The Santa Monica Mountains is the southern California Transverse range of mountains along the Pacific Ocean coast and it's a very beautiful view as themountains look out over the coast.

The Museum of Jurassic Technology is a non-profit organization that prides itself on serving two functions: it provides the academic community with a specialized collection of objects from the Lower Jurassic, while, at the same time, providing the general public with a hands-on experience of what life was like at the time.

The permanent exhibits cover almost any natural history subject one can imagine, from mammals to birds to reptiles to fish to, of course, dinosaurs.

Rodeo Drive is possibly the swankiest shopping area in America

This aquarium in the beautiful Monterey Bay is one of the world's most prominent.

Some find the Gazebo hideously gaudy, but these four goddesses of Hollywood are something to behold for any visiting movie fan.

Red Rock Canyon offers up stunning natural vistas, great camping, and outdoor pursuits.

Universal Studios in Hollywood has brought us many of our favorite movies and TV shows but it is not only a movie and TV studio.

L.A. isn't short on attractions any time of year. But summer is amazing and these are our top 7 tips for free things to do in Los Angeles.

In sunny Los Angeles, nestled between Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue, shoppers can find a paradise of shopping deals and excitement at Westwood Village.

If you are traveling on a holiday to Los Angeles with two children one of whom is a budding scientist and the other seems only to be drawn to the bizarre and the unwholesome you could do worse than taking them on a trip to the Museum of Jurassic Technology

LA's Golden Triangle, so named for its many high-end chains, is THE landmark from the movie "Pretty Woman". Who doesn't want to do the touristy thing in one of the best-known shopping districts in the world?

California's largest water park, Raging Waters is located just 30 minutes from downtown L.A.

The Petersen Automotive Museum is a car lovers dream. You'll also find other interesting vehicles, and cars from the movies.

More than a library, Huntington is also a museum, amazing art collectin, and tranquil botanical gardens.

The Botanical Gardens at the Los Angeles Zoo, located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of L.A., are sure to dazzle and amaze kids and families alike with their impressive assortment of plants and flowers.

Grauman's Chinese Theater, formerly known as Mann's Chinese Theater, is a landmark of Los Angeles. Its distinctive appearance, Hollywood location, and rich history have helped to etch it in the minds of people from all over the world.

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Miles above the U.S. heartland, nearly half-way between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, one customer aboard United Airlines flight 942 from Los Angeles to Chicago this Saturday will reach a first-ever milestone: earning 10 million miles in flight.

Open daily with self-guided tours, this rather unique museum contains a grisly collection of artifacts, photos and videos related to famous murders, serial killers, and executions.

The James Irvine Garden in Los Angeles, California, is a beautiful Japanese garden that is a departure from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Have you ever visited a castle in the United States? Well we do have one here and it is located at San Simeon, California. The Hearst Castle is a National Historic Landmark and was the home of William Randolph Hearst, a newspaper magnate.

Have you ever built something out of LEGO™ bricks and wished you could play inside of it? You can at LEGOLAND™ in Carlsbad, California. LEGOLAND™ is a large theme park featuring everything LEGO™. There are rides, shows, costumed characters, and of course lots and lots of LEGO™ bricks.

Salvation Mountain is an adobe mountain, brightly adorned with sculpted and painted messages of God's love, as well as images inspired by hot air balloons, and nature's beauty. It rises three stories above the desert, stretching out for nearly 150 feet.

If you're planning on vacationing in Los Angeles any time soon, be sure to save a day or two and check out Exposition Park.