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Come relax a little smarter in LA's college & arts town
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 wildflowers (mostly the famous
golden California poppy) blanket the park's 1,700 acres.
Stay on paths and don't pick the flowers. 661/724-1180;
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
Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. 301 E.
Ocean Blvd. Long Beach features urban sophistication
with a beach resort feel, offering first-class shopping,
dining, attractions, and 5½ miles of sandy beachfront.
800/452-7829; visitlongbeach.com See ad, p. 105
LOS ANGELES
Griffith Observatory. Look through telescopes, explore
exhibits, and see live shows in the Samuel Oschin
Planetarium. Located on Mount Hollywood in Griffith
Park. 213/473-0800; griffithobservatory.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 surfing, windsurfing,
and beachcombing. 310/457-8143; 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
flowers. 424/452-0920; southcoastbotanicgarden.org
STAY ● DINE ● EXPLORE
5 hotel choices, from economy to boutique - a quick drive from nearby Ontario Airport
● A " food neighborhood " of over 70 locally owned restaurants and bakeries,
plus regional craft beers & spirits ● 17 museums, galleries and gardens, 8 theaters,
unique boutiques, and the nearby San Gabriel Mountains
Photo courtesy of Gus's BBQ
Photo courtesy of Hotel Casa 425
Find hotel specials
and information at
DiscoverClaremont.com
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. 107
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 PEDRO
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
find art, clothing, and home decor. 916/322-6555;
caculturaldistricts.org
SANTA MONICA
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, over 400 culinary offerings,
and 8 unique neighborhoods with 41 hotel property
experiences. 800/544-5319; santamonica.com See
ad, p. 53
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 Pacific. The popular 3-mile Temescal Canyon Trail
offers sweeping views. 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
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 offers 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 $$-$$$
Photo courtesy of The Back Abbey
Photo courtesy of I Like Pie
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