No visit to the City of Angels would be complete without a visit to San Antonio Winery, located just 5 minutes from the Civic Center. Designated by the city as a cultural landmark, this family-owned winery has been operating since 1917. The last of more than 100 wineries that once flourished near the Los Angeles River, San Antonio is legendary for its large variety of fine wines. The winery offers tastings and have a wine store where you can buy your favorite award wining wine. Go on a wine tour if you're interested in the history of the vineyard or how wine is made.
Construído em estilo Art Déco, este observatório foi construído no início da década de 1930 e é um destaque entre os pontos turísticos do sul da Califórnia. Veja incríveis shows de luzes no Planetário Oschin, que usa a mais recente tecnologia. Fora do observatório, você encontrará vistas deslumbrantes da área próxima que são de tirar o fôlego durante o dia e a noite. Exposições e shows de planetário vão fascinar os visitantes. Alguns visitantes podem reconhecer o observatório como o local onde o clímax de Rebel Without a Cause foi filmado. Em noites claras, aproveite os telescópios públicos gratuitos para ver as estrelas de perto.
The Huntington, the former home of a railroad tycoon, is many things—an extensive library filled with rare books, a large art collection containing numerous European prints and paintings, botanical gardens of almost unmatched splendor and a forum for regular lectures and other activities. You will also find a fine bookstore, cafe and tea room on the grounds. Come and wander through the 150 acres of colorful gardens, lily ponds and beautiful sculptures. The rare books and manuscripts in the library include some of the earliest editions of Shakespeare's works, a copy of the Gutenberg Bible on vellum and the Ellesmere manuscript of one or more of Chaucer's greatest works. Please note reservations are required in order to visit and prices vary depending on the day of the week.