Danielle Bauter

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Los Angeles

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

If you haven’t yet been to a Rams or Chargers game at SoFi Stadium, you might be surprised to know that there’s an array of culinary options both in and around the stadium—as well as a modern art exhibit showing local artists of color.

Where to Eat and Drink Near SoFi Stadium 

Las Vegas

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

There are big changes brewing in Henderson, Nevada, the Silver State’s second largest city, and home to the Water Street District.

The Insider’s Guide for Exploring Henderson’s Water Street District 

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From celebrity fine dining to big-name residencies to the oddities of Fremont Street, there are plenty of reasons to visit Las Vegas.

8 Essential Experiences for Adrenaline Junkies in Las Vegas 

Whether you’re looking to dine al fresco with views of the ocean or want to visit an old school diner downtown, Long Beach has plenty of brunch options.

The Best Weekend Brunch Spots in Long Beach

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It’s no surprise that immersive art has taken hold in Sin City.

The 8 Best Immersive Art Experiences in Las Vegas

AsiaSF Palm Springs

Drink

Palm Springs first rose as a high-end luxury escape in the 1930s, when silver screen actress Greta Garbo vacationed there with her rumored lover, writer Mercedes de Acosta.

Essential LGBTQ Bars and Dance Clubs to Visit in Palm Springs

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Lifestyle

If you need a break from WeHo and Palm Springs is too far, not to worry, because just 25 miles south of LA lies the port city of Long Beach, a long-standing bastion of LGBTQ culture.

The Best LGBTQ Bars for Drinking and Dancing in Long Beach

San Diego

In addition to playing home to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, Orange County is known for its picturesque beaches and its enviable location sandwiched between San Diego to the south and Los Angeles to the north.

35 Essential Restaurants You Need to Try in Orange County

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Anaheim is perhaps best known as being the home of Disneyland, but just two miles away from Mickey’s playground is Little Arabia District, the hub for Orange County’s Arab American community.

The Insider’s Guide to Exploring OC’s Little Arabia District

Unparalleled in its beauty and often referred to as the “California Riviera,” Santa Barbara is a coastline jewel of a town that’s only about a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, making it an accessible day or weekend trip.

The Absolute Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara, California

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Occupying a stunning stretch of Central California’s coastline and sandwiched between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is a haven for food lovers, culture buffs, and adventure seekers.

20 Reasons to Drive to Santa Barbara, California

San Francisco

Visit Mammoth

From pine forests dusted with snow to majestic mountain ranges, dozens of lakes and hot springs, Mammoth Lakes is bathed in natural beauty.

Latest Posts From Danielle

Where to Eat and Drink Near SoFi Stadium

From hearty bar fare to classic Inglewood spots, as well as lounges to celebrate your win or drown your loss, here’s where to go before or after a game.

The Insider’s Guide for Exploring Henderson’s Water Street District

From brunch and tapas to breweries and coffee bars, here’s how to make the most of your visit to Henderson’s Water Street District just 20 minutes outside of Sin City.

8 Essential Experiences for Adrenaline Junkies in Las Vegas

Get your pulse racing with the best bucket list items in Sin City, including test-driving exotic cars, toasting 130 feet in the air, ziplining, taking a helicopter tour, and more.

The Best Weekend Brunch Spots in Long Beach

From Colombian-inspired decadence to family-owned standbys and more, these are the best brunch spots in the LBC.

The 8 Best Immersive Art Experiences in Las Vegas

Enter the mind of the artist with the most out-of-this-world art experiences in Sin City.

Essential LGBTQ Bars and Dance Clubs to Visit in Palm Springs

The low-desert has long proven a welcoming haven for the LGBTQ community, with plenty of gay bars, drag shows, and other community spaces.

The Best LGBTQ Bars for Drinking and Dancing in Long Beach

From neighborhood haunts to karaoke bars and dance clubs, Long Beach’s queer nightlife is flush with options.

35 Essential Restaurants You Need to Try in Orange County

Spanning San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Dana Point, and beyond, with cuisine that ranges from Texas-style BBQ to fresh-caught seafood, Mexican and more.

The Insider’s Guide to Exploring OC’s Little Arabia District

Head to Anaheim to indulge in Arab cuisine that spans Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Egypt, Palestine, and more.

The Absolute Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara, California

From Michelin award-winning restaurants to tried-and-true favorites and more.

20 Reasons to Drive to Santa Barbara, California

From wineries to restaurants, there’s something for everyone at this popular coastal destination.

10 Reasons to Drive to Mammoth Lakes, California

From skiing to snowboarding to nature hikes, here are some winter-wonderful reasons to visit.