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La Brea Tar Pits

A National Natural Landmark, these are tar pits of supreme interest to palaeontologists over the years, and also the location of Hancock Park. An absolute treat for people who are interested in the history of life on the planet, the La Brea Tar Pits are perhaps the best evacuation site to understand the history of the Los Angeles area during the Ice Age period. The asphalt has seeped up from the ground over thousands of years, preserving the remains of the animals that were trapped in it. Bones of animals like mammoths, dire wolves, ground sloths, and the sabre-toothed cat. These fossils also include those of plants and insects. The La Brea Tar Pits Museum located next to the park displays a huge collection on the fossils that have been excavated from these pits, with over a million total animal fossils on display. This elaborate exhibition covers everything from the Columbian Mammoth to a small insect. The museum also has a show - Ice Age Encounters - which attempts to recreate the environment and the lives that these animals lived in a fun 15 minute presentation. And a fascinating and real time exhibit is the fossil lab, which is actually a functioning lab where palaeontologists are continuously working and researching on the fossils to recreate the past. The museum makes for a fun and educational visit, enlightening us about the creatures that walked this earth millenniums before us. Read More

The LA Food Bowl is a month-long annual food festival conducted in the month of May by the Los Angeles Times. The LA Food Bowl partners with the World Central Kitchen and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to promote the social causes it stands for. The festival aims to raise awareness about social issues like food waste and hunger, while also making Los Angeles amongst the top food cities in the world. Multiple events are hosted across various local restaurants in the city, with special events being held by internationally acclaimed chefs. Be it Mexican or Japanese, food enthusiasts get to try various global and local cuisines that have been made popular by the restaurants of Los Angeles. Read More

LA Louver is a contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles, California. This art gallery was established in 1975 in Venice, California. It is situated on North Venice Boulevard, amid Pacific Avenue and the beach. An 8,000 sq. ft. building, designed by architect Frederick Fisher encompasses the LA Louver gallery. This is a prominent art gallery that is devoted to American-European modern art via an exclusive exhibition program of manifesting artworks by International & local (Los Angeles-based) modern artists. The site has an array of artworks by leading artists. Some of the artists featured here are Rina Banerjee, Tony Bevan, Deborah Butterfield, Ken Price, & others. LA Louver Gallery has its online shop offering its publications and other exclusive merchandise for sale. The gallery also organizes a variety of shows or events occasionally. Some notable past shows hosted by this gallery are David Hockney, Shaping Color, Matt Wedel, etc. An authorized parking facility is available at the parking area lying directly across the street from the gallery. The gallery has additional annual holiday closures at Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day. Read More

Located in the south Los Angeles county the La Mirada golf course is quite popular. It has been mentioned in LA magazine as one of the top ten places to play golf in Los Angeles. The course has also won best golf course six times in a row since 2010. It is known for its affordable prices and well-tended greens providing an excellent spot for players of all levels. The course due to its rolling fairways is known to be a perfect spot to practice blind shots. Apart from this, the golf course is known to be the perfect venue to host weddings and private events. It also includes a large private banquet hall which serves various cuisines for different occasions. Read More

Located in the heart of San Diego, this sylvan oasis is a mission-design venue for special events and ceremonies. Sitting at the beautiful confluence of the LA River and Arroyo Seco, L.A. River Center and Gardens is known as “every bride’s dream”. Entering through the ivy-covered gates, a circular driveway guides you to the orchard of ficus trees, fountains and lovingly nurtured roses, lilies and agapanthus flowers. Serving as a lawn for dancing and dining, the patio of the event space is dappled in shade by centuries-old Californian oaks. Housed within grounds is a history museum highlighting the heritage of Los Angeles River and the city. Read More

The 30-acre Lacy Park is located in the centre of the city of San Marino. The park, which was opened in 1925, is well maintained and funded. The park is well known for its arboretum, consisting of various shrubs and trees. The arboretum and the widespread green lawns really help visitors connect with nature and relax. The park also has its own rose garden. Visitors are treated to the beautiful scent of roses and pictures taken in the scenic setting make for beautiful memories. The park has a monument dedicated to General George Patton, a World War II hero, who was a former resident of the city of San Marino. The park has two walking loops; an inner loop with an approximate length of 0.75 miles and an outer loop approximately 1 mile long. These loops are well paved and are suitable for dog walkers and joggers. The park has multiple picnic benches spread across the park, which makes it an ideal spot for picnics and small social gatherings. The park also has a kids playground. The playground is ADA compliant, making it accessible to children with special needs as well. Read More

