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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

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

Tanger Outlets � �� 11 Joshua Tree / Pioneertown � �� 12 Calico Ghost Town � �� 13 Harvey House / Mojave River Valley Museum �� 14

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

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

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

38 Laguna Beach �� 40 Whale Watching � �� 42

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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Goldstone Photos by JAMES QUIGG, DAILY PRESS

Deep space in the desert By STEVE HUNT EDITOR

here’s nothing like the summer for exploring, 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 educating 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 anniversary. The Deep Space Network is the world’s only global spacecraft communications 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-

directions: Take Interstate 15 north past Barstow. Exit at Fort Irwin Road and turn left. You must check in at the Fort Irwin Visitors Center. The complex is at 93 Goldstone Road, Fort Irwin. Tours must be scheduled in advance.

story building — and they are spread over about 17 miles of desert on Fort Irwin. They communicate with more than 30 American spacecraft, sending 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 antennas 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 welcome 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 educational 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 comfort and safety. No pets are allowed except service animals with prior notification. For information or to make reservations, email tours@ gdscc.nasa.gov (tours must be scheduled in advance).

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HESPERIA LAKE PARK

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For more information please contact the Phelan Farmers Market Manager: Rowena McDermott (760) 412-9746 E-Mail: moonstruckfarms2@verizon.net Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District 4176 Warbler Road • P.O. Box 294049 Phelan, CA 92329-4049 (760) 868-1212 • Fax (760) 868-2323

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Fishing and year-round fun for all ages

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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HESPERIA • Open yearround, Hesperia Lake Park offers something daily for people of all ages. Picnicking and camping are available daily; fishing is offered every day except Christmas. And an Equestrian Camp is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Two sessions of lake fishing are offered: from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the day fishing session and 1 to 10 p.m. for the night fishing session. On holidays, only a day session is offered. Tent campers and RVs up to 40 feet in length are welcome at sites that include picnic tables and fire rings; electrical 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 reasonable 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 information, call 760-244-5951 or go to www.hesperiaparks.com/hesperia-lake-park/.

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Victor VallEy Museum

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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 APPLE VALLEY • The Victor ecosystems of the oceans, from Valley Museum, a branch of shallow tide pools to the deep the San Bernardino County blue. Museum, offers exhibits • Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. about the cultural and natural BugFest. heritage of the High Desert, • Aug. 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. organized around the theme Story Time: “Abuela” and “Discover Your Own Backyard.” two more books read by Iris There also is a reading room Gutierrez. and a lecture or meeting room. • Sept. 17, 1 p.m. The History Special events for the sumof Jazz with Paul Starks. mer include: • Sept. 21, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. • July 12, 2 p.m. Lecture and Story Time. Craft: Trees with Maggie Foss, The museum is at 11873 Curator Emeritus of Education. Apple Valley Road in Apple • July 13, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Valley. Hours are 10 a.m. to Story Time: “Danny and the 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Dinosaur” and two more books Sundays. read by Curtis L. Green, field Admission is $5 for adults, representative for 1st District $4 for seniors and military Supervisor Robert Lovingood. members, $2.50 for students • July 24, 2 to 4 p.m. All and free for children 5 and

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younger and museDirections: um members. The museum is at 11873 Apple Valley Road in Apple Recently opened Valley. From Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley, drive to is a free satellite Apple Valley Road and turn south. The museum will location hosting be 2 1/2 blocks south, on the east side of the road. the High Desert The High Desert Interpretive Center is at Interpretive Center 7620 Deep Creek Road in Apple Valley. From at 7620 Deep Creek Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley, turn south on Road in Apple Valley. Deep Creek Road and drive until the road makes The center features a sharp turn west, continue until it turns a desert-garden trail south again and drive just past the near the Mojave River Mojave Water Agency building. and details the importance of water to the High Desert.

