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and a museum fi lled with Hollywood memorabilia.
310/244-8687; sonypicturesstudiostours.com
ENCINO
Los Encinos State Historic Park. A popular spot along
a 19th-century travel route, this rancho includes the
original eight-room adobe home, blacksmith shop, and a
natural spring. 818/784-4849; parks.ca.gov
HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood Museum. Explore four fl oors of showbusiness
treasures, from one-of-a-kind costumes to
fi lm scripts, props, and vintage posters. Housed in
the historic Max Factor Building designed by Simeon
Charles Lee. 323/464-7776; thehollywoodmuseum.com
LANCASTER
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. After a
good winter rain, spring wildfl owers (mostly the famous
golden California poppy) blanket the park's 1,700 acres.
Stay on paths and don't pick the fl owers. 661/724-1180;
parks.ca.gov
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park.
Exhibits and interpretive displays focus on the Great
Basin Indian Cultures. The unique chalet-style structure
was originally built in 1928. 661/946-3055; parks.ca.gov
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
The Museum of Latin American Art. Dedicated to
modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino
Art, MOLAA houses a collection of more than 1,600
works, including painting, sculptures, and multi-media.
562/437-1689; molaa.org
LOS ANGELES
Griffi th Observatory. Look through telescopes, explore
exhibits, and see live shows in the Samuel Oschin
Planetarium. Located on Mount Hollywood in Griffi th
Park. 213/473-0800; griffi thobservatory.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
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 surfi ng, windsurfi ng,
and beachcombing. 310/457-8143; parks.ca.gov
Malibu Creek State Park. Explore more than 8,000
acres of sycamore woodlands and tallgrass plains.
Follow streamside trails, perfect for hiking, fi shing,
birdwatching, mountain biking, and more.
818/880-0367; 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
MARINA DEL REY
Marina " Mother's " Beach. Visit this peaceful 12-acre
lagoon with seasonal lifeguards and summer food truck
events. 424/526-7777; visitmarinadelrey.com
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
fl owers. 424/452-0920; southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PASADENA
Visit Pasadena. Known for its historic landmarks,
famous Rose Parade, arts & crafts architecture,
museums, and shops lining Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
embodies the lifestyle that travelers who venture
off the beaten path will experience. 800/307-7977;
visitpasadena.com See ad, p. 147
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 MARINO
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical
Garden. It's easy to spend a full day at this property,
which features art exhibits, 120 acres of botanical
gardens, and fi ve dining establishments. 626/405-2100;
huntington.org
SAN PEDRO
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Go tidepooling, watch sea
otters play, take a whale-watching tour, and discover the
underwater world of SoCal in the natural setting of San
Pedro's Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park. 310/548-7562;
cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Los Angeles Maritime Museum. Learn the history
of the Los Angeles harbor, including the legacy of the
fi shing industry. See the SS Poseidon, featured in the
1972 fi lm 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
fi nd art, clothing, and home decor. 916/322-6555;
caculturaldistricts.org
SANTA MONICA
California Heritage Museum. Housed in the
19th-century home of a senator's son, this museum
showcases artifacts connected to state and local
history. Get an enriched experience with a docent-led
tour. 310/392-8537; californiaheritagemuseum.org
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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. Santa
Monica is famous for its walkability, sunny beaches,
attractions, outdoor spaces, wellness activities, over
400 culinary off erings, 8 unique neighborhoods, and
41 hotel properties. 800/544-5319; santamonica.com
See ad, p. 142
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 Pacifi c. 310/455-2465; parks.ca.gov
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. 323/651-1510; makcenter.org
Wattles Mansion and Garden. Architects Myron Hunt
and Elmer Grey designed this Mission Revival-style
estate in 1907. Get a sense of Old Hollywood in the
manicured gardens dotted with succulents.
323/969-9106; laparks.org
West Hollywood. Stay in the heart of L.A.: West
Hollywood. The legendary Sunset Strip has never looked
so good-with new luxury hotels and buzzy restaurants.
Don't miss the best boutique shopping in the Design
District and the always-on scene on Santa Monica
Boulevard. visitwesthollywood.com See ad, p. 5
stay
HOTELS AND RE S OR T S
AVALON
The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island. 124 Whittley
Avenue. 15 rooms. Avalon's top-rated hotel on Trip
Advisor, The Avalon off ers ocean-view rooms and is
walking distance to restaurants, shops, and activities.
Rooftop deck with ocean views. Packages, continental
breakfast. 310/510-7070; theavalonhotel.com $$-$$$
LOS ANGELES
Conrad Los Angeles. A vibrant destination in Downtown
L.A. Heralded by the vision of legendary architect Frank
Gehry, our hotel is an elegant oasis with 305 modern
rooms, a rooftop terrace with private pool deck, a
full-service spa, and locally inspired dining. Framed
by dramatic views of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and
Downtown L.A., discover energizing experiences that
will ignite your inspiration. 213/349-8585; hilton.com/
en/hotels/laxavci-conrad-los-angeles/ $$ See ad, p. 8
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