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Mammoth Lakes

An expert expat’s tips for Mammoth Lakes, California

Stu Brown spent 36 straight winters chasing the alpine lifestyle before settling in Mammoth Lakes and is now the mountain town’s parks and recreation director.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Invitation only ... The Magic Castle.

It’s magic: How I got into LA’s most exclusive address

To gain entry, you need to be invited by a member, pay for a stay at the Magic Castle Hotel nearby or become a member yourself – by practising magic.

  • by Jenny Hewett
Dive back in time: the funky Palihotel, Hollywood.

Motel revival hits Hollywood with Sunset Boulevard property’s revamp

This kitschy 1958 Hollywood overnighter sensation has been thoroughly renovated to become the cute and cool Palihotel Hollywood.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Knott’s Berry Farm was California’s first theme park.

California’s original theme park is no Disneyland

Disneyland might claim to be ‘the happiest place on Earth’, but you won’t find a frown at nearby Knott’s Berry Farm either.

  • by Katrina Lobley
The Barbie camper.

Plastic fantastic: You can now enter the life-sized world of Barbie

Before the much-anticipated Margot Robbie film’s release, fans in LA can immerse themselves in the world of the record-breaking toy.

  • by Julietta Jameson
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Barrio Logan

One of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods has overcome a bad reputation

For many years the San Diego neighbourhood of Barrio Logan was perceived as being on the wrong side of the tracks.

  • by Tim Richards
The former Sir Francis Drake Hotel has been given an extensive renovation  without compromising its old-world style.

Beacon Grand, San Francisco review, USA: Historic Californian stay's breathtaking restoration

Staying here also feels about as cool a place you'll find in 2023.

  • by Craig Tansley
San Luis Obispo located exactly half-way between LA and San Francisco.

San Luis Obispo, California: The idyllic town most Australian visitors miss

San Luis Obispo is everything we come to California for, minus the tourists.

  • by Craig Tansley
The SFO Museum is one of the most comprehensive showings or art and culture at an airport.

SFO Museum, San Francisco International Airport: One of America's coolest museums is inside an airport

The museum began as just a few pop-up spaces in the airport but now houses 40-plus exhibits.

  • by Paul Chai
Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs.

Palm Springs, California things to do: Tips from an expert expat

Palm Springs is stylish and fun - just try but beware the crazy hot summers.

  • by Belinda Jackson