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JOHNSON VALLEY OHV AREA

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An off-roader’s paradise this vast expanse of desert east of Lucerne Valley. alifornia’s rugged, varEvery weekend of the year, ied terrain offers all Highway 247 sees a steady kinds of opportunities stream of Jeeps, campers and for recreation. But while some toy-haulers heading to the fedmay think of the state as a erally administered OHV area. land of beaches, mountains The 188,000-acre space and forests, many tourists features massive dry lakes, come to the region for its dirt. jagged buttes, sandy hills and Off-highway vehicle use is mountains as high as 4,600 one of the principal recreationfeet — just about every type of al activities in the California terrain the Mojave Desert has desert, and one of the world’s to offer. prime areas for off-roading is The Hammer trails are right in our backyard. Johnson Valley Off-Highway one of Johnson Valley’s most famous attractions. These Vehicle Area draws off-roadrocky trails were given their ing enthusiasts from around name for the way they can the country and the world. hammer a vehicle. Only expeVisitors can ride vehicles and rienced off-roaders with topcamp wherever they like in FROM STAFF REPORTS

notch vehicles should even attempt them. But the area also offers less-challenging terrain such as the smooth, flat dry lakes. Johnson Valley hosts competitive racing events throughout 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

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 clearly marked. Most visitors access the area by driving north on Camp Rock Road off Highway 247.

appropriate clothing. A GPS device is also helpful, and cellphone 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.

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SWIMMING High Desert public pools Apple Valley

Open recreational swim The town of Apple Valley’s Parks & Recreation Department offers a number of aquatic recreational opportunities. Continue the fun all summer 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 handicapped-accessible. Passes are not required, but a pre-paid Quick Card is available that provides unlimited admission

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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.

ViCTORVILLE Enjoy recreational swimming Starting Saturday, the pool at Doris Davies Park will be open for recreational swim-

ming on weekends and holidays. 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-

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SILVERWOOD LAKE Outdoor fun close to home FROM STAFF REPORTS

HESPERIA • Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area features hiking trails, swimming beaches and designated areas for camping, boating, water-skiing and fishing. The lake features trout, largemouth bass, catfish and bluegill. The park includes three picnic 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 recreation area. The lake attracts waterfowl, raptors and songbirds.

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.

There is a marina with a launching ramp, boat and equipment rentals, a convenience store, gas and a baitand-tackle store. All boats, personal watercraft, kayaks, canoes, sailboards, inflatables and float tubes must undergo a mandatory 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

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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

LAKE GREGORY Splash Island offers unique platform for water fun FROM 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 weekend 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

launches. Camping fees range from $45 and $50 at Mesa and New Mesa to $325 elsewhere. 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.

Directions: fireworks show. Among other summer offerings, the lake is continually stocked with brown and rainbow trout. The fishing access fee is $4 a day. Anglers can pay for their day of fishing at the various 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.crestlinechamber.net/things_to_do/ trout_fishing_derbies. The usual daily fee for park-

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.

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, picnicking, hiking and a variety of water-oriented activities. For more information, call 909-338-2233.

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TANGER OUTLETS Shopping options close to home

Coach, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Directions: Polo Ralph Lauren, The outlets are located at 2796 Tanger Way in Barstow. Tommy Hilfiger, From Interstate 15, exit at Aeropostale, either Outlet Center Drive or Banana Republic, Lenwood Road and go east. GUESS, Lacoste, Nautica, Van Heusen, FROM STAFF REPORTS Old Navy, Claire’s, GAP, ou don’t have to drive to Quicksilver and Wilson Las Vegas, Palm Springs Leather, as well as Nike, Bass, or L.A. to go outlet Reebok, Rockport, Skechers, well as national park guides shopping or plan your vacation Timberland, UGG, Bally and and maps. getaway: You can do both, at Nine West. There are also Route 66 and the same time, at the Tanger Among the more speCalifornia postcards and gifts Outlet center in Barstow. cialty outlets, choose from for sale, including T-shirts and Located about a half-hour Kay Jewelers, Kipling, hats. north of Victorville, right off Perfurmania, Samsonite, Take advantage of the help of Interstate 15, the Tanger Swarovski, Sunglass Hut, that the California Welcome Outlets offer discounted prices Fossil, Gymboree and Kitchen Center customer service reps on name-brand shoes, apparel, Collection. offer, too. fragrances, luggage and more. The center also is home to “We mapquest and print There are 35 retail outlets the California Welcome Center, everything out that people in the center, which attracts 50 where you can pick up free need,” customer service rep to 95 busloads of tourists per brochures for attractions and Debby Clinkenbeard said. day. Visitors can choose from cities throughout the state, as “We’ll put together packets of

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points of interest for you.” Clinkenbeard and her colleagues 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.

