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The Mt. Wilson Observatory was established in 1904 by astronomer George Hale (1868-1938) in the suburb of Pasadena. It was the first observatory in the western United States and the largest in the world. The grounds are open to... more
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Named for a food-packing king and financier who reorganized the failing Pasadena Museum of Modern Art, the Norton Simon displays one of the finest private collections of European, American, and Asian art in the world (an... more
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This structure, located atop Mt. Lee in Griffith Park, is perhaps the most enduring symbol of Hollywood. The nine 50-foot (15 meter) letters can be seen from all over the L.A. basin, and occasionally even from passing aircraft.... more
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brutus3116 said
… in for the night, I went back out. I saw a sign for the Hollywood Bowl, and I followed plenty of cars crawling… continue reading »
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The Universal Studios tour is one of Hollywood's famous must-sees. With a slate of ever-changing attractions, the park is a great outing for the whole family and can easily take up an entire day. After the guided tour, you can... more
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The McLeods said
… first full day in LA at Universal studios. The T2 3D ride and the Waterworld rides were AMAZING… continue reading »
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It's one of the most colorful and delightful events to watch on TV or view in person. If you are planning to be in the L.A. area for New Year's Day, be sure to order tickets for this parade. Pasadena extends a royal welcome to... more
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Dan Tana was a refugee from Yugoslavia and started as a lowly dishwasher who later went on to own the place. This was nearly 50 years ago! His is one of the finest restaurants in the United States. It may not be the swankiest b... more
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Easily one of the best-looking bars in town, this is also one of the hottest. The look of the place is simple yet beautiful-it's a classy spot to sip your drink and eye the crowd. And what a crowd it is-sometimes it seems that... more
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Rive Gauche is on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. It is very convenient to both the San Fernando Valley and the Westside, for anyone coming over Laurel Canyon, Coldwater or Sepulveda. The ambience is very inviting, with the... more
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If you want to see everything that L.A. shopping is known for, there is no better place than Melrose Avenue Shopping District, especially on a Sunday afternoon. You can find expensive showrooms between La Cienega and Crescent H... more
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Once considered the "home away from home" of Guns n' Roses, Roxy, a mainstay rock 'n' roll hangout is a great place to catch some live, loud music. Frequented by both music industry professionals and commoners, the joint has a... more
La Crescenta Travel Experiences
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Anaheim, LA to LAX, LA
Friday, January 23, 2009First stop.. back to that shop that sold the bigger suitcases.. get rid of the box, pack the box contents into th... Continue reading »
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The City of Angels
Los Angeles is great if you like the heat (or Air Conditioning) and if you have heaps of money to spend on all the entertainment availab... Continue reading »
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The city of angels
Stay in Santa Monica and unlike Sheryl Crow we watched the sun go down over Santa Monica Boulevard. Take a bus ride into downtown LA and... Continue reading »
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Western United States & Canada
After 3 months apart, a California tanned Nen and a rather paler Sam were very happy and excited to be reunited across a crowded LA air... Continue reading »
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California down, five states to go
Today was our day to check out Southern California. San Diego is a great city with many fun things to see. We started our day by visiting... Continue reading »
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