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WHAT

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TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DAY TRIPS

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Goldstone Deep Space Complex �� 4Hesperia Lake Park�� 6Victor Valley Museum�� 7Johnson Valley OHV area �� 8Swimming�� 9Silverwood Lake / Lake Gregory �� 10

Tanger Outlets�� 11

Joshua Tree / Pioneertown�� 12

Calico Ghost Town�� 13

Harvey House /

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is published and copyrighted 2014by the Daily Press, 13891 Park Ave��, Victorville, Calif�� 92392

and the Desert Dispatch, 130 Coolwater Lane, Barstow, Calif�� 92311

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there are a million things to do in Southern California, including the High Desert. Here are some of our top picks

FOR THE SUMMER

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SoCAl FUn 16

BEACH BlAStS 38

Forever 2014

Santa Monica Pier�� 38The Getty Villa �� 39

Laguna Beach �� 40Whale Watching�� 42

California League / San Antonio Winery �� 16Claremont�� 17The Historic Mission Inn �� 18Nixon Presidential Library and Museum�� 20Casinos �� 22Old Pasadena �� 24

LA County Fair �� 26Orange County Fair�� 28Amusement Parks�� 30 San Diego Safari Park �� 33Nokia Theatre LA LIVE �� 34Descanso Gardens �� 35Olvera Street �� 36Hollywood�� 37

On the cover: Santa Monica, Hesperia Lake: James Quigg, Daily Press; Sawdust Festival: Courtesy of Sawdust Festival; Dana Wharf Whale Watching:

Ivan Hundric, Daily Press; Las Vegas: Metro

Contributing writers: Gary Brodeur, Rene Ray De La Cruz, Anneli Fogt, Steve Hunt, Mike Lamb, Jose Quintero, Kris Reilly, Brooke Self

Contributing photographers: David Pardo, Jim Quigg Copy editing: Gary Brodeur, Kris Reilly

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There’s nothing like the summer for explor-ing, and a visit to

the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex offers families a chance to explore nature and space at the same time.

Located about 80 miles from Victorville on Fort Irwin in the Mojave Desert, the Goldstone complex will take you back in time while educat-ing you on America’s space missions and providing you with a glimpse into the future.

Located at the old Goldstone mining site, the complex is one-third of NASA’s Deep Space Network, which just celebrated its 50th anni-versary. The Deep Space Network is the world’s only global spacecraft communica-tions network and it supports American, Japanese, European and Indian space missions.

Goldstone’s seven active radio telescope antennas are huge — one is as tall as a 20-

story building — and they are spread over about 17 miles of desert on Fort Irwin. They communicate with more than 30 American spacecraft, send-ing and receiving signals that travel millions of miles in some cases.

Goldstone antennas are capable of retrieving signals from spacecraft that are as small as 1 billionth of 1 billionth of a watt.

Deep Space Network anten-nas received and relayed television images of Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon in 1969, and the first images of Mars in 1965. NASA expects them to be used to bring streaming video from the surface of Mars by 2025.

More than 100 people work at the complex, and Goldstone’s Deep Space Network Signal Processing

Center is manned around the clock. That center remotely controls all of Goldstone’s antennas.

Goldstone offers free guided tours of the complex, which include a visit to the Goldstone Museum. Visitors are wel-come to take pictures as they learn about the facility and spacecraft supported by the Deep Space Network. Tours also include visits to different antenna sites and the Signal Processing Center.

It’s an incredible educa-tional experience that brings

history and space to life.Goldstone Deep Space

Communications Complex is located on Fort Irwin in the Mojave Desert. Tours are held at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday through August, and at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. September through May. Each tour lasts about 21⁄2 hours.

Wear closed shoes for com-fort and safety. No pets are allowed except service animals with prior notification.

For information or to make reservations, email [email protected] (tours must be scheduled in advance).

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GOlDSTOnE PHotoS BY JAMES QUIGG, DAIlY PRESS

DIREcTIONS: Take Interstate 15 north past

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scheduled in advance��

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HESPERIA • Open year-round, Hesperia Lake Park offers something daily for peo-ple of all ages.

Picnicking and camping are available daily; fishing is offered every day except Christmas. And an Equestrian Camp is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Two sessions of lake fish-ing are offered: from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the day fishing ses-sion and 1 to 10 p.m. for the night fishing session. On holi-days, only a day session is offered.

Tent campers and RVs up to 40 feet in length are wel-come at sites that include pic-nic tables and fire rings; elec-trical hookups and water are at selected sites. Camping fees start at $35 per night.

No state fishing license is required. Hesperia Lake is a

pay-to-fish lake that is stocked weekly and has a five-fish limit.

Patrons may bring their own propane barbecues. Group sites are available for a rea-sonable fee and reservations need to be made in advance. Groups of 25 or more people must have reservations.

Restrooms and showers are available without charge and drinking water is located throughout the campground.

The lake itself and the store at the park are closed Christmas Day, and store hours may vary from summer to winter.

Hesperia Lake Park is at 7500 Arrowhead Lake Road in Hesperia. For more informa-tion, call 760-244-5951 or go to www.hesperiaparks.com/hes-peria-lake-park/.

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DIREcTIONS: Hesperia Lake Park is at 7500

Arrowhead Lake Road in Hesperia�� From Main Street in Hesperia, drive east until the road veers south and

becomes Arrowhead Lake Road�� Continue south for about a mile until arriving at the park on the

east side of the road��

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APPLE VALLEY • The Victor Valley Museum, a branch of the San Bernardino County Museum, offers exhibits about the cultural and natural heritage of the High Desert, organized around the theme “Discover Your Own Backyard.” There also is a reading room and a lecture or meeting room.

Special events for the sum-mer include:

• July 12, 2 p.m. Lecture and Craft: Trees with Maggie Foss, Curator Emeritus of Education.

• July 13, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Story Time: “Danny and the Dinosaur” and two more books read by Curtis L. Green, field representative for 1st District Supervisor Robert Lovingood.

• July 24, 2 to 4 p.m. All

About Bugs. Explore the tiny world of insects, arachnids and other crawly critters.

• July 31, 2 to 4 p.m. Call of the Sea. Get to know the vast ecosystems of the oceans, from shallow tide pools to the deep blue.

• Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BugFest.

• Aug. 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Story Time: “Abuela” and two more books read by Iris Gutierrez.

• Sept. 17, 1 p.m. The History of Jazz with Paul Starks.

• Sept. 21, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Story Time.

The museum is at 11873 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military members, $2.50 for students and free for children 5 and

younger and muse-um members.

Recently opened is a free satellite location hosting the High Desert Interpretive Center at 7620 Deep Creek Road in Apple Valley.

The center features a desert-garden trail near the Mojave River and details the importance of water to the High Desert.

