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TOURS OF LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
You may want to visit a few nearby key tourist sites in Southern California. Although there are hundreds of places to visit in our unique state, the following list has proven to be one of the most popular among collegiate everywhere. Only one amusement park, Knott's Berry Park, in the City of Buena Park, is listed since it is the closest to our campus (20 minutes) and because it has a free shopping area with one of the best chicken restaurants in town. Disneyland, Magic Mountain, Universal Studios are great places to go if you have around $120 a day to spend on yourself.
Adobes, gardens and museums, however, cost very little. They are just as important to visit as an amusement parks. The average entrance fee for adobes, gardens and museums is only $15 (very cheap compared to other any other type of entertainment). Even less if you bring your student body card for a discount.
Keep these travel suggestions in mind:
1. Always travel with friends!
2. When possible take the Metro light rail lines: blue, Green, Gold and red. Light rail only cost $6 per person one way with exchanges. Do not travel on your own especially on the light rail transportation system.
3. Purchase a few maps. Buy a Thomas Brothers Map Book of Los Angeles and Orange County.
4. Never carry large amounts of money with you.
5. Buy a copy of the Sunday Los Angeles Times Newspaper. Read the Calendar section and Travel section for special events and special hotel prices.
6. Use the many links and maps provided through this web listing (click and read them). The telephone numbers and web sights listed below give you the opportunity to make advanced reservations, to check on weather conditions or to find out about special events. Many of these sights are closed on Mondays.
7. The places listed are world famous. You will want to take pictures for your photo book.
8. If you have a little money and want to be chauffeured in a big air conditioned bus try traveling with a professional guided tour company like: Good Times Travel (unique one day trips plus vacations) or Trieloff Tours (year around fabulous escorted sightseeing vacations). You can travel for a day trip or week on your own or with friends with these two great travel agencies. Click on their web sites to check out their busy year around calendar (a good way to plan a trip during winter, spring or summer vacations).
9. Camp sites cost up to $30 per person per day (not counting gifts, transportation, meals and entertainment). Camp only in designated camp sites or you could pay a fine up to $500. For information on camping check out the following web sights: Camp Grounds U.S.A. or Reserve USA. If you are interested in camping in British Columbia (BC), Canada look at http://www.bc-camping.com
10. Call the nearest Chamber of Commerce or Tourist Office; ask for current weather conditions (day time and evening hours), available camp sites and other information before you leave for your trip. Weather in California can vary dynamically year around from 20 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 to 48 Celsius) between the beach, mountains and deserts.
11. Try to avoid driving during Southern California weekday business traffic from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Los Angeles ranks the worst traffic in the nation (20 year record with no hope in sight). Leave for your vacation before or after business traffic or you will add hours to your drive and have a bummer of a beginning.
12. When traveling always bring your books and read your assignments. Take your pod and record what you see with your own description of the trip.
The following trip listing is broken down by distance from C.S.U. Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) campus located in the exotic City of Carson to the destination by one day, three day and four day trips. These time variances are made to help you return to your scheduled class sessions (stay longer if you like). Day-tripping on the weekend is fun, entertaining, informative, refreshing and inexpensive. Bon voyage and have a safe and sane adventure!
I. ONE DAY TRIPS - UNDER TWO (2) HOURS DRIVE FROM CAMPUS LINKED TO WEB SITES
- Alpine German Village: call (310) 327-4384, 833 West Torrance Blvd., 15 minutes northwest from campus. Home of Southern California's biggest German Oktoberfest (September to November). Unique German market, shop and restaurant with great food and large dance floor. Dancing every night on a large floor with a live band (check out their place mat for the different types offered during the week: ballroom, country & swing). A place to go during the soccer cup finals to eat, drink a good beer, wear liederhossen and view the games on a large screen TV.
- Apple Orchards in Cherry Valley and The Edward Dean Museum in Beaumont: call (1-909) 845-2626, take the 91 freeway to the 60 freeway to the 10 freeway east, exit onto Oak Glen Road (San Bernardino Mountains at the 2000 ft level), two (2) hours east from campus. Apple season is from September through October (fresh apple: pie, jam, cider, juice, etc.). Check their web sight for special events like Civil War Enactments. See the beauty in the autumn colors of the trees (to pick apples try Riley's Farm tel. (909) 797-6833).
- Aquarium of the Pacific: call (562) 590-3100, 310 Golden Shore #300, Long Beach, 20 minutes from campus. Take the blue line light rail to see this aquarium. Walk around and eat and shop at Shoreline Village at the same time.
- Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Culture Center: call (213) 480-3232, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (next to UCLA), three blocks from the 405 freeway, 45 minutes northwest from campus. Open seven days a week with special exhibitions focused on unique topics and people of history. One of the best! Eat at Junior's Deli only 4 from this museum located at 2379 Westwood Blvd. (the best corn beef sandwiches in the world - too die for).
- Banning Museum: call (310) 548-7777, 401 East "M" Street, Wilmington (across the street from Banning High School on Carson Street). Only 15 minutes west from CSUDH campus. One of the country's most important historic landmarks is the former home of Phineas Banning ("father of the LA Harbor"), the region's "transportation king." He built his home in the Bostonian style found on the east coast ("finest house on the harbor"). In 1863 he established the City of Wilmington, California after buying his land from the Dominguez family. Visit the Drum Civil War Barracks Museum just down the street. Then tour the Dominguez Adobe and Lomita Train Museum all nearby.
