A native of suburban Philadelphia, Laura Randall lived in Washington, D.C., and San Juan, Puerto Rico, before moving to Southern California in 1999. Her byline can be found in a variety of newspapers, consumer magazines, and websites, including the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and Sunset. Her other books for Menasha Ridge Press are 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles and Peaceful Places: Los Angeles. She lives in Los Angeles.