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DIREcTIONS: The museum is at 11873 Apple Valley Road in Apple

Valley�� From Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley, drive to Apple Valley Road and turn south�� The museum will be 2 1/2 blocks south, on the east side of the road��

The High Desert Interpretive Center is at 7620 Deep Creek Road in Apple Valley�� From

Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley, turn south on Deep Creek Road and drive until the road makes

a sharp turn west, continue until it turns south again and drive just past the

Mojave Water Agency building��

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California’s rugged, var-ied terrain offers all kinds of opportunities

for recreation. But while some may think of the state as a land of beaches, mountains and forests, many tourists come to the region for its dirt.

Off-highway vehicle use is one of the principal recreation-al activities in the California desert, and one of the world’s prime areas for off-roading is right in our backyard.

Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area draws off-road-ing enthusiasts from around the country and the world. Visitors can ride vehicles and camp wherever they like in

this vast expanse of desert east of Lucerne Valley.

Every weekend of the year, Highway 247 sees a steady stream of Jeeps, campers and toy-haulers heading to the fed-erally administered OHV area.

The 188,000-acre space features massive dry lakes, jagged buttes, sandy hills and mountains as high as 4,600 feet — just about every type of terrain the Mojave Desert has to offer.

The Hammer trails are one of Johnson Valley’s most famous attractions. These rocky trails were given their name for the way they can hammer a vehicle. Only expe-rienced off-roaders with top-

notch vehicles should even attempt them. But the area also offers less-challenging terrain such as the smooth, flat dry lakes.

Johnson Valley hosts com-petitive racing events through-out the year, the largest of which is the annual King of the Hammers event. The race combines open-desert racing with rock crawling and draws up to 30,000 people every February.

Some areas can be accessed with normal road cars, but a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Helmets are required on all ATVs. Visitors are advised to bring plenty of water, food and

appropriate clothing. A GPS device is also helpful, and cell-phone reception can be spotty.

Visit the Bureau of Land Management’s Johnson Valley OHV page at blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/johnson.html for more information as well as visitor rules and guidelines.

JOHnSOn VAllEY OHV AREA


DIREcTIONS: From Apple Valley, head east

on Highway 18 into Lucerne Valley�� At the four-way stop sign where

Highway 18 veers south toward Big Bear, continue east onto Highway

247/Old Woman Springs Road�� There are several access points from

Highway 247, each of which is clear-ly marked�� Most visitors access

the area by driving north on Camp Rock Road off Highway 247��

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SWIMMInGHigh Desert public pools

Apple VAlleyOpen recreational swim

The town of Apple Valley’s Parks & Recreation Department offers a number of aquatic recreational oppor-tunities.

Continue the fun all sum-mer long. Bring the family and enjoy open swim sessions. Admission is $2 per child and $3 per adult per day from 12:45 to 3:45 weekdays through Aug. 6, and weekends through Sept. 22. Evening swim hours are available Thursdays and Saturdays. The pool is handi-capped-accessible. Passes are not required, but a pre-paid Quick Card is available that provides unlimited admission

to open swim sessions during the 2013 season for $100 per child and $150 per adult.

Several special events and programs will be available throughout the summer.

For more information call 760-240-7880 or go to www.AVRecreation.org.

ViCTORVilleenjoy recreational swimming Starting Saturday, the pool

at Doris Davies Park will be open for recreational swim-

ming on weekends and holi-days. The summer schedule for the pool includes aquatic programs, open swim hours, swim lessons, lap swimming, family recreation swim, water exercise times and lifeguard training.

Cost is $2 a person for open swim sessions.

Hours are 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. for the first session and 2 to 4 p.m. for the second session on weekends and holidays. The pool will be open for one recre-

ational swim session from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information call 760-245-5551 or go to www.victorvillerec.com.


APPLE VALLEY: Civic Center Park Aquatic Center, 14999 Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley��

VIcTORVILLE: 16305 Hughes Road in Victorville��

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Outdoor fun close to home

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HESPERIA • Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area features hiking trails, swim-ming beaches and designated areas for camping, boating, water-skiing and fishing. The lake features trout, largemouth bass, catfish and bluegill.

The park includes three pic-nic areas that can be reached only by boat. The maximum camper length is 32 feet, and the maximum trailer length is 31 feet.

The Pacific Crest Trail, the jewel in the crown of America’s scenic trails and spanning 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada, passes along the rec-reation area. The lake attracts waterfowl, raptors and song-birds.

There is a marina with a launching ramp, boat and equipment rentals, a conve-nience store, gas and a bait-and-tackle store.

All boats, personal water-craft, kayaks, canoes, sail-boards, inflatables and float tubes must undergo a manda-tory inspection to prevent the spread of quagga and zebra mussels. All boats must be clean, drained and dry — those that fail inspection will not be able to launch

for seven days.The entrance to

Silverwood Lake SRA is 14651 Cedar Circle, off of Highway 138 south of Hesperia.

Park kiosk hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Sept. 30.

Day rates: free for access to Cedar Springs Dam, $10 per vehicle to developed parking areas and for boat

launches. Camping fees range from $45 and $50 at Mesa and New Mesa to $325 else-where. Reservations may be required and annual passes are available.

For more information, call 760-389-2281 or goto www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=650.

Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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water funFRoM StAFF REPoRtS

cRESTLINE • Splash the day away on Lake Gregory Resort’s Splash Island, take in an annual fireworks show and fish, fish, fish.

The huge Splash Island water-play structure floats on 13,755 square feet of the lake’s swim cove and offers fun play activities for all ages.

Enjoy slides, swings, jumps, diving platforms and more.

Splash Island is available for all ages but requires a 48-inch height minimum.

The area’s annual Jamboree Days celebration over the July 4 weekend will end with fireworks over the lake at 9 p.m. July 5. The Independence Day week-end kicks off with the Crestline Community Family Picnic on the grass field next to the San Moritz Lodge, 24640 San Moritz Drive, on July 4.

On July 5, staging for the parade begins at 8 a.m. and the kickoff will be at 10 a.m. After that, Lake Drive will host a street fair then Art and Wine in the Pines at 4 p.m.

Afterwards, enter onto the Lake Gregory Resort beach in the evening to watch the free

fireworks show.Among other summer offer-

ings, the lake is continually stocked with brown and rain-bow trout. The fishing access fee is $4 a day. Anglers can pay for their day of fishing at the vari-ous fishing pay stations around the lake. Also, packs of 10 fishing tickets can be purchased for $35 at the boathouse. All anglers are required to have a California Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing license.

There is a fishing derby the second Saturday monthly from April through November.

For more fishing derby information, go to www.crest-linechamber.net/things_to_do/trout_fishing_derbies.

The usual daily fee for park-

ing at Lake Gregory Resort is $6; entry to the swim cove-beach area is $6, or $4 for seniors and free for children 4 and younger. Additional fees may apply for waterplay activities and rentals. Annual passes are available.

The lake is at 24171 Lake Drive and offers dining, pic-nicking, hiking and a variety of water-oriented activities.

