Cultural Center in Venice Beach

"To non-Angelenos, going to a screening in a cemetery may seem strangely bleak (or borderline insane). However, once you arrive at the Forever Cemetery you will instantly understand why locals love it. Lay out blankets and pillows on the grassy lawn, pop open a bottle of wine, lean back with your date and take in the warm Southern California evening as you watch whichever classic or cult classic movie is being projected on the cemetery’s enormous screen."

"Hollywood’s answer to Père Lachaise or Highgate is off Santa Monica Boulevard, behind Paramount Studios. At Hollywood Forever Cemetery you can pay your respects to the leading lights of the Golden Age of Hollywood, and catch a glimpse of the Hollywood Sign. Among the household names here are John Huston, Judy Garland, Rudolph Valentino, Cecil B. DeMille, Douglas Fairbanks, Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Rooney."

"Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049Hours: Tuesday – Friday, noon – 5 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Phone: 310-440-4500Admission: Adults (ages 18+), $12 | Seniors, Full-Time Students With Valid ID, and Kids (ages 12-17), $9 | Kids (ages 2-12), $7 | Kids (under 2), Free | Admission is free to all visitors every Thursday.Membership: Household, $65 | Household-Student, $60 | Household-Senior, $60 | Family, $110 | Family Plus, $175"

"Climb aboard Noah’s Ark at the Skirball for some serious fun!. The ark is full of activities and displays and interactive exhibits so children can climb, build, explore and make-believe. The ark itself is a wonderful, whimsical wooden structure filled with filled animals."

"Another of the top places to visit for learning about other cultures in Long Beach is the Los Cerritos Ranch House. This shows how Mexican and Spanish culture impacted ranches in the late 19th century. This goes into a part of American history that you might’ve not been aware of, but which is very helpful to know about."

"Like MOLAA, the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum spotlights the importance of the Pacific Islands and its people. The art here is powerful in execution and emotions. Located near MOLAA, the PIEAM is a great place to go to enhance your cultural understanding while in this city."

"Nestled in the hills of Altadena, Cafe Culture is a family-owned and operated, socially-conscious coffee shop that serves breakfast, and lunch, along with espresso drinks and fresh drip coffee. The casual café has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with comfortable seating, warm wooden accents, and complimentary wireless Internet, and serves traditional and specialty coffee drinks, espresso, bag, and loose-leaf teas and healthy smoothies. The café also serves a small menu of light, made-from-scratch fare such as freshly baked pastries, croissants, sandwiches, and salads."

"Justinian Jampol took his curiosity of the Cold War and academic background in European history to found the Wende. The title of the museum comes from the German word “Wende” which means “transformation,” and is commonly used to describe the era leading up to and following the fall of the Berlin Wall. On display, you can find visual and material culture from Cold War-era Soviet Union and the former Eastern Bloc."

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"For those who love Indian simple comfort Indian food, you need to head on over to Bollywood Grill in Hollywood. Obviously, you can find various types of samosas and tandoori chicken here. But then you also need to try the shrimp masala and the salmon curry."

"This was my first time at this Shakey's and I really enjoyed it. Waitress Alondra was very helpful and nice!. She deserves to have more hours."

"Head to the coast and take a drive along the world-famous Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). With your convertible top down and your eyes trained on the ocean, it’s easy to miss the entrance to the Getty Villa entrance tucked in the mountainside. This replica of an ancient Roman country house has gardens to meander, galleries of Greek and Roman antiquities to peruse, and expansive views of the Pacific."

"We have mostly looked at the beaches in Malibu, but if you have time, you shouldn’t stop there. There’s much more to discover starting from the Getty Villa (located in the Pacific Palisades District), which resembles an ancient Roman villa displaying about 45,000 pieces of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art dating back to the period from 6500 B.C."

"When the Getty Villa was opened, it was subject to a fair bit of controversy, especially from art experts. The museum was opened in a faux Malibu villa that was designed based on the famous Villa dei Papiri ruins of Herculaneum. It was established by J Pau Getty, an oil magnate, and earned much derision when it began operation in 1974."

"The oldest museum in Los Angeles, the USC Fisher Museum of Art was founded in 1939 by Elizabeth Holmes Fisher, who donated 29 paintings to start the collection. The only museum dedicated solely to fine art exhibitions and collections, the museum’s permanent collection today has more than 1,800 artworks that span five centuries. Highlights of the collection are Venus Wounded by a Thorn by Peter Paul Rubens, St. John the Evangelist by Anthony van Dyck, Lady Hamilton by George Romney, Mrs. Burroughs by Thomas Gainsborough, Femme Étendant Son Linge by Jean François Millet, and Richard Nixon by Andy Warhol."