Once the proverbial playground of Hollywood stars, Palm Springs has undergone a 21st century cultural and culinary resurgence to become one of the US's most rewarding destinations.

Photographer Tom Ferguson joins a tour through the desert city's architectural landmarks - and captures the spirit of the moment.

From glittering beaches to coffee and doughnuts, this Southern Californian capital is worth a visit in its own right.

When next in LA, check out Koreatown’s Line Hotel, a magnet for the cool kids in town.

Fresh restaurants and luxury digs inject new vibrancy into the alternative scene of LA’s Eastside.

Following in the footsteps of Henry Miller, George Epaminondas heads to Big Sur, where the rugged landscape attracts writers, soul searchers and escapees from the city alike.

Downtown Los Angeles is heading uptown as trailblazing bars and eateries bring new life to the central business district.

A pan-Asian restaurant in Los Angeles with Australians at the helm takes off.

Santa Monica is one of the few places in LA you can explore on foot, says Frances Hibbard, who finds the best of So-Cal cool in the beachside enclave.

LAX’s smart new terminal gives everyone the star treament.

February is the line-in-the-sand month marking the end of holiday excess and the start of virtuous habits...

Southern California’s only Relais & Châteaux property puts a fresh face forward.

Santa Monica's impressive hotel choices are bolstered by the arrival of Avi Brosh's hip Palihouse.

Palm Springs, California’s desert resort, has long been the balmy home-away-from-home for the rich and fabulous. Pat Nourse dons his shades and checks out the best of this hedonist’s playground.