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Two of the "Living Muertos" performers dressed as skeletons pose during a nighttime procession.
Here are five places in Southern California to experience the ofrendas, pan de muerto, and cempasúchitl of this ancestral celebration. 
Two rows of colorfully lit Christmas trees at Hikari – A Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms. | Sandi Hemmerlein
Haul out the holly and fill up the stockings. We need a little Christmas! Here are some of the best drive-thru holiday experiences in Southern California.
Ballona Lagoon “Lighthouse” Bridge | Sandi Hemmerlein
Here’s where to find five of L.A.’s most scenic bridge crossings — and why they’re fascinating destinations in their own right.
Malibu Wine Hikes take visitors through the Semler family’s Saddlerock Ranch vineyards | Sandi Hemmerlein
Looking for outdoor options beyond your local park or playground? Here’s a guide to going off the beaten path with some of the best open-air attractions SoCal has to offer. 
A stilt-walker poses at Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween. | Sandi Hemmerlein
Halloween 2020 is not canceled. It’s just a little different this year. Whether it’s established attractions or inaugural events that might become future Halloween standbys, here are five great ways to scare up some extra spooks this October. 
The Rialto's exterior. | Sandi Hemmerlein
From department stores to hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and even makeshift churches, here’s a guide to the 20 most fascinating Broadway landmarks you can discover on foot.
A Katsu sandwich from Katsu Sando | Courtesy of Katsu Sando
From Japanese katsu sandos to Tijuana-style tacos and Hong Kong buns, here are some purveyors from Smorgasburg’s lineup that will help you relish the last days of summer.
A hummingbird flies near a coral tree flower. | Sandi Hemmerlein
How many of these “hiding-in-plain-sight” gems in Elysian Park have caught your eye? Explore them via car.
The food selection options from Home Plates include the hotdogs, pizza, chicken tenders are more | Courtesy of Home Plates
Enjoy a Pan-American evening with this food guide that includes a recipe for Colombian arepas, as well as details on where to get vegan Mexican street food and Venezuelan favorites.
Some food and wine options from a.o.c.| Anne Fishbein
A Hollywood Bowl event never feels quite complete without a little food and drink to accompany it. Here are a few picnic-style options to consider. 
Vegan breakfast burrito | Hot and Cool Cafe
In this food and drink guide, we highlight a longstanding Cuban supper club and a national dish that both serve as a nod to Valdés roots, and a live jazz venue that doubles as a home for delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine.
Union Station | Sandi Hemmerlein
Los Angeles and its surrounding cities are chock full of secrets to uncover and histories that unfold before your very eyes — if you know where to look. Here are 61 free self-guided tours you can take on your own terms. 
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