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Greater Los Angeles Destinations Featured on USATravelPal.com
USATravelPal.com, a comprehensive travel website in progress, provides travel information on over 1500 exciting destinations throughout the United States, including 25 in the Greater Los Angeles area. Exciting places to visit near Los Angeles include Catalina Island, Knott's Berry Farm, Long Beach, Malibu, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach, Pasadena, and Watts Towers.
Catalina Island is a breathtaking vacation spot which is not to be missed! Located 22 miles off the coast, Catalina is an easy hour-long ferry ride from Long Beach. Avalon, the main town on the island, is a charming spot on the beach. Chewing gum magnate William Wrigley purchased the island in 1919 and shortly thereafter built the magnificent Avalon Casino as well as the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Gardens.
Located about an hour south of Los Angeles, Long Beach is a fun place to visit, especially for families with children. Long Beach boasts several theme parks as well as nice restaurants along the harbor. Things to see in Long Beach include the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, a 1019-foot long ocean liner from World War II.
Another famous tourist spot in the Greater Los Angeles area is Malibu, well-known for its spectacular beaches as well as shops and restaurants. Malibu is home to many rich celebrities, who own expensive houses there. Fun things to see in Malibu include the Adamson House, Malibu Colony, Malibu Creek State Park, and Malibu Lagoon State Beach.
When visiting the LA area, be sure to stop in Pasadena. This city is the locale of the Tournament of Roses Parade, held every New Years Day, as well as the Rose Bowl college football game. Lovers of art will enjoy the Norton Simon Museum, considered to be one of the greatest art museums in the country. Other places to visit in Pasadena include the Gamble House and the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens.
