Los Angeles Official Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 26) See & Do Attractions AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE www.americancinematheque.com 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 323.466.3456 Nonprofit, viewer-supported film/video, theatrical exhibition organization that brings the best of the past, present and future of world cinema to LA. DISNEYLAND® RESORT www.disneyland.com 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92803 714.781.4565 With two theme parks and a dining and entertainment district, there’s more to see and do than ever before! MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT DISNEY’S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE™ PARK www.medievaltimes.com 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 714.523.1100, 888.WE-JOUST Enjoy an evening in the 11th century! Dine on a bountiful four-course meal served in a medieval-style castle while brave knights compete in jousting, sword fights and games of skill. AMERICA’S TRUSTED TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS www.trustedtours.com/store/los-angeles-C428.aspx 2115 Kurtz St., San Diego, CA 92110 800.213.2471 Find information and buy tickets for Los Angeles tours, museums, attractions and just plain fun things to do. www.disneyland.com 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92803 714.781.4565 Where Disney magic meets California fun! Featuring four lands: Golden State, Hollywood Picture Backlot, Paradise Pier and “a bug’s land.” PACIFIC PARK www.pacpark.com 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 310.260.8744 Located on the Santa Monica Pier. Admission is free with rides, attractions, games, food, mini golf and retail shops. GRAND CENTRAL MARKET ANGELS FLIGHT RAILWAY www.angelsflight.com 351 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 213.626.1901 The “shortest railway in the world” connects the Metro Red Line Pershing Square station to Grand Avenue. Scheduled to reopen in 2008. www.grandcentralsquare.com 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 213.624.2378 In operation since 1917. More than 50 food stalls offer fresh produce, seafood, spices, meat, deli items and prepared foods. PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY www.pstramway.com 1 Tramway Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.325.1391, 888.515-TRAM Ride one of the world’s largest rotating tramcars. Take a self-guided hike during the summer, or when snow permits, go cross-country skiing. HELITAC AVIATION, INC. AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC www.aquariumofpacific.org 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 562.590.3100 A world-class aquarium featuring more than 12,500 animals in 50 exhibits. Highlights include Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest and Tropical Pacific Gallery. www.hangar1project.com 1910 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 900, Los Angeles, CA 90026 213.483.6898 Provides helicopter service with reliability and the highest of safety standards. As a full-service helicopter operation, HELITAC provides both LA tours and charter services with a personal, unmatched touch. RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! www.ripleys.com 6780 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 90028 323.466.6335 Unbelievable, strange, bizarre, but true! Ripley’s Odditorium is fun for the entire family. Experience it today. See if you believe it or not! HOLLYWOOD GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS www.guinnessattractions.com 6764 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 323.463.6433 The world’s most amazing facts and incredible achievements are brought to life with film, video, special effects and vivid animated displays. SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM www.cabrilloaq.org 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731 310.548.7562 Live and interactive exhibits, outdoor tidepool touch tank, mud crawl-through and more fun exhibits in our new Discovery Center. www.seaworld.com 500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 619.226.3901, 800.SEA-WRLD Amazing attractions, unforgettable animal interactions and incredible shows, including the Shamu Adventure. World-class marine life exhibits in San Diego. HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM CALAMIGOS RANCH www.calamigos.com 327 S. Latigo Canyon Rd., Malibu. CA 90265 800.821.2097 Calamigos Ranch Cowboy Cookout — exciting, Western adventure. Famous chuckwagon chicken ‘n ribs barbecue, cowboy band, Native American dancers and souvenir trading post. Join the cowboy activities. Family owned/ operated for more than 60 years. Groups only. www.hollywoodwax.com 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 323.462.8860 The renowned “Chamber of Horrors” is constantly voted one of the most exciting galleries in the museum. SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR LOS ANGELES www.sixflags.com 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA 91355 661.255.4100 Southern California’s favorite tropical paradise with 22 slides and dozens of splashy adventures for water-loving thrill-seekers of all ages. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS CIRQUE DU SOLEIL www.cirquedusoleil.com 8400 Second Ave., Montreal, QC H1Z 4M6 800.678.2119 Cirque du Soleil caps 20 years in the City of Angels with Corteo. Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a festive parade imagined by a clown. www.arboretum.org 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 626.821.3222 A 127-acre botanical garden and historic preservation area, featuring more than 30,000 exotic plants from around the world. SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN www.sixflags.com 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA 91355 661.255.4111 More than a theme park, it’s the Xtreme Park with fun and excitement for thrill-seekers of all ages. LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS www.lazoo.org 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.644.4200 More than 1,200 rare and endangered mammals, reptiles and birds; Safari Shuttle tram, play park for kids, picnic areas and landscaped gardens. STAR ECO STATION DESCANSO GARDENS www.ecostation.org 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 310.842.8060 Exotic wildlife rescue center offering exciting tours and environmental education in an incredible jungle setting. www.descansogardens.org 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 818.949.4200 A 160-acre garden oasis containing a Camellia Oak Forest, Rose Garden, Japanese Tea Garden, California natives and seasonal displays. 26
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