Chasing the path of the L.A. River southward and out of the twisted mess of traffic that is Central L.A., the 710 freeway abruptly funnels cars into a snaking path of multiple options: Piers A-E. Terminal Island. Cruise Terminal/Queen Mary. Unless they’re working on a container ship, visitors tend to take the last option and head toward the instantly recognizable and one-of-a-kind Long Beach Cruise Terminal.What awaits is a wholly original world of multifaceted tourist options, retro-opulence and truly one-of-a-kind experiences nestled in between cosmopolitan downtown Long Beach and the imposing, mecha-kaiju-esque gantry cranes of the nation’s largest shipping complex.

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It’s likely no one would prefer to open a business during one of the most challenging times in history. However, when Chicken N Chips, an Australian-style rotisserie chicken restaurant, enlivened a sleepy stretch of Fletcher Dr. in Atwater Village at the beginning of 2020, its founders had done exactly that.

Stepping off the plane at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), you’re immediately pulled into the sight of the San Jacinto Mountains. The relaxed vibe of the airport, with an outdoor setting, puts travelers at ease immediately.