- Bower's Museum of Cultural Art in Orange County: call (714) 567-3600, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, 45 minutes south of campus off the Santa Ana freeway #5. California History display with a focus on Native American culture and special feature programs on art from different counties. Eat at their delicious restaurant inside.
- Cabrillo Marine Museum: call (310) 548-7562, 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro, 20 minutes from campus west at the end of the 110 freeway. Share the realm of the spotted octopus, moray eel and spiny lobster. More than 30 aquariums give a close-up look at the fascinating creatures of the sea (great touch tide pool). Take your towel and bathing suit so that you can also enjoy Cabrillo Recreational Beach. Parking fee. Stop at Ports O' Call to eat and shop. Anchors away matte.
- California Afro-American Museum: call (213) 744-7432, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles (Exposition Park), 25 minutes from campus north off the 5 freeway. Art & photographic displays & great bookstore. No fee.
- California Natural History Museum of Los Angeles: call (213) 763-3466, State Dr., Exposition Park, Los Angeles (next to the campus of USC), 30 minutes north from campus off the Harbor Freeway #101. See many interesting things, such as; dinosaurs (Jurassic Park), mummies, antique cars, scientific displays on anatomy and geology, and stuffed animals from around the world.
- Catalina Island: call (310) 510-1520 for information from the Avalon Chamber of Commerce. One (1) hour boat trip by fast ship on Catalina Express. Like the song says; "26 miles across the sea, Santa Catalina is waiting for me, the isle of romance." Ballroom dancing in the 1934 casino, scuba diving, para-sailing, bicycling & hiking. Make room reservations months in advance of your trip if you want to stay for more than one day. In summer it feels like one is in the Isle of Capri, Italy.
- Descanso Gardens: call (818) 949-4200, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada - Flintridge, 45 minutes northwest from the campus off the Glendale freeway #210. Internationally renowned 165 acre botanical garden famous for it's Japanese Tea House/Garden surrounded by 35,000 camellias and 3,000 roses planted in the 1930s. Enjoy a day strolling in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains (20-acre oak forest). Descanso has an interesting garden boutique shop. You can also eat a good lunch with tea in their courtyard cafe.
- Dicken's Festival: The Riverside Dickens Festival will be the first week end in February in historic, downtown Riverside, California. Exciting activities and events for all ages are planned. Plays, street performers, food vendors, educational workshops, musical performances and exhibits are just a few of the events planned. Riverside Dickens Festival is funded in part by the City of Riverside and the Riverside Arts Foundation. When you go to this event you must see and eat and/or stay at the beautiful Riverside Mission Inn. A little over one hour from campus.
- Drum Union Army Barracks Civil War Museum: call (310) 548-7509, 1052 Banning Blvd., Wilmington (a mile from the Banning Museum). The West's only Civil War Barracks were 17,000 Californians served from 1861 to 1865. Only 20 minutes west from campus.
- Farmers Market & The Grove Outdoor Shopping Maul: The corner of 3rd & Fairfax in Los Angeles (near the Los Angeles County Art Museum/La Brea Tar Pitts in Hancock Park and Page Museum). Forty five (45) minutes from campus off the 60 freeway. Foods, Pleasures & Treasures. One of our oldest, largest and finest outdoor markets with a wide range of foods to eat or take home. A myriad of stalls to delight the eye and nose. The Grove (attached to Farmers Market) is one of our best outdoor malls. Check out their web sight for special holiday events.
- Festival of Arts, Pageant of the Masters in Orange County: call (714) 494-1145, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. Two (2) hours south from campus off the 405 freeway. Living Pictures are achieved with real people posing as great works of art in the "Pageant of the Masters." From July to August. This one of a kind event sells out so make your reservations early.
- Fillmore & Western Train Ride - Agri-Express: (800) 773-8724, 351 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore 93015, two hour dive from campus north on the 5 freeway just past Magic Mountain then go west on Highway 126 for 15 minutes down the Santa Clarita Valley towards Ventura. Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables stands with a fabulous train ride. The train stops at Bennett's Honey Farm too. Check out Limoneira Citrus Ranch and Rancho Camulos Historic State Park. Great way to visit old California before it was over developed.
- Flower Fields in Carlsbad Ranch: call (760) 476-3595, 5600 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad 92008. Approximately two & a half (2 1/2) hours from campus south on the 405 freeway (near Legoland). Visit a magical place in spring (April & May). See a one of a kind flower show with millions of ranunculus in bloom. This beautiful site is near to Leo Carrillo Rancho de los Kiotes (open all year).
- Fowler Museum of Cultural History: call (310) 825-4361, on the UCLA campus in Westwood, 45 minutes northwest off the 405 freeway from our campus. Open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Free admissions on Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Glen Ivy Hot Springs and Spa with Club Mud: call (909) 277-3529, eight swimming pools with cafe and nearby camp site, located in the middle desert; 2500 Glen Ivy Road in Corona, one (1) hour east of campus. Take 91 freeway east to I-15 freeway south. Become a club mud member and take a wallow in clay. Good fast food inside to enjoy. Entrance fee $34 Monday through Thursday or $42 Friday through Sunday per person (no children are allowed in this facility).
