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Tourist Attractions (Cont'd)Olvera Street This busy Mexican marketplace boasts merchants, food peddlers & strollingmariachis in one of LA's historic districts.845 North Alameda StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012Tel No.  213-625-7074..............................................................................................www.Olvera-Street.comOrange County Center For Contemporary Art Open Thurs-Sun 12pm-5pmGeneral admission is free117 North Sycamore StreetSanta Ana, CA 92701Tel No.  714-667-1517..............................................................................................www.OCCCA.orgOrange County Museum Of Art 850 San Clemente DriveNewport Beach, CA 92660Tel No.  949-759-1122..............................................................................................www.OCMA.netOrange County Zoo Open Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4:30pm. Admission is $2, freefor children under 2. Parking in Irvine Regional Park is $3 on weekdays & $5on weekends.1 Irvine Park RoadOrange, CA 92869Tel No.  714-973-6847..............................................................................................www.OCParks.com/OCZOOOrcutt Ranch Open daily sunrise to sunset. Formally called Rancho Sombra del Roble wasthe vacation & retirement estate of William Warren Orcutt & his wife MaryLogan Orcutt. W.W. Orcutt was a pioneer of the oil production industry inCalifornia.23600 Roscoe Blvd.West Hills, CA 91304Tel No.  818-346-7449..............................................................................................www.LAParks.orgPacific Design Center The PDC features cutting-edge designs in fabrics, flooring & furniture.8687 Melrose AvenueWest Hollywood, CA 90069Tel No.  310-657-0800..............................................................................................www.PacificDesignCenter.comPalm Springs Air Museum Open daily 10am-5pm745 North Gene Autry TrailPalm Springs, CA 92262Tel No.  760-778-6262..............................................................................................www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.orgPalm Springs Art Museum 101 Museum DrivePalm Springs, CA 92262Tel No.  760-322-4800..............................................................................................The Galen Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden72-567 Highway 111Palm Desert, CA 92260Tel No.  760-346-5600..............................................................................................www.PSMuseum.orgPalm Springs Art Museum Architecture And Design Center Mon-Tues - closed, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, Thurs 12pm-8pm300 South Palm Canyon DrivePalm Springs, CA 92262Tel No.  760-423-5260..............................................................................................www.PSMuseum.orgPalm Springs Art Museum In Palm Desert Mon-closed, Tues-Sun 10 am-5pm72-567 Highway 111Palm Desert, CA 92260Tel No.  760-346-5600..............................................................................................www.PSMuseum.org/Palm-DesertPalm Springs Power Baseball 1901 East Baristo RoadPalm Springs, CA 92262Tel No.  760-778-4487..............................................................................................www.PalmSpringsPowerBaseball.comPalm Springs Villagefest Thursdays in Downtown Palm SpringsOct-May 6pm-10pm, June-Sept 7pm-10pmPalm Canyon DrivePalm Springs, CATel No.  760-320-3781..............................................................................................www.PalmSpringsVillageFest.comPandora's Box The Sunset Strip Riots during the mid-sixties came after the announcementthat this all ages club would be torn down.SW Corner of Crescent Heights & Sunset Blvd.Tel No.Paramount Studios Tickets to TV tapings are free on a first come, first serve basis at the onlyremaining "big name" studio still operating in Hollywood.5555 Melrose AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90038Tel No.  323-956-5000..............................................................................................www.ParamountStudios.comPershing Square LA's largest city park is a popular gathering place for office workers.532 South Olive StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013Tel No.  213-847-4970..............................................................................................www.LAParks.org/PershingSquareTourist Attractions (Cont'd)Petersen Automotive Museum The history of the automobile & its impact on American life & culture usingLos Angeles as a prime example.Open daily 10am-6pm6060 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90036Tel No.  323-930-2277..............................................................................................www.Petersen.orgPhilippe's Birthplace of the French Dip Sandwich & one of the oldest restaurants inSouthern California.1001 North Alameda StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012Tel No.  213-628-3781..............................................................................................www.Philippes.comPierce Bros. Westwood Memorial Park A cemetery of the stars, including Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, BurtLancaster, Walter Matthau & many others.1218 Glendon AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90024Tel No.  310-474-1579..............................................................................................www.PBWVMortuary.comPioneertown This Old West town was built in 1946 as a movie set for westerns.Off Highway 62www.PioneerTown-Motel.comPoint Fermin Park 37 acres of tree-shaded lawns, sheltered pergolas, colorful gardens & apromenade along the edge of the palisade. Views of the coast towards SantaCatalina Island. Two trails lead to the beach & tide pools. Among the palms isthe Point Fermin Lighthouse.807 Paseo del MarSan Pedro, CA 90731Tel No.  310-548-7705..............................................................................................www.SanPedro.comQueen Mary Ship And Seaport Sunday-Thursday 10am - 6pm, Friday-Saturday 10am - 7pm. Adjacent is theRussian Foxtrot-class submarine Scorpion, open same hours. Admissionvaries, depending on which attractions you select.1126 Queens Hwy.Long Beach, CA 90802Toll Free  877-342-0738..............................................................................................www.QueenMary.comRaging Waters Call or check website for hours & admission prices.111 Raging Waters DriveSan Dimas, CA 91773Tel No.  909-802-2200..............................................................................................www.RagingWaters.comRancho