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Castaic Lake Recreation Area
32132 Castaic Lake Dr.
Castaic, CA 91384
661.257.4050
www.castaiclake.com
Swim Beach Hours
Sat, May 27, 2006 through Fri, June 16, 2006
9am - 5pm Weekends/Holidays only
Closed Weekdays
Sat, June 17, 2006 through Mon, Sept. 4, 2006
9am - 5:30pm Weekdays
9am - 6:00pm Weekends/Holidays
Closed after Labor Day
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
Web Site
Before the area was opened to the public as Descanso Gardens the land was an oak forest. In the late 1930s and 1940s, when newspaper publisher E. Manchester Boddy was building his estate called Rancho del Descanso, he planted thousands of camellias in the shade of the oaks to provide blossoms for the cut-flower industry. Those camellias, and others added in later years, continue to thrive.
Today Descanso Gardens is home to North America's largest camellia collection-more than 34,000 plants and more than 700 species and varieties growing on 20 acres. Many of these camellias are more than 20 feet in height. The Camellia Forest boasts rare and familiar camellias and has been designated an International Camellia Garden of Excellence by the International Camellia Society.
Griffith Observatory
4800 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: (323) 664-1181
www.griffithobservatory.org
The Griffith Observatory has been a major Los Angeles landmark since 1935. It was visited by nearly two million people each year and ranked as one of the top tourist attractions of Southern California. It sits on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood where it commands a stunning view of the Los Angeles basin below. Tens of millions of people enjoyed the view from its balconies and terraces, especially at night. For safety reasons, the grounds (and some nearby hiking trails) are closed to the public and the Observatory site is a fenced-off hard-hat construction area. There is no public access to the Observatory or its lawn. The trail from the Observatory parking lot up to Mt. Hollywood remains open during construction.
Knott's Berry Farm & Soak City
8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-5200
www.knotts.com
What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of world class rides, unique family shows and one of a kind attractions. At America's favorite theme park, experience GhostRider the world's best wooden roller coaster, Supreme Scream, 30-stories up, 3 seconds down and the high-octane thrill of Xcelerator, rated the world's best launch coaster, sending riders 0-80 in 2.3 seconds. For a different type of thrill, stroll on over to Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved PEANUTS gang.
Montrose Shopping Park
613 E. Broadway, Rm 200
Glendale, Ca 91206
(818) 249-2499
www.shopmontrose.com
The Montrose Shopping Park includes the 2200, 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Ave.,
the 3600, 3700 and 3800 blocks of Ocean View Blvd., Montrose Ave. just North and just
South of Honolulu Ave., Thompson Court and the Boardwalk Courtyard of Shops.
Casa Adobe De San Rafael & Park
1330 Dorothy Drive
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 548-2184.
Web Site
CASA ADOBE DE SAN RAFAEL HISTORY
" Casa Adobe de San Rafael is registered as California Landmark #235.
" The casa is believed to have been built in 1865 by Tomas Sanchez, and has a New England style of architecture.
" In 1875, the property was sold, left abandoned, and fell into a ruinous state.
" In 1930 the Casa was purchased by the California Medicinal Wine Company who planned to tear down the structure and to remove the large eucalyptus trees on the property. Local neighbors and community members stopped the demolition and began a campaign to preserve the house as a historic landmark.
" The City of Glendale purchased the adobe in 1930, and by 1932 La Casa de Adobe de San Rafael was completely refurbished.
" Today, the adobe includes a Monterey-style corridor (covered porch), beautiful sunken garden, brick patio, gray shake roof, and long narrow front windows adorned with green shutters. Interior furnishings are from the 19th century.
Catalina Verdugo Adobe
2211 Bonita Drive
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 548-2184
Web Site
CATALINA VERDUGO ADOBE HISTORY
" The Catalina Verdugo Adobe is registered as California Historical Land Mark #637 and the California Parlor #247.
" The adobe is believed to have been built in 1828 and originally consisted of the main room and the south wing. The north wing of the adobe was added around the turn of the century.
" The dwelling was named after Jose Maria Verdugo's daughter and built by his son, Teodoro Verdugo.
" After a series of ownership changes, the property was sold to land developer, F.P. Newport. Newport knew of the historical value of the adobe and was careful to preserve it.
" The property was later sold to Dr. Ernest Bashor and remained in the Bashor family until it was sold to the City of Glendale in 1989.
" The adobe includes a rustic covered porch, brick patio, and wooden picnic tables.
"OAK OF PEACE" HISTORY
" The tree was named the "Oak of Peace" in 1847.
" Jesus Pico, representing Lieutenant Colonel Fremont and the United States met with his brother, General Andres Pico, commander of the Mexican army on the Verdugo Adobe property in January 1847, and recommended that they surrender to the Unity States due to the size and strength of Fremont's Army.
