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J Paul Getty Museum
The huge complex of the uniquely designed J Paul Getty Museum contains numerous buildings and gardens. The extensive collection includes antiquities, paintings, sculpture, photography, and more.
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Universal Studios
Universal Studios in Los Angeles is both a theme park and active studio. Most popular are the thrill rides, based on popular films, but it is also possible to take a studio tour to learn the workings of film production.
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Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills has long been known as the suburb of the rich and famous, with many people from the film industry settling in this area.
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Bunker Hill
(Downtown)
Once the site of upper end Victorian Homes, Bunker Hill underwent development in the 1950s and 60s. The high rises which replaced these homes now make up downtown Los Angeles.
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Farmers Market
(Downtown)
The Los Angeles Farmers Market sprung up out of necessity at the time of the great depression. Since that time the market has expanded greatly and is now a popular tourist attraction.
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Griffith Observatory
(Griffith Park)
The Griffith Observatory, a dream of J. Griffith, was opened in 1945. It was his wish to offer a facility that would allow the general public free access to telescopes.
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Griffith Park
The huge Griffith Park contains the Los Angeles Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, a Greek theater, and many other recreational facilities.
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Little Tokyo
(Downtown)
Little Tokyo is an area of Japanese shops and restaurants, along with historic 19th C buildings.
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Los Angeles City Hall
(Civic Center)
The Los Angeles City Hall was a unique building for this area at the time it was built in 1928. The building style revealed a mix of influences and exceeded the height restriction of the day.
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Malibu
Located along ocean front and backed by the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu is an upper end area of Los Angeles and home to many famous people.
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Miracle Mile
(Wilshire Boulevard)
Miracle Mile in Los Angeles is lined with Art Deco buildings, and home to numerous shops and museums.
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Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
(Bunker Hill)
The Museum of Contemporary Art features artwork from 1940 to present. The collection is spread out among three facilities with the main building, MOCA Grand Avenue, located on Bunker Hill.
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Music Center
(Downtown)
At the top of Bunker Hill is the Music Center, home to a number of different venues. One of the highlights is the uniquely designed Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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Norton Simon Museum of Art
(Pasadena)
The Norton Simon Museum of Art displays a range of collections including French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish Art, along with 19th and 20th C sculptures.
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Pasadena
Just a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena developed as a winter spa resort and continued to draw people from other parts of the country who came here to enjoy the climate.
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Pershing Square
(Bunker Hill)
Pershing Square is a popular area and the scene of concerts and various happenings in the city. In the winter there is an ice skating rink.
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Rodeo Drive
(Beverly Hills)
One of the most famous and expensive shopping strips in the United States, Rodeo Drive is known for luxury boutiques and restaurants.
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Simon Rodia Towers
The Simon Rodia Towers are unique, decorative towers, two of which stand 34 m high. Four in all, these artistic creations were the work of immigrant builder Simon Rodia.
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Calabasas, California
(Near Los Angeles)
Calabasas is located near Pacific Palisades. A group of sculptors, architects, writers, painters and other creative types formed Park Moderne, Calabasas' first subdivision in the late 1920s.
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce
23564 Calabasas Road, Suite 101
Calabasas, CA 91302-1324
United States
Phone 1 (818) 222-5680
Fax 1 (818) 222-5690
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Calabasas - Leonis Adobe Museum
The Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas is located in a two story adobe ranch house, which was built in 1844. The home features authentic furnishings, gardens and a vineyard.
Leonis Adobe Museum
23537 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302-1311
United States
Phone 1 (818) 222-6511
Fax 1 (818) 222-0862
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | | | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Senior | $ 3.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 1.00 |
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Canoga Park, California
(Near Los Angeles)
Canoga Park (pop. 89,300) was awarded to the United States by Mexico.
Canoga Park Chamber of Commerce
7248 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303-1529
United States
Phone 1 (818) 884-4222
Fax 1 (818) 884-4604
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Canoga Park - Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center
The Orcutt Ranch, also known as Rancho Sombra del Roble, was the vacation retreat and retirement estate for William Warren Orcutt and his wife. The Orcutt home was complete in 1926 and combines a variety of architectural styles. The Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center has 16 acres of oak and citrus trees, and lush gardens.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
House tours on the last Sunday of the month.
