Lights, camera, action! Welcome to the reality show called Southern California, where rock stars and cherry cars share the spotlight with Mexican mariachis and seasoned surfers. Disney treasures, balmy beaches, desert getaways, Sunset Strip clubs - put the top down and let our local experts steer you to the best in the City of Angels and beyond.


GET ORIENTED - more handy maps than any other Southern California guide, plus detailed itineraries from family favorites to offbeat adventures

DRINK & DO DISNEY - expanded coverage of the Santa Barbara Wine Country, Disneyland and other thrilling theme parks

TAKE IT OUTSIDE - the lowdown on surfing, diving, hiking, golf and other outdoor fun

DINE IN STYLE - extensive reviews of SoCal cuisine, from Afghani to Zambian, plus the best places for celebrity-spotting

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - a slew of recommended slumber spots, from beachfront cottages to Hollywood haunts and Palm Springs resorts