Los Angeles International Airport 39 min
Monrovia Canyon Park (25 min) City park on 80 acres with trails, camping & a waterfall, plus a nature center & cabin for events. Sturtevant Falls (1 hr 49) Popular waterfall known for its swimming hole alongside hiking, picnicking & camping options. Elysian Park (23 min) Sprawling park, the oldest in Los Angeles, features hiking trails, bike paths & a disc golf course. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (21 min) Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. San Gabriel Valley (8 min) Sprawling suburban valley home to Pasadena's quaint downtown, diverse Asian eateries & hiking areas. Los Angeles County Arboretum (20 min) Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. Old Pasadena (25 min) Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. Rose Bowl Stadium (24 min) Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market. Norton Simon Museum (23 min) Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden. San Gabriel Mission (14 min) Founded in 1771, this Catholic mission with gardens & a museum has self-guided tours & a gift shop. Dodger Stadium (21 min) This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. The Gamble House (23 min) Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene. Kidspace Children's Museum (24 min) This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (15 min) Vast park boasting a 70-acre lake for fishing & boating, plus a summer swim beach & water play area. Santa Anita Park (18 min) Live horse-racing track with several bars & restaurants, plus wedding & event facilities. |