Area Attractions
by GLPages.com May 1, 2023
LONG BEACH
Aquarium of the Pacific
Open daily 9 AM – 6 PM except Christmas & the weekend of the Long Beach Grand Prix. Ticket prices may vary.
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
562-590-3100
www.AquariumofPacific.org
Gondola Getaway
A cruise down the canals of Naples in your own Italian gondola can be the perfect romantic date.
5437 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803
562-433-9595
www.GondolaGetawayInc.com
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
562-439-2119
www.LBMA.org
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803
562-437-1689
www.MOLAA.org
Queen Mary Ship and Seaport
Adjacent is the Russian Foxtrot-class submarine Scorpion.
Admission varies, depending on which attractions you select.
1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802
www.QueenMary.com
LOS ANGELES
Actors' Gang Theatre
Tim Robbins is the co-founder & artistic director at this theatre featuring Commedia Dell'arte & excellent performers.
9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
310-838-4264
www.TheActorsGang.com
Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum
Check out the museum's photos, artifacts & documents to learn Malibu's history.
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-9575
www.AdamsonHouse.org
African-American Firefighter Museum
The museum tells the story of the hardships, segregation & deconstruction of LA's African-American firefighters. Open Tues & Thurs 10 AM – 2 PM, Sun 1 PM – 4 PM.
1401 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90021
213-744-1730
www.AAFFMuseum.org
American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre
A non-profit organization dedicated to the public presentation of the moving picture in all its forms.
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
323-466-3456
www.AmericanCinematheque.com
Angelino Heights
Considered one of the 1st suburbs of LA. Built on a hill a few miles west of the city center. The area was developed in the mid-1880s by William West Stilson & Everett E. Hall. Tour explores Carroll Ave., a street lined with Victorian homes from the late nineteenth century. Guided walking tours are $10 on the 1st Saturday of each month at 10 AM.
www.LAConvervancy.org
Annenberg Space for Photography
Wed-Sun 11 AM – 6 PM, Closed Mon-Tues
A cultural destination dedicated to exhibiting both digital & print photography in an intimate environment.
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
213-403-3000
www.AnnenbergPhotoSpace.org
Arboretum & Botanical Garden
301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007
626-821-3222
www.Arboretum.org
Arroyo Seco Parkway
This landmark takes you back in time to the 40s. Take a drive to the I-10 Freeway & check it out for yourself.
I-10 Freeway between Los Angeles & Pasadena
Audiences Unlimited, Inc.
Please check the website for age requirements, restrictions & availability.
818-260-0041
www.TVTickets.com
The Autry in Griffith Park
Tues-Fri 10 AM – 4 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-667-2000
www.TheAutry.org
Bradbury Building
One of LA's most beautiful architectural structures. This building is a 'must see'.
304 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-626-1893
Brady Bunch House
The home of one of America's favorite TV families.
11222 Dilling Street, North Hollywood, CA 91604
Brand Library & Art Center
Mon-Thurs 10 AM – 8 PM, Fri-Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91204
818-548-2051
www.GlendaleGA.gov
California African-American Museum
History, heritage & culture spanning centuries of the African-American experience. Free admission, $12 parking.
600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
www.CAAMuseum.org
California Science Center
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM. Free admission, $12 parking.
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
323-SCIENCE (323-724-3623)
www.CaliforniaScienceCenter.org
Camera Obscura
This building is a truly unique phenomenon.
1450 Ocean Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90407
310-458-8644
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Designed by Jose Rafael Moneo, the cathedral is truly an amazing structure.
555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-680-5200
www.OLACathedra.org
Cave of Muntis & Castle Peak
This 2-mile hike crosses between El Scorpion Park & Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve. The highlight is a vertical cave just begging to be explored.
24501 West Vanowen Street, West Hills, CA 91037
www.HikesPeak.com
Center for Yoga
This was the first yoga studio in the US & is currently the most popular in LA.
230 ½ North Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
323-464-1276
Charmlee Wilderness Park
Malibu's spot to mellow out & enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer.
