .
William Randolph Hearst's masterpiece is a testament to over-the-top architecture and opulence. Saying the swimming pools are ornate, the gardens lavish, and the art priceless is an understatement. En savoir plus .
A long, sandy, California beach worthy of a leisurely stroll and a picnic (or a stop at Drake's Beach Cafe). The link gives info on other Pt Reyes beaches nearby. En savoir plus .
This coffee is life changing. They brew each cup individually while you wait, and it is out of control good. It's also quite strong, so if you aren't into that - this probably isn't the spot for you. En savoir plus .
The Hangtown Fry, an olden-day dish – oysters and eggs and bacon, too. I think if God has taught us anything, it's that he wants us to eat oysters and bacon together. – Anthony Bourdain En savoir plus .
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST OLD-SCHOOL BARThis comfy, classy rendezvous is even more welcoming since last year's careful, loving six-month restoration… En savoir plus .
It’s inexpensive, it’s good and it serves both the famous and not-so-famous; and it’s open nearly as late as area bars so it’s a great place for an after-midnight pig-out. En savoir plus .
This train combines three of Napa's world-famous attributes: wine, food and scenery. The three-hour, 36-mile route attracts 100,000 passengers a year. En savoir plus .
Enjoy the land that actor Will Rogers purchased for his family in 1922. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the equestrian activities, trail rides and hikes. En savoir plus .
Splash Cafe is best known for its made-from-scratch clam chowder served in a bread bowl. If you love it, they'll ship it frozen to you, too. Also: try the fish tacos. En savoir plus .
The Cetacean Institute scenes of Star Trek IV were filmed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Kirk and Spock meet Dr Gillian Taylor and humpback whales George & Gracie at the Cetacean Institute. En savoir plus .
The Morrison Reading Room, an architecturally beautiful space filled with stuffed chairs and entertaining titles, is open to the public. At the entrance to Doe Library. En savoir plus .
Located just across the street from Medieval Times, this mammoth amphitheater-style restaurant features a life-size pirate ship with full rigging surrounded by a moat of water. En savoir plus .
If you're in San Diego, you MUST visit the wild animal park. Animals are in huge open-range exhibits, which you can visit via 'safari.' Amazing animals, fantastic design & much more fun that a zoo! En savoir plus .
When a highly-decorated squad of marines held San Francisco for ransom in Michael Bay's most morally complex film, THE ROCK, they chose this "escape-proof" prison as their impenetrable fortress. En savoir plus .
The Sawdust Art Festival features the fine art and craft of more than 200 Laguna Beach artists. I love wandering among the rows of stands bedecked with jewelry, paintings, glasswork, and photography. En savoir plus .
One of downtown's newest literary landmarks, the Last Bookstore is a cavernous space housed in an old bank building. It houses a wide variety of books plus vinyl records and a coffee shop. En savoir plus .
This is a classic old-style tiki bar with crazy colorful drinks and awesome atmosphere. Check out the $1 PBRs on Mondays! En savoir plus .
Did you know that San Francisco has last permanently operating, manually operated cable car system in the world? Check out our Science in the City video to learn more about SF's cable cars! En savoir plus .
This historical landmark and bowling alley that dates back to Prohibition times is revitalized and reopened. The glamorous space will only be open to bowlers Monday thru Friday. En savoir plus .