Culver City, USA

Oh, do I love Mt. Wilson!! I don't remember how often I would be driving up the curvy road on weekends for a rewarding day far from the everyday routine. I can't really pinpoint what made me cherish this sight so much. Maybe it was the quick escape from crazy Moloch Los Angeles right into nearly unadulterated nature. What an energetic place to refuel one's batteries!
Up there you can go for adventurous hikes in the wilderness. Or follow an educational trail on astronomy, visit and explore a huge telescope and a few solar towers among other astronomical facilities. Mt. Wilson seems a decent place to reach for the stars!

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This is an amazing sight! If you only have the time to visit one single place in LA, this is the one. The center is located on a hill overlooking downtown LA, Century City, Santa Monica and the ocean, and the 405 freeway meandering towards the valley spreading behind the next hill. The architecture is stunning, extremely modern, even futuristic, all covered with raw light marble plates imported from Italy. Every single detail within the structure is flawless, from the buildings to the gardens. The art on display in the museum section can't really rouse a European, but it isn't bad either. Allow yourself at least half a day to explore. I've been there several times over the years and was never disappointed.

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The main strip in Old Town Pasadena (Colorado) has some great places to eat including: Barcelona (tapas), Villa Soriso (italian), Sushi Roku, Russell's Diner, Manny's and more.

However, while living in Pasadena, my favorite place to eat was Il Fornaio in Miller Alley. There is a big square off the beaten path (called "Miller Alley" or "One Colorado") - they show old movies outside, have a big Christmas tree lit up during the holidays, and just a great atmosphere.

There are 2 Laemmle's theaters in Pasadena - one in Miller Alley / One Colorado, where they show the blockbuster movies. The other (further down Colorado Blvd.) shows independent flicks that don't get national distribution but are still great.

Both theater's are older, so don't expect the glitz and glam of a larger chain. That said, they are still well kept and have very friendly staff.

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Park the car and walk! This is a lovely, quaint village which has mainly individual art and collectibles shows. There are few big chain stores.

Sunset strip has a lot of hotels, unfortunately some of them are less than stellar. If you want a slice of history, stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/), which has a great and private pool and pool side bar. Some celebs have hung out there (Marilyn Monroe in the day), Collin Farrel, Damon Wayans are just a few...and the crowd is usually fairly small and fun.

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A great place to hang out at for a weekend brunch is Shanghai Red's. When you make a reservation, which I strongly recommend, make sure to ask for a table outside right by the oceanside (there's a second outside area on the backside patio). You can choose from an enormous selection of different kinds of food set up in two rather large buffet rooms. There's a third area just for desserts, other sweet stuff, and coffee. Plus you'll be served as much champagne as you can possibly handle - all for one price.
It's located at the far end of Fiji Way. Click on the link for further details.

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Link to a great shopping plaza in Pasadena - Paseo has cool shops, good food, and a great theater.

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If you are on a trip to Pasadena and looking for a place to get your weekly fix of comics, have no fear - Comics Factory is one of the best, friendliest, and most comprehensive comic stores I have ever been to.

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This place is one of the genuine surprises of Pasadena - one of the great art museums of not only the USA but also the world.

Don't go to L.A. If you have to, do visit Amoeba Music, the biggest music store on the planet. At least quite big.

Park the car and hit the beach. Head north and collect stray golf balls from world famous Pebble Beach.

I grew up here. Too crowded and driving is a drag. But lots of great food!

Zack's is a little hole-in-the-wall italian place with really good food and affordable prices. Great place for dinner if you're not looking to spend too much. (I think it's technically in Studio City, but that's pretty much Burbank...)

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Nice place to stay in LA. You probably want a rental car to visit the surroundings like Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills etc. Not sure if it's worth staying longer in LA... Other cities not far off might offer more (e.g., San Fransisco or San Diego).

The location of the hotel is just brilliant - directly on a quay of the world's biggest man-built marina. According to the furniture and other décor, the hotel has had a great time - but not anymore, since there are numerous repairs overdue and some stuff certainly needs to be replaced. The water installations are also in a bad condition (the sink overflowed and flooded the whole room - immediate replacement of the room wasn't a problem though). Given the condition, the hotel is way too expensive. Apparently, repairs are planned...

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If you don't have the time for anything else, go visit the Getty Center.

It's just a town to me since my son and daughter in law lived there for a while after they were married. Lots of hills and a stretch of coastline to travel that is lovely.

Check out 'Father's Office' on Montanna Ave! One of the best burgers in the country! Be sure to try their sweet potato fries, which are served in a fun little shopping cart.

off the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is the world's largest dump of the insecticide DDT -- 110 tons!