2577 South Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265
310-457-7247
www.LAMountains.com
Chateau Marmont Bungalow
Comic John Belushi died after a fatal night of partying at this trendy Sunset Strip bungalow.
8221 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046
323-656-1010
www.ChateauMarmont.com
Chinatown
The center of good food, cutting edge creativity & a cool night life.
900 – 1000 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-680-0243
www.ChinatownLA.com
Descanso Gardens
160 acres of cultivated and natural beauty, just 20 minutes from downtown LA.
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
818-949-4200
www.DescansoGardens.org
Downtown Art Walk
2nd Thursday of each month. Hours vary by gallery, but typically 12 PM – 10 PM.
Spring & Main Streets, between 2nd & 7th Streets.
www.DowntownArtWalk.org
Eichler Homes
This entire neighborhood was developed by Joseph Eichler. Come and experience his vision of an affordable, yet stylish development of modern architecture.
Balboa Blvd. & Lisette Street,.Granada Hills, CA 91344
www.BalboaHighlands.com
El Matador State Beach
Beach comes with its own caves & rock formations. Parking in lot or on PCH. Traffic laws strictly enforced.
32215 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, CA 90265
818-880-0363
www.LAMountains.com
Ennis – Brown House
Built in 1924, Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house to look like a Mayan temple.
2655 Glendower Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-660-0607
www.EnnisHouse.com
Esmoa
A private, non-profit art gallery open to the public.
Open Fri-Sun 10 AM – 5 PM.
208 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
424-277-1020
www.ESMoA.org
Exposition Park
A 6-8 block park near USC packed with museums & sports venues. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center, LA Memorial Coliseum & the California African-American Museum are among the park's attractions.
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
www.ExpositionPark.ca.gov
FIDM Museum & Galleries
Check website for current exhibition information & times. Features an annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design.
909 South Grand Avenue, 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-623-5821
www.FIDMMuseum.org
Flower District
Open to the public, check website for current hours. Admission is $2 on weekdays, $1 on Saturday.
700 Block of Wall Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-627-3696
www.LAFlowerDistrict.com
Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
Among the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the country, featuring more than 70 modern & contemporary works, set in 5 beautifully landscaped acres of the UCLA campus.
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-443-7041
www.Hammer.UCLA.edu
Gamble House
Design by Greene & Greene, this home expresses the essence of American Arts & Crafts style architecture.
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103
626-793-3334
www.GambleHouse.org
Gardens of the World
A stunning collection of gardens representing the various world cultures that comprised the travels of the founders.
2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-557-1135
www.GardensOfTheWorld.inf
The Gentle Barn
Open to the public on Sundays 10 AM – 2 PM
Adults $20 / Children $10
The Gentle Barn is a non-profit organization founded in 1999. A safe haven & place of recovery for abused farm animals & children. Home to over 130 rescued animal & host to at-risk inner-city & special needs kids.
15825 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91390
661-252-2440
www.GentleBarn.org
Getty Center
Tues-Fri & Sun 10 AM – 5:30 PM, Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Free admission, $15 parking.
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-440-7300
www.Getty.edu
Grand Central Market
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM – 10 PM. One hour free parking with $10 minimum purchase.
317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-624-2378
www.GrandCentralMarket.com
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Known for its famous court of the stars, the Chinese is the most famous theatre in the world.
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
323-461-3331
www.TCLChineseTheatres.com
Griffith Observatory
Immortalized by the film 'Rebel Without A Cause', the observatory give you a bird's eye view of LA.
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027
213-473-0800
www.GriffithObs.org
Hammer Museum
Free for good!
Tues-Fri 11 AM – 8 PM, Sat-Sun 11 AM – 5 PM
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-443-7000
www.Hammer.UCLA.edu
Historic Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus
Open Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Free admission
234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065
323-221-2164
www.theAutry.org
Historic West Adams
Some of the homes in this district date back to WWI. The residents of this area have restored it from deterioration back to its original state. It's currently an upscale community.
Jefferson Blvd. & Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
323-735-9242
www.WestAdamsHeritage.org
Hollyhock House & Barnsdall Art Park
Frank Lloyd Wright's 1st LA commission for Aline Barnsdall. The house was designed to be part of the theatre community.
