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Summer Ready!

The season of sun is here! While the weather heats up, here are cool escapades to plan for the coming hot months and fun fare to feast on while you're at it.

Pacific Beach
Rosey Alvero
Episode
26:40
SoCal Wanderer

Anacapa to Ojai

Great Getaways

Locals walk along the coast of Victoria Beach as the medieval looking tower stands over them.
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Five Playful SoCal Beach Escapes
An illustration of a man's feet with the light of a flashlight shining above.
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Beat the L.A. Heat With These Night Hikes
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Escape the Summer Heat in the Mountains
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Keep It Safe During Summer Hikes
An illustration of a white bird found on the seashore
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Where to Spot SoCal’s Coastal Wildlife
Malibu Wine Hikes take visitors through the Semler family’s Saddlerock Ranch vineyards | Sandi Hemmerlein
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13 SoCal Open-Air Adventures That Are Off the Beaten Path
L.A. River Expeditions launches kayaks for its tours along the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. | Sandi Hemmerlein
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Seven Neighborhood Gems Along the L.A. River
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Where to Find L.A.’s Most Fascinating Fountains
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Five Exciting Ways to Explore Morro Bay
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SoCal Wanderer
Kayaking Along Morro Bay
Point Vicente Lighthouse
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Where to Find SoCal’s Historic Lighthouses
An illustration of the S.S. Dominator Shipwreck
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Where to Find SoCal's Most Fascinating Coastal Ruins
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Five Ways to Discover the Secrets of the Ojai Valley
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Five Best Places To Explore the Unexpected Side of Palm Springs
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Five Best Boat Excursions in SoCal
Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery can be seen in the background. Photo circa 1916. | California Department of Fish and Wildlife/Flickr
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Where to Get Hooked On SoCal’s Historic Fishing Industry
Citrus Picking
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Where to Pick SoCal’s Best Harvests
Courtesy Keys Creek Lavender Farm
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Experience the Stunning Purple and Soothing Fragrance of Lavender at These SoCal Farms
Hiking in Orange County at sunset.
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Orange County's Best Coastal Hikes
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SoCal Wanderer
5 of Ventura County's Best Coastal Hikes
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9 of San Luis Obispo County's Best Coastal Hikes
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8 of L.A. County's Best Coastal Hikes
Hiking at Torrey Pines State Beach.
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9 of San Diego County's Best Coastal Hikes
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9 of Santa Barbara County's Best Coastal Hikes
A backcountry campsite at Crystal Cove State Park.
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Orange County's Best Coastal Campgrounds
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5 of Ventura County's Best Coastal Campgrounds
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California Coastal Trail
5 of Monterey County's Best Coastal Campgrounds
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5 of San Luis Obispo County's Best Coastal Campgrounds
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3 of L.A. County's Best Coastal Campgrounds
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California Coastal Trail
Five of Sonoma County's Best Campgrounds

Recipes to Beat the Heat

Summer-On-A-Platter Salad with Basil Buttermilk Dressing | Photo by Maria Zizka
Recipe: Summer-On-A-Platter Salad with Basil Buttermilk Dressing
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Weekend Recipe: Spatchcocked Game Hens with Basil Marinade
Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mccun934/">Mike McCune</a>/Flickr/<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">Creative Commons</a>
10 Tasty Fruits to Throw on Your Summer Grill
Photo courtesy America's Test Kitchen
Weekend Recipe: Grilled Corn with Basil-Lemon Butter
Photo courtesy of Cook's Country
Weekend Recipe: Grilled Portobello Burgers
Yellow Gazpacho
Recipe: Yellow Gazpacho
Photo by Flickr user ulterior epicure
Weekend Recipe: Cucumber Soup and Grilled Bread with Tomatoes
Chilled Corn and Cucumber Soup
Recipe: Chilled Corn and Cucumber Soup
Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
Weekend Recipe: Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
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Guest Recipe: Blueberry, Basil, and Goat Cheese Hand Pies
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Summer Recipes: Basil-Grilled Tuna Steaks with Arugula Salad
Summer Succotash Salad
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Meatless Monday: Grilled Cheese With Basil-Arugula Pesto
Photo courtesy America's Test Kitchen
Kale And Sunflower Seed Pesto With Cheese Ravioli
Photo by beautifulcataya
Summer Recipes: Fava Bean Sandwich with Cherry Tomato Salad
Photo courtesy of M Café de Chaya
Harvest Kale Salad
Little Pine
Recipe: Farro Walnut Salad
Cobb Salad
Flavorful and Satisfying Cobb Salad
Photo courtesy of Cook's Country
Weekend Recipe: Green Bean Salad
Photo courtesy America's Test Kitchen
Weekend Recipe: Classic Caesar Salad
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Roasted Beet Salad with Halloumi
Crab and Shrimp Louie Salad
Recipe: Crab and Shrimp Louie Salad
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Recipe: Harvest Salad with Golden Balsamic Dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
Weekend Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
Pomegranate and Pistachio Wild Rice Salad
Pomegranate and Pistachio Wild Rice Salad
Photo Courtesy Hitching Post II
Summer Grilling: Make Frank Ostini's Grilled Artichokes
Photo courtesy of Cook's Illustrated
Weekend Recipe: Grilled Fish Tacos
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Sotto's Whole Grilled Orata
Citrus Salad with Ginger Honey
Recipe: Citrus Salad with Ginger Honey
Photo courtesy America's Test Kitchen
Wheatless Wednesday: Scallops With Spinach Salad
Pomelo Salad
Recipe: Pomelo Salad with Coconut and Lime
Watercress Salad
Weekend Recipe: Watercress Salad with Chicken, Fennel, and Pickled Shallots

Refreshing Desserts and Drinks

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Beat The Heat: Frozen Arnold Palmers
Raspberry Sorbet
Weekend Recipe: Raspberry Sorbet
Photo courtesy of Cook's Country
Weekend Recipe: Watermelon Ice Cream Cake
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The 6 Best California Summer Beers
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Summer Beer Sipping: Magic Hat's #9
Photo by Lesley Balla
Summer Sipping: Make FIG's Watermelon Mary
Photo courtesy Raphael
Summer Sipping: Try Raphael's Strawberry + Balsamic Cocktail
Photo courtesy of Deep Eddy Vodka
Recipe: Blue Betty Cocktail
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Summer Cocktail Recipes
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Drinking Cinco de Mayo: A Cucumber Lavender Margarita from Tortilla Republic
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Three Great Beers For Summer Sipping
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Cocktail Recipe: Treuse
Photo: Little Dom's
Cocktail Recipe: Peach Pecan Old Fashioned
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2 Margarita Cocktail Recipes
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Weekend Recipe: Watermelon Sorbet
Peach Melba Ice Cream Cake
Tangy Raspberry and Peach Melba Ice Cream Cake
Photo courtesy of Cook's Country
Weekend Recipe: Watermelon Ice Cream Cake
Cracker Jack Ice Cream Cake (small)
Crunchy, Buttery and Salty Peanut Butter-Caramel Ice Cream Cake
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Recipe: Walnut Ice Cream, Victorian California Style
Peach Melba Ice Cream Cake
Tangy Raspberry and Peach Melba Ice Cream Cake
Photo courtesy of Cook's Country
Weekend Recipe: S'mores Ice Cream Cake