California Official Visitor's Guide 2009 - UK - (Page 4) california road trip Laguna beach coastline Surf, sun, stars Have fun at Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, then explore Beverly Hills, lush vineyards and beautiful beaches. ® 23 West Hollywood Beverly Hills 101 5 Universal Studios Hollywood Hollywood 134 15 215 210 18 330 30 18 210 23 6 110 The Getty Center 3 45 10 2 21 Los Angeles 10 Malibu 1 110 Santa Monica 5 LAX Anaheim 1 San Bernardino 15 7 Big Bear Lake 38 10 91 215 Disneyland 11 405 55 N 0 15 mi 30 km Santa Ana 133 San Francisco f i c O Los Angeles Newport Beach 10 c e 74 0 restaurants and deluxe spas, plus plenty of surfers and boogie-boarders. www.lagunabeachinfo.org gATEWAY AirpOrT: LAx, 15mi/25km: 18min south of Santa Monica 1. Santa Monica go barefoot on the beach, then take a ride on Santa Monica Pier’s rollercoaster and its fun solar-powered Ferris wheel. Head to the pedestrianised Third Street Promenade for a shopper’s paradise. www.santamonica.com P a c i a n Laguna Beach 9 5 8 Temecula 15 10. newport Beach (11mi/18km: 25min). go rollerblading on the town’s beach boardwalk, watch bodysurfers at the big-wave Wedge, take rides at Balboa Fun Zone and treat yourself to a Balboa Bar ice cream. Find something chic to wear at the luxurious Fashion Island Mall. www.visitnewportbeach.com Beverly Hills “golden Triangle.” www.discoverlosangeles.com 5. West Hollywood (2mi/4km: 8min). Continue east to explore the hub of LA's gay community, with trendy clubs and restaurants. www.discoverlosangeles.com 11. Disneyland®/Anaheim (18mi/29km: 25min). Finish your SoCal tour with a trip to Disneyland® and Disney’s California Adventure® (don't miss the Soarin’ Over California aerial view of the golden State). go underwater in the Finding Nemo submarine. www.anaheimoc.org TOTAL LEngTH OF DrivE TOur: 6. Universal Studios Hollywood (5mi/8km: 15min). This huge complex offers a glimpse of movie-making mixed with fun attractions. Try the park’s newest ride, The Simpsons. www.discoverlosangeles.com 2. Malibu (13mi/20km: 25min). Take a peek at one of California’s most desirable neighbourhoods, where multimillion-dollar homes (favourite hangout of best pals Courteney Cox Arquette and Jennifer Aniston) line the beach. Visit the getty Villa to view exquisite antiquities. www.discoverlosangeles.com 354mi/567km 7. Big Bear Lake (123mi/199km: 2hrs 25min). Drive into the cool mountains east of LA to enjoy this outdoor wonderland, great for hiking and biking. In winter, look for bald eagles. www.bigbear.com SPoTLigHT 3. The getty Center Los Angeles (22mi/35km: 32min). Immerse yourself in exquisite art at this architecturally spectacular museum, high in the hills above the city. Admission is free. www.discoverlosangeles.com 8. Temecula TOP: SCOTT MANSFIELD; BOTTOM: JEN JUDgE 4. Beverly Hills (7mi/10km: 18min). Revel in the luxury of this glamorous magnet for models, celebrities and stars. Once you’ve seen the luxury and polish of the stores on Rodeo Drive, explore the intriguing shops on surrounding streets known as the 4 (86mi/139km: 1hr 45min). Continue south to this picturesque and charming wine region. Sample Bordeaux-style blends at the Mount Palomar Winery and sparkling wines at the Thornton Winery. Ride in a carriage in Old Town Temecula. www.temeculacvb.com 9. Laguna Beach (73mi/118km: 1hr 20min). Shop and play in this picture-perfect beach community, with art galleries, boutiques, Temecula. Float above the region's vine-covered hills in a hot air balloon, with champagne finish. www.visitcalifornia.co.uk Welcome Center sM http://www.lagunabeachinfo.org http://www.discoverlosangeles.com http://www.visitnewportbeach.com http://www.discoverlosangeles.com http://www.santamonica.com http://www.anaheimoc.org http://www.discoverlosangeles.com http://www.discoverlosangeles.com http://www.bigbear.com http://www.discoverlosangeles.com http://www.temeculacvb.com http://www.visitcalifornia.co.uk
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