Local Attractions
Disneyland™
Experience "The Happiest Place on Earth" -- an enchanted kingdom of fantasy
and imagination, classic family-friendly attractions, magical entertainment, dining
and shopping. From 'Space Mountain' to 'It's a Small World', 'Indiana Jones' to
'Pirates of the Caribbean' it remains one of California’s premiere attractions.
A must-see for all first-time Southern California visitors!
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Disney's California Adventure™
Disney’s newest theme park is a magical festival of shows, parades and attractions
celebrating California's storied past and exciting future. From the gold rush
to Hollywood's golden era to the timeless allure of the beach, discover the vast
and diverse Golden State with thrilling attractions, spectacular entertainment
and unique experiences.
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here to learn more
Universal Studios Hollywood™
The World's Largest Movie Studio and Theme Park, Universal Studios Hollywood
puts you in the action and behind-the-scenes at the same time! Designed for kids
of all ages, this theme park will take you to the heart of the thrills and chills
of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.
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here to learn more
Beaches
Southern California is home of some of the most beautiful,
well known beaches in the world --there’s no better place for surfing, rollerblading,
people watching or just taking in a spectacular sunset.
Venice Beach
Venice Beach is second only to Disneyland as Southern California’s most popular
California tourist destination. Home to wide, sandy beaches, the bohemian Boardwalk
filled with street performers, artists and vendors, not to mention the world-famous
Venice Canals.
Muscle Beach
One of Venice Beach’s most recognizable landmarks, this outdoor gym (called
The Pit) hosts an impressive show of weightlifters pumping iron.
Santa Monica Beach
Gorgeous stretches of white sandy beaches await the sun worshipper, and plenty
to do when the day is done. A mix of the old and new, Santa Monica’s century-old
pier is home to an old-fashioned amusement park, and adjacent to the scenic Palisades
Park. A short block away is the popular 3rd Street Promenade offering shopping,
restaurants, bars, movie theaters and plenty of outdoor entertainment.
Malibu Beach
A short drive up the Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu is home to L.A.'s rich and
famous. This laid back beach town offers beautiful beaches, great surfing, excellent
seafood and plenty of celebrity watching!
Catalina Island
A wilderness of oak, cactus, and sage, secluded coves, lush kelp forests and
abundant sea life waits just off the coast of Southern California. Cross-channel
boats, air travel or private charter take visitors to Catalina Island. To read
more about this island getaway, click
here. For accommodations, check out Venice Suites’ sister hotel The
Avalon Hotel.
Shopping & Dining
Beverly Hills
Entertainment, Theatre, & Culture
Looking for entertainment? For concerts and sporting events, check out The
Staples Center. If you’re interested in the stage, Los Angeles offers
a wide range of theatre, from mainstream to the experimental, and there’s plenty
of traditional musical entertainment to take in – just check out the city’s famous
Music Center.
For museum buffs, Southern California has much to offer; classic and modern art
collections abound. For a glimpse of Los Angeles a few million years ago, be sure
to check out the La Brea tar pits at the George
C. Page Museum.
The Staples Center
LA Stage Alliance
The Odyssey Theatre
The Geffen Playhouse
The Pasadena
Playhouse
Mark
Taper Forum
The
Ahmanson Theatre
The
Kirk Douglas Theatre
The Music Center
Dorothy
Chandler Pavilion
Walt
Disney Concert Hall
Museum of Contemporary Art
Los Angeles County Art Museum
Getty Center
The Norton Simon
Museum of Tolerance
George C. Page Museum
at the La Brea Tar Pit
Petersen Automotive Museum
Spas & Fitness
Whether you’re looking for a hard workout, a meditative yoga class or old-fashioned
power pampering, there are plenty of local establishments that offer these services.
World Gym
Gold’s
Gym
Equinox Club
Sacred Movement
Yoga
Y.A.S. (yoga and spinning)
Yoga Works
Burke Williams
Spa
Aqua Day Spa
The Bey's Garden Aromatherapy
Boutique & Day Spa