- Griffith Park Observatory: call (234) 213-473-0800, 2800 East Observatory Road via the Vermont or Fern Dell entrances. Approximately 1 hour from campus off the Golden State "5" freeway. Open every day except Mondays with parking available near entrance. Newly renovated costing over 93 million dollars. Only $7 for adults and $5 for students to see a wonderful 45 minute observatory show. There is also a free 30 minute historical video presentation in the new Leonard Nimoy Theatre. Allow at least 4 hours to see this beautiful learning facility. Located on a hill top with a nice gift shop and cafeteria. Great view of the greater Los Angeles area.
- Hebrew Union College Skirball Museum: call (310) 440-4500, 3077 University Ave, Los Angeles, 40 minutes from campus north off the 405 freeway. New acquisitions on display. A great place to read a book and relax. No fee.
- Heritage Square: call (818) 626-0453, 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, 35 minutes from campus north off the 110 freeway exit Avenue 43. Heritage Square is a haven for some of L.A.'s best historic and architectural landmark buildings from 1865 to 1920 (Victorian Eastlake buildings). The Southwest Indian Museum, Charles F. Lummis house & San Antonio Winery are also nearby attractions. A living museum. Take the gold line light rail to visit these sites.
- Huntington Library and Art Collection And Botanical Gardens: call (626) 405-2100, located at 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino, 20 minutes north from campus, drive north on the 710 freeway then east on the 10 freeway San Bernardino. The grounds has a great restaurant, tea room, offers historical movies & one of the best bookstores around. One of the eight wonders of the rich and famous. Try their high tea (call their tea room for reservations first). One of the best places to visit on earth.
- Indio National Date Festival in Riverside: call (800) 811-3247, Indio (Riverside County), zip 92202. A three & a half (3 1/2) hour drive from campus east on the 91 freeway continuing onto the 10 freeway. Taste the many delicious varieties of dates and figs, enjoy the Arabian Nights Pageant " Scheherazade" played out under the stars (romantic musical fantasy). See camel and ostrich races, a rodeo, guest musical performances, live farm animals and llamas and many special attractions held the last two weeks of February. This event would allow for overnight lodging in Palm Springs. Make this a two or three day trip with President's Day weekend (no classes on Monday).
- Japanese American National Museum: call (800) 461-5266, 369 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, 30 minutes from campus off the 5 freeway (Little Tokyo). Photograph exhibit, art and videos. No fees.
- Knott's Berry Farm: call (1-714) 220-5200, located off the 91 freeway (East) on Beach Blvd in Buena Park, 20 minutes east from campus. The 130 bus line will get you to Beach Blvd. then transfer on Beach Blvd. (10 minutes from 91 freeway on Beach Blvd. to Knott's Berry Farm). Best fried chicken dinner in town (remember that a chicken is only a bird but it is a good one)! Look for their special events like Knott's Scary Farm for Halloween in October.
- Korean Cultural Center: call (323) 936-7141, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 30 minutes north from campus off the 60 freeway. Metal craft, jewelry, and photographs exhibited. No fee.
- Los Angeles County Arboretum: call (626) 821-3222, located at 1300 Baldwin Ave in the City of Arcadia (next to Santa Anita Race Track), 91 freeway east to 605 north to the 210 freeway west, approximately 45 minutes from campus. One of the best botanical gardens in the world. It is the site of "Lucky Baldwin Estate" with two hundred peacocks. Many great moves have been filmed at this historic park (Tarzan, Fantasy Island & African Queen). Cafeteria with good chili dogs, salads and sandwiches. Or drive a few miles south to see a unique restaurant and eat a great steak at Clearman's Northwood Inn on Rosecrans (Lakewood) Blvd.
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art: call (323) 857-6000, located at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. Approximately 30 minutes northwest from campus. Take the Harbor 110 freeway north to the 60 freeway east, off on La Brea Blvd. The 2nd Tuesday of the month is free. Next to Hancock Park Page Museum & La Brea Tar Pits.
- Melody Ranch Cowboy Festival in April: call (661) 259-9669, located off Placerita Caynon Road in Newhall. Approximately 40 minute northeast from campus. Take the 110 freeway to the 5 freeway north then exit onto the 14 freeway. Been making cowboy movies here since 1915. Tom Mix, The Lone Ranger & Tonto, Wyatt Earp, Gunsmoke, Hopalong Cassidy, Annie Oakley, Rin Tin Tin, Gene Autry (see below), Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, John Wayne, Gary Cooper, William S. Hart and The Cisco Kid & Pancho all made movies here. Visit this one-of-a-kind museum on the grounds of Melody Ranch and enjoy a walk through the history of filmmaking at the Music Stage. Ongoing shows featuring western music, cowboy poetry, chuck wagon dinners, clothes, tours and storytelling by the best performers in the business.
- Museum of the American West (was the Gene Autry Cowboy Museum): call (323) 667-2000, located in Griffith Park in Los Angeles on 4700 Zoo Drive, 35 minutes from campus off the 5 freeway north. This facility has a great cowboy shop, nice fast food cafe and movie theater. Across the parking lot from the Los Angeles Zoo. Look for special exhibition. Gene Autry is one of America's best singing cowboys ever lived partner! Celebrate his 10th birthday at the museum (read all about it: http://www.autry.com/home.php). For a real treat eat lunch or dinner at the near by Lawry's Tam O' Shanter Scottish restaurant (try their prime beef).
