Balboa Island Museum

The Balboa Island Museum Newport Beachwas founded with a mission to document, preserve and promote the history and culture of Balboa Island, Newport Beach and Orange County. It is the only historical museum devoted to collecting, conserving and presenting this local history and culture. Featuring exhibits on the community traditions of surfing, fishing, The Wedge and more, the museum delivers a unique educational experience for residents and visitors alike.

210 Marine Ave., Ste B, Newport Beach 92662

(949) 675-3952 balboaislandmuseum.org

Regional Best for Orange County

Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College

The Benton Museum of Art utilizes carefully designed, lively, and innovative exhibitions and programs to link the creative energy of experiencing art. Admission is free and open to the public.

120 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont 91711

(909) 621-8283 pomona.edu/museum

Regional Best for San Gabriel Valley–Inland Empire

LACMA

LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, exhibiting a huge collection that illuminates 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe.

5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036

(323) 857-6010 lacma.org

Regional Best for South Bay–Long Beach–South Los Angeles and Westside–Downtown–East Los Angeles