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Carson - Home Depot Center, California
(Near Los Angeles)
The Home Depot Center features a state-of-the-art stadium and facilities for soccer, tennis, track & field, cycling, volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and other sports. It is used as a training facility for Olympic, amateur and professional athletes.
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Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium is home to the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. The stadium can hold 56,000 and was built in 1962. For a behind the scenes look at the facility you may want to take a tour. This is the third oldest baseball stadium and it definitely has some history. If you are lucky enough to be in Los Angeles during a game you might want to see the stadium in action.
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| Looking down on Home Plate at Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles. |
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Downey, California
(Near Los Angeles)
Downey (pop. 91,444) is located southeast of Los Angeles. It is a center for aircraft and chemical plants. Downey is the site of the oldest McDonalds and Taco Bell restaurants.
Downey Chamber of Commerce
11131 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241-3860
United States
Phone 1 (562) 923-2191
Fax 1 (562) 869-0461
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Downey - Dominguez Ranch Adobe
The Rancho San Pedro was a gift, from King Carlos III, of 75,000 acres to a retired Spanish soldier in 1784. The soldier's name was Juan Jose Dominguez. The ranch passed to Cristobal Dominguez upon Juan's death and in 1827, his son, Manuel Dominguez, built the adobe home.
Dominguez Ranch Adobe
18127 South Alameda Street
Downey, CA 90242
United States
Phone 1 (310) 603-0088
Fax 1 (310) 603-0009
Guided tours offered on the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each month, as well as every Wednesday and Sunday at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
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Downey Museum of Art
The Downey Museum of Art features a collection of 20th C California art much of which is avant-garde.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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Echo Park
Echo Park has a 15-acre lake and is filled with semitropical plants, rows of palm trees and a lotus pond as its defining element. In summer, the lotus blossoms transform the lake which are used for dragon-boat races in the Chinese tradition during the July festival.
The park is the center of a multicultural community. Artists meet there to hold a fall studio tour and arts festival.
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Elysian Park
Spanning 600 acres, Elysian Park is Los Angeles' second-largest park. The Chavez Ravine Arboretum on Stadium Way was planted in the 19th-century with rare trees. The park offers hiking trails, and a rock garden (at the Police Academy). The park also contains picnic benches, a sand box, and access to the Los Angeles River Bike Path.
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| View of Downtown Los Angeles from Elysian Park. |
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Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
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Encino, California
(Near Los Angeles)
Encino (pop. 62,000) is located in the northwest district of Los Angeles north of Beverly Hills.
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Ennis House (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
Ennis House was the last of Frank Lloyd Wright's concrete block houses, completed in 1924. It commands spectacular views of Los Angeles. The building has been declining over the years due to a number of factors including the 1994 earthquake. As a result the Ennis House Foundation is working towards restoring the property.
Ennis House Foundation
2655 Glendower Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States
Phone 1 (323) 660-0607
Fax 1 (323) 660-3646
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Federal Reserve Bank
The Federal Reserve Bank offers hands-on computer exhibits that allow visitors to participate in managing the nation's money supply and setting fiscal policy.
Reserve for a tour spot, offered Monday through Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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Grand Hope Park
Grand Hope Park, designed by Lawrence Halprin, sits behind the Fashion Institute and features a children's playground with fountains, walls and benches designed by Raul Guerrero. There's also a poet's walk, life-size bronze coyotes, and hawks and snakes which grace pergolas. Clock tower plays contemporary music.
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Grier Musser Museum
The Grier Musser Museum is a Victorian house with displays of antiques and furniture. The house is located on South Bonnie Brae Street close to the downtown area near the Red Line Subway Station.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | | | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 7.00 |
| Child | $ 5.00 |
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All values are in United States Dollars
Free parking at rear of building.
