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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
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 Travel and Tourism. 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
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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 multidisciplinary
center. 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
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WHITTIER
Pío Pico State Historic Park. Explore historic
gardens and the restored adobe home of Pío Pico,
the last governor of Alta California under Mexican
rule. 562/695-1217; parks.ca.gov
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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
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Enjoy the vibrant energy, dining, art and
shopping with easy access to SoCal hot spots
from Hollywood to Disneyland.
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http://www.californiaheritagemuseum.org http://parks.ca.gov http://www.santamonica.com http://parks.ca.gov http://parks.ca.gov http://www.makcenter.org http://www.laparks.org http://www.visitwesthollywood.com http://parks.ca.gov http://www.theavalonhotel.com http://www.SantaMonica.com

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