For more information, call 909-338-2233.

DIREcTIONS: From Arrowhead Lake Road in Hesperia, drive south until the road becomes Highway 173 and continue south and west to the intersection with Highway 138�� Turn south and drive the mountain road, turn south at Old Mill Road; turn left or east at Lake Drive and continue just past Lake Gregory Drive to the western entrance��


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DIREcTIONS: The entrance to Silverwood

Lake SRA is 14651 Cedar Circle, off of Highway 138�� From Arrowhead

Lake Road in Hesperia, drive south until the road becomes Highway 173 and continue south and west to the

intersection with Highway 138�� Turn south and drive a couple of

miles to the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

off-ramp at Cleghorn Road��

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You don’t have to drive to Las Vegas, Palm Springs or L.A. to go outlet

shopping or plan your vacation getaway: You can do both, at the same time, at the Tanger Outlet center in Barstow.

Located about a half-hour north of Victorville, right off of Interstate 15, the Tanger Outlets offer discounted prices on name-brand shoes, apparel, fragrances, luggage and more.

There are 35 retail outlets in the center, which attracts 50 to 95 busloads of tourists per day. Visitors can choose from

Coach, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Aeropostale, Banana Republic, GUESS, Lacoste, Nautica, Van Heusen, Old Navy, Claire’s, GAP, Quicksilver and Wilson Leather, as well as Nike, Bass, Reebok, Rockport, Skechers, Timberland, UGG, Bally and Nine West.

Among the more spe-cialty outlets, choose from Kay Jewelers, Kipling, Perfurmania, Samsonite, Swarovski, Sunglass Hut, Fossil, Gymboree and Kitchen Collection.

The center also is home to the California Welcome Center, where you can pick up free brochures for attractions and cities throughout the state, as

well as national park guides and maps.

There are also Route 66 and California postcards and gifts for sale, including T-shirts and hats.

Take advantage of the help that the California Welcome Center customer service reps offer, too.

“We mapquest and print everything out that people need,” customer service rep Debby Clinkenbeard said. “We’ll put together packets of

points of interest for you.”Clinkenbeard and her col-

leagues are happy to provide tips on other regional points of interest, as well, whether it is the Harvey House in Barstow, the nearby Calico Ghost Town or Peggy Sue’s ‘50’s Diner in Yermo.

Stores and the California Welcome Center are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Coupons are available online at www.tangeroutlet.com/coupons.

DIREcTIONS: The outlets are located at

2796 Tanger Way in Barstow�� From Interstate 15, exit at

either Outlet Center Drive or Lenwood Road and go east��


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The great outdoors

By ANNELI FOGT StAFF WRItER

Head east on Highway 247 deep into the Mojave Desert and become swal-

lowed up in a landscape out of a “Visit California” postcard.

Joshua Tree National Park is a vast desert wilderness, showcasing the diverse ter-rain, flora and fauna of the Mojave and Colorado deserts. The park offers hiking for everyone from families to experts, rock climbing, moun-tain biking, camping and some of the best stargazing in the area.

The park is always open, and $15 can get you one week to enjoy the desert highlights.

The Joshua Tree National Park Association offers field classes, lectures and bus tours of the park. Prices vary from $70 for a Haiku poetry class to upwards of $300 for a four-hour charter bus tour.

Kids can become Junior Rangers by picking up activity books at the visitor centers or park entrance stations.

Four visitor centers, exhibits,

ranger programs and guided walks are available throughout the summer months. Check at any visitor center for times and current programs. Every visitor center shows park videos upon request and contains a book-store and exhibits. The visitor centers are:

• Oasis Visitor CenterOpen 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.74485 National Park Drive,

Twentynine Palms • Joshua Tree Visitor CenterOpen 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua

Tree• Cottonwood Visitor CenterOpen all year 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cottonwood Spring, Pinto

Basin Road, Joshua Tree National Park

Once you leave the visitor centers, there are 12 self-guid-ing nature walks appropriate for little legs and high tempera-

tures as well as countless hikes through challenging terrain and landscape and rock climbing.

You can also choose to enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your car, traveling paved and well-maintained roads though the park.

For those looking for more of an adventure, the park offers five mountains higher than 5,000 feet ready for serious hikers to conquer as well as five palm oases that are like a hiking trea-sure hunt.

With 800,000 acres to explore and beautiful, starry skies most will need more than

one day to explore the park. Joshua Tree has nine camp-grounds ranging in price from $10 to $15 as well as backcountry camping. The park does close some campgrounds for the slow-er summer months, check the Joshua Tree National Park web-site for campground closures.

Because temperatures in the summer reach in excess of 100 degrees during the day, park officials urge visitors to bring at least one gallon of water per person per day, even if the plan is just to drive through.

Go to www.nps.gov/jotr for more information.

DIREcTIONS: The Joshua Tree Visitor Center

is located at 6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree�� From the Victor Valley,

take Highway 18 east into Lucerne Valley�� At the four-way stop, continue

east onto Highway 247/Old Woman Springs Road�� In Yucca Valley, turn left onto Highway 62�� In Joshua Tree, turn

right onto Park Boulevard��

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PIOnEERTOWnReturn to Old

West roots

See gunslingers, tour movie sets and dine on great Tex-Mex fare at Pioneertown.

Pioneertown — part myth, part history — is a convincing step back into the Old West. Built as a movie set in 1946, Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers helped break ground on the town’s new structures. It’s

where a number of films and TV shows have been shot, starting with the 1948 film “The Valiant Hombre.”

Pioneertown still serves as a film set and doubles as a lively and entertaining peek at the West’s raucous past. Re-enactors perform gunslinger routines on Mane Street during weekends.

Enjoy food and entertain-ment at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace. Pappy & Harriet’s features appetizers,

burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, chicken, ribs, steaks and a selection of Tex-Mex tacos and quesadillas.

Live entertainment of a high caliber also is hosted at the pal-ace.

Overnight accommoda-tions can be had at the rustic Pioneertown Motel, the only place to stay in town — liter-ally. RV and dry camping also is available, along with a horse cor-ral for penning up to 17 head.

The canyon location is near the High Desert communities of Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms, and entry to Joshua Tree National Park.

DIREcTIONS: From the intersection of Bear

Valley Road and Highway 18 in Apple Valley, drive east past Lucerne Valley until the road intersects with Highway 247/Old Woman Springs Road�� Continue easterly and then southerly past Landers, then turn west on Pipes Canyon Road; follow the road to Pioneertown Road and travel south into Pioneertown��

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Once a thriving silver min-ing town, Calico Ghost Town today is one of

San Bernardino County’s most unique regional parks, thanks to its donation by the Knott family (of Berry Farm fame) in 1996.

Walter Knott purchased Calico in 1951 and restored all but the five original buildings in the mining town, which at its peak in 1890 boasted an estimated popu-lation of 3,500 and supported a newspaper, post office, three hotels, three restaurants, bars, brothels and boarding houses.

