Tourist Attractions & Monuments California

The Farmers Market has been the gourmet destination of the Angelenos since the summer of 1934, during which a group of farmers first joined in order to sell their products at the corner of 3 rd Street and Fairfax. More than 75 years later, the L.A. Farmers Market welcomes millions of visitors every year, while remaining a lurk for the residents of the neighborhood who always come to supply themselves.

At 3 p. m. north of Hollywood, the Alabama Hills region has been watching celebrities and filming teams from Seventh art for nearly 100 years. It is with a wide collection of costumes, accessories, cars and personal objects that this little museum jewel recounts the long history of cinema in the region, from the first death to the most recent films (e. g. Iron Man in 2008).

Models, navigational instruments, paintings and photos illustrate the naval history of the city. See, the th century boats anchored on Hyde Street Pier.

A 4 hectare hike in an incredible cactus "garden" in the middle of the Joshua Tree desert. Here grows the Teddy bear cholla, a cactus with a fluffy teddy bear look, hence its name - be careful, in reality, its spines are very sharp! From January to May, many species of cactus in this area flower, giving the desert an unreal and colourful face. Beware of children on these cactus-lined trails!

Venice Beach is also known for its skaters, genuine acrobats of the board that train (and fringe) under the eyes of the curious, on the edge of the ocean. Nothing prevents you from indulging yourself in the joys of the slide.

This rock in the shape of a human skull is one of the favourite landmarks of Joshua Tree hikers. Also accessible by car by asphalt road, on Park Blvd.

Pretty approximately one hour excursion in the heart of the wild flowers. But beware, you do not have the right to gather wanting.

In addition to the gardens, the main attraction is Louis Stevenson House. It is in this Victorian house that Robert Louis Stevenson dropped anchor time to find the inspiration for its L'Ile masterpiece with the Treasury. He spent there a few months during 1879, still unknown. A stroll in the peninsula of Monterey inspired the design of its imaginary island.

Caution: take care to call before your visit to check the opening of Louis Stevenson's House. The house has been closed to the public due to budgetary restrictions, and does not open longer in summer, thanks to the help of volunteers of the region.

The largest dunes in California are the favourite quad game. You can also take horse rides.

A wooden pontoon from which you can fish, a clean beach where you can play volleyball and tan in peace. Stop in one of the small restaurants near the seafront to try the very Californian clam clam, the soup of clams served in soft bread. Unfortunately, due to the gradual disappearance of local hulls, conservators are forced to import from the East Coast, but they are equally good. In October the annual festival of hulls is held.

To make beautiful walks, watching whales or picnic. In spring, the mountain is fully covered with wild flowers.

Hurricane Harbor is a large water park with wild slides and rivers, ideal for children who need to spend too much energy.

His story is quite amazing: in 1857, camels were used to ensure the supply of isolated posts. The location is very beautiful, surrounded by mountains. The old barracks have been restored, and the museum that is attached to it traces history. For lovers of Western conquest.

This information centre in the Anza-Borrego National park is very complete. You will find the map of the park and all the information on its numerous thematic museums. A passport gives access to all museums. Every Saturday, free visit of the park (1 hour), buildings and gardens. Go to the Botanical Building.

This magnificent ranch of over 10,000 ha is a transition between the coast and the Anza-Borrego desert. First a Kumeya 'ay land (the land where it rains) of Indians, it is then that of the James Lassitor ranch in 1857. She also knew the era of the Gold Rush from 1869 to 1892, when he found the most important filon in California. It was only in 1923 that businessman Ralph Dyar dismantled the Stonewall Mine and the small town that grew around. Ranch became the property of the state in 1933 and serves the park.

Major sporting events, almost from the Americans'point of view.

Famous for its observatory, it also offers campsites. In the main building you will find information on walking, on both campsites and on horse trips. Next to the hotel is the little Indian Museum (open daily from to, free entrance). He teaches us a lot about the Indians and the past of the mine, where you can visit the ruins in the park.

Ocean Beach has a wooden pontoon (pier) from where to watch surfers and fishermen. A hippie atmosphere and a family, a good place to bathe, walk (1 mile long) and walk his pet (part of the beach is reserved for them).