Thurs-Sun 11 AM – 3 PM.
4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-913-4031
www.Barnsdall.org
Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame
Take a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard & look at the stars under your feet.
Hollywood Blvd. & Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
323-469-8311
www.WalkOfFame.com
Hollywood Forever Memorial Park
This very large cemetery is home to Old Hollywood's most famous stars.
6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-469-1181
www.HollywoodForever.com
Hollywood Rock Walk
Home to the handprints of some of the world's biggest rock stars.
7425 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046
323-874-1060
www.RockWalk.com
Hsi Lai Temple
Open daily 9 AM – 5 PM
The temple of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order sits on 15 acres in Hacienda Heights. It is the largest Buddhist temple in the US. Check the website for guided tour hours, prices & dress code.
3456 Glenmark Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
626-961-9697
http://www.hsilai.org
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
626-405-2100
www.Huntington.org
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center / James Irvine Garden
Japanese Americans & the James Irvine Foundation came together to build this spectacular garden in the center of the city. Open Tues-Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-628-2725
www.jaccc.org
Japanese Village Plaza
A great place to hang out with friends & family as well as learn a little something about Japanese culture.
335 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-617-1900
www.JapaneseVillagePlaza.net
Korean Friendship Bell / Angeles Gate Park
3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
310-548-7705
www.LAParks.org
La Brea Tar Pits
Located in the heart of Los Angeles is one of the world's most famous fossil sites, recognized for having the largest & most diverse collection of extinct Ice Age plants & animals.
Open daily 9:30 AM – 5 PM.
5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
213-763-3499
www.Tarpits.org
LA Live
Home to some of the best LA attractions with sports, world class hotels, find dining & shopping.
800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-763-5483
www.LALive.com
Little Tokyo / Downtown LA
The center of Southern California's Japanese-American community.
Los Angeles Central Library
The largest public library on the west coast. Take a free tour & experience it for yourself.
Mon-Thurs 10 AM – 8 PM, Fri-Sat 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Sun 1 PM – 5 PM
630 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-228-7000
www.LAPL.org
Los Angeles Conservancy
A small advocacy group that works to conserve LA landmarks. Tours are available.
523 West 6th Street, Suite 826, Los Angeles, CA 90028
213-623-2489
www.LAConservancy.org
Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)
Wed-Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
6522 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-957-1777
www.WelcomeToLACE.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-857-6000
www.LACMA.org
Los Angeles National Cemetery
This federally run cemetery was first dedicated in 1889. It has a chapel & columbarium.
950 South Sepulvida Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-268-4675
Los Angeles Zoo
Home to over 1,200 animals & many other interesting & educational attractions.
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM.
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-644-4200
www.LAZoo.org
Madrona Marsh Preserve
Tues-Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
One of the last remaining vernal freshwater marshes in LA county. A mix of several microhabitats.
3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA 90505
310-32-MARSH (310-326-2774)
www.FriendsOfMadronaMarsh.com
Magic Castle
Built in 1908, located near Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains. Owned & operated by the Hindu Temple Society of Southern California & built in the traditional South Indian style.
1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Road, Calabases, CA 91302
818-880-5552
www.MalibuHinduTemple.org
Melrose Place Apartments Metro Art Tours
Offering free, regularly scheduled group tours of the artwork in the Metro Rail system. Enhancing the customer experience through original visual & performing arts programs that encourage ridership & connect people, sites & neighborhoods throughout LA county.
4616 Greenwood Place, Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.metro.net/about/art
Montebello Barnyard Zoo
This unique place is a recreational park and well as a petting zoo. Check the website for current hours.
600 Rea Drive, Montebello, CA 90640
213-718-5422
www.MontebelloBarnyardZoo.com
Mosaic Tile House
Email for an appointment
[email protected]
1116 Palms Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
www.CheriPann.com
Museum of Contemporary Art
250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-626-6222
www.MOCA.org
Museum of Death
Founded in 1995, this homage to death features the world's largest collection of serial murderer artwork, Manson crime scene photos, guillotined head of Henri Landru, pet taxidermy, dissection tools & more!