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JOSHUA TREE The great outdoors By ANNELI FOGT Staff Writer

ead east on Highway 247 deep into the Mojave Desert and become swallowed up in a landscape out of a “Visit California” postcard.

Joshua Tree National Park is a vast desert wilderness, showcasing the diverse terrain, flora and fauna of the Mojave and Colorado deserts. The park offers hiking for everyone from families to experts, rock climbing, mountain 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,

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.

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 bookstore and exhibits. The visitor centers are: • Oasis Visitor Center Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms • Joshua Tree Visitor Center Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree • Cottonwood Visitor Center Open 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-guiding nature walks appropriate for little legs and high tempera-

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

PIONEERTOWN Return to Old West roots

ee gunslingers, tour movie sets and dine on great TexMex 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 entertainment at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace. Pappy & Harriet’s features appetizers,

one day to explore the park. Joshua Tree has nine campgrounds ranging in price from $10 to $15 as well as backcountry camping. The park does close some campgrounds for the slower summer months, check the Joshua Tree National Park website 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: 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 palace. Overnight accommodations can be had at the rustic Pioneertown Motel, the only place to stay in town — literally. RV and dry camping also is available, along with a horse corral for penning up to 17 head.

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.

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

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The address is 36600 Ghost Town 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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nce a thriving silver mining 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 population 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

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Purchase Act resulted in silver prices dropping dramatically, the mines were no longer economically 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 tourist 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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HARVEY HOUSE 2 museums, ghost tours and more By Jose Quintero Staff Writer

hat 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 something 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

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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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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 management. Hisquierdo said the Route 66 museum is full of mem-

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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 memorabilia, system maps, a research library and the “largest” collection of Date Nails, according to Hisquierdo. For those intrigued by paranormal activity, ghost tours are offered once a month. According to Hisquierdo, there are three resident ghosts at the Harvey House — Emily, Rachel

Mojave River Valley Museum Yielding a trove of historical riches

migration into California. The pair was researching migration from the time period featured in John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” to recent FROM STAFF REPORTS times involving migrant workers. According to local author and hether you’re in the museum supporter Cliff Walker, middle of researching the BBC visit was not surprisa book or just enjoy ing. Besides the many exhibits, history, the Mojave River Valley the museum features Desert Museum offers a wealth of hisDispatch newspaper editions that torical treasure. date to 1910 and thousands of old That treasure often attracts photos, negatives and slides. The travelers from all over the world. museum is also a hangout for Recently a team from the British local historians. Broadcasting Company visA visitor to the museum ited the museum. Editor Mark can expect to take a trip down Mardell and Producer Charlie memory lane. Outside, there is a Bell of the BBC traveled from Las Grover’s Car or Cowboy rail car Vegas to the Barstow museum on on display. According to Walker, June 10 to gather information on 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

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.

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The museum is located at 270 E. Virginia Way in Barstow. Take the Barstow Road exit off Interstate 15. Continue south on Barstow Road. Left on Virginia Way. The museum is located at Virginia Way and Barstow Road.

as George Air Force Base also sits in the middle of the museum. The museum was founded in 1964 and celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 17. It is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of scientific, historical 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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ith six out of 10 California League stadiums within a short drive of the Victor Valley, taking a tour of these sports gems of the baseball world is an easy and affordable summer venture. 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 opportunity 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. For tickets, stadium directions and team schedules, visit www.milb.com and look for the California League link.

SAN ANTONIO WINERY LA staple offers rich history, complimentary tastings By ANNELI FOGT Staff Writer

winery is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when someone 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 producing 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 restaurant and a host of festivals.

