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| City Pass Buy one pass to experience several attractions at a discounted price. 707.256.0490, www.citypass.com
Crystal Cathedral 40-acre garden grounds featuring world-renowned architechture and a 16,000 pipe organ. Free tours. 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. 714.971.4000 www.crystalcathedral.org |
Disneyland Mickey Mouse’s theme park. “Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams,” new fireworks extravaganza, relaunched Space Mountain and revamped Pirates of the Caribbean. Call for hours. $53–$43, under 2 free. 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.781.4565. Map I10 |
Farmers Market Local landmark: 120 restaurants, gift shops, fresh produce stalls, open-air setting. Through August: Thursday Evening Jazz and Friday Night Music, 7–9 p.m. 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.9211. Map I13 Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific Pacific Ocean marine animals. Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest Aviary, new Monsters of the Abyss 3-D. Ongoing: Dazzling + Dangerous: Venomous Creatures. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. $19.95–$11.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100. Map O16 Queen Mary Ship and Seaport Historic, permanently berthed ocean liner (bigger than the Titanic!) open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily for self-guided and guided tours. Ghosts & Legends of the Queen Mary show. Adjacent is Russian Foxtrot Submarine. Shops, restaurants, deco lounge. $29.95 adults, $19.95 senior/military, $19.95 children 5–11. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, south end of 710 Freeway, 562.435.3511. Map O16 |
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| Adamson House 1930s home filled with famed Malibu Potteries tile. Grounds open daily; house Wed.–Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. $5–$2, free under 5. 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.456.8432. Map west of K7 American Girl Place Multilevel venue includes boutique and bookstore, cafe and American Girls Revue, the musical. Open daily. The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 877.AG.PLACE. Map J13 Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Stunning contemporary cathedral. Self-guided and group tours. 555 W. Temple St., downtown, 213.680.5200. Map H17 Chinatown Ornate architecture, dim sum, shops with Eastern wares. Art, antiques on Chung King Road. Between Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Bernard Street, Yale and Spring streets, downtown. Map G17 Disneyland Mickey Mouse’s theme park. “Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams,” new fireworks extravaganza, relaunched Space Mountain and revamped Pirates of the Caribbean. Call for hours. $53–$43, under 2 free. 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.781.4565. Map I10 Disney’s California Adventure Attractions include Soarin’ Over California, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, live Aladdin musical. Call for hours. $53–$43, under 2 free. 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, 714.781.4565. Map I10 Downtown Disney Twenty acres of shopping, dining and nightlife adjacent to theme parks. 1510–1590 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. Map I10 Egyptian Theater Restored 1922 Hollywood landmark screens classics, cult favorites, indie films. Forever Hollywood screens daily. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.3456. Map H13 El Capitan Theatre 1926 movie palace screens new and favorite Disney films. Bargain matinees, senior discounts. 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7674. Map H13 El Pueblo de Los Angeles Birthplace of Los Angeles. 27 buildings include 1818 Avila Adobe, L.A.’s oldest. Free tours Tues.–Sat. 130 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown, 213.628.1274. Map H17 Farmers Market Local landmark: 120 restaurants, gift shops, fresh produce stalls, open-air setting. 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.9211. Map I13 Grauman’s Chinese Theatre Historic Hollywood venue with walkway of stars’ hand- and footprints. Call for movie schedule. 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.8111. Map H13 Greystone Park and Mansion Gardens and park grounds open daily. Tours first Saturday of the month. 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.550.4796. Map I11 Griffith Observatory Iconic attraction overlooking Hollywood reopens after four-year, $93-million make-over. Hourly shows at planetarium. Open by timed-entry and shuttle reservation Tues.–Fri. noon–10 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. $8; $4 seniors and children 5-12; 4 and under free. Printed reservation required for entry. 2800 E. Observatory Road, L.A., 888.695.0888. Map U23 Hollywood Guinness World Records Museum Amazing achievements. Daily 10 a.m.–midnight. $10.95, $8.50 seniors, $7 children. 6764 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.463.6433. Map H13 |
Hollywood Wax Museum Hollywood greats past and present. Sun.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–midnight, Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–1 a.m. $15.95–$6.95. 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.5991. Map H13 The Music Center The 90-minute Symphonian Music Center Tour includes history, architecture. Also see listing for Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center. First-come, first-served most days. 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–noon. 151 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.4399. Map H16 |
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum New Air Force One Pavilion houses the actual Flying White House. Continuing: Lieutenant Ronald Reagan and the U.S. Cavalry. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $12–$3, under 10 free. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800.410.8354. Map H13 |
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