6301 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
323-466-8011
www.MuseumOfDeath.net
Natural History Museum – Exposition Park
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
213-763-3466
www.NHM.org
Nicole Brown Simpson / Ronald Goldman Death Site
Nicole Brown Simpson's condo was the site of these brutal murders.
879 South Bundy Drive, Brentwood, CA 90049
Norton Simon Museum
411 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
626-449-6840
www.NortonSimon.org
Old Pasadena Historic Area
The historic 1920s architecture is filled with restaurants, bars & trendy shops.
23 East Colorado Blvd., Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91105
626-356-9725
www.OldPasadena.org
Old San Pedro
The historic town of San Pedro is filled with charming stores & international cuisine just steps from the waterfront. Bordered by Pacific Ave.
6th & 7th Streets & Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90732
Olvera Street
This busy Mexican marketplace boasts merchants, food peddlers & strolling mariachis in one of LA's historic districts.
845 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-7074
www.Olvera-Street.com
Orcutt Ranch
Open daily sunrise to sunset.
Formally called Rancho Sombra del Roble, it was the vacation & retirement estate of William Warren Orcutt & his wife Mary Logan Orcutt. W.W. Orcutt was a pioneer of the oil productions industry in California.
23600 Roscoe Blvd., West Hills, CA 91034
808-346-7449
www.LAParks.org
Pacific Design Center
The PDC features cutting-edge designs in fabrics, flooring & furniture.
8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-657-0800
www.PacificDesignCenter.com
Pandora's Box
The Sunset Strip Riots during the mid-sixties came after the announcement that this all-ages club would be torn down.
SW Corner of Crescent Heights & Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Paramount Studios
Tickets to TV tapings are free, on a first come, first served basis at the only remaining "big name" studio still operating in Hollywood.
5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-956-5000
www.ParamountStudios.com
Pershing Square
LA's largest city park is a popular gathering place for office workers.
532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-847-4970
www.LaParks.org/PershingSquare
Petersen Automotive Museum
The history of the automobile & its impact on American life & culture using Los Angeles as a prime example.
Open daily 10 AM – 6 PM
6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-930-2277
www.Petersen.org
Philippe's
Birthplace of the French Dip Sandwich & one of the oldest restaurants in Southern California.
1001 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-628-3781
www.Philippes.com
Pierce Bros. Westwood Memorial Park
A cemetery of the stars, including Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Burt Lancaster, Walter Matthau & many others.
1218 Glendon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-474-1579
www.PBWVMortuary.com
Point Fermin Park
37 acres of tree shaded lawns, sheltered pergolas, colorful gardens & a promenade along the edge of the palisade. Views of the coast towards Santa Catalina Island. Two trails lead to the beach & tide pools. Among the palms is the Point Fermin Lighthouse.
807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
310-548-7705
www.SanPedro.com
Rancho Park Archery Range
Located behind Chevoit Hills Recreation Center. Lessons & equipment are free, donations are accepted & appreciated.
2459 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
www.LAArchery.wordpress.com
Redondo Beach Pier
A low-key pier that is great for taking a stroll.
100 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-318-0631
www.RedondoPier.com
Rock Store
Southern California's most famous motorcycle hangout.
Open Fri 9 AM – 6 PM, Sat-Sun 7 AM – 6 PM
30354 Mulholland Hwy, Cornell, CA 91031
818-889-1311
www.Rock-Store.com
Roosevelt Hotel
This newly renovated Hollywood landmark has been host to many famous stars.
7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-856-1790 / 855-880-1240
www.ThompsonHotels.com
San Antonio Winery
The single surviving winery in the heart of the city was established in 1917.
737 Lamar Street, Log Angeles, CA 90031
323-223-1401
www.SanAntonioWinery.com
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
The grounds of the mission have been used for location shoots & are excellent for quiet walks. Numerous celebrities are buried in the cemetery, including Bob Hope & Kelley Ann Rooney.