Calico dates to the early 1880s, when the Silver King Mine ranked as the state’s largest silver producer. When the Silver

Purchase Act resulted in silver prices dropping dramatically, the mines were no longer economi-cally viable. When borax mining came to an end in 1907, the town was abandoned.

After Knott’s purchase of Calico, the town benefited from the notice Knott’s Berry Farm gave it. Today it is California’s official state Silver Rush Ghost Town and it is on the state’s Historical Landmark registry.

Calico is a thriving tour-ist spot now, just a short drive northwest of Barstow off Interstate 15. It has restaurants, shops, attractions and even

simulated gunfights on its main street. You can pan for gold, camp at the park or even rent a cabin.

Another feature of Calico is the Lane House and Museum, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. And for those who are into the supernatural, there are ghost tours every Saturday evening for $10 per person (advance reservations required).

The ghost town is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas Day.

Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 6-15, children under 5 free, $1 for dogs (excludes

service dogs). Dogs must be on 6-foot leash at all times. An annual family pass is $50 (valid only at Calico Ghost Town, excludes special events and holidays). Festival admission is higher; camping and cabin rentals are available at prices ranging from $25 to $100 per night. Attractions are priced separately.

Maggie Mine, Gold Panning and Mystery Shack are $2.50 each for ages 10 and over, $1.50 each for ages 5-10, children 4 and under are free. Package pricing for all three is $6.50 for ages 10 and over, $4 for ages 5-10.


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Road, Yermo�� Ttake Interstate 15 north past Barstow and exit at Ghost Town Road�� Turn left onto Ghost Town Road and after 3 1/2 miles turn left to stay on Ghost Town Road�� Estimated driving time is 45 to 55 minutes��

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Whether you’re in the middle of researching a book or just enjoy

history, the Mojave River Valley Museum offers a wealth of his-torical treasure.

That treasure often attracts travelers from all over the world. Recently a team from the British Broadcasting Company vis-ited the museum. Editor Mark Mardell and Producer Charlie Bell of the BBC traveled from Las Vegas to the Barstow museum on June 10 to gather information on

migration into California.The pair was researching

migration from the time period featured in John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” to recent times involving migrant workers.

According to local author and museum supporter Cliff Walker, the BBC visit was not surpris-ing. Besides the many exhibits, the museum features Desert Dispatch newspaper editions that date to 1910 and thousands of old photos, negatives and slides. The museum is also a hangout for local historians.

A visitor to the museum can expect to take a trip down memory lane. Outside, there is a Grover’s Car or Cowboy rail car on display. According to Walker, there only two others in the

world. Also outside, visitors will walk by the Daggett Jail and a blacksmith shop.

Walk inside there are books for sale and plenty of displays. Walker says the museum offers the best selection of women in the West books anywhere.

After walking in and turning right, visitors can check out a displays such as the Goldstone Early Man and Ice Age. Indians artifacts and gems are also on display. Check out the tool used by Indians called the Atlatl.

For those fascinated with sports history, an exhibit in the middle of the museum displays items from the Barstow Riffians Society, which includes footballs, trophies and photos. A elephant tusk dug up the area once known

as George Air Force Base also sits in the middle of the muse-um.

The museum was founded in 1964 and celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 17. It is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of scientific, his-torical and cultural heritage of the Mojave River Valley.

The museum is open every day except Christmas from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free.


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2 museums, ghost tours and moreBy JOSE QUINTErO

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What was once known as Casa del Desierto has been renamed, seen

many renovations, incorporated two museums, offers ghost tours and has become one of the most interesting destinations in the greater Barstow area.

The Harvey House recently celebrated its 103rd anniversary after being built by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in February 1911. Today, the iconic building, designed by Fred Harvey Company, offers some-thing for just about any history buff, paranormal adventurer or family traveling on Interstate 15.

The Harvey House is located at 681 N. First Ave., about two miles off of I-15 right in the heart of downtown Barstow and Route

66. Two museums, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum and the Western American Railroad Museum, are located at the Harvey House but are open only Friday through Sunday. The railroad museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the Route 66 museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both are free, though donations are welcomed.

According to Barstow Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Public Relations Joseph Hisquierdo, the Route 66 Museum can potentially open on a weekday if there is a large enough group and its visit is coordinated with museum man-agement. Hisquierdo said the Route 66 museum is full of mem-

orabilia, signs, maps, photos, a vintage police motorbike and a vehicle that belongs to former Barstow mayor Lawrence Dale.

The railroad museum includes a train cab simulator used for training, railroad memo-rabilia, system maps, a research library and the “largest” collec-tion of Date Nails, according to Hisquierdo.

For those intrigued by para-normal activity, ghost tours are offered once a month. According to Hisquierdo, there are three resident ghosts at the Harvey House — Emily, Rachel

and Buchanan. Hisquierdo said the tour kicks

off from Tom’s Burgers, located at 1701 E. Main St., where guests listen to an hour-long ghost talk from Bill Cook before heading to the Harvey House.

In the past, those who go on the tours use ghost-detection technology like infrared cameras, thermal temperature sensors, trimeters and EVP recorders. Tickets are $30 per person.

The Harvey House is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and closed on Sundays.

DIREcTIONS: From the Victorville area, take

Interstate 15 north, exit at L Street in Barstow and turn left.

At Main Street, make a right turn, then take a left on First (by

the donut shop). You’ll see the Harvey House from there.

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With six out of 10 California League stadiums within a

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Most local residents are familiar with the High Desert Mavericks, a minor league affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. With tickets priced from $6 to $10 and ballpark food reasonably priced, a visit to Heritage Field at Stater Bros. Stadium in Adelanto is easy on the wallet.

But most people haven’t ventured out of the friendly confines of the High Desert to visit other teams in the California League South — the Lancaster Jethawks, the Lake Elsinore Storm, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and the

Inland Empire 66ers in San Bernardino.

The Bakersfield Blaze, about a two-hour drive from the Victor Valley, is in the Northern League, along with the Modesto Nuts, San Jose Giants, the Stockton Ports and the Visalia Rawhide.

Like most of the 243 minor league stadiums in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela, these venues offer weekly specials on food, beer

and other ballpark goodies.Most of the ballclubs also

offer special promotional days, such as the “Albert Pujols Garden Gnome Giveaway” at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino on July 19 when the 66ers take on the Ports.

Another unique promotion is the Jethawk’s “Mike Melvill Space Ship One Bobblehead” night on Aug. 2, where the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive the special souvenir.

Another benefit of visiting

these stadiums is the oppor-tunity to meet potential MLB players and grab an autograph before they take the field.

The California League has produced big league stars such as Don Drysdale, Pedro Martinez, Mike Piazza, Josh Hamilton, Ken Griffey Jr., Felix Hernandez, Adrian Beltre, Jered Weaver and Mike Trout.

