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60 Things to do in Los Angeles
Los
Angeles Sights, Tours, Attractions, and Information
What to do in Los Angeles?
51 (-) Barnsdall Art
Park and the Hollyhock House
The first building ever
built by Frank Lloyd Wright maker of the Getty Center. Highlights
include the interior of the Hollyhock House, the Hollywood views
and free summer Shakespeare performances. Very reasonably priced
tours of Hollyhock House are available from Wednesdays through to
Sundays at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm. Check website for more
details.
Barnsdall
Art Park and the Hollyhock House
52 Kayak Dana Point
Kayaking is
a very Californian thing to do and Dana Point is a very special
place to do it. In addition to Kayaking Dana Point Harbor offers
shopping, fishing and whale watching excursions and a variety of
restaurants from coffee shops to fine waterfront dining. Across
the bridge to Dana Island, walking paths lead to yacht clubs, a
restaurant and quiet waterside parkways.
Dana Point's Ocean Institute
The Ocean Institute provides
children’s day camps, overnight experiences, and boat excursions
from themed pirate ship trips to wildlife cruises. The Ocean Institute
is located on a secluded beach with tide pools, and accessed from
the Dana Point Harbor, the Ocean Institute is a hands-on, authentic
ocean experience. Please call (949) 496-2274 for more information,
Kayak
Dana Point
53 Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is
the largest natural outdoor amphitheater in the United States. It
has been consistently judged to be best major outdoor venue in the
country. The Bowl is a friendly sociable place to picnic and enjoy
outstanding music under the stars. Throughout the summer you can
enjoy the best in jazz, classical, Broadway, and world music. Performing
artists have included Sarah Chang, Diana Krall, John Williams, The
Pet Shop Boys, Nancy Wilson and Arcade Fire. For upcoming performances
follow the link below.
If you visit the Bowl
Museum ask for a copy of the The Bowl Walk flyer. The Bowl Walk
is a pleasant way to learn a little about the Bowl and enjoy its
park-like grounds. Take a picnic and settle down in the hills surrounding
the Hollywood Bowl. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served
basis. For more:
Hollywood
Bowl
54 Arclight Cinema
See a movie in true style.
No waiting and loads of room are just two facets of this very personalized
service.
•All-reserved seating.
Sit where you want to sit.
•Auditorium comfort levels are unsurpassed. All cinema chairs
are 3 inches wider than your average megaplex with 6 inches more
legroom.
•The ArcLight café bar is perfect for a quick meal
before or after a movie.
•The snack bar features movie-theater-style with real butter
on request.
•Look out for the interesting art and cinema exhibits.
Cinerama Dome
Then there is the Cinerama
Dome. The ArcLight's Cinerama Dome is a unique, geodesic shaped
theatre originally built in 1963. It has been upgraded acoustically
with the finest industry projection and sound systems installed.
If you like movies, you will like Arclight. More
Arclight
Cinema
55 Santa Catalina Island
 Avalon,
Catalina Island
A visit to Santa Catalina
Island gives you an excuse for a scenic boat ride, shopping (naturally)
snorkeling, scuba driving, a round of golf and much more. The island
is often referred to as Catalina Island, or just Catalina. Either
way it is a small place. Less than 4,000 people actually live on
the island most of which reside in the town of Avalon. The other
'big' place is Two Harbors which is in the north of the island.
It has a population of around 300. Catalina is just 22 miles (35
km) long, eight miles (13 km) across at its widest point and 2097
ft (639 m) at its highest.
The downside for some
to Catalina is that you are on an island. To get over this watery
problem you can catch a helicopter taxi. It is not as pricey as
you might think. For more follow the link below:
Santa
Catalina Island
56 Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo offers the
visitor lush gardens, exhibits, hand-crafted gifts, markets, live
performances, and over 30 restaurants. From a major hotel reaching
21 stories high to a quiet café serving fine coffees, teas,
and pastries. Located just east of the historic Los Angeles City
Hall, this unique and beautiful area evokes the art and traditions
of Japan and is the center of L.A.'s Japanese American community.
Little
Tokyo
57 The Los Angeles County
Arboretum & Botanic Garden
With the San Gabriel
Mountains as a backdrop the lovely Arboretum of LA gardens is a
fine setting for a trip into the history of the region. Set in the
heart of the historic Rancho Santa Anita, The Los Angeles County
Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a unique 127 acre botanical garden
and historical site located in the city of Arcadia. As well as being
home to plant collections from all over the world, including many
rare and endangered species, The Arboretum also houses outdoor historical
landmarks representative of the major phases of California history.
The
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
58 Gamble House, Pasadena
Gamble House was owned
the Gamble half of the well known Procter and Gamble company. It
is a luxury early 20th century abode. The amount of fine detail
in contained within Gamble House demands that you take your time
during your visit. The whole house is a like a giant work of art.
From the leaded glass at the front entrance, impressive main staircase,
the fine rugs and dinning room furniture to the maple furnishings
inlaid with silver in the guest bedroom. You will not leave disappointed.
Admission is by guided tour. See website for more details.
Gamble
House, Pasadena
59 Sunset Dinner Ride
Ride to a mexican restaurant
and back again. Get on your pony at the Sunset Ranch located under
the Hollywood Sign and take a ride through Griffith Park to dinner.
There are also BBQ rides and ride into the sunset sunset rides.
This is a popular activity but it can hurt if you haven't ridden
much before. Its not like sitting on a chair. You will use muscles
you don't normally use. It's still worth though. More
Ride
to Mexico
60 Walt Disney Concert
Hall
When two beautiful
things combine its just, well, beautiful. The Walt Disney Concert
Hall is a gorgeous building containing the succulent center of the
Los Angeles Philharmonic. "From the stainless steel curves
of its striking exterior to the state-of-the-art acoustics of the
hardwood-paneled main auditorium, the 3.6-acre complex embodies
the unique energy and creative spirit of the city of Los Angeles
and the Resident Companies that call the Concert Hall home. "
Walt
Disney Concert Hall
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