Santa Monica Pier looks stunning in photos – colorful sunsets, the iconic Ferris wheel, and the Pacific Ocean stretching endlessly in the background. But does it actually live up to the hype in real ...

James Beard Award-winning and Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina’s The Mina Group operates over 30 restaurants around the world — including Bourbon Steak SoCal outposts in Los Angeles and Orange ...

Santa Monica is a laid-back, beachside oasis that feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Though it has traditionally been rather touristy due to its scenic, coastal landscape and ...

Wildflowers started popping up around Ventura County, painting hillsides in patches of yellow, orange and white as this year's bloom kicks off. The peak may still be weeks away, said Mark Mendelsohn, ...

This year was supposed to be a good one for Santa Monica’s rebounding tourism industry. The city, along with its cohorts across the country, is still climbing from a pit carved in its tourism industry ...