Winery tours are Directions: available Ontario location: 2802 S. Milliken Ave. Take Interstate 15 Monday south to the Jurupa Street exit. Turn right onto Jurupa Street and turn left onto South Milliken Avenue. through Friday from Los Angeles location: 737 Lamar St. Take Interstate 15 noon to 4 south to Interstate 10 west to Interstate 5 north p.m., on the and take the Main St. exit. Turn right on Daly Street, right on Main Street hour. Saturday and left onto Lamar Street. and Sunday tours are available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., each hour on the hour. Reservations are mandaAll three locations offer tory for parties of eight or more. daily complimentary tastings The Ontario location is of three wines, and gift shops. open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 For more information, visit p.m. and is located at 2802 S. Milliken Ave. sanantoniowinery.com.

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laremont is a college town with a dynamic fusion of 19th century charm and tradition preserved alongside trendy new restaurants and boutiques. The family-friendly, outdoorloving 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 accessories. In the summer, refreshing 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.

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From the High Desert, take Interstate 15 south to Interstate 10 west. Exit Indian Hill Boulevard and turn right.

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he Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is part of the presidential libraries system administered by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. In spring 2010, the Nixon Presidential Materials moved from College Park, Maryland, to the library and museum campus in Yorba Linda. 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 postpresidential 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 correspondence 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

Directions: The library and museum is at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. in Yorba Linda. Drive south on Interstate 15 to the 91 freeway, travel west and exit north at Imperial Highway. Follow Imperial northeast to Yorba Linda Boulevard, then turn west and drive two blocks to the campus.

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 surrounding Nixon’s death and 1994 State Services is open through autumn. • “Watergate” is a new permanent gallery with detailed documentation and photographs.

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 students, $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 features and a virtual library are available online at www.nixonlibrary.gov. For information, call 714-983-9120. Source: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

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day, weekend or weeklong 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 casinos 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 picture 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 casinos 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, especially for seniors.

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s 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 massive complex to the other, there is no shortage of things to do. From fried fair foods and building 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 capuchine 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 confirmed 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),

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The Fairplex is located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Take Interstate 15 south to Interstate 10 and go west, exit at Orange Grove Avenue (Exit 45) toward Garey Avenue. Keep left to take the ramp toward Garey Avenue/ Downtown Pomona, then merge onto North Orange Grove. Turn right onto McKinley Avenue.

children 6-12 ($8 weekdays, $12 weekends/Labor Day), seniors 60-plus ($10 weekdays, $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 Orange County Fair & Event Center is at 88 Fair Drive in 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 Experian parking structure off the Bristol Street exit of the 405 freeway, about 1 1/2 miles north of the 55 freeway exit.

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he 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 agility 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

Summer 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the fair runs Wednesdays through Sundays July 11 to Aug. 10.

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Many of the following amusement parks include dining, shopping and lodging experiences. Some rides or attractions may be closed for maintenance or refurbishing. Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach Saltwater 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, admission to the Queen Mary/Diana Exhibit; from $36 adults, $25 children for packaged admission to the aquarium and the Los Angeles Zoo; from $33 for packaged admission to the aquarium and the battleship Iowa. Special package admission with Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens available. www.aquariumofpacific.org Autry National Center including Museum of the American West in Griffith Park 4700 Western Heritage Way in Los Angeles Exhibits, 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 military personnel and veterans, peace officers, and children under 3 free. theautry.org

for one-day, one-park. Knott’s Berry Farm 8039 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park Features roller-coasters, thrill and water rides, family 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. www.knotts.com.

Disney California Adventure Park 1313 Disneyland Drive in Anaheim Attractions and entertainment 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

Disneyland 1313 Disneyland Drive in Anaheim The 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

Legoland California Resort O n e L e go l a n d D r i v e, Carlsbad Rides 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. Admission: Online tickets from $92 adult single day with second day free, children from $82. california.legoland.com

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Amusement PARKS Continued from page 30 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 discount available for Aquarium of the Pacific. lazoo.org Raging Waters 111 Lakeside Road in San Dimas Large, 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. www.ragingwaters.com SeaWorld San Diego 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego Live animal entertainment and education. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and seasonal nighttime shows. Admission: Single day tickets from $64 online. seaworldparks.com San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive in San Diego The 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. zoo.sandiegozoo.org