- Nethercutt Collection: call (818) 367-2251, located 15200 Biedsoe, Sylmar, approximately one hour drive from campus in the northeast corner of the San Fernando Valley. Contains one hundred specialty automobiles that have been carefully restored to their original elegance. Entrance is free by appointment so call first to reserve your ticket.
- Norton Simon Museum & Old Town Pasadena: all (626) 449-6840, located at 411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 45 minutes north off the 110 freeway. Famous Old Master's Impressionist paintings, drawings, etchings, prints, Asian artwork and bronze statues from the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Colorado Boulevard is the site of the world famous Pasadena New Year's Rose Parade. Old Town Pasadena has great shopping and eating anytime of the year. Take the gold line light rail to Market Place station in Old Town Pasadena.
- Old World Renaissance Faire Oroneburg Germany: call (800) 320-4736, located 14600 River Road, Memorial Day (May) weekend in the City of Corona 92880. Approximately one (1) hour from campus (east on the 91 Freeway). A full day of family entertainment: artisans, crafters, food & drink. Go dressed in old world clothing like liederhossen from the 1400 to 1500s.
- Olvera Street: Visit the historic beginning of Los Angeles. Take the Blue and Red Lines (light rail) to downtown and get off at Union Train Station. Just 30 minutes north from campus. Eat home made Mexican food at "Luz De Dia" restaurant. Shop in an open market setting. Also visit the Avila Adobe, Sepulveda House, Chinese American Museum (new) and Pico Hotel. This is a charming day trip with little expense for the whole family. Olvera Street (not Olivera) has two special events: a Christmas Posada (in December) & the Blessing of the animals (in April). It is adjacent to Chinatown and Little Tokyo.
- Orange Empire Railway Museum: call (909) 657-2605, located 2201 South "A" Street, Perris. Approximately one (1) hour South east from campus. This museum contains more than 200 steam, diesel and electric locomotives, as well as passenger and freight cars, streetcars, and other railway equipment. Buildings on the 64-acre site are open on weekends. Train rides are given on weekends as well. Excellent stop over on the way to Glen Ivy Hot Springs and Tom's Place.
- Peterson Automobile Museum: call: (323) 930-2277, located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles. Approximately 45 minutes north from campus. See automobiles of the movie stars and other classic cars. This museum is across the street from the La Brea Tar Pits and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
- Ports O' Call and Los Angeles Maritime Museum: call (310) 548-7618, two miles west at the end of the Harbor freeway 110 in San Pedro. Approximately 25 minutes northwest of the campus. Eat good sea food. Ride the Pacific Red Car around the Port of LA. Large parking lot. Celebrate "Talk Like a Pirate Day" on September 19th (Get pirattitude - arr matte). Only a couple miles from the Cabrillo Marine Museum. No entrance fee or parking fee.
- Queen Mary: call (562) 435-3511, 20 minutes drive from campus, located at the south end of the 710 freeway in Long Beach. Attend their Scottish Festival in February (The Queen Mary was built in Scotland). Spend a day on board shopping, eating and learning about this one of a kind cruse.
- Ramona Pageant: call (909) 658-3111, 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd., Hemet (Inland Empire), three & a half (3 1/2) hour drive from campus east on the 91 freeway, in the desert. Enjoy a unique outdoor play of early California (one-of-a-kind bowl theatre). The store for this play was written by Helen Hunt Jackson. This unique outdoor pageant is held during the last two weeks in April through the first week of May. Viva Zorro!
- Rancho Dominguez Adobe (founded 1784): call (562) 438-9252, located 10 minutes from campus off the 91 freeway at 18127 South Alameda Street, Compton, 90220. Visit the first Spanish Rancho San Pedro issued to the old soldier Juan Jose Dominguez. Learn about the family who gave it's name to C.S.U. Dominguez Hills, the Del Amo Mall and the City of Carson. It is also the sight of the first rail road in Los Angeles (1869) and the first air show in the new world (1910). Open by appointment on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons. On the same trip visit Rancho Los Cerritos only five miles east from this famous adobe.
- Rancho Los Cerritos (founded 1784): call (562) 570-1755, 15 minutes from campus off Del Amo Boulevard at 4600 Virginia Road, in the city of Long Beach (inside the Virginia Golf Club). One of the best examples of classic California haciendas. It also contains a period research library for the late 1800's that is open to the public. When you plan your trip to see this rancho also try to visit the Dominguez adobe just five miles west on Alameda Street.
- Rancho de los Kiotes - Leo Carrillo Adobe: Carrillo is one of the old California families who include the Juan Bandini family (Italian - Mexican from Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica). Actor Leo Carrillo (1880 - 1961) built this unique rancho with several adobes on the grounds of old Rancho "Agua Hedionada" (smelly water) issued under the Mexican Government to General Juan Maria Marron in 1842 (originally this land was part of Mission San Luis Rey). The Kelly family owned and farmed this ranch and later sold Mr. Carrillo this portion of the ranch in 1938. He named his ranch "Los Kiotes" (meaning lance in Spanish). The adobe buildings are made in the New Mexican style that makes them a little different from the Californian adobe building style. The City of Carlsbad received 27 acres of the original 2,538 rancho. This beautiful site is near to Flower Fields in Carlsbad (opened only in April & May).