Laguna Beach is one of California’s most refined cities with vast, turquoise beaches and a vivacious community. Rocky green cliffs meander along the white sand coast, full of quaint shops, multi-cuisine restaurants and opportunities for adventurous activities. Tourists and travelers can enjoy tide pooling, snorkeling, scuba diving and body-surfing at the beach, while the hilly state park and gardens are perfect for hikes and nature walks with your family. The village has galleries displaying cultural murals, spotted along the Pacific Ocean. Ideal for families and friends, transatlantic cruises at Laguna Beach have spacious halls, mini golf courses and kids’ clubs. Guests can enjoy live music and traditional cocktails at the trendy bars lined along the beach. You can relax by taking a brisk walk at the winding canyons of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, renowned for its unique flora and aquatic fauna. A lot of Hollywood artists have beautiful private properties in the city which attract tourists from all over the world. Laguna Beach has several accommodation options, should you choose to stay and explore. Beach houses, bungalows and hotels have well-appointed interiors, sea views and their restaurants offer fresh and flavorsome seafood alongside other American delicacies. Read More

Lake Arrowhead is a private lake in the San Bernardino Mountains of San Bernardino County, California. It is surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. Lake Arrowhead is an astonishing, restful, and picturesque mountain resort paradise. Lake Arrowhead is known as 'The Alps of Southern California'. It features many outdoor recreational activities for all the seasons of the year, including hiking, bicycling, fishing, picnicking, water & snow skiing, and much more. In the summer season, you can go hiking along the miles of trails around the Lake or enjoy swimming in the Lake. Whereas, in the winter season, you can try out the popular Ice Castle ice skating rink at the community of Blue Jay at Lake Arrowhead. While on the trip to Lake, visitors must take a tour of the Lake Arrowhead Queen Paddleboat. It is a one-hour tour around the perimeter of the Lake that offers splendid views of the Lake and the surrounding houses. Also, you can rent a bicycle to go mountain biking. Apart from these, there is also a private yacht club, an 18-hole golf course at the Lake Arrowhead Country Club, and a four-screen film theatre. Read More

The Anthony C. Beilenson Park, commonly known as the Lake Balboa Park is a 80-acre park in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area of the San Fernando Valley. The park is famous for Lake Balboa, a popular fishing and boating spot. The 27-acre lake, which sits in the centre of the park, is frequented by private boats as well as swan and pedal boats available for rent in the park. The lake is home to ducks and geese, and also has a waterfall located at one end. The park is also amongst the most scenic picnic spots in the state of California. The park is also home to multiple Japanese cherry trees. The spring season is a great time to visit, with the park being adorned by the beautiful white cherry blossoms. The park has numerous shaded picnic pavilions as well as picnic tables. Families planning a barbecue also have access to barbecue pits across the park.The park is also ideal for visitors looking to get some exercise, thanks to a dedicated jogging path. Children also have a playground, with universal access ensuring that the play area is accessible to children with disabilities as well. Biking is another activity that visitors can enjoy, with bikes for rent being available on the park grounds. Read More

A quaint district, a beautiful large lake and an interactive park all packed together in this San Fernando Valley region is Lake Balboa of Los Angeles, California. The lake in the Anthony C.Beilenson Park is referred to as Lake Balboa apart from the district itself and is large enough to accommodate various recreational activities including pedal boats, kayaking and fishing. Home to swans, ducks and geese, the lake is a beautiful sight to sore eyes. Spread around the park on the periphery of the lake is also a 1.3-mile jogging path for the daily joggers and to have a romantic stroll with your partner or spend time with your family. The park also offers various options to picnic with many park benches and tables with incredible cherry blossom trees spread throughout the park that adds a Japanese touch with the presence of the Japanese tea garden right within the park. There’s also the playground for children and toddlers to take your little ones with various activities to keep them interested. There are also waterfalls situated within the park that adds to the beauty of the lake. Also, avail bicycles on rent and go around the lake. Read More