Get Out of Town!

One of the very best Japanese home style restaurants in Los Angeles, Daichan in Studio City serves up a host of delectable...

With well-maintained gardens, a stellar library and art collection and the famous Rose Garden Tea Room, The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens provide year-round enjoyment for visitors.

Conductor Brad Keimach leads his final concert with the Glendale Youth Orchestra and the culmination of their 30th season at The Alex Theatre on Sunday, May 19.

The NASA JPL Visitor Day Tour is a fun and educational way to see the latest in Mars Rover technology, learn about the history of the storied science institution and see the monitoring of deep space satellites and space craft in real time.

Since 2014, the Los Angeles Zoo has held its annual winter holiday event, LA Zoo Lights, throughout the expansive property, located in Griffith Park.

While Newport Beach may arguably be most famous for Arrested Development and the notorious Bluth family, one of our favorite activities in the tony...

Fern Dell Nature Trail in Griffith Park has been the backdrop for many movies and a shady respite from the summer heat over the years. In winter, it remains a green oasis full of charm in the midst of a great city.

Looking for a challenging local hike that will take about an hour or less? Check out the Betty B. Dearing Trail in Fryman Canyon.

Since beginning this occasional column more than six years ago, Get Out of Town! has recommended places, events and experiences both nearby and far...

A trip to Santa Ynez Wine Country makes a great overnight getaway, for some fresh country air and relaxation.