11160 Stranwood Avenue, Mission Hills, CA 91345
818-631-7387
Santa Monica Pier
The pier is a popular tourist spot. Catch concerts & movies during the summer as well as various events throughout the year.
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-8901
www.SantaMonicaPier.org
Sea Lab
Founded in 1974 as the Edison Marine Research Laboratory to develop a state-of-the-art fish protection system. Now a coastal science education center. Call or visit website for current hours.
1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-318-7438
www.LACorps.org/programs/sea-lab
Shakespeare By the Sea
Check website for event schedules & locations
www.ShakespeareByTheSea.org
Shakespeare Festival at Griffith Park
June 25th-August 30th - Free all summer
At the site of the Old Zoo at Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027
818-710-6306
www.iscla.org
Six Feet Under House
HBO's "Fisher Family" has made this house their home.
2302 West 25th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Call for hours. Admission is $79.99 for general admission, $54.99 for children 48" & under, free for children 2 years & under.
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA 91355
661-255-4100
www.SixFlags.com/Parks/MagicMountain
Sleepaway Camp / The Downtown Independent
Free comedy every Tuesday night. Door open at 9pm, show at 9:30pm
Always FREE!!
251 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
www.SleepAwayCampComedy.com
Spadena House
An architecturally unusual house, it's sometimes called "The Witch's House." Halloween accents, fun signage, oddly shaped doors - but don't pick the berries!
516 Walden Drive , Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-271-8174
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
A beautiful, simply designed cathedral that features massive oak doors & a large green dome.
1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006
323-737-2424
www.STSophia.org
The Grammy Museum at L.A. Live
800 West Olympic Blvd., Suite A245, Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-765-6800
www.GrammyMuseum.org
The Great Wall of Los Angeles
One of the city's true cultural landmarks & one of the country's most respected & largest monuments to inter-racial harmony. With its 1/2 mile length 2,754 ft.) in the Tujunga Flood Control Channel of the San Fernando Valley with accompanying park & bike trails.
12920 West Oxnard Street, Valley Glen, CA 91401
310-822-9560
www.SparcInLA.org
The Grove
High-class restaurants, shopping & an amazing movie house have made this area a place to shop & be seen.
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-900-8080
www.TheGroveLA.com
The Last Bookstore
Mon-Thurs 10 AM - 10PM, Fri & Sat 10 AM - 11 PM, Sun 10 AM - 9 PM
Enormous independent bookstore for used books & records.
453 South Spring Street, Los Angeles
213-488-0599
www.LastBookstoreLA.com
The Nethercutt Museum & CollectionFeaturing rare collectibles ranging from mechanical musical instruments & antique furniture to the true heart of the collection: over 250 American & European automobiles dating from 1898 to 1997.
15151 Bledsoe Street, Sylmar, CA 91342
818-364-6464
www.NethercuttCollection.org
Torrance Art Museum
Tues-Sat 11 AM - 5 PM. View contemporary art in South Bay's premier visual art space.
3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503
310-618-6388
www.TorranceArtMuseum.com
Ucla Meteorite Collection at the Meteorite Gallery
In the Geology building on UCLA Campus, Room 3697
Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM & Sun 1 PM - 4 PM
Free Admission
595 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA 90095
www.Meteorites.UCLA.edu
Union Station
This historic train station features Mission Revival, Dutch Colonial Revival & Streamline Moderne architecture.
800 North Alameda, Los Angeles, CA 90012
www.Amtrak.com
Universal Studios Hollywood
Call for hours. Open daily except Thanksgiving & Christmas. Check website for current prices.
100 Universal City Plaza , Universal City, CA 91608
800-864-8377
www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com
USC Thornton School of Music
Various recitals given by student performers are free. Check website or call for upcoming events.
213-740-6935
www.Music.USC.edu
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park
10700 West Escondido Canyon Road, Aqua Dulce, CA 91350
661-268-0840
www.Parks.LACounty.gov
Venice Canals
The Venice Canals were originally conceived & built by developer Abbott Kinney in 1905. A man-made homage to the city of Venice, Italy.