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Six Flags Magic Mountain 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia Thrill 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. www.sixflags.com/magicmountain Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza in

Universal City Includes about 16 attractions, 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. Admission: From $87 a day for those 10 and older; frontof-line passes and specials are available; parking extra. www.universalstudios hollywood.com

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SAN DIEGO SAFARI PARK A wild experience

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nown as the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park until 2010, the San Diego Safari Park offers visitors 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

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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 stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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okia Theatre L.A. LIVE is one of Southern Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier entertainment venues. 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 intimacy, with no seat further from the stage than 220 feet. The Nokia Theatre is centrally located within L.A. LIVE, a 4 million-squarefoot, $2.5 billion downtown Los Angeles sports, residential and entertainment district adjacent to Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center. L.A. LIVE also features a 54-story, 1,000-room convention â&#x20AC;&#x153;headquartersâ&#x20AC;? hotel (combining JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton brands and 224 luxury condominiums â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE), Club Nokia L.A.

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Take Interstate 15 south to the 210 west, merge onto the I-605 south, take the CA-60 west and merge onto the I-10 west, take CA-110 N exit toward downtown. Follow signs for Pico Boulevard/ Convention Center and merge onto L.A. Live Way.

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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Take Interstate 15 south to the 210 west. Exit at Angeles Crest Highway and turn left onto Angeles Crest Highway. Turn right on Foothill Boulevard, left at Verdugo Boulevard and left on Descanso Drive.

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otes from a jazz band tickle the leaves of an old oak tree and a warm, summer breeze tousles the hair of the children 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 destination for the long nights when children get bored and parents 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

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OLVERA STREET Where Los Angeles began Olvera Street features free 50-minute tours at 10 a.m., ome call it the birth11 a.m. and noon Tuesdays place of Los Angeles, through Saturdays (subject to and scores of schooldocent availability), courtesy children throughout of Las Angelitas de Pueblo, Southern California have made and a host of annual events. grade-school pilgrimages to it. Among the most anticiBut Olvera Street offers pated in the summer are Los more than just candy, food and Angeles’ birthday celebratrinkets that only youngsters tion, which will be held from can enjoy. 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30 (L.A. According to its website, is turning 233), and Mexican the bustling Mexican marIndependence Day, which will ketplace was created in 1930 be celebrated from 10 a.m. to to “preserve and present the 10 p.m. on both Sept. 13 and customs and trades of early 14. California.” Many of the merHighlighting the city’s chants are descendants of birthday celebration will be original vendors on the street. historic re-enactments, artiFROM STAFF REPORTS

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

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Walk with or on the stars

Directions:

Take Interstate 15 south to the 210 west, continue onto CA-134, take the Forest Lawn Drive exit, merge onto Forest Lawn Drive, turn left onto Barham Boulevard, turn left onto Cahuenga Boulevard, continue onto North Highland Avenue and turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard.

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n the most famous neighborhood in Los Angeles you can literally take a walk among the stars. Well, actually 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 footprints 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 reggae to Beethoven and offers Friday and Saturday night fireworks shows throughout July and August. Ticket prices vary by event. See the bowl’s website or visit ticketmaster.com

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• 9:30-11:30AM: Kids activity - beans in a bag. • Recipe of the day is Smokie BBQ Sauce. Come sample homemade baked beans! • Bring your own recipe to share! We’ll post them online!

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• 10:00AM-Noon: Kids activity - Homemade peach ice cream (while supplies last).

JULY 24TH - PIONEER DAY

• Pioneer exhibit & old fashioned games. • 9:30-11:30AM: Kids activity - Corn husk dolls (please bring husk if you can).

JULY 31ST - CHILI DOG DAY & Mutts Day • 9:00AM: Judging starts for healthy veggie chili cook off. • 10:30AM: Fun pet parade. Show off your pets’ costume! • 11:30AM: Winners of chili cook-off announced. (Must sign up for chili cook-off by July 17. Email your name, contact info & recipe to: contact@highdesertfarmersmarket.com or bring to info booth.)