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Heritage Square Museum
The Heritage Square Museum is an open-air museum. The Museum's collections and exhibits present the story of everyday life in Los Angeles, during the years 1865 to 1914.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | | | | | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:30 | 11:30 | 11:30 |
| Close | | | | | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
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All values are in United States Dollars
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Laband Art Gallery
The Laband Art Gallery exhibits artistry from different cultures.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | | | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Donations are accepted. Visitors from off campus are encouraged to visit the gallery on Saturdays and Sundays when parking is less congested.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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Lomita Railroad Museum, California
(Near Los Angeles)
The Lomita Railroad Museum is housed in a replica Victorian railway depot built in 1966.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | | | | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 2.00 |
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All values are in United States Dollars
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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Los Angeles Convention Center
The Los Angeles Convention Center is one of the largest convention and exhibition facilities in the world, totaling 870,000 square feet, 64 meeting rooms, spacious lobbies, restaurants and food courts. James Ingo Freed (with artists Alexis Smith and Matt Mullican) designed the floors of the twin lobby spaces, plus the soaring light-filled entrance space. The first lobby features Pacific Rim, a map in multicolored terrazzo tile with bronze medallions marking different cultures. The second lobby has the blue Constellations.
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1399
United States
Phone 1 (213) 741-1151
Fax 1 (213) 765-4266
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) handles more than 59 million passengers each year, making it the fourth-busiest airport in the world. Originally known as Mines Field, LAX has been used for general aviation since 1928, and for commercial aviation since 1946. Inside the terminal, the Encounter Restaurant has an observation deck 70 feet above the ground.
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| Los Angeles Airport's Encounter Restaurant and Control Tower. |
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Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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Los Encinos State Historical Park
There are a spring fed lake and period buildings at the Los Encinos State Historical Park in Encino. The spring feeds a duck pond, which draws many families with children for picnics. It is also ideal for parties and weddings.
Los Encinos State Historic Park
16756 Moorpark Street
Encino, CA 91436-1068
United States
Phone 1 (818) 784-4849
Fax 1 (818) 784-0621
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | | | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Metro
The Metro in Los Angeles operates trains on three lines from 5 a.m. till 11 p.m. The Blue Line runs south from downtown to Long Beach. The Green Line runs east and west from Redondo Beach to Norwalk. The Red Line runs from downtown west to Wilshire Center.
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Metrolink
With 372 km of track and 39 stations the Metrolink is a commuter rail service which was inaugurated in 1992 on three routes linking LA Union station with Moorpark, Santa Clarita and San Bernardino. A fourth line to Riverside opened in June 1993, and services on the Orange County line started in March 1994.
The Regional Rail Authority was created in 1991 to oversee development of a commuter rail network extending into five counties - Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.
Following the January 1994 earthquake, services resumed within 24 hours.
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NeutraVDL Research House
The original VDL House was completed 75 years ago, a glass house with a rooftop balcony. In 1963, a fire destroyed all but the garden house and basement of the main structure so the house was re-designed and rebuilt. Two floors were built on the original basement structure including water roofs and sun louvers.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | | | | | | 15:00 | |
All values are in United States Dollars
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Spanish Kitchen Studios
The Spanish Kitchen Studios is a multidisciplinary gallery that accommodates as many collaborative proposals in art, design, film and video, theater, poetry and music as possible. There are regular screenings and weekend performances by Wolfskill Theater.
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St John's Church
St John's Episcopal Church in Los Angeles is located on West Adams Avenue and is a replica of an Italian church.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | 18:30 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 8:00 |
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St Sophia Cathedral
St Sophia is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles featuring fine stained glass and Byzantine influences.
St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1324 South Normandie Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90006-4310
United States
Phone 1 (323) 737-2424
Fax 1 (323) 737-7029
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:30 |
| Close | | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
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St Vincent de Paul Church
The St Vincent de Paul Church in Los Angeles is an example of Churrigueresque architecture. Completed in 1925, the Doheny family, contributors to the church, requested that it face Figueroa Street at a 45-degree angle so other buildings did not block it.