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A winery is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when some-

one thinks of Los Angeles or Ontario, but a business with a rich 97-year history of wine pro-

duction is still active in the area.The San Antonio Winery

was established on Lamar Street in Los Angeles by Italian immigrant Santo Cambianica in 1917. Remaining open through Prohibition and The Great Depression as a producer of alter wines, it is L.A.’s last pro-ducing winery and remains in its original location at 737 Lamar St.

The winery has expanded to two additional locations in Ontario and Paso Robles.

The L.A. location has grown to include an on-site Italian res-taurant and a host of festivals.

Winery tours are available Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m., on the hour. Saturday and Sunday tours are available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., each hour on the hour. Reservations are manda-tory for parties of eight or more.

The Ontario location is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at 2802 S. Milliken Ave.

All three locations offer daily complimentary tastings of three wines, and gift shops. For more information, visit sanantoniowinery.com.

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south to the Jurupa Street exit�� Turn right onto Jurupa Street and turn left onto South Milliken Avenue��

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Claremont is a college town with a dynamic fusion of 19th century

charm and tradition preserved alongside trendy new restau-rants and boutiques.

The family-friendly, outdoor-loving city offers numerous summer activities for everyone from children to teenagers to seniors.

Parking is always free and usually always available at the First Street parking structure.

Farmer’s Markets: Every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the main drag of The Village is lined with tents of vendors

selling fresh flowers, organic produce and handmade acces-sories. In the summer, refresh-ing citrus and fresh tomatoes, avocados and herbs can make for a light, easy summer dinner, followed by fresh berries over some ice cream for dessert.

Craft Blues and Brews: Maybe the organic, health food thing really isn’t your scene. That’s fine, because Claremont also features plenty of bars and restaurants serving unique and locally brewed beers. On June 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Fifth Annual Blues and Brews will feature live music and a beer walk. Tickets are $45 presale and will be $50 on the day of the event. Visit www.claremontbluesandbrews.com for more details.

Monday Concerts in the Park: Every Monday at 7 p.m.

from July 7 through Sept. 1, Claremont presents free, outdoor concerts at Memorial Park. Grab a blanket and some food and take the kids to hear the classics, or turn it into a date night and check out Bua Thai or Union on Yale for din-ner at The Village before head-ing up to the park and dancing in the grass to the hits of your childhood.

The park is located at 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont, CA

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Park: Every Tuesday at dusk,

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RIVERSIDE • Even though it’s not considered one of the 21 California Missions, Riverside’s historic Mission Inn has been a place of peace and solitude for many a traveler for over a century.

Built in 1876 as an adobe guest house, the two-story building eventually became The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, which was once known by celebrities and world lead-ers as a place of high-class

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expanded to offer a variety of dining experiences and photo-graphic opportunities, as well as an educational walking tour for all ages.

With its Old World Spanish architecture and decor, the hotel’s chapels and courtyards have seen thousands of couples exchange vows, and the hotel has served as a perfect back-drop for many wedding photos.

With gardens, towers, arch-es and stairways, the inn fills an entire block, and through-out the site visitors are able to view paintings, sculptures and furnishings from the Mission Inn collection.

Guests staying at the inn have a variety of room options, each filled with elegant fur-

nishings and amenities. The inn is ideal for a romantic escape, unforgettable family vacation or a business meeting.

The Mission Inn Foundation and Museum, which pre-serves, interprets and promotes the cultural heritage of the hotel and surrounding communi-ties, offers daily tours of

the privately-owned National Historic Landmark.Museum collections on dis-


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Following is a list of exhibits available during the summer.

• “Play Ball! Presidents and Baseball” through Oct. 3. Richard Nixon was a lifelong baseball fan. During his post-presidential years he wrote personal letters to some of his favorite players, and several will be on display for the first time.

Also on display is corre-spondence between Nixon and Jackie Robinson on baseball and civil rights.

The exhibition is included with regular admission. It is jointly presented by the Richard Nixon Presidential

Library and Museum and the Richard Nixon Foundation. There will be additional baseball programming throughout the summer.

• “Portraits of the Fallen Memorial” — 158 paintings from the memorial are on view through July 6.

• “Farewell Mr. President” — a new display of artifacts and dramatic photographs sur-rounding Nixon’s death and 1994 State Services is open through autumn.

• “Watergate” is a new per-manent gallery with detailed documentation and photo-graphs.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $11.95 for adults, $8.50 for seniors 62 and older and military personnel with ID, $6.95 for college stu-dents, $4.75 for children 7 to 11 and free for children 6 and younger.

The library and museum is at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. in Yorba Linda. A number of fea-tures and a virtual library are available online at www.nixonlibrary.gov.

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RosamondOffers table games like

Texas hold’em, Omaha, three card poker, fortune Pai Gow and Vegas-style blackjack.

lake elsinore Hotel & Casino20930 Malaga Road, Lake

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primm Valley Resort & Casino31900 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthThis location features a

steakhouse, a spa and a fashion outlet.

Whiskey pete’s Hotel & Casino31900 W. Primm Blvd.Whiskey Pete’s emphasizes

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A day, weekend or week-long trip to Las Vegas can be plenty of fun and

offers plenty of options.If money is no object and you

like to be where the action is, the Strip has everything to keep you well fed and entertained 24 hours a day. There’s little need to drive, too, as many large casi-nos are within walking distance and those that aren’t can be reached by the monorail east of Las Vegas Boulevard.

There are groups of fabulous

casinos at both Tropicana and Flamingo boulevards, all within easy walking distance. Further north, you’ll find the Mirage, Treasure Island, the Wynn and others. Circus Circus remains a top destination for families, as the carnival acts and arcade games provide youngsters with endless hours of fun.

If you prefer to walk less and not deal with the crowds on the strip, the downtown casinos are the ticket. Fremont Street and the Fremont Street Experience are a lot of fun. You can walk — or take a zipline — down the street, encountering street characters and vendors throughout. There are plenty of dining options, from quick and easy to upscale. (If you want to splurge, try Hugo’s Cellar in the basement of the Four Queens for an old Vegas dining experi-

ence you won’t soon forget!)Be sure to get your free pic-

ture at Binion’s, where you can be photographed with a million dollars.

If you’d rather see where the locals play, try some of the casi-nos in the surrounding areas of the Vegas Valley. South of the Strip are the M and South Point casinos. Far to the west, on Charleston on the way to Rock Red Canyon, is the beautiful Red Rock Casino.

To the East, Sam’s Town is a favorite of locals, as are Boulder Station and the Eastside Cannery (all on Boulder Highway). In Henderson, the Fiesta on Lake Mead Boulevard is a local favorite.

And in North Las Vegas, the Cannery and Aliante are two of the more popular casinos, espe-cially for seniors.

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Downtown Pasadena hosts a variety of shop-ping, dining, arts and

entertainment offerings and special events in a classic Southern California suburb.