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SANTA MONICA PIER Restaurants, rides, vendors and music for everyone

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By Brooke Self Staff writer

he Santa Monica Pier is host to an array of carnival rides and attractions, restaurants, vendors and boardwalk entertainers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 rollercoaster in Pacific Park. Walk to the end to the pier to observe fishermen 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 features 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. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everybody at the pier, and plenty of adjacent parking too.

Directions:

Take Interstate 15 south to I-210 west, merge onto I-605 south, take the CA-60 west exit, merge onto I-10 west, and take the 5th Street exit.

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The Getty Villa History and culture by the sea Greek Collections.” The exhibition features 167 art of the Getty objects — including mosaics, cultural and eduicons, frescoes, sculptures, cational complex manuscripts, metalwork, jewin Los Angeles, the elry, glass, embroideries, and Getty Villa offers a worldceramics — drawn from 34 class museum overlooking the collections throughout Greece, Pacific Ocean. making it the largest and Visitors can revel in the glo- most important collection of ries of the ancient world; clas- Byzantine objects from Greece sical art, Roman architecture ever amassed and displayed in and elegant gardens all spring Los Angeles. to life, along with the splenMuseum Director Timothy dors of past cultures. Potts said the exhibition has A special exhibition been years in the planning and exploring the artistic and cul- visitors “cannot but be affecttural majesty of the Byzantine ed by its spiritual power, which Empire will be on display permeated the Christian world through Aug. 25: “Heaven and for a millennium.” The Villa exhibition extends Earth: Art of Byzantium from FROM STAFF REPORTS

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 alongside 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

Directions:

Getty Villa is at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades. Drive south on Interstate 15 to Interstate 10, and go west about 60 miles to Pacific Coast Highway. Go northwest and exit about 3/4 mile past Sunset Boulevard at Getty Villa Drive. Visitors may only use on-site-only parking.

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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LAGUNA BEACH

City home to three popular summer festivals FROM STAFF REPORTS

icking off its sixth consecutive season, the Passport to the Arts team — 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 unlimited entry to the three premier art festivals in Laguna Beach throughout the summer festival season through Aug. 31. Included are special discounts from selected retailers, merchants, 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.)

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Directions:

Take Interstate 15 south to the 91 freeway and drive west to the 241 Toll Road; the 241 merges into the 133 Toll Road; the 133 Toll Road becomes Route 133/Laguna Canyon Road. Stay on Laguna Canyon Road for about 10 minutes, pass the traffic light at Canyon Acres and the Sawdust Festival is on the left-hand side of Laguna Canyon Road before you get to downtown Laguna Beach.

Enjoy unlimited admission to all three art festivals featuring more than 500 artists and 300 hands-on art workshops, music at all three festivals, special events and free shuttle 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, paintings, photography, sculpture and woodwork. Features are artist demonstrations, hands-on art workshops, 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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WHALE WATCHING

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Dana Wharf cruises offer whale of an experience BY IVAN HUNDRIC STAFF WRITER

s the originator of whale watching in Orange County back in 1971, Dana Wharf is known as a landmark for marine life sightings and offers several daily adventures. 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 customers 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 narrated by expert captains who educate passengers on the marine life in the area. The main Whale Watching boat is the Dana Pride. The 95-

Directions:

Take Interstate 15 south to the 91 freeway west to the 55 south, proceeding to the 5 south, exiting at Pacific Coast Highway. Take a left at the second signal, Dana Point Harbor Drive. Take your next left at Golden Lantern. Golden Lantern will turn to the left and dead ends into the parking lot.

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 breathtaking 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

ewport Landing Whale Watching has been offering cruises for over 20 years from Newport Bay. Bring your cameras and binoculars for a memorable two-and-ahalf-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 throughout 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 available on the website. A $1 to $4 fuel surcharge may be in effect if marine diesel fuel exceeds

Directions:

Take Interstate 15 south to the 91 west to the 55 south until the end of the freeway. Continue south onto Newport Boulevard until it becomes Balboa Blvd. Continue south and make a right on Palm Street for beach parking.

$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 specifically for whale watching. The 70-foot boat features two full walk-around decks, a full bar, snack bar and two restrooms. For more information, call 949-391-9056 or visit www.newportwhales.com.

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