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Sylmar - Nethercutt Collection and Museum
The Nethercutt Museum is home to over one hundred antique, classical and special interest automobiles. Each car has been restored, they start and drive as if brand new.
Nethercutt Collection and Museum
15200 Bledsoe Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
United States
Phone 1 (818) 364-6464
Fax 1 (818) 364-6466
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | |
Always closed on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Children under 10 are not permitted on the tour.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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Torrance, California
(Near Los Angeles)
Torrance is the sixth largest city in Los Angeles County. The Torrance Historical Society has a number of landmarks to visit such as the Pacific Electric Railway Station, built in 1912, and the Methodist Episcopal Church built in 1923.
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce
3400 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503
United States
Phone 1 (310) 540-5858
Fax 1 (310) 540-7662
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Torrance - Western Museum of Flight
Originally located at the Jack Northrop Field at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport, the Western Museum of Flight is now at the historic "Louis Zamperini Field". There are a number of vintage and historic planes on display in the museum.
Western Museum of Flight
3315 Airport Drive, Red Baron #3
Torrance, CA 90505
United States
Phone 1 (310) 326-9544
Fax 1 (310) 326-9556
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | | | 15:00 | | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
All values are in United States Dollars
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Venice, California
(Near Los Angeles)
Venice is a coastal town and beach resort that is part of the city of Los Angeles. The town was founded in 1905 by real estate entrepreneur Abbot Kinney. Venice was modeled after Venice, Italy!
Venice Beach
(Los Angeles)
The world famous Venice Beach deserves its reputation as a place to see and be seen. An extensive stretch of golden sand refreshingly cool Pacific waters, and your own spot in the sand make for the perfect trifecta. Venice Beach has a great walkway that is always thronged with people walking, cycling, rollerblading, or jogging. Although funky and fun, Venice beach is somewhere to keep an eye on your valuables and to avoid the many hucksters that ply their trade.
One of the most interesting places on Venice Beach is the appropriately named Muscle Beach. Here in the great outdoors you can see an interesting assortment of people grunting and groaning as they pump iron in the hot California sun. Venice Beach also has an interesting assortment of eclectic shops that line the walkway selling all manner of unusual goods. This is definitely a unique spot, but for a more family friendly experience many people head up the coast a short ways to Santa Monica Beach.
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Watts
Watts is located in southern Los Angeles and became a city in 1907. A famous landmark is Watts Towers, with museums and art galleries in the surrounding area.
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West Hollywood - Pacific Design Center, California
(Near Los Angeles)
More than 200 manufacturers have set up showrooms in the Pacific Design Center. Products include furniture, fabric, avante-garde fixtures, lighting and floor coverings. The Museum of Contemporary Art or MOCA is located within the center. The gallery focuses on architecture, design and art exhibitions.
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069-5701
United States
Phone 1 (310) 657-0800
Fax 1 (310) 652-8576
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
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Westside Pavilion
The Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles has over 160 stores including Nordstrom and a Barnes and Noble Bookstore. There are cinemas and restaurants.
Westside Pavilion
10850 West Pico Boulevard, Suite 312
Los Angeles, CA 90064-2131
United States
Phone 1 (310) 474-2785
Fax 1 (310) 475-0536
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 | 18:00 |
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Wilmington, California
(Near Los Angeles)
Wilmington is a neighborhood of Los Angeles. Originally named New San Pedro when it was founded in 1858, the name was changed to honor the founder's hometown in 1863. Wilmington is home to the site of Drum Barracks, the only major American Civil War landmark in California.
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
544 North Avalon Boulevard
Wilmington, CA 90744-5806
United States
Phone 1 (310) 834-8586
Fax 1 (310) 834-8887
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Wilmington - Banning Residence Museum
General Banning founded Wilmington in 1858. His home was built in 1864 and now shows visitors Los Angeles history from the last century.
