Looking up at the sky on a clear night once may catch a glance of a shooting star, a comet shower, or during December, perhaps even Santa riding in his sled. The heavens beckon a sense of curiosity and wonder about worlds, the solar system and universes beyond our own. Entertaining our mind's eye, the Griffith Observatory gives visitors a peak into the last frontier and washes our sights over with a sense of humility as we recognize just how small we are in the grand scheme of things. A mainstay of the … (5 comments)
When one typically thinks of an automotive museum, one is probably inclined to think of classic cars on display for a select group of car enthusiasts. But at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, all ages have been considered when assembling its exhibits and activity centers across its vast 300,000 sq. ft. facility. In fact, the museum hosts its own Education Department, which holds as its mission: “to serve a wide range of audiences through varied, interdisciplinary educational programs, integrating the study of history, art, culture, science and technology to appeal … (3 comments)
When you typically think of a library adjectives such as old, stale, and bland may come to mind; not so at the Los Angeles Central Library where you can expect to gape at the beauty that frames the knowledge within and marvel at the artwork with brilliance that beams from the inside out. A historical building opened in 1926, The Los Angeles Central Library, has earned its spot on the National Register of Historical places and stands proud as distinctive icon on the skyline with its Egyptian-inspired architecture that at its … (4 comments)
So you're looking for a unique and memorable event for your daughter or little loved one on her special day? Well, then I've got the perfect pretty in pink place for you! American Girl Place at The Grove, one of California's fabulous shopping meccas, is a place where your little girl can embrace femininity at its finest. With a bookstore, cafe, hair salon, doll hospital, photo studio and shopping area-- themed all-things American Girl, a day or evening out with her best doll will be one always remembered.
An extravaganza of color and imagination framed by a dramatic skyline of dazzling lights, The Downtown Los Angeles ArtWalk provides locals and visitors alike with a window through which to see the eccentric culture that lives in the Historic Core of the city between several blocks surrounding Downtown Los Angeles. The ArtWalk began in 2004 by a small group of art galleries on Gallery Row that wanted to entice visitors by staying open late once a month; since then, the ArtWalk has expanded to include galleries, independent artists, local … (3 comments)
Only at the La Brea Tar Pits & Page Museum can you and your family stand face-to-face with a talking life-size saber-toothed cat, participate in an overnight adventure among millions of fossils, view paleontological discoveries in a glass-walled laboratory, and embark on a scavenger hunt to reconstruct an Ice Age Columbian mammoth. Designed to "inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds" the La Brea Tar Pits & Page Museum, has led excavation projects since 1913 and is considered the most active urban Ice Age … (0 comments)
For those looking to soak up some California sunshine this summer, check out the Best Los Angeles Beaches, sorted by type as rated by About.com. The listings below provide links to each beach selected by category as well as features for every destination. From family attractions to romantic getaways, this beach listing offers something for every ocean outing!
Best for the Beach Experience Paradise Cove offers: Old-fashioned Experience Beachside Restaurant Tide pooling Swimming Fishing from the pier Beach volleyball Bodysurfing Best for Weekend Family Getaway
Los Angeles 411: Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
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