Carroll Ct. & E. Canal Ct., Venice, CA 90293
Venice Skate Park Plaza
16,000 sq. ft. skate plaza
Open 6am-7pm
1500 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
310-650-3255
www.VeniceBeach.com
Wacko / Soap Plant / La Luz De Jesus Gallery
Open Mon-Sat at 11 AM & Sun at 12 PM - Combination oddball gifts & knick-knack shop, bookstore & art gallery. Call or check website for upcoming artists' exhibits.
4633 Hollywood Blvd. , Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-663-0122
www.SoapPlant.com
Watts Towers
17 major sculptures constructed of structural steel & covered with mortar created by one man, Simon Rodia.
Free admission - check website for museum admissions & hours.
Also home to annual drum & jazz fest.
1727-1765 East 107th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
213-847-4646
www.WattsTowers.us
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
Open sunrise to sunset - entrance fee of $6 per vehicle
750 S. Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91731
626-575-5526
www.Parks.LACounty.gov
Zocalo Public Square
Check website for upcoming events. Designed by Gregory Rodriguez in 2003.
www.ZocaloPublicSquare.org
ORANGE COUNTY
Adventure City
An affordable family theme park.
1238 South Beach Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92804
714-236-9300
www.AdventureCity.com
Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Safari
$65 per person for 2 1/2 hours; $45 for passengers ages 1-12; $20 infants up to 12 months. Private charters are also available for groups of 20 people.
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
949-488-2828
www.DolphinSafari.com
Discovery Cube's Ocean Quest
Interactive, hands-on, educational experiences to visitors of all ages. Check website for current hours. $3 Admission
600 East Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92661
714-542-2823
www.OceanQuestOC.org
Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure
Make all your childhood dreams come true in Disney's two theme parks, lively entertainment district, & three delightful hotels.
1313 South Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
714-781-4565
www.Disneyland.com
Irvine Historical Museum
Open Tues & Sun 1 PM - 4PM
5 San Joaquin, Irvine, CA 92612
949-786-4112
The Irvine Museum
Dedicated to the preservation and display of California art of the Impressionist Period (1890-1930)
Open Tues-Sat 11 AM - 5PM
18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612
949-476-0294
www.IrvineMuseum.org
Knott's Berry Farm & Soak City U.S.A.
America's first theme park. Admission is $75 for ages 12-61. Various discounts & annual passes are available online.
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
714-220-5200
www.Knotts.com
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-494-8971
www.LagunaArtMuseum.org
Marconi Automotive Museum
Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
714-258-3001
www.MarconiMuseum.org
Newland House Museum
19820 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-962-5777
Orange County Center For Contemporary Art
Open Thurs-Sun 12 PM - 5PM
General admission is free
117 North Sycamore Street , Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-667-1517
www.OCCCA.org
Orange County Museum of Art
850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-759-1122
www.OCMA.net
Orange County Zoo
Open Mon-Fri 10 AM - 3:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM - 4:30PM.
Admission is $2, free for children under 2. Parking in Irvine Regional Park is $3 on weekdays & $5 on weekends.
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
714-973-6847
www.OCParks.com/OCZO
Raging Waters
Call or check website for hours & admission prices.
111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas, CA 91773
909-802-2200
www.RagingWaters.com
Santa Ana Zoo
Open daily 10 AM - 4PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for children 3-12 & seniors, children under 3 are free.
1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-836-4000
www.SantaAnaZoo.org
Sherman Library and Gardens
Gardens open daily 10:30 AM - 4PM, Library open Mon-Fri 10:30 AM - 4 PM
2647 East Pacific Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-673-2261
www.SLGardens.org
PALM SPRINGS
Aerial Tram
Take a genuine Swiss tram to the top of Mt. San Jacinto, 8,516 feet & 40 degrees cooler) above the valley.
1 Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-325-1391
www.PSTramway.com
Anza-borrego Desert State Park
A 600,000-acre park, the largest in the U.S. Explore by foot, vehicle or bicycle. Guided jeep tours also available.