- Renaissance Pleasure Faire: call (800) 523-2473, hour & a half (1 1/2) drive northeast from campus, located at Glen Helen Regional Park, Devore (San Bernardino), off the I-15 freeway, Saturdays & Sundays from May through June. The sight and sounds of the 16th century. Parades, battles, performances, games, authentic foods, drinks and crafts. Dress in medieval clothing and spend a day in merry old Europe. There are many renaissance fairs year around throughout the USA. You can read on-line about the following renaissance fairs in Southern California: Agoura, Corona, Irwindale, Palm Springs, San Bernardino & San Diego at http://www.renfaire.com/Sites/state.html.
- San Antonio Winery & Restaurant: call (323) 223-1401, 737 Lamar St., 5 minutes west off the 5 freeway, 25 minutes from campus (near Dodger Stadium). A gourmet adventure in the heart of Los Angeles. San Antonio, the last producing winery in the area owned by the Riboli family (third generation). Tour a traditional winery with tasting room, gift shop, restaurant and self-guided tours. Visit Heritage Square and/or the South West Museum before or after you eat here.
- Scripps Institute of Oceanography Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum: call (1-714) 534-3474, North Torrey Pines, La Jolla, 2 & a half (2 1/2) hours south off the 405 freeway. View over 3000 colorful fishes from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Indo-Pacific. Explore the largest oceanographic exhibit in the United States.
- Shakespeare Festival at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego: call (619) 239-2255, Simon Edison Center for the Performing Arts in Balboa park, three & a half (3 1/2) hours south from campus. Take the 405 freeway to San Diego. One of the best places to enjoy Shakespearian performances from the old bard 38 plays in a replica of the original Old Globe Theatre in London. Try taking the scenic train trip to San Diego from the Fullerton Station.
- South Coast Botanical Gardens: call (310) 544-6815, located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, 20 minutes northwest of campus. Beautiful manmade outdoor botanical gardens with lakes.
- Southwest Museum: call (1-213) 221-2163, located at 234 Museum Drive in the city of Highland Park, 40 minutes north off the Harbor 110 freeway from campus off Ave 43. One of the best museums on American Indians in the world (kawabunga). Contains a Native American research library. Take the gold line light rail to see this museum.
- Warner Ranch & Hot Spring Resort (1844) P.O. Box 399 31652 Highway, Warner Springs 92086 Tel: (760) 782-4255. John Warner Mexican Ranch became a part of the Butterfield Overland Stage route. Warner who became a Mexican citizen owned another hacienda in the San Fernando Valley - Rancho San Jose. He was involved with native American revolts at both of his ranches. The original hot springs adobe now serves as the bar for the resort. Look for the many historic markers on the property that explain how the native Californians and Mr. Warner lived on this land. In the 1920's Hollywood discovered this resort (both John Wayne and Bing Crosby had their cottages named after them). The natural hot springs on this ranch are truly one of the worlds finest resorts. The facility has two full-sized Olympic swimming pools that are thermal heated by natural spring water and excellent spa. Warner Springs Ranch is located on the eastern escarpment of the Cleveland National Forest about 30 minutes above the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park or 30 minutes from the mountain town of Julian (were gold was found in 1869). The ranch has a great golf course and equestrian center. No TV. or telephones are available in the large cottages. Only paid guests are allowed to use the facility at this a private resort.
- Wild Animal Park: call (1-760)747-8702, located in the town of Escondido, about two & half (2 1/2) hours south off the 5 freeway. See wild animals in their natural environment from a monorail. This Park is the San Diego Zoo breeding facility. Great shows! Evening program from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Home of the zoofari club.
- William S. Hart County Park: call (805) 254-4584, located at 24151 San Fernando Road. About one & a half (1 1/2) hours northwest off the Golden State freeway #5. William S. Hart was America's most famous cowboy movie star from 1905 to 1927 (he produced more than 60 silent cowboy movies). His home is a treasure of western culture in the Santa Clarita Valley (where he made his western movies). See American buffaloes. No fee, donations are requested.
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CALENDAR OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - CSUDH CAMPUS CLOSED NO CLASSES
| NAME | NUMBER OF DAYS |
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| 1. LABOR DAY - September | 4 DAYS |
| 2. VETERAN'S DAY - November | 4 Days |
| 3. THANKSGIVING - November | 4 DAYS |
| 4. CHRISTMAS & WINTER SESSION - December & January | 44 DAYS |
| 5. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR - January | 4 DAYS |
| 6. PRESIDENT'S HOLIDAY - February | 4 DAYS |
| 7. CESAR E. CHAVEZ - March | 4 DAYS |
| 8. SPRING RECESS - March - April | 9 DAYS |
| 9. SUMMER RECESS SESSIONS - June - July -August | 100 DAYS |
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE FOR IMPORTANT EVENTS AND DATES.
