POPULAR Casinos
CHUMASH CASINO RESORT
Find your escape in the heart of wine country and experience the latest games, luxurious rooms, and great dining among California’s rolling hills. Our AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel has grown to 320 rooms and 58 suites, featuringa 135-foot tower, giving guests exquisite views of the Santa Ynez Valley.
3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez 93460
805.686.0855 | chumashcasino.com
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for San Fernando Valley/Ventura County
PECHANGA RESORT CASINO
Pechanga Resort Casino offers one of the most expansive resort/casino experiences in the United States. Voted the number one casino in the country and a AAA Four Diamond rating since 2002, Pechanga features the hottest slots, table games, world-class entertainment, luxury hotel, spa, dining, and golf at Journey at Pechanga.
45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula 92592
877.711.2946 | pechanga.com
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for Orange County, South Bay/Long Beach/South L.A., Westside/Central L.A./East L.A.
POPULAR City
ANAHEIM
This city in beautiful Orange County is home to angels, ducks anda world-famous mouse and his friends. The first part of the name, ‘Ana,’ is derived from the city’s proximity to the Santa Ana River, while ‘heim’ is German for ‘home’– a nod to the city’s German founders.
714.765.3300 | anaheim.net
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for Orange County
LONG BEACH
Long Beach isa diverse coastal city with unique thriving neighborhoods and a dynamic downtown. Situated along the coast between Los Angeles and Orange counties, Long Beach offersa big-city feel with small-town charm ina unique oceanfront setting.
562.436.3645 | longbeach.gov
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for South Bay/Long Beach/South L.A.
PASADENA
Brimming with history, culture and unique character, the city of Pasadena combines world-class events, science and technology, arts and culture, history and architecture with great neighborhoods and opportunities for all. The name Pasadena means ‘valley’ in the Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian language.
626.744.7311 | cityofpasadena.net
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for San Gabriel Valley/Inland Empire
POPULAR Family-Friendly Attraction
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
Embark on a journey of science learning and fun for everyone as you explore over 150 interactive exhibits in our galleries, includinga 188,000-gallon kelp forest tank. Complete your visit by seeing space shuttle Endeavour in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion. FREE general admission. (Excludes IMAX movies and special paid exhibitions).
700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles 90037
323.724.3623 | californiasciencecenter.org
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for Westside/Central L.A./East L.A.
GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California’s most popular attractions. Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views.
2800 East Observatory Rd. Los Angeles 90027
213.473.0800 | griffithobservatory.org
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for South Bay/Long Beach/South L.A.
HUNTINGTON GARDENS
The Huntington is a research and cultural center with two art galleries and a library of rare books and manuscripts. It also features 16 stunning, themed botanical gardens on 120 acres. Ever evolving, it offersa day of discovery and wonderment for the entire family.
1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino 91108
626.405.2100 | huntington.org/gardens
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for San Gabriel Valley/Inland Empire
POPULAR Museum
BOWERS MUSEUM
Bringing the world to you since 1936, the Bowers prides itself on showcasing world-class arts and cultures in an inviting space located in the heart of Orange County. This summer, enjoy vibrant watercolor paintings in the exhibition, “The Gift of Los Angeles: Memories in Watercolor”
by Gayle Garner Roski.
2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana 92706
714.567.3600 | bowers.org
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for Orange County
THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens isa family-friendly, 1,200-acre facility that specializes in the plants and animals found throughout the deserts of the world. Preserving, protecting and restoring natural environments, ecosystems, and wildlife are at the heart of everything that we do.
47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert 92260
760.346.5694 | livingdesert.org
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for San Gabriel Valley/Inland Empire
VALLEY RELICS MUSEUM
The Valley Relics Museum is a Southern California pop culture experience. The Museum boasts its large collection of vintage neon signs and Hollywood celebrity memorabilia, vintage cars, and BMX bikes. Other exhibits include aerospace culture, early transportation, old photos of the valley, and even free arcade play!
7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangars C3 & C4 (entrance on Stagg St.), Van Nuys 91406
818.616.4083 | valleyrelicsmuseum.org
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for San Fernando Valley/Ventura County
POPULAR Place to See a Concert
HONDA CENTER
The Honda Center stands as one of the premier entertainment and sports venues in the country. Home to the 2007 Stanley Cup champion, Anaheim Ducks, Honda Center annually hosts concerts, sporting events and family shows. Since 1993, the arena has hosted over 4,000 events and more than 39 million fans.
2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim 92806
714.704.2988 | hondacenter.com
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for Orange County
ROSE BOWL STADIUM
Home to the annual Rose Bowl Game, UCLA Football, Rose Bowl Flea Market, concerts and much more, “America’s Stadium” is an iconic venue for some of Southern California’s biggest events and recognized as both a National Historic Landmark and a California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena 91103
626.577.3100 | rosebowlstadium.com
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for San Gabriel Valley/Inland Empire
POPULAR Place to See a Play
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Comprised of four separate venues – Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Concert Hall, Samueli Theater and Morr Theater – the Segerstrom Center for the Arts inspires the community through the power of live performances, arts-based education and community engagement programs.
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa 92626
714.556.2787 | scfta.org
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for Orange County
THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
As the state theater of California, Pasadena Playhouse’s mission is to enrich people’s lives through theater, community programs and learning.
39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena 91101
626.356.7529 | pasadenaplayhouse.org
Regional ‘Best of’ winner for San Gabriel Valley/Inland Empire