Banning Residence Museum
401 East M Street
Wilmington, CA 90744-2610
United States
Phone 1 (310) 548-7777
Fax 1 (310) 548-2644
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | Closed | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Close | | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Always closed on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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Wilmington - Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
Camp Drum was established as a Civil War camp between 1862 and 1873. The museum features displays from that period.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 11:30 | 11:30 |
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| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
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All values are in United States Dollars
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Los Angeles Surroundings
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Walk of Fame
(Hollywood)
Located along Hollywood Boulevard, the Walk of Fame is one of Hollywood's biggest tourist attractions. Stars in the sidewalk are dedicated to the biggest names in film, TV, radio, music, and theater.
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre (Mann Theater)
(Hollywood)
The Grauman's Chinese Theatre, now known as Mann's Chinese Theater, was built by Sid Grauman in 1927. This famous theater features Chinese design and decoration, and is home to the "autograph collection" of foot and hand prints in the forecourt.
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Hollywood
Hollywood is the heart of the America film industry and home to some of the most famous sights in Los Angeles.
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Sunset Strip
(Hollywood)
Hollywood's famous Sunset Strip is a mix of neon signs, bill boards, restaurants and retail, which draws an evening crowd of people who come to see and be seen.
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El Monte, California
El Monte is located in the San Gabriel Valley. It was known as the end of the Sante Fe Trail by westbound travelers.
El Monte / South El Monte Chamber of Commerce
10501 Valley Boulevard, Box 5866
El Monte, CA 91734-1866
United States
Phone 1 (626) 443-0180
Fax 1 (626) 443-0463
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El Monte Historical Society Museum
(In El Monte, California)
The El Monte Historical Society Museum has displays from the town's history including photos, clothing and furniture. Replicas of an early 1900s schoolroom and Victorian-era parlor are displayed.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | | 15:00 |
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La Canada Flintridge, California
La Cañada Flintridge (pop. 19,378) is located northwest of Pasadena in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The town is the site of the Descanso Gardens.
La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce
4529 Angeles Crest Highway, Suite 102
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011-3247
United States
Phone 1 (818) 790-4289
Fax 1 (818) 790-8930
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La Cañada Flintridge - Descanso Gardens
(In La Cañada Flintridge, California)
The Descanso Gardens is a 165 acre woodland garden with an impressive display of camellia shrubs and roses. The garden features towering California oaks, a Japanese garden, a bird observation station and a grove of lilacs.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Senior | $ 6.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
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All values are in United States Dollars
Tram tours are 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cost $4.00
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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Mount Baldy Ski Area
Mount Baldy ski area is in the San Gabriel Mountains east of Los Angeles. Four chair lifts give access to 400 skiable acres with a vertical drop of 2,100 ft.
Hours
May 10 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | | | | | | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 6 to May 9
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
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San Gabriel, California
San Gabriel, founded in 1771 with the Mission San Gabriel Archangel, is located 8mi/13km east of Los Angeles. The city was incorporated in 1913.
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Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
(Near Los Angeles)
History
This mission's church, which still serves as such today, was built by the Franciscan Antonio Cruzado in 1806, using as a model the Moorish cathedral at Cordoba, with some notable modifications. The bell-tower fell victim to an earthquake in 1812 but the church remained standing. North America's first grape-vines were cultivated on its land and, although others followed its example, San Gabriel's area of cultivation remained the biggest and its mission the most prosperous. Serra had brought some cuttings from Spanish vines with him in 1769 so as not to be dependent on imports from Spain.
At the San Gabriel mission, where some 1000 Indians - called Neophytes - lived and worked, soap, leather and tallow were produced as well as barley, maize, beans, peas and lentils. More than 2,000 orange, lemon, fig, apple, peach and pear trees were planted.
Places of interest
The museum with its parchment scrolls and old and valuable books going back to the 15th century is well worth a visit. On the mission land is a cemetery where more than 6,000 Indians are buried, mainly victims of epidemics. At the beginning of the 19th century about 100,000 of North America's 900,000 Indians must have lived in California.
Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
428 South Mission Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776-1299
United States
Phone 1 (626) 457-3035
Fax 1 (626) 282-5308
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
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All values are in United States Dollars
Closed at noon on Christmas Eve.
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Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
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