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RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONS THAT ARE ON THE LUNAR CALENDAR WILL CHANGE DATE EVERY YEAR CHECK WEBSITE FOR CORRECT DATE
AUGUST
| 1. ANNUAL BASQUE FESTIVAL (SPAIN) | |
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| LOCATION: | CHINO FAIRGROUNDS |
| SPONSOR: | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ESKUALDIN CLUB |
| DATE: | LAST SATURDAY IN AUGUST |
| FEATURING: | FOLK DANCERS, GREAT FOOD (STEAK) , BUGLE CORPS, GAMES & DANCING |
| 2. HUNGARIAN FESTIVAL | |
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| LOCATION: | 833 WEST TORRANCE BLVD, TORRANCE (310) 463-3475 |
| SPONSOR: | ALPINE VILLAGE IN TORRANCE |
| FEATURING: | FOLK MUSIC & DANCERS, ACROBATS, FOOD, GAMES & BAZAAR |
| 3. AFRICAN MARKET PLACE | |
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| LOCATION: | 701 STATE DRIVE, L.A. 90037 (Exposition Park next to USC & adjacent to the 110 Freeway) |
| FEATURING: | CRAFTS, MUSIC, VILLAGE FOR CHILDREN, FOOD & TRAVEL INFORMATION |
| 4. GRECIAN FESTIVAL BY THE SEA | |
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| LOCATION: | 5761 EAST COLORADO STREET, LONG BEACH 90814 (561) 494-8929 |
| FEATURING: | GREEK DANCERS, FOOD, DRINKS & MUSIC |
SEPTEMBER
| 5. PHILIPPINE ARTS FESTIVAL | |
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| LOCATION: | CABRILLO BEACH, STEPHEN WHITE DRIVE, SAN PEDRO |
| FEATURING: | TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC & DANCE; FILM AND VIDEO; LITERARY READINGS; CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES; ARTS AND CRAFTS; BOOK EXHIBITS; HEALTH FAIR AND DELICIOUS FOODS & REFRESHMENTS |
| 6. GREEK FESTIVAL |
| LOCATION: ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH GROUNDS, 778 SOUTH ROSEMEAD BLVD, PASADENA (NEAR 210 FWY) |
| DATE: SEPTEMBER 16 - 18, 12 NOON TO 10 PM |
| FEATURING: CRAFTS, MUSIC & FOOD & FOLK DANCING |
| 7. FEAST OF SAN GENNARO - ITALY | |
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| LOCATION: | HOLLYWOOD |
| DATE: | SEPTEMBER 20 & 21 |
| FEATURING: | BOCCE, MUSIC, FOOD, WINE & ENTERTAINMENT |
| 8. LOS ANGELES COUNTY POMONA FAIR (USA) | |
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| LOCATION: | 1101 WEST McKINLEY AVE, POMONA |
| FEATURING: | ANIMALS, FOOD, CRAFTS, CARNIVAL, DISPLAYS & MUSIC |
OCTOBER 9. OCTOBER FEST - GERMAN
| LOCATION: | ALPINE VILLAGE 833 WEST TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE 90502 (310) 327-4384 (OFF 110 FWY) |
| DATE: | ALL MONTH |
| FEATURING: | GREAT GERMAN FOODS, MUSIC, CRAFTS, BEER & DANCING |
| 10. LITHUANIAN FAIR (818) 701-7977 |
| LOCATION: ST. CESIMIR'S CHURCH GROUNDS, 2718 ST. GEORGE STREET, L.A. (NEAR GRIFFITH PARK) |
| DATE: OCTOBER 1 & 2; 11 AM TO 5 PM |
| FEATURING: FOOD, MUSIC & ART |
| 11. ROSH HASHANAH (JEWISH NEW YEAR) LUNAR CALENDAR | |
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| LOCATION: | JEWISH SYNAGOGUES IN L.A. |
| DATE: | SEPTEMBER 27TH & 28TH |
| SPONSOR: | CSUDH HILLEL |
| FEATURING: | 10 SOLEMN DAYS OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND INTROSPECTION |
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| 13. HALLOWEEN OCTOBER (USA) | |
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| LOCATION: | KNOTT'S SCARY FARM & QUEEN MARY |
| DATE: | LAST DAY IN OCTOBER 31st |
| FEATURING:: | COSTUMES, GAMES, REFRESHMENTS AND DANCING |
NOVEMBER
| 14. KIRKIN OF THE SCOTTISH TARTANS | |
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| LOCATION: | ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ATLANTIC AVE AT SEVENTH STREET, LONG BEACH |
| DATE: | LAST SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER |
| FEATURING: | BLESSING OF THE SCOTTISH CLANS, PIPERS AND DANCERS |
| 15. THANKSGIVING (USA-CAMPUS CLOSED FOUR DAYS) NOVEMBER 24th CAMPUS CLOSED | |
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| DATE: | NOVEMBER, THURSDAY 25th - AMERICA'S OLDEST NATIONAL HOLIDAY |
| FEATURING: | CONSUME GREAT QUANTITIES OF TURKEY & PUMPKIN PIES |
| 16. DEEPAVALI HINDU FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS (INDIA) LUNAR CALENDAR |
| LOCATION: RAMKABIR HINDU TEMPLE IN CARSON |
| FEATURING: CELEBRATION OF NEW LIFE GOOD TRIUMPH OVER EVIL WITH DANCING & FOODS |
DECEMBER
| 17. TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CHRISTMAS PARTY "POSADA" | |
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| LOCATION: | OLVERA STREET & RANCHO DOMINGUEZ & ANDRES ADOBE |
| SPONSOR: | MEXICAN-AMERICAN STORE OWNERS - SPANISH & MEXICAN ADOBES |
| DATE | FIRST THREE WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER |
| FEATURING: | TOURS, DANCERS, MUSIC, FOOD AND PROCESSION |
| 18. HANUKKAH FEAST OF DEDICATION (JEWISH) LUNAR CALENDAR | |
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| LOCATION: | JEWISH SYNAGOGUES |
| FEATURING: | TRADITIONAL MUSIC, FOODS AND GIFT GIVING |
JANUARY
| 19. NEW YEAR'S ROSE PARADE IN PASADENA CAMPUS CLOSED | |
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| LOCATION: | COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA |
| DATE: | MONDAY - JANUARY 1st |
| FEATURING: | SPECTACULAR FLOATS COVERED BY FLOWERS, BANDS, HORSES, CULTURAL COSTUMES & HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES |
| 20. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY (USA) CAMPUS CLOSED | |
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| LOCATION: | CHURCHES & SCHOOLS |
| DATE: | JANUARY 15th |
| FEATURING: | SPEAKERS AND MUSIC |
FEBRUARY
| 21. VALENTINE'S DAY (USA) | |
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| FEATURING: | DINNER, DANCING & GIVING OF CHOCOLATES & FLOWERS TO YOUR SWEETHEART |
| DATE: | FEBRUARY 14th |
| 22. VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION (TET) LUNAR CALENDAR | |
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| LOCATION: | GARDEN GROVE PARK, WESTMINSTER BLVD (714) 898-3311 |
| FEATURING: | GALA PARADE, ALL MANNER OF THRILLING ENTERTAINMENT |
| 23. CHINESE NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION LUNAR CALENDAR | |
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| LOCATION: | CHINATOWN IN LOS ANGELES |
| SPONSOR: | CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (213) 617-0396 |
| FEATURING: | FIREWORKS, PAGEANTS, FOODS, LION AND DRAGON PARADE ON-CAMPUS |
| 24. KOREAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATION | |
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| LOCATION: | SAN PEDRO KOREAN BELL |
| SPONSOR: | KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER OF LOS ANGELES |
| FEATURING: | RINGING OF THE BIG BELL & PROGRAM |
MARCH
| 25. HOLI DAY (INDIA) | |
| LOCATION: | LITTLE INDIA IN CERRITOS |
| DATE: | FIRST NEW MOON IN MARCH |
| FEATURING: | SPECIAL FOODS, DANCING, THROWING OF COLORFUL DYES & WATER BALLOONS |
| 26. MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SWALLOW'S DAY CELEBRATION (USA) | |
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| LOCATION: | BEAUTIFUL MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (714) 248-2049 |
| DATE: | MARCH 17th & 18th |
| FEATURING: | BIGGEST SWALLOW IN THE WORLD, GREAT MEXICAN FOOD, LIVING HISTORY CHARACTERS, TV CELEBRATES, PETTING ZOO, MARIACHIS, FOLKORICO DANCERS, MUSEUMS, SPANISH DANCERS, AZTEC DANCERS, NATIVE AMERICAN DANCERS & CRAFTS |
| 27. CESAR E. CHAVEZ DAY (CALIFORNIA) CAMPUS CLOSED | |
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| LOCATION: | UCLA & OLVERA STREET |
| DATE: | MARCH 31st |
| FEATURING: | SPEAKERS, MARIACHIS, FOLKORICO DANCERS, AZTEC DANCERS, & MEXICAN FOODS |
| APRIL | |
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| 28. PASSOVER (JEWISH FEAST OF REDEMPTION) LUNAR CALENDAR | |
| LOCATION: | JEWISH SYNAGOGUES IN L.A. |
| FEATURING: | SADER DINNER |
| SPONSOR: | CSUDH HILLEL |
| 29. THAILAND NEW YEAR SONG KRAN | |
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| LOCATION: | BUDDHIST TEMPLES |
| FEATURING: | FEASTING |
| 30. UKRAINIAN PYSANKA FESTIVAL | |
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| LOCATION: | UKRAINIAN ART CANTER , 4315 MELROSE AVE, (NEXT TO LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE), TEL. (213) 668-0172 |
| FEATURING: | POLE PAINTING, PETRYKIVA EGGS, TRADITIONAL FOODS & ENTERTAINMENT |
| 31. SCOTTISH TARTAN DAY | |
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| LOCATION: | "TAM-O-SHANTER" SCOTTISH RESTAURANT (INN) |
| DATE: | APRIL 6 |
| FEATURING: | THE WEARING OF THE KILT & EATING HAGGIS & DRINKING BELHAVEN BEER |
| 32. EASTER WEEK | |
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| LOCATION: | CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL 12141 LEWIS ST., GARDEN GROVE, (714) 544-5679 |
| FEATURING: | "THE GLORY OF EASTER" & PAGEANT CELEBRATION OF NEW LIFE |
| 33. SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL | |
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| LOCATION: | CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY |
| FEATURING: | SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS, MUSIC & DANCERS |
| 34. ITALY CELEBRATES IT'S 2,253 BIRTHDAY | |
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| LOCATION: | ROME (FOUNDED IN 753 BC) |
| FEATURING: | EATING OF MASSIVE QUANTITIES OF PASTA & DRINKING GOOD WINE WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS |
| 35. MELODY RANCH COWBOY FESTIVAL (USA) | |
| LOCATION: | MELODY RANCH IN NEWHALL |
| DATE: | LAST WEEKEND IN APRIL (5 DAYS) |
| FEATURING: | Ongoing shows featuring western music, cowboy poetry, chuck wagon dinners, clothes, tours and storytelling |
MAY
| 36. CINCO DE MAYO (MÉXICO) | |
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| LOCATION: | OLVERA STREET & ON-CAMPUS |
| SPONSOR: | MEChA |
| DATE: | MAY 5th |
| FEATURING: | AZTEC AND FOLKLORICO DANCERS OF CSUDH, FOOD AND SPEAKERS |
| 37. VESAK (WESAK OR VISAKHA) FESTIVAL CELEBRATES LIFE OF BUDDHA | |
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| LOCATION: | WAT THAI TEMPLE , NORTH HOLLYWOOD |
| SPONSOR: | BUDDHA SANGHA COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA |
| FEATURING: | RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES |
| 38. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER FAIR & GATHERING OF THE CLANS | |
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| LOCATION: | POMONA FAIRE GROUNDS - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND |
| SPONSOR: | UNITED SCOTTISH SOCIETIES |
| DATE: | LAST WEEKEND IN MAY |
| FEATURING: | MUSIC, DANCING, ATHLETIC EVENTS, DOG SHOW & FOOD |
| 39. ALOHA EXPO POLYNESIAN CELEBRATION | |
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| LOCATION: | HERITAGE SQUARE IN SANTA FE SPRINGS 12100 MORA DRIVE 90670 (714) 675-0989 |
| SPONSOR: | ALOHA EXPO |
| FEATURING: | DANCING, FOOD, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND TRAVEL INFORMATION |
| 40. HOLLAND FESTIVAL (NETHERLANDS & INDONESIAN) | |
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| LOCATION: | GEMMRIG PARK 7390 E. CARSON IN LONG BEACH OFF OF CARSON ST. (Near the 605 FWY) |
| SPONSOR: | DUTCH FESTIVAL OF LONG BEACH, MEMORIAL WEEKEND (310) 865-8681 |
| FEATURING: | INDONESIAN & HOLLAND FOODS, ARTS & CRAFTS, MUSIC AND DANCING |
| 41. CSUDH COMMENCEMENT (THIRD WEEK IN MAY) | |
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| LOCATION: | ON-CAMPUS GALAXY SOCCER STADIUM |
| SPONSOR: | CSUDH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION |
| DATES: | GRADUATES - THURSDAY, MAY 22nd - 6PM to 9PM UNDERGRADUATES - FRIDAY, MAY 23rd - 8AM to 12 NOON |
| FEATURING: | GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR STUDENT |
JUNE
| 42. BELLFLOWER CLASSIC CAR SHOW (USA) |
| LOCATION: CITY OF BELLFLOWER (15 MINUTES EAST OF CAMPUS OFF THE 91 FWY) |
| DATE: FIRST SATURDAY IN JUNE - 4PM to 8PM |
| FEATURING: 250 CARS OF ALL KINDS AND FOOD - EAT AT JOHNNY REB'S AND 50's MUSIC |
JULY
| 43. 4TH OF JULY (USA) CAMPUS CLOSED | |
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| LOCATION: | ON-CAMPUS GALAXY STADIUM |
| SPONSOR: | CARSON CITY HALL |
| FEATURING: | CIRCUS AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY |
| 44. HO'OLAUKA HAWAIIAN DANCE FESTIVAL | |
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| LOCATION: | LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER |
| DATE: | LABOR DAY WEEKEND |
| FEATURING: | FOOD, BOUTIQUES, CULTURAL CRAFTS & CLOTHES |
| SPONSOR: | HAWAIIAN INTER-CLUB COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN CALFORNIA |
SEARCH ENGINES TO LOCATE CULTURAL EVENTS IN L.A.
http://www.allspecialevents.com/california.html
http://www.laokay.com/EventsFestivals.htm
http://www.at-la.com/@la-fest.htm
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October 2007
African Dokins African Market 14056 Crenshaw Blvd. Gardena (310) 532-6160 Dokinsafrik@aol.com |
Shayan Halal Market 3801 Pacific Coast Hwy Torrance (310) 373-5500 |
99 Ranch Market 1340 West Artesia Blvd Gardena (310) 323-3399 |
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Alpine Village Market 833 West Torrance Blvd Torrance (310) 327-2483 www.Alpinevillage.net |
Holland
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Pioneer Cash & Carry 18601 Pioneer Blvd Artesia pioneercashcarry@aol.com (562) 809-9433 |
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Shun Fat Supermarket 421 North Atlantic Blvd Monterey Park (626) 308-9880 FAX: (626) 308-9072 |
Giuliani's Delicatessen & Bakery 1138 West Gardena Blvd Gardena (310) 323-6990 FAX: (310) 323-5068 |
Marukai 1740 West Artesia Blvd Gardena (310) 660-6300 FAX (310) 660-6321 |
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Plaza Market 928 South Western Ave Los Angeles (213) 385-1100 |
Continental Gourmet 12921 South Prairie Ave Hawthorne (310) 676-5444 |
La Espanola Deli & Meats 25020 Doble St Harbor City (310) 539-0455 |
CSUDH MASCOT IS
THE BULL, ALSO KNOWN AS A TORO.
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