Discover Santa Monica’s vibrant social scene, from hotel hangouts and new cafés to family attractions, shopping, wellness experiences and upcoming oceanfront events.

Into that milieu comes the Central Coast’s first-ever Coffee Culture Fest on March 28, which will take over the lawn of Santa Barbara Junior High and the stage of the Marjorie Luke Theatre with ...

These California beachfront campgrounds let you fall asleep to ocean waves and wake up steps from the sand, with views and experiences that feel unforgettable.

After every food week the Independent hosts, our Marketing and Events Manager Richelle Boyd sends out a survey asking what the readers want to have next.

London Stansted Airport is hiking its drop-off fee from £7 to £10 tomorrow. Read that and the rest of today's consumer and personal finance news below.

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa Monica ...

The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society is hosting a rowhouse home tour on Saturday, April 11, a special event celebrating the beautiful, historic homes in the village and the release of a newly ...

Verve Coffee Roasters has launched several offerings. Two coffees are a seasonal Wilder Blend and the Cosmic Ripple Grateful Dead blend, available at cafés and online at vervecoffee.com.

La Cocinita Nica also has a location in Daly City, and is opening a new one in San Jose. La Cocinita Nica, 5323 Fairfax Ave., Oakland. A new location of the customized acai bowl spot has opened in ...

Connect Coffee in Visalia, operating inside Neighborhood Church, celebrates its one-year anniversary of fostering community.

Santa Barbara is in the middle of a heatwave, here is a list of locations that are public and air conditioned so you can stay ...

Heavy rainfall is increasingly threatening coffee production in Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer, a study by the ...