Walking tours start at 9 a.m. the first Saturday month-ly and cost $15.

The Old Pasadena Film Festival screens on Fridays and Saturdays from July 5 to 27 at various locations. This is presented as a mostly free and mostly outdoors special event.

Saturday Nights in August offer free music at 8 p.m. at One Colorado Courtyard at 41 Hugus Alley.


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Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through October. Tickets are $75 and $50 for chil-

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A convenient trans i t opportunity for visiting Los Angeles-area attractions from Old Pasadena is the Metro Gold Line that goes into Union Station and connects with a number of Metro Bus routes.

Old Pasadena is centered at One Colorado Blvd. at Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena. For more information, go to www.oldpasadena.org.

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As county fairs go, there are none bigger than the annual Los Angeles

County Fair. If you want to have fun and get your exercise, a stop at Fairplex in Pomona during the L.A. County Fair’s monthlong run is a must.

From one end of the mas-sive complex to the other, there is no shortage of things to do. From fried fair foods and build-ing upon building of vendors to the carnival rides, concerts and horse racing, the L.A. County Fair has it all.

The fair begins Aug. 29 and

lasts through Sept. 28, though it is dark on all Mondays and Tuesdays except Labor Day. Horse racing is scheduled for Sept. 5-21, according to the California Horse Racing Board.

Animals are always a big part of the fair and this year is no exception. You can milk a goat, check out the Watusi cattle or see how early settlers lived at The Farm, which has expanded to nearly five acres.

Mojo’s Wild and Crazy Lagoon stars Mojo the capu-chine monkey and her friends, while Beneath the Sea features sea lions, sharks and stringrays.

Esmeralda’s Traveling Circus will capture your imagination with acrobats, contortionists and jugglers. Check out the high divers at Pirate Adventure or join the crowd that always gathers to

watch the pig races. There are competitions galore, too, from photography and culinary delights to youngsters art and seniors quilts.

The End of Summer Concert Series, presented by Toyota, is always one of the highlights of the fair. Performers already con-firmed are Charlie Wilson (Aug. 31), Roberto Tapia and Irene Davi (Sept. 7), Boyz II Men with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds (Sept. 11), Heart (Sept. 26) and Earth, Wind & Fire (Sept. 28).

For those who can’t get enough of the club scene, DJs and light shows highlight the Grinding Gears nightclub after dark.

Cost: Adults and youth 13 and older ($12 weekdays, $19 weekends and Labor Day),

children 6-12 ($8 weekdays, $12 weekends/Labor Day), seniors 60-plus ($10 week-days, $15 weekends/Labor Day, special $6 on Senior Wednesday), season pass ($29.99). Separate admission for carnival rides. Ralphs and Toyota have special admission offers.

Visit www.lacountyfair.com for more info.



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The annual Orange County Fair offers exhibits, food, shopping, a carnival, 4-H

and FFA shows and auctions, and free entertainment.

Several on-site or adjacent venues cost extra but include fair admission in their prices.

The Hanger presents tribute bands covering pop and rock favorites. Tickets start at $16.50 but some acts are free with fair admission.

The on-site Action Sports Arena presents action-packed lineups including demolition derbies, motorcycle speedway, bull riding, BMX, canine agil-ity demonstrations and more.

These premium-event tickets, starting at $16.50, include free OC Fair admission

A special event for those 21 and older is the Brew Hee Haw. This craft beer roundup is scheduled from July 11 to 13. Presale tickets are $50 a person, day-of-event tickets are $55.

The fair also hosts the Toyota

S u m m e r Concert Series at the adjacent Pacific Amphitheatre.

Ve n t r i l o q u i s t Jeff Dunham and

Lynyrd Skynyrd are among the acts scheduled to perform. Admission starts at $25.35 and includes fair entry.

The fair offers free admission and parking from noon to 1 p.m. opening day — the fair runs Wednesdays through Sundays July 11 to Aug. 10.

H o u r s are noon to mid-

night Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to midnight Saturdays and Sundays.

Admission prices are $12 gen-eral admission, $7 for seniors 60 and older and youths 6 to 12, free for children 5 and younger.

General parking is $10 for passenger cars, $20 for buses and limousines, and $30 for Pacific Amphitheater VIP spots.

For more information, go to ocfair.com.


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Costa Mesa�� Drive south on Interstate 15 to the 91 freeway, go west to the 55 freeway, exit west at Bristol Street and turn south on

Newport Boulevard to the event center�� Free parking and shuttle service are available on Saturdays and Sundays from the

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Many of the following amuse-ment parks include dining,

shopping and lodging experi-ences. Some rides or attractions may be closed for maintenance

or refurbishing.

Aquarium of the pacific100 Aquarium Way in Long

BeachSaltwater tanks and special

tours.Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Admission: Online pricing

general admission from $28.95; additional amounts for harbor tour, gray whale watch, admis-sion to the Queen Mary/Diana Exhibit; from $36 adults, $25 children for packaged admis-sion to the aquarium and the Los Angeles Zoo; from $33 for packaged admission to the aquarium and the battleship Iowa. Special package admis-sion with Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens available.

www.aquariumofpacific.org

Autry national Center including museum of the

American West in Griffith park4700 Western Heritage Way

in Los AngelesExhibits, collections and

events focusing on cultural history of the West. Guided tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays but not available on the first two Sundays of the month.

Hours for museum and store: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Admission: Adults: $10; students with ID and seniors (60+) $6; children (3–12) $4. Autry members, active mili-tary personnel and veterans, peace officers, and children under 3 free.

theautry.org

disney California Adventure park

1313 Disneyland Drive in Anaheim

Attractions and entertain-ment feature Disney and Pixar characters plus dining. Special summer events include World of Color at Paradise Bay at 8:45 p.m. nightly.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Admission: Starting at $90

for one-day, one-park.disneyparks.com

disneyland1313 Disneyland Drive in

AnaheimThe original Magic Kingdom

with eight theme lands and many dining opportunities. Special summer events include Mickey’s Soundsational Parade at 7 p.m. nightly. Some rides or attractions may be closed for refurbishing.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. plus early admission hour and Extra Magic Hour.

Admission: Starting at $90

for one-day, one-park.

Knott’s berry Farm8039 Beach Blvd. in Buena

ParkFeatures roller-coasters,

thrill and water rides, fam-ily and children’s rides, games, arcades and live entertainment.

The park opens at 10 a.m. and closes as late as 11 p.m.

Admission: From $39 a day online for those 12 and older; fast-lane and season passes available.

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legoland California ResortO n e L e go l a n d D r i ve,

CarlsbadRides and Lego character

interactions.Hours: Generally open 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, water park open noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday, Sea Life aquarium 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus dining and shopping.