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used to be Marineland (1954-1987)

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Part of trip "Road trip 2009"

Last holidays we planned to visit two cities Los Angeles and Chicago with friends. But by going from Los Angeles to Chicago we meet with Denver city about which we heard but not see. By getting this city we extend our trip for three cities instead of two cities. For enjoying this whole trip we spend our fifteen days. By enjoying this trip one of my friend told us that visiting two cities of different states is known as cross country travel. By knowing all about these all of us feel very excited and give a name to this trip by cross country travel with friends from Los Angeles to Chicago. For planning this trip we searched only <a href="http://www.anylodging.com/">cheap hotel rooms</a> for making our reservation at both destinations. By searching we meet with a new platform which gives us a list of hotels and we reserved them. With the help of these hotels we make our travel budget and luxury. To enjoy this trip we leave our hometown on 10th Nov 2009 at evening by our own car and we were four friends.
By leaving our hometown first of all we went to Los Angeles and up to late night we reached there. By getting this city in night we see beautiful night view of this city. In this city, first of all we checked in our Los Angeles hotels that were reserved from a list of <a href="http://www.anylodging.com/us/ca/los-angeles-hotels">cheap hotels in los angeles</a> at discount offers with all facilities. By spending a night with a lot of new ambitions in heart we start our trip from next day. This city was fully surrounded with deep valley, mountains, desert, and Pacific Ocean. First of skylines of this city welcome us and then we spent at least four days in this city.
First day we spent at Griffith Park where we enjoy all adventurous and get opportunity to come closer with nature. Six flag Magic Mountain and Los Angeles museum were other famous attractions.
Second day we see historical sites and museums of this city which were famous and enjoy nightlife.
Third day we went for Hollywood which is most attraction symbol of this city where we see a lot of live concerts, events and other special. Here we also see a movie.
Fourth day we went for enjoying harbor area which was the largest sea port and here we take a boat trip for Catalina Island.
Fifth day we also see zoo and by taking lunch we leave this city and move towards to Chicago. While going to Chicago first of all we meet with Las Vegas where we enjoy only casino for sometime and up to late night we reached to Denver which was the center point of both cities. By entering to this city we see a lot of attractions and planned to spend some days. This also wants that we see this city because of tourist seasons we also get of Denver hotels from a list of <a href="http://www.anylodging.com/us/co/denver-hotels">hotels in denver</a> of same site with all ultra modern facilities and booked it for four days.
First day we leave our late morning because of tiring due to driving and journey. When we went outside this city then first of all we went to visitor center to know more about this city and this city was located in mid Atlantic region of Rocky Mountains.
Second day we see Denver museums where skylines were famous attractions of this city. This day we explore mostly all museums.
Third day, we visit to Denver park, botanic garden, Washington park that were furnished with beautiful gardens, fountains, indoor & outdoors, and adventure activities also. This day we also see international film and wine festival.
Fourth day, we visit for Denver zoo and amusement parks where we enjoy riding's and other entertainment activities. At zoo, there were so many water activities, exhibits, and wildlife viewing.
Fifth day we see Colorado state capitol building from outside, leave our hotel and then move towards to Chicago which was our planned city.
While getting to Chicago city from Denver we spent our so much time because we went there with full entertainment and within 16 hours we get this city. With the entry of this city skylines create a nice image in our heart for this city. As it was time of late night so we went to our hotels in Chicago for taking rest and we reserved it from a list of <a href="http://www.anylodging.com/us/il/chicago-hotels">chicago hotels</a> by searching on net. This hotel was containing with all modern facilities which enjoy and helpful for each and every visitors to enjoy this city.
First day we enjoy magnificent mile tour that was of one day and night. We enjoyed this tour with skyscraper, amazing view, foods, and parks.
Second day we went to Michigan lake which was freshwater lake and here we enjoy water activities. Oak Street and north avenue beach were fashionable places of this city to which we enjoyed a lot.
Third day, we see all nature things at Lincoln park, Lakeview, Rogers park, Hyde park, Washington park, midway park, loop grant park and millennium park.
Fourth day we went to Chicago china town from where we take some good things. This day we also explore so many museums of arts, history and science with interesting nightlife in clubs.
Fifth day, we see Lincoln Park zoo that was very nice with different species, adventure rides, trails, and water activities also.
At the time of evening we leave this city by checking out our hotel and then move towards to our hometown with a new life structure which we get this by cross country travel.

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Sorry, this is not a public heliport. It's a hospital. If you really need to come here, it's a great trauma center, but just hope you never have to!