" Terms of the surrender were discussed and agreed upon under the large oak located 30 yards from the Adobe.
" The actual signing of the treaty came two days later, near what is now the Hollywood Bowl.
" Many consider the "Oak of Peace" to be the birthplace of California.
" Although the tree died from natural causes in 1987, remnants can still be seen at its original site.
"Shoseian" Whispering Pine Teahouse & Friendship Garden
1601 West Mountain Street
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 548-2184
Web Site
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
" The traditional teahouse was built in 1974 through the combined efforts of the Sister Cities of Glendale and Higashi-Osaka, Japan. It is one of the few traditional Japanese Teahouses open to the public in the United States.
" The Teahouse represents the spirit of goodwill, lasting peace and friendship between the people of Japan and the United States.
" Given the name "Shoseian" or "Whispering Pine Teahouse" by the Fifteenth Grand Tea Master of the Urasenke School of Tea in Japan, the Teahouse is designated an official Tearoom. Dr.Yamazaki of Higashi-Osaka provided initial support for the Teahouse and Gardens.
" The Teahouse, which was designed by architect Hayahiko Takase, is a unique blending of western and eastern design and an apt expression of the spirit of cross-cultural community.
" Through recent cooperative efforts by the City of Glendale and Friends of Shoseian, the Teahouse was refurbished and established as a Landmark Building by the Glendale Historical Society.
" Nestled at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains beside a koi pond in a charming Japanese-style garden setting, the Teahouse is in a unique position to outreach to the community of Glendale and greater Los Angeles.
" The Japanese Friendship Garden surrounding the tea house is available for weddings and other special events.
Doctor's House Museum & Gazebo
1601 West Mountain Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Phone: (818) 242-4290
Web Site
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
" The Doctors' House was built in 1888.
" It originally stood at 921 E. Wilson Avenue, but was moved to its present location in 1979.
" Tours of the interior are offered every Sunday by docents of Glendale's Historic Society.
" The Doctors' House lawn area and gazebo are available for weddings and other special events.
" Silent film star Nell Shipman lived in the house along with her family in the early 1900s.
Bob Baker Marionette Theatre
1345 West 1st. St.
Los Angeles, CA
(213)250-9995
www.bobbakermarionettes.com
His marionettes have entertained thousands of children and adults worldwide over the years.
Bob learned the magic of puppetry at the early age of eight. He trained with several different local companies and put his skills to work with his first professional performance for director Mervyn Leroy.
While attending Hollywood High School, Bob began manufacturing toy marionettes that sold both in Europe and the United States. After graduation at the age of eighteen, he began his extensive career in animation at the George Pal Studios. He began as an apprentice and soon became a head animator of "Puppetoons" a year later.
Ultrazone, Sherman Oaks
14622 Ventura Blvd Ste 208
Sherman Oaks CA 91403
(818) 789-6620
www.zonehead.com
Perfect for kids of all ages. Ultrazone promotes a drug-free, smoke-free, alocohol-free environment, with many special events dedicated to children, especially during the summer and after school. They even offer exciting adventures for the "big kids" (adults!) later in the evening.
Wildlife Waystation
14831 Little Tujunga Canyon Road
Angeles National Forest, CA. 91342-5999
(818)899-5201
www.wildlifewaystation.org
The Wildlife WayStation (the "WayStation") is a nonprofit corporation that operates a unique animal sanctuary located on 160 acres just north of the San Fernando Valley in the Angeles National Forest, California. Founded in 1976, the WayStation is committed to a two-fold mission:
To rescue, rehabilitate, relocate, and provide sanctuary to wild and exotic animals from around the world, as well as native wildlife.
To educate the public about the global plight of wildlife, especially near cities.
San Gabriel Mission
427 S. Junipero Serra Dr.
San Gabriel, California 91776
626-457-3048
www.sangabrielmission.org
The San Gabriel Mission Arcángel, which was established on September 8, 1771. The mission is rich in the history and traditions of early California. San Gabriel Mission Arcángel was the fourth of 21 California missions founded. In the early mission era, it grew into a mission called the "Pride of the Missions," for its large production of crops and trading of cattle hides and wine. Some of this history has been preserved for viewing in the church, museum, and grounds.
MISSION ARCÁNGEL CHURCH
The mission church was built of cut stone, brick, and mortar from 1791 to 1805, and it is the oldest structure of its kind south of Monterey, CA. From 1987 to 1993, the mission was fully restored to repair damage from the 1987 Whittier earthquake.
MISSION MUSEUM
The museum building was constructed in 1812 of adobe brick with a tiled roof. Originally, it was used
as sleeping quarters for the mission fathers, and for storing books, some dating back to the early 1500s.
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