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LONG BEACH
Long Beach Museum of Art. The permanent collection
includes more than 3,000 paintings, drawings,
sculptures, and decorative arts objects with a focus on
California modernism and 20th-century European art.
562/439-2119; lbma.org
Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. 301 E.
Ocean Blvd. Long Beach features urban sophistication
with a beach resort feel, offering first-class shopping,
dining, attractions, and 5½ miles of sandy beachfront.
800/452-7829; visitlongbeach.com See ad, inside
back cover

LOS ANGELES
California African American Museum. Located in
Exposition Park, this museum focuses on the arts,
culture, and history of African Americans. Explore
important works of art, artifacts, and a serene sculpture
court. 213/744-7432; caamuseum.org
Griffith Observatory. Look through telescopes, explore
exhibits, and see live shows in the Samuel Oschin
Planetarium. Located on Mount Hollywood in Griffith
Park. Enjoy panoramic views of Los Angeles. 213/4730800; griffithobservatory.org
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. See the bubbling pits
and explore the mysteries of the Ice Age revealed at
the world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site.
213/763-3499; tarpits.org

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5 museums, 2 public gardens,
7 theaters, unique boutiques,
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The largest art
museum in the western U.S. The collection includes
over 142,000 objects spanning history from ancient
times to present day. 323/857-6000; lacma.org
The Getty Center. European and American art is
complemented by modern design, open spaces, and
breathtaking views. Take the tram up to the campus
designed by Richard Meier. 310/440-7300; getty.edu

MALIBU
Leo Carrillo State Park. Find tidepools, coastal caves,
and reefs for exploring. The park also features backcountry hiking and a beach for surfing, windsurfing, surf
fishing, and beachcombing. 310/457-8143; parks.ca.gov
Point Dume State Beach. Follow trails up coastal
dunes to watch gray whales during their migration
(December through April). Popular with surfers,
swimmers, and divers. 310/457-8143; parks.ca.gov

MISSION HILLS
Mission San Fernando Rey de España. Founded
in 1797, this mission is marked by a Spanish-style
colonnade with 19 arches and a simple adobe
church. Peacocks roam the grounds. 818/361-0186;
missionscalifornia.com

PACIFIC PALISADES
Will Rogers State Historic Park. The former estate
of 1930s movie star Will Rogers. Explore Western
memorabilia and paintings. Horseback riding lessons
and guided trail rides are available at the stables.
310/230-2017; parks.ca.gov

PALOS VERDES ESTATES
South Coast Botanic Garden. See plants native to
California, the desert garden, and a banyan grove of
Moreton Bay Fig trees, along with many other blooming
flowers. 424/452-0920; southcoastbotanicgarden.org

SAN GABRIEL
San Gabriel Arcángel Mission. Take a self-guided tour
of one of the state's best-preserved missions. View the
painted stations of the cross as well as historic artifacts.
626/457-3035; parish.sangabrielmissionchurch.org

SAN PEDRO
Los Angeles Maritime Museum. Learn the history
of the L.A. harbor, including the legacy of the fishing
industry. See the SS Poseidon, featured in the 1972 film,
The Poseidon Adventure. 310/548-7618;
lamaritimemuseum.org
San Pedro Arts & Cultural District. This peninsula
has been home to artists at work since the 1940s.
Browse studios housed in former army barracks to
find art, clothing, and home decor. 916/322-6584;
caculturaldistricts.org

SANTA MONICA
Santa Monica State Beach. This wide, sandy beach
is marked by the Santa Monica Pier, which includes an
amusement park, arcade, aquarium, and iconic solarpowered Ferris wheel. 310/458-8300; parks.ca.gov
Santa Monica Visitor Information Center. 2427
Main St. Santa Monica, a charming oceanside city with
a laid-back L.A. vibe. Eight unique neighborhoods, 41
hotels, over 400 restaurants and more. 800/544-5319;
santamonica.com See ad, p. 153

SUN VALLEY
Verdugo Mountains. Hike through this lushly vegetated
urban mountain range under the shade of coast live
oaks, sycamores, bay laurels, and big leaf maples. Enjoy
dramatic vistas from the upper slopes. 818/880-0363;
parks.ca.gov

TOPANGA
Topanga State Park. Find 36 miles of trails through
open grassland and live oaks in the Santa Monica
Mountains. Head to Eagle Rock for a panoramic view of
the Pacific. The popular 3-mile Temescal Canyon Trail
offers sweeping views. 310/455-2465; parks.ca.gov

UNIVERSITY CITY
Universal Studios Hollywood. 100 Universal City
Plaza. The Entertainment Capital of L.A. Universal
Studios is a movie-based theme park featuring groundbreaking attractions and the world-famous Studio Tour.
800/UNIVERSAL; UniversalStudiosHollywood.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD
MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the
Schindler House. Visit architect Rudolph M. Schindler's
former house and studio, now a multi-disciplinary
center for art and architecture. 323/651-1510;
makcenter.org
West Hollywood. The heart of Los Angeles. Home to the
legendary Sunset Strip, Fashion/Design District, and
eclectic Santa Monica Boulevard, this vibrant, walkable
city features award-winning culinary, world-class
entertainment, and much more. visitwesthollywood.com
See ad, p. 151

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HOTELS AND RESORTS

AVALON
The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island. 124 Whittley
Avenue. 15 rooms. Avalon's top-rated hotel on Trip
Advisor, The Avalon offers ocean-view rooms and
proximity to restaurants, shops, and activities. Rooftop
deck with ocean views. Packages, continental breakfast.
310/510-7070; theavalonhotel.com $$-$$$

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