last edited Sep 23, 2020
Tips for Los Angeles
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Also worth seeing within a 60-mile radius of the Los Angeles area:

Long Beach
On the outskirts of Los Angeles, this is the city of the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. It is also one of the country’s leading ports.
On the outskirts of Los Angeles, this is the city of the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. It is also one of the country’s leading ports.

Malibu
West of Los Angeles, the place is part of L.A.'s "tourist image." Beyond certain TV series, the city owes its fame to its beaches, its famous residents, and the surfing scene, which began here when the sport first arrived on the continental U.S.
West of Los Angeles, the place is part of L.A.'s "tourist image." Beyond certain TV series, the city owes its fame to its beaches, its famous residents, and the surfing scene, which began here when the sport first arrived on the continental U.S.

Orange County
One of the wealthiest counties in the country, on the outskirts of Los Angeles. It's also a tourist destination with Disneyland (in Anaheim), its long beaches, surfers (especially in Huntington Beach), and several small parks.
One of the wealthiest counties in the country, on the outskirts of Los Angeles. It's also a tourist destination with Disneyland (in Anaheim), its long beaches, surfers (especially in Huntington Beach), and several small parks.

Palm Springs
A resort destination (primarily) for wealthy Californians, known for its hotels, spas, golf courses, and casinos. It’s also a "gay-friendly" city.
A resort destination (primarily) for wealthy Californians, known for its hotels, spas, golf courses, and casinos. It’s also a "gay-friendly" city.

Channel Islands National Park
Five of the eight islands off Santa Barbara designated a national park for their wildlife, flora, and environment. Visitors come for the landscapes, kayaking, or diving.
Five of the eight islands off Santa Barbara designated a national park for their wildlife, flora, and environment. Visitors come for the landscapes, kayaking, or diving.

Pasadena
A medium-sized city bordering Los Angeles, known for its shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
A medium-sized city bordering Los Angeles, known for its shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

Santa Barbara
Beaches and surf in the heart of the "West Coast Riviera", plus one of the most beautiful Spanish missions on the coast.
Beaches and surf in the heart of the "West Coast Riviera", plus one of the most beautiful Spanish missions on the coast.

Santa Catalina
This island is part of Los Angeles County and is located about 35 km from the mainland. Among other things, it is home to a herd of wild bison.
This island is part of Los Angeles County and is located about 35 km from the mainland. Among other things, it is home to a herd of wild bison.