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JUNE 20 Spirit West Coast Festival

JUNE 27 Super Freestyle Explosion

JUNE 28 Espinoza Paz

JULY 5 Cher “D2K” Tour with Cyndi Lauper

JULY 18-22 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

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los Angeles Zoo & botanical Gardens

5333 Zoo Drive in Griffith Park in Los Angeles

Features include Rainforest of the Americas and other shows and activities.

Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: Adults (13 and older) $18, seniors 62 and older $15, children 2 to 12 $13, infants free. Packaged admission dis-count available for Aquarium of the Pacific.

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Raging Waters111 Lakeside Road in San

DimasLarge, popular water park

with dozens of slides and attractions, plus an area for tots and a sand beach.

Admission: 4 feet and over $38, under 4 feet $28.

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seaWorld san diego500 Sea World Drive, San

DiegoLive animal entertainment

and education.Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and

seasonal nighttime shows.Admission: Single day tick-

ets from $64 online.seaworldparks.com

san diego Zoo2920 Zoo Drive in San DiegoThe San Diego Zoo is

in Balboa Park, San Diego, housing over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies.

Admission: Adults (12 and older) from $46, children (3 to 11) from $36.

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six Flags magic mountain26101 Magic Mountain

Parkway in ValenciaThrill rides, family rides

and children’s rides.Hours: 10:30 a.m. to as late

as 9 p.m.Admission: $67.99, children

shorter than 48 inches $42.99, children 2 and younger free.

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Universal studios Hollywood100 Universal City Plaza in

Universal CityIncludes about 16 attrac-

tions, dining and shopping and the famous Universal CityWalk.

Hours: Varying, with the park opening as early as 8 a.m. and closing by 9 p.m.

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Known as the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park until 2010, the San

Diego Safari Park offers visi-tors an adventure like no other. The 1,800-acre zoo is one of the largest tourist attractions in San Diego County and is open 365 days a year.

Park officials say visitors are welcomed to an active, hands-on safari experience where herds of animals roam natural habitats. Choose from a variety of exciting safari expeditions by tram, caravan truck, cart, segway, zip line and more that reveal lions lounging in the grasslands, antelope and

giraffes mingling, storks and crowned cranes on the march, rhinos wallowing in waterholes and sightings of many other amazing animals.

Africa comes to life in Escondido as you stroll through Nairobi Village to encounter meerkats, red river hogs, gibbons bats, and more, then gaze over Mombasa Lagoon and spot shoebills,

pelicans and cormorants. Visitors come face to face with an African lion and see a Cheetah Run to experience just how fast the spotted cats can move. The African Tram Safari guided tours take you to see rhinos, giraffes, antelope, gazelles and more as they roam the huge field exhibits.

Check out Condor Ridge to see California con-

dors, one of the state’s most famous conservation success stories.

Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours for spring, summer and holidays. The park is located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido.

Tickets: General admission adult $46; Child $36 (ages 3-11).


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Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE is one of Southern California’s

premier entertainment ven-ues. It opened on Oct. 18, 2007 and hosts nearly 120 events per year, including popular concerts and performances, awards shows, family shows, speaker series and television broadcasts emanating from the largest stage in Southern California.

Anchoring the L.A. LIVE entertainment district, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE has become a favorite venue for many of the world's most

prestigious awards shows, including the American Music Awards, the Primetime Emmy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, the Peoples Choice Awards, and the ESPY Awards.

Artists that have played at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE include: Queens of the Stone Age, Neil Young, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin, Lady Antebellum, Los Tigres Del Norte, Katy Perry, So You Think You Can Dance? Tour, John Fogerty, Leonard Cohen, Aretha Franklin, Nicki Minaj, R Kelly and many more.

The 7,100-seat theater

offers guests mid-sized inti-macy, with no seat further from the stage than 220 feet.

The Nokia Theatre is centrally located within L.A. LIVE, a 4 million-square-foot, $2.5 billion downtown Los Angeles sports, resi-dential and entertainment district adjacent to Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center.

L.A. LIVE also features a 54-story, 1,000-room conven-tion “headquarters” hotel (combining JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton brands and 224 luxury condominiums — The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE), Club Nokia L.A.

LIVE (a 2,200-seat capacity live music venue), a 14-screen Regal Cineplex, broadcast facilities for ESPN along with entertainment, restaurant and office space.

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By ANNELI FOGT

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Notes from a jazz band tickle the leaves of an old oak tree and

a warm, summer breeze tousles the hair of the chil-dren dancing on the lawn. It’s summer, time to get outside and enjoy the long days and warm nights.

Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge offers an

ideal summer family destina-tion for the long nights when children get bored and par-ents run out of ideas.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from June 19 to Aug. 21, Descanso Gardens will be open three hours later, until 8 p.m., for jazz

concerts on Tuesday and world music on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m.

The gardens feature everything from roses to native California flora to massive old growth oaks and everything in between.

The historic Boddy House

and Sturt Haaga Gallery offer a look into eras passed and the inspiration behind the gardens.

Parking is free and gener-al admission is $9. Students and seniors are $6 and chil-dren ages 5-12 are $4.

Visit www.descansogar-dens.org for more informa-tion.


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Some call it the birth-place of Los Angeles, and scores of school-children throughout

Southern California have made grade-school pilgrimages to it.

But Olvera Street offers more than just candy, food and trinkets that only youngsters can enjoy.

According to its website, the bustling Mexican mar-ketplace was created in 1930 to “preserve and present the customs and trades of early California.” Many of the mer-chants are descendants of original vendors on the street.

Olvera Street features free 50-minute tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Tuesdays through Saturdays (subject to docent availability), courtesy of Las Angelitas de Pueblo, and a host of annual events.

Among the most antici-pated in the summer are Los Angeles’ birthday celebra-tion, which will be held from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30 (L.A. is turning 233), and Mexican Independence Day, which will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on both Sept. 13 and 14.

Highlighting the city’s birthday celebration will be historic re-enactments, arti-

san demonstrations, exhibits and entertainment (along with plenty of cake).

There will be entertain-ment, cultural activities, historic displays, food and artisan exhibits for Mexican Independence Day, along with special entertainment on Sept. 16.

The America Tropical Interpretive Center is located in the heart of Olvera Street and features David Alfaro Siqueiros’ mural “Tropical America.” Admission is free and the center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

The marketplace is open

from 10 a.m. to 6-8 p.m. daily and from 10 a.m to 8-10 p.m. on weekends (hours of stores vary).

Visit www.olvera-street.com for more information.


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In the most famous neigh-borhood in Los Angeles you can literally take a walk

among the stars. Well, actu-ally you can take a walk on the stars. The Hollywood Walk of Fame draws global visitors each year who hope to get a glimpse of their favorite celebrity’s official insignia. It is located in the “heart” of Hollywood at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue.

Along the way make sure to stop at the world famous TCL Chinese Theater (formerly

known as Grauman’s), where one can see and touch foot-prints and handprints of well known film actors for free.