Park Archery Range Located behind Cheviot Hills Recreation Center. Lessons & equipment arefree; donations are accepted & appreciated.2459 Motor AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90064www.LAArchery.wordpress.comRedondo Beach Pier A low-key pier that is great for taking a stroll.100 West Torrance Blvd.Redondo Beach, CA 90277Tel No.  310-318-0631..............................................................................................www.RedondoPier.comRock Store Southern California's most famous motorcycle hangout.Open Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 7am-6pm30354 Mulholland Hwy.Cornell, CA 91301Tel No.  818-889-1311..............................................................................................www.Rock-Store.comRoosevelt Hotel This newly renovated Hollywood landmark has been host to many famousstars.7000 Hollywood Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028Tel No.  323-856-1970..............................................................................................Toll Free  855-880-1240..............................................................................................www.ThompsonHotels.comSan Antonio Winery The single surviving winery in the heart of the city was established in 1917.737 Lamar StreetLos Angeles, CA 90031Tel No.  323-223-1401..............................................................................................www.SanAntonioWinery.comSan Diego Zoo Admission is $50 for ages 12 & up, $40 for ages 3-11. Call for hours. Discount rates available online; annual passes are also available.2920 Zoo DriveBalboa Park, CA 92101Tel No.  619-231-1515..............................................................................................www.SanDiegoZoo.orgSan Diego Zoo Safari Park Open daily including all holidays). Admission is $50 for ages 12 & up, $40 forages 3-11 & includes Wgasa Bush Line Railway. Parking is $12 per vehicle,$17 for RV parking.15500 San Pasqual Valley RoadEscondido, CA 92027Tel No.  760-747-8702..............................................................................................www.SDZSafariPark.comTourist Attractions (Cont'd)San Fernando Mission Cemetery The grounds of the mission have been used for location shoots & areexcellent for quiet walks. Numerous celebrities are buried in the cemetery,including Bob Hope & Kelley Ann Rooney.11160 Stranwood AvenueMission Hills, CA 91345Tel No.  818-361-7387..............................................................................................Santa Ana Zoo Open daily 10am-4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for children 3-12 &seniors, children under 3 are free.1801 East Chestnut AvenueSanta Ana, CA 92701Tel No.  714-836-4000..............................................................................................www.SantaAnaZoo.orgSanta Monica Pier The pier is a popular tourist spot. Catch concerts & movies during thesummer as well as various events throughout the year.200 Santa Monica PierSanta Monica, CA 90401Tel No.  310-458-8901..............................................................................................www.SantaMonicaPier.orgSea Lab Founded in 1974 as the Edison Marine Research Laboratory to develop astate-of-the-art fish protection system. Now a coastal science educationcenter. Call for current hours. Suggested donation of $2 per person or $4 perfamily.1021 North Harbor DriveRedondo Beach, CA 90277Tel No.  310-318-7438..............................................................................................www.LACorps.org/programs/sea-labSea World See website for more information on special promotions & guided tours. Callfor hours & admission prices.500 Sea World DriveSan Diego, CA 92109Toll Free  800-257-4268..............................................................................................www.SeaWorld.comShakespeare By The Sea Check website for event schedules & locationswww.ShakespeareByTheSea.orgShakespeare Festival At Griffith Park June 25th-August 30th - Free all summerAt the site of the Old Zoo at Griffith ParkTel No.  818-710-6306..............................................................................................www.iscla.orgSherman Library And Gardens Gardens open dail 10:30am-4pm, Library open Mon-Fri 10:30am-4pm2647 East Pacific Coast Hwy.Corona Del Mar, CA 92625Tel No.  949-673-2261..............................................................................................www.SLGardens.orgSix Feet Under House HBO's "Fisher Family" has made this house their home.2302 West 25th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90018Six Flags Magic Mountain Call for hours. Admission is $76.99 for general admission, $51.99 forchildren 48" & under, free for children 2 years & under.26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy.Valencia, CA 91355Tel No.  661-255-4100..............................................................................................www.SixFlags.com/Parks/MagicMountainSleepaway Camp / The Downtown Independent Free comedy every Tuesday night. Door open at 9pm, show at 9:30pmAlways FREE!!251 South Main StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012www.SleepAwayCampComedy.comSpadena House An architecturally unusual house, it's sometimes called "The Witch's House."Halloween accents, fun signage, oddly shaped doors - but don't pick theberries!516 Walden DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210Tel No.  310-271-8174..............................................................................................St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral A beautiful, simply designed cathedral that features massive oak doors & alarge green dome.1324 South Normandie AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90006Tel No.  323-737-2424..............................................................................................www.STSophia.orgThe Grammy Museum At L.A. Live 800 West Olympic Blvd., Suite A245Los Angeles, CA 90015Tel No.  213-765-6800..............................................................................................www.GrammyMuseum.orgThe Great Wall Of Los Angeles One of the city's true cultural landmarks & one of the country's most respected& largest monuments to inter-racial harmony. With its 1/2 mile length 2,754ft.) in the Tujunga Flood Control Channel of the San Fernando Valley withaccompanying park & bike trails.12920 West Oxnard StreetValley Glen, CA 91401Tel No.  310-822-9560..............................................................................................www.SparcInLA.org