Born and raised in California, Christopher Reynolds has written about travel, the outdoors, arts and culture for the Los Angeles Times since 1990. Since 2015, Reynolds has kayaked in Canada; surfed in San Diego; snorkeled in American Samoa; floated in Xochimilco; climbed the hills of Dingle; swallowed twitching seafood in Seoul; and found his family in the ledger book at Ellis Island. He takes no freebies or press discounts.
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We visited more than 200 miles of coastline, picking through hundreds of beaches to name the 50 best from San Diego to Santa Barbara. We prioritized ease of use and special amenities — like volleyball courts, camping, surf conditions and views.
July 15, 2024
So you’re headed to a show and want to make it an overnight adventure. These properties ooze personality — and have names that don’t include the words Hilton, Holiday Inn, Hyatt or Marriott.
July 11, 2024
Under the state law known as SB 478, which takes effect July 1, businesses now must include mandatory fees — such as resort fees and cleaning fees — in their initial advertised prices.
June 18, 2024
Astronaut Bill Anders, who orbited the moon aboard Apollo 8 in 1968, has died in a plane crash off the coast of Washington state. His photo ‘Earthrise’ captivated the world.
June 7, 2024
After taking in our list of 101 best West Coast experiences, Times readers make the case for destinations we left out, from a country road in Malibu to a remote beach town on a Canadian island.
June 5, 2024
Feeling drained on the Strip? Nature and fun await when you take a drive to Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire State Park, the Colorado River’s Black Canyon or the Las Vegas Ballpark.
May 31, 2024
If you’ve lived in the West for a while, you’ve probably covered a lot of ground. Test your travel savvy on California, the Baja peninsula, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
May 23, 2024
Sip wine at Barnsdall Art Park. Catch a movie at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Paddle a swan boat in Echo Park Lake. See free Shakespeare in Griffith Park. And more ideas to bookmark ASAP.
May 22, 2024
Of our 101 best West Coast experiences, these resonate most for travel writer Christopher Reynolds. Check out his ranked list of favorites.
May 16, 2024
Essential things to do, see and eat right now in California, Oregon, Washington, the Baja Peninsula and British Columbia. Ready to explore?
May 16, 2024