200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
760-767-5311
www.parks.ca.gov
Boomers! Palm Springs
Miniature golf, go-karts, video arcade, batting cages & climbing rock wall.
67-700 East Palm Canyon, Cathedral City, CA 92234
760-770-7522
www.BoomersPalmSprings.com
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
130 stores featuring fashion from A to Z.
48400 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230
951-849-5018
www.PremiumOutlets.com/DesertHills
Five Star Adventures
Offers jeep, hiking, tram & Joshua Tree National Monument tours.
Mon-Sat 8 AM - 6 PM, Sun 8 AM - 2 PM
42215 Washington Street, Suite A 369, Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-200-9483
www.FiveStarAdventuresInc.com
Idyllwild
Quaint community with shops, galleries & hiking trails, nestled atop the San Jacinto Mountains in a pine forest.
Off Scenic Highway 74
www.IdyllWild.com
Indian Canyons
Three magnificent canyons at the end of South Palm Canyon Drive on tribal land about 5 miles from downtown Palm Springs.
38520 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
760-323-6018
www.Indian-Canyons.com
Joshua Tree National Monument
This surreal landscape - 870 square miles of wonder - has been featured in films, music videos & commercials.
760-367-5500
www.NPS.gov/jotr
Lake Arrowhead Village
An alpine resort in the San Bernardino Mountains with shops, art studios & historic paddle wheeler tours.
909-337-2533
www.TheLakeArrowheadVillage.com
Lake Cahuilla
The closest lake in Coachella Valley.
58075 Jefferson Street, La Quinta, CA 92253
760-564-4712
www.RiversideCountyParks.org
Mccallum Theatre
Free theatre tours weekdays at 9:45 AM
73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-340-2787
www.McCallumTheatre.com
Moorten Botanical Garden
View 2,000 varieties of desert plants.
1701 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-327-6555
www.MoortenBotanicalGarden.com
Palm Springs Air Museum
Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM
745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-778-6262
www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org
Palm Springs Art Museum
Sun-Tues, Sat 10 AM - 5 PM / Thurs-Fri 12 PM - 9 PM / Closed Wed
101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-322-4800
www.PSMuseum.org
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
Sun-Tues, Sat 10 AM - 5 PM / Thurs-Fri 12 PM - 9 PM / Closed Wed
300 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-423-5260
www.PSMuseum.org
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
Mon - Closed, Tues-Sun 10 AM - 5 PM
72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-5600
www.PSMuseum.org/Palm-Desert
Palm Springs Villagefest
Thursdays in Downtown Palm Springs
Oct-May 6 PM - 10 PM, June-Sept 7 PM - 10PM
Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
760-320-3781
www.PalmSpringsVillageFest.com
Pioneertown
This Old West town was built in 1946 as a movie set for westerns. Off Highway 62
5240 Curtis Road, Pioneertown
760-365-7001
www.PioneerTown-Motel.com
The Living Desert
More than just a "zoo" - an incredible 1,200 acre reserve.
47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-5694
www.LivingDesert.org
Wet 'N' Wild Palm Springs
Formerly Knott's Soak City
Water Park with slides, wave pool & river.
1500 South Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
760-327-0499
www.WetNWildPalmSprings.com
Whitewater Trout Farm
291-acre former trout farm located in the Whitewater Preserve with visitor facility, picnic area, group campground & trailhead.
Tours by appointment.
9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater, CA 92282
760-325-7222
SAN DIEGO
San Diego Zoo
Admission is $52 for ages 12 & up, $42 for ages 3-11. Call for hours. Discount rates available online; annual passes are also available.
2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, CA 92101
619-231-1515
www.SanDiegoZoo.org
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Open daily including all holidays. Admission is $52 for ages 12 & up, $42 for ages 3-11 & includes Wgasa Bush Line Railway.
Parking is $15 per vehicle, $18 for RV parking.
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
760-747-8702
www.SDZSafariPark.com
Sea World
See website for more information on special promotions & guided tours. Call for hours & admission prices.
500 Sea World Drive , San Diego, CA 92109
800-257-4268
www.SeaWorld.com