From fun outdoor activities to notable architecture, Will Rogers State Historic Park has it all. In 1944, actor Will Rogers' family donated his 31-room house and the surrounding 186-acre (75 hectares) grounds so that the estate could be turned into a state park. Take a tour of the ranch, watch a polo game, go on a horseback ride, or embark on an exhilarating hike to explore its environs. The park offers a rare chance to gain a deeper insight into the life of the star.
Thousands upon thousands of species of plants call the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden home. Many of the garden's species began as environmental experiments in the California ecosystem, such as the eucalyptus, which now grows in abundance throughout the state. The garden was originally named the UCLA Botanical Garden.
Situated on the coast of the magnificent Pacific Ocean at the Manhattan Beach is the amazing Manhattan Beach Pier. You can simply lounge here or take a beat to soak in the sweeping views of the ocean. Take a walk along the pier and you will come across the Volleyball Walk of Fame with plaques commemorating the winners of the Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament. The beach is also popular among surfers, for fishing or paddle boating. You can also pay a visit to the Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium which is situated at the end of the pier and get a ticket to explore the underwater world free of cost.
From the Hollywood Freeway the glint off its gold leaf and ceramic tile roof gives away its location. The temple is built in traditional Thai Buddhist architecture. Like a helicopter airlifted one from Bangkok and dropped it in North Hollywood. They hold Thai language and traditional music and dance classes, and year round performances and festivals are open to the public. Every weekend hundreds come to enjoy homemade Thai food with the saffron-robed monks at their open air food court. Many dishes are too authentic for fancy Thai restaurants! When you're trying to escape the glitz of Hollywood, duck into this truly amazing temple for a one of kind Thai experience.
One of the historic structures situated on the premises of the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Garden, the Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn is considered to be a honeymoon present from Elias Jackson Baldwin to Lillie Bennett, built around 1885. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, the Queen Anne abode includes beautiful stained-glass windows and doors of black walnut. The house is famous for having been featured in a scene of Fantasy Island.
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum is a great place to visit with family, friends or groups. Open only on Sundays, this museum lets visitors ride over bridges and tunnels on steam, electric or diesel trains. The museum consists of great piece of information to educate visitors about the railroad history and the history of Live steamers. There are miniature tracks and engines located all around the area. Visitors can also take great photographs at the several engine layouts and other model trains. Visitors can also tour around the Walt Disney Barn.