Other nearby attractions include: The Kodak Theatre, the Hollywood and Highland entertainment complex, Madame Tussaud's and more.

A short walk away are more

familiar attractions, such as the Hollywood Wax Museum and Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum.

The iconic Hollywood sign that sits among Mount Lee can be viewed from afar or up close while hiking. According to LAList.com there is more than one way to get up to the

sign but the Holyridge trail is a popular way to do it.

If you are in the mood for music, the Hollywood Bowl is a must. Located at 2301 N. Highland Ave., the famed venue features everything from reg-gae to Beethoven and offers Friday and Saturday night fire-works shows throughout July and August. Ticket prices vary by event. See the bowl’s website or visit ticketmaster.com


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The Santa Monica Pier is host to an array of carnival rides and attrac-

tions, restaurants, vendors and boardwalk entertain-ers.

It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely meal or unwind after a day at the beach or a day of shopping at Third Street Promenade.

Soar above the ocean while riding on the iconic ferris wheel and roller-coaster in Pacific Park.

Walk to the end to the pier to observe fisher-men at work or to try the Mexican fare at MariaSol Cocina Mexicana adjacent Santa Monica Pier Bait & Tackle.

The 30th annual Twilight Concert Series returns July 10 and fea-tures a free concert from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 11.

The Cults get the series started on July 10 and soul singer Charles Bradley finishes it off on Sept. 11. In between there will be plenty of variety, including The Zombies on Aug. 21.

There’s something for everybody at the pier, and plenty of adjacent parking too.

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Part of the Getty cultural and edu-cational complex in Los Angeles, the

Getty Villa offers a world-class museum overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Visitors can revel in the glo-ries of the ancient world; clas-sical art, Roman architecture and elegant gardens all spring to life, along with the splen-dors of past cultures.

A special exhibition exploring the artistic and cul-tural majesty of the Byzantine Empire will be on display through Aug. 25: “Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from

Greek Collections.”The exhibition features 167

objects — including mosaics, icons, frescoes, sculptures, manuscripts, metalwork, jew-elry, glass, embroideries, and ceramics — drawn from 34 collections throughout Greece, making it the largest and most important collection of Byzantine objects from Greece ever amassed and displayed in Los Angeles.

Museum Director Timothy Potts said the exhibition has been years in the planning and visitors “cannot but be affect-ed by its spiritual power, which permeated the Christian world for a millennium.”

The Villa exhibition extends

to the museum’s Getty Center campus in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. “Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads” features six rare, richly illuminated manuscripts from Greek collections along-side works from the Getty’s own holdings.

The Getty Villa is at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. With special summer hours, it will be open until 9 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 23 but will be closed Aug. 27 and Sept. 3, 17 and 24.

Entry is free but an advance, timed-entry ticket is

required. Call 310-440-7300 or book tickets online at www.getty.edu.

Parking is $15 for the Getty Villa and Getty Center in the same day. The Getty Center is at 1200 Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles.

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— Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts and Sawdust Art Festival, in collaboration with Visit Laguna Beach — offers its 2014 Passport to the Arts for $23.

This triple-value, unique season pass provides unlim-ited entry to the three premier art festivals in Laguna Beach throughout the summer fes-tival season through Aug. 31. Included are special discounts from selected retailers, mer-chants, hotels and restaurants plus one-time free parking at the Act V lot at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road. (The passport does not include admission to the Pageant of the Masters.)

Enjoy unlimited admission to all three art festivals featur-ing more than 500 artists and 300 hands-on art workshops, music at all three festivals, special events and free shut-tle service.

The 48th annual Sawdust Festival offers original art and handcrafted items in an enchanting outdoor setting among eucalyptus trees in Laguna Canyon. Displayed

media include ceramics, clothing and textiles, blown and fused glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, paint-ings, photography, sculpture and woodwork.

Features are artist demon-strations, hands-on art work-shops, children’s activities, food and beverages.

The 2014 Passport may be purchased online at

www.LagunaBeachPassport.com, at each festival’s box office, the city of Laguna Beach Community Services Department the Visitors Center or by calling 800-487-3378.

For information about overnight stays and things to do while in Laguna Beach, visit the Official Visitors Center at 381 Forest Ave., which is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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Dana Wharf cruises offer whale of an experience

By IVAN HUNDrIC

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As the originator of whale watching in Orange County back in 1971,

Dana Wharf is known as a land-mark for marine life sightings and offers several daily adven-tures.

For much less than the price of amusement park admission, the whole family can enjoy a variety of ocean creatures in their natural environment. Tickets are $45 for adults, $35 for seniors 55+ and $25 for children 3-12. Daily cruises are offered through the end of July. Several discounts and coupons are available, such as 1/2 price on Tuesdays.

Whales, dolphins and sea lions are frequently seen on each two-hour cruise. Dana Wharf Whale Watching offers free “whale checks” for custom-ers who have not seen a good sighting of whales or dolphins. “Whale checks” never expire.

Reservations should be made at least three to four days in advance as boat space fills up quickly.

Dana Wharf is located at 34675 Golden Lantern in Dana Point. It has several whale watching vessels, including the new 63-foot catamaran the Ocean Adventures, which holds up to 49 passengers.

All of the cruises are nar-rated by expert captains who educate passengers on the marine life in the area.

The main Whale Watching boat is the Dana Pride. The 95-

foot vessel was built in 2002 for Dana Wharf. It comfortably fits 149 passengers and comes with a full service bar/snack bar, flat screen TVs, large salon area, two-story seating arrangement and restrooms.

Even while waiting to see sea life, passengers can enjoy a relaxing cruise with breathtak-ing coastal views.

Dana Wharf also offers other types of cruises at select times. There is public parking at the harbor, but there is a four-hour time limit. A violation results in a $30 parking ticket.

For more information, call 949-496-5794 or visit www.danawharf.com.

Fin-filled cruises depart from

Newport Beach

Newport Landing Whale Watching has been offering cruises for over

20 years from Newport Bay. Bring your cameras and binocu-lars for a memorable two-and-a-half-hour experience that costs much less than any Southern California amusement park.

Dolphins, whales, sea lions and more creatures can be seen in their natural environment, up close and sometimes even under the boats. Refreshing coastal views are seen through-out the trip.

Tickets are $32 (weekdays), $36 (weekends and holidays) for adults; $26 (weekdays), $30 (weekends and holidays) for children 12 and under and seniors 60 and older. Various discounts are frequently avail-able on the website. A $1 to $4 fuel surcharge may be in effect if marine diesel fuel exceeds

$3.50 per gallon. Several cruises are available every day through October. Reservations should be made at least four days in advance as space is limited.

Newport Beach Whale Watching is located at 309 Palm St., Suite A in Newport Beach.

The primary vessel, the Ocean Explorer, was built spe-cifically for whale watching. The 70-foot boat features two full walk-around decks, a full bar, snack bar and two rest-rooms.

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