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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.
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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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| 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. | 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. |
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| 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. |
Warner
Bros. Studios VIP Tour - An insider's look at one of
Hollywood's busiest and most famous motion picture studios - past
and present. Anything can happen - perhaps a celebrity sighting,
or a shoot just wrapping up on a set. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 and parking seven dollars. |
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| 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.
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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. |
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