Acton Rangers Gymkhana In Acton off Crown Valley Road – Barrel racing on horseback 1st Sunday of month from March-Oct
Antelope Valley Indian Museum 15701 East Avenue M – Unique structurre housing Indian artifacts, surrounded by unusual rock formations
Angeles National Forest South of the AV in the San Gabriel Mountains – Many roads, picnic areas, hiking trails
Arboretum of Los Angeles In Arcadia off the 210 Freeway – 27 acre horticultural and botanical center
Anza-Borrego State Park Largest CA State Park
Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve – 20 miles west on Avenue I – California Poppies, Lupines, Goldfields, Owl’s clover, tidy tips, cream cups
Big Rock Creek – Vallyermo – Camping, Hiking, Activities.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – An research facility devoted to encouraging active public participation and conservation of the marine life of Southern California
California State Parks – Links to California’s many state parks for hiking and camping
Calico Ghost Town – Near Barstow off I-14 Old silver mining town. Historic shops, mines, and camping
Carrizo Plains National Monument – West of Bakersfield wildflowers and wildlife
Channel Islands National Park – Five beautiful islands off CA Coast, whale watching in the Spring
Charmlee Wilderness Park - Mountainous Charmlee Wilderness Park is rough terrain but if you’re interested in canyon flora, it’s well worth the effort.
Descanso Gardens – (70 miles off 210 Freeway) 165 acres, year-round colors, Camellia Forest, Japanese Garden, Lilac Grove, bird sanctuary
Desert Tortoise Natural Area – Located 4 miles northeast of California City.
Devils Punchbowl – (35 miles south-east) Hiking, nature center, a jumble of rocks the result of earthquake activity
Edwards AFB Open House – (30 miles North-east) In October each year. All the latest and greatest aircraft
Exotic Feline Breeding Compound – (17 miles north) Exotic cats close up
Figueroa Mountain, Santa Lucia Ranger District, Los Pardres – Chinese House, wildflowers
Fort Tejon – (55 miles North-west on I-5) Restored army settlement
Getty Villa – 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades – Arts and Cultures of Ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria
Getty Center Exit the 405 Freeway at Getty Center Drive – Paintings, Sculpture, Photographs, Garden, Courtyard with pools and fountains
Huntington Library Nature, art, manuscripts, walking paths, Japanese garden,
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge – Near Yuma on Colorado River
Jawbone and Butterbredt Canyons – West of Red Rock Canyon
Joshua Tree National Park – Camping, climbing, wildflowers
Kern County Museum - 100 miles north on Hwy 58 – Over 50 exhibits representing the history and culture of Kern County.
Kern National Wildlife Refuge – Recreation activities include wildlife observation, study, and photography, with the best viewing taking place from October until March.
Kern River - White water rapids, camping, scenic area
LA County Museum of Art – Wilshire Blvd between Fairfax and Curson – Permanent and traveling exhibitions
La Brea Tar Pits – 5801 Wilshire Blvd – Fossil displays and tar lake.
Leo Carrillo State Park – Pacific Coast Highway, north of Santa Monica – Giant sycamores, remote lake, canyon streams.
Lone Pine – Highway 395 in the Owens Valley at the foot of Mtn. Whitney. Camping, Hiking, Fishing.
The Living Desert, Palm springs
Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific – 17 major habitats and 30 smaller exhibits.
Malibu Creek State Park – 8,000 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Malibu Lagoon State Beach – 35 acres of wetlands, bird watching.
Mourning Cloak Ranch – A botanical wonderland. Over 2200 different species of plants. Collection of carriages.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Original Farmers Market – Fairfax and 3rd Street in Los Angeles – 1930’s market, over 100 shops and restaurants
Griffith Park - Observatory, hiking trails, picnic areas, zoo, museum, old-fashioned merry-go-round
Pacific Creast Trail (PCT) – runs throught Angeles National Forest to the south, the far west side of AV, and the wind mills in the Tehachapi Mtns to the north
Palm Springs Tram – 15 minute aerial ride from the desert to the top of Mount San Jacinto
Petersen Automotive Museum - 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles – 200 cars, famous and classic.
Prime Desert Woodland Preserve - Ave K-8 and 35th Street West, Lancaster
Randsburg – Living ghost town, old gold mining area.
Red Rock Canyon – 50 miles north on Hwy 14 – Colorful and scenic cliffs, camping, nature center, stargazing.
Ripley Desert Woodlands – 25 miles west on Ave I – An impressive stand of native Joshuas and Junipers.
Saddleback Butte – 17 miles east on Ave J – Joshua Tree woodland, camping, hiking up rocky granite butte
San Pedro Trolley – San Pedro’s charming, turn-of-the-century style, enclosed electric trolleys
Santa Rosa National Monument - Over looking Palm Springs
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area – a cooperative effort that joins federal, state and local park agencies with private preserves and landowners
Salton Sea – Camping, birdwatching, desert life.
Santa Monica - Pier, Shopping, restaurants, Camera Obscura, Pacific Park amusement park with old carousel of hand-carved horses
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreatioal Area – Hiking trails, wildlife, scenic views
Shambala – 10 miles south of Acton on Solidad canyon Road – Wildlife habitat for exotic big cats and two African elephants
South Coast Botanic Garden – 87-acre garden and culture center featuring a lake, a stream and over 2,000 species of plants and trees from around the world.
Tehachapi Loop – 65 miles north on Hwy 58 – World famous railway loop
Topanga State Park – 1,000 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains
Trona Pinnacles – An unusual landscape of more than 500 tufa spires
Tropico Gold Mine – Near Rosamond. Original mine structures still standing
L. A. Zoo - Griffith park
Union Station - End of Metrolink line from Lancaster – Easy walk frorm there to Olvera Street
Vasquez Rocks – Sierra Highway at Auga Dulce. Hiking, picnic area, unusual jagged peaks- site of many movies
Valleyermo Fall Festival - Last weekend on September – food, artisans, music
Venice Beach – 3 mile boardwalk, bike riding, picnic, beach, canals, sidewalk performers.
William S. Hart Park and Museum – 40 miles south on Hwy 14 – Spanish style museum located on a 265 acre ranch
Willow Springs Raceway - Rosamond Blvd – Great looking cars and motorcycles
Wrightwood – Hwy 2 near Hwy 138 – Ski resort, seasonal snow, summer hiking, caming, picnic areas
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