Conozca LOS ANGELES ...Uno de los Cinco Destinos en los Caminos Menos Viajados!

with dinner at the Original Pantry Bakery (5), another LA classic. This diner-style place often has a line out the door but it moves fairly fast. Open 24 hours, daily.

Other Options

If the kids are begging for adventure, head to Universal Studios Hollywood (6), the land of thrill rides, spectacular shows and endless entertainment options. Take the studio tour and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of sets from hit movies such as War of the Worlds and King Kong, as well as the television shows Desperate Housewives and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The kids will love Shrek 4-D™ and face-to-face encounters with television favorites SpongeBob SquarePants, Scooby-Doo and more.

Or, if you have teenagers, consider a stroll through the picturesque and historic USC campus, where many movies have been filmed. USC is next to the park, to the north.



Creek Hiking to Beach Cruising

Come to LA at the right time of year, and it is possible to surf in the morning and snowboard in the afternoon. More realistically, most of the year gives easy access to mountain hiking and beach swimming all in one easy day.

Twenty-five miles northwest from Downtown LA in Calabasas is Malibu Creek State Park (1). Within this 4,000-acre park are hiking trails fit for families and high-adventurers alike. The park also has its fair share of Hollywood movie and TV locations.

For the rugged hiker willing scramble over rocks, dip into the creek and experience beautiful views, Rock Pool (2) is a must. Hikers can easily spend half a day going only a half-mile navigating over rocks and exploring small caves while feeling as if they’ve traveled for miles. On the way to Rock Pool, casual hikers can walk past the Planet of the ...