Los Angeles Official Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 54) S p o r t S & r e c r e at i o n Where to Play in LA: A Guide to Gearing Up and Getting Outside various locations around LA. Within a twohour drive from Downtown, you can hit the slopes of Big Bear, Mt. Baldy and Mountain High for skiing and snowboarding action and then enjoy nearby shopping and dining before heading back to LA. acres with long fairways, plenty of bunkers and perfect greens. The club also offers comprehensive practice facilities. Manhattan Beach Marriott Golf Club is a stylish hotel that feels more like a resort with its own 9-hole, par 3 golf course located minutes from the beach. LA City Parks operates seven 18-hole championship courses, one 9-hole regulation course, two executive 9-hole courses, two 9-hole pitch and putt courses, and one 18-hole pony course. LA County Parks features 12 courses in convenient locations throughout the county with affordable green fees. Lost Canyons Golf Club has two 18-hole championship courses located in Ventura County’s Santa Susana Mountains. In Los Angeles you can take part in every type of outdoor sport imaginable — from surfing to skiing to disco roller skating. In fact, it’s not a question of what you’re going to do in LA, but rather how much time you have to fit it all in. The options are endless, but your time isn’t. So plan your LA adventure well and leave knowing you gave it your all. cruiser Biking Southern California beach culture is all about taking your time. And the best place for a steady bike cruise is The Strand. This 22-mile paved path runs from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance County Beach. A great section for a beachside ride in flipflops is from Venice Beach to Hermosa Beach. You’ll pass by street performers, surfers commuting on skateboards and muscle-bound weightlifters before ending up at Hermosa Plaza and Pier — a great place to grab a bite and rest up for the return journey. Bike rentals are available at Perry’s Beach Café and Rentals, which has eight beach locations. Golfing Consistently great weather and challenging courses set among beautiful landscapes. What more could a golfer want? Maybe some suggestions for the best places to tee off. Trump National Golf Club is regarded as one of the top public courses in the country. Situated on ocean cliffs along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, it offers unparalleled views and challenges. At Industry Hills Golf Club, you’ll find two championship courses set among 650 Skiing and Snowboarding If you’re visiting LA in the winter, you might notice the snow-capped peaks visible from 54
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