California Destination Guide

Things to do in Los Angeles California Day Trips
Los Angeles County, one of California's original 27 counties and was established Feb.18, 1850. Los Angeles County includes the islands of San Clemente and Santa Catalina. It is bordered on the east by Orange and San Bernardino Counties, on the north by Kern County, on the west by Ventura County, and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. Its coastline is 75 miles long. The average year round temperature is 70 degrees.



Griffith Observatory - A major Los Angeles landmark since 1935. It was visited by nearly two million people each year and ranked as one of the top tourist attractions of Southern California. Located on Mount Hollywood where it has a stunning view of Los Angeles.


Orange County - LA's neighbor to the south has world famous beaches and amusement parks. Travel along coast highway and visit Huntington, Newport and Laguna Beach.
Griffith Park - Griffith Observatory, Greek Theater,Travel Town, La Zoo, Griffith Park Southern Rail Road, LA live Steamers, Museum of the West. Golf, hiking, trial rides and views of LA and Hollywood.
Grauman's Chinese Theatre - The most famous theatre in the world. Since its opening in May 1927, millions of movie patrons and visitors have viewed where movie star hand and footprints are preserved in cement.
The Page Museum and La Brea Tar Pits - One of the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world. Admission to the tar pits and park is free.
Ports O' Call - New England-style seaside village encompasses 15 acres of shops, restaurants and attractions .Narrated Harbor Cruises, Dinner Dance Cruises and Sport fishing and barge fishing boats.
The Original Farmers Market - Farmers Market stages a number of extremely popular annual events: Fall Festival, Mardi Gras and a free summer music festival. A wide range food and gifts from around the world. Open seven days a week.
The Hollywood Museum - Located in the historic Max Factor building. Art, history, techniques, and technology of the entertainment industry. Hundreds of classic posters and lobby cards.
Descanso Gardens - A natural "bowl" in the San Rafael hills provides a secluded setting for Descanso Gardens. The Gardens features forests, streams, a lake, and bird sanctuary highlighted by 80 acres of colorful flowers.
L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden - This 127-acre horticultural and botanical center features plants from around the world, native and migrating birds, wildlife, colorful peacocks, and historic buildings.
The Getty Center and Villa - On display in the galleries at the Getty Center includes examples of pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts and sculpture. Admission is free
Autry National Center - Art and artifacts from the American West, including a renowned collection of ranch life and cowboy culture. Also American Indian histories and cultures are on display.
San Antonio Winery - it is the last of more than one hundred producing wineries that once lined the Los Angeles River Basin.The Winery is an oasis of good living in the heart of the city. Wine tasting and tours.
RMS Queen Mary -The legendary Queen Mary a restored historic ocean liner and World War II troopship. Take a Historic Ship walk Tour or browse the on board shops and art gallery. Stay the night at hotel Queen Mary.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles - Three floors of permanent exhibits enthrall the entire family with minds-on exploration. The towering "Dueling Dinosaurs" greet visitors in the majestic Grand Foyer.
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