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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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Louis said
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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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If you thought that the only place you'll find neon lights would be in a nightclub or bar, think again. The Museum of Neon Art is filled with exhibits and documents of contemporary fine art in electric media as well as some ver... more
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The Palladium has been considered the largest dance club in the world. Before it became a club and concert venue, it was a spot for awards ceremonies like the Grammys and the Emmys. Although it retains traces of its former gran... more
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Totally without attitude - Burgundy Room is so small there's no room for any. The ever crowded spot is home to the casual as well as the casually dressed. T-shirts are as fancy as you'll get and even the women seem far removed... more
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Think Glenn Miller and get ready to "Go Daddy Go!" After being featured as the singles nightspot in the film Swingers, this classic dance hall has gone from underground hip to mainstream mania. Glossy hardwood floors and great... more
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A brief visit here can give you a great sense of California's early history. 45 years after the Mission San Gabriel was constructed, Native Americans from the mission built this water-powered mill, the first of its kind in Sout... more
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Although legal buffs may find it interesting for other reasons, the real attraction here is the building the court is housed in. That, of course, is the historic Vista Del Arroyo Hotel, constructed in 1903. This luxury resort h... more
Alhambra Travel Experiences
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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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Vanaka, thank you Fiji...and a return to the States!
Departing Fiji is hard!From here it is back to reality... teacher inservices, expense reports and family responsibilities! However,... Continue reading »
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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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Must-Do's in LA
Here is a quick list (much more will be added later) of things you MUST do in LA (in no particular order)-Hang out at Venice Beach and jo... Continue reading »
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Hollywoodland
We woke up early and cruised down to Manhattan Beach, just north of Redondo Beach. While it’s not very crowded and is great for surfing,... Continue reading »
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