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He was cute and had a nice profile depicting a clean-cut, slightly geeky guy. He was more computer tech than Miami drug dealer. Then I read a story about him.

From a Japanese denim jacket to an ultra-flattering tee, these items will have you dressing stylish and smart.

For the jazz artist, a blissful Sunday includes church, learning about dinosaurs with his daughter at the Natural History Museum and relaxing at Bruce's Beach.

Guests will see Luke's Diner, Lorelai and Rory's house, the town's gazebo, Mrs. Kim's Antiques and -- yes -- a Bjork-inspired snowperson.

Michael Schneider founded the Great Los Angeles Walk in 2006. Now in its 19th year, it's still going strong.

How walkable is your L.A. neighborhood? Consult our admittedly biased, wholly unscientific ranking that goes way beyond the numbers.

This solo hike has helped me process life's hardest moments and become a staple of my life in L.A. After walking it over and over again, I feel more connected to nature -- and myself.

These exercise-based social clubs cater to every interest and skill level -- from stairclimbing to slow walking -- and almost all them are free.

Free college classes, national park passes, cheap movie tickets, public transit rides and more. Growing older comes with bounties aplenty.

Want to explore L.A. foot but don't know where to go? Here's our complete collection of city walking guides ...