Brittany Levine Beckman manages lifestyle and West Coast experiences coverage as features editor at the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she worked as managing editor at Mashable.
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Readers agreed with many of our picks for the 50 best beaches in Southern California. They also had some more to recommend, including Hermosa Beach, Pirate’s Cove Beach, Westward Beach and Mandalay Beach.
Aug. 1, 2024
We spent months combing hundreds of miles of coastline to name the 50 best beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Enjoy surf, sand, tide pools, views, camping and unexpected treasures at these spots.
July 20, 2024
We spent months combing the Southern California coastline to find the 50 best beaches. But did we miss your favorite?
July 16, 2024
The Los Angeles Times has been covering the magic -- and friction -- of Disneyland since opening day in 1955. Here is a selection of our best photos of the Anaheim park.
April 20, 2023
L.A.’s love affair with Palm Springs endures. Here’s where to go, stay and eat when planning a weekend trip to this desert escape.
Feb. 8, 2023
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, who invented the TikTok drop challenge, spends Sundays with her grandma goofing around at the mall before hosting a show at the Largo.
Jan. 6, 2023
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Nov. 11, 2022
An exploration of friendship in Los Angeles, from guides on how to make friends and set boundaries to touching stories of people who stepped up.
Aug. 4, 2022