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The Arcadia Historical Museum features a variety of permanent and visiting exhibits pertaining to local history and culture. The museum also features works of art, primarily by local and regional artists.
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16 votes
285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
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A summer concert series, Cal Phil's Festival On The Green At The Santa Anita Park provides orchestral music with a view of the San Gabriel Mountains. The festival has a dining menu and offers table, bench and lawn seating.
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13 votes
25850 Mcbean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355
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Providing artistic training, Pinot's Palette Valencia offers classes where visitors can enjoy an alcoholic beverage while learning how to paint. Visitors can choose from a variety of red and white wines.
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81%
36 votes
18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
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A gift from the City of Cerritos to the community, the Cerritos Sculpture Garden features a combination of small, intimate spaces and open areas, and showcases a variety of works of art.
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6 votes
12340 South Street, Cerritos, CA 90703
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Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park has been in operation for over 20 years. Along with daily meals and special events, the senior center features a fitness center with cardio and weight training equipment.
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92%
231 votes
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840
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A popular venue for weddings, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is 1.3 acres and is designed in a Japanese motif, down to the koi pond and tea house. There are also animals including cranes and ducks.
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The Division 1 men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams of California State University Long Beach are housed within The Walter Pyramid. The venue is 18 stories tall in the shape of a traditional pyramid which encompasses five volleyball courts and three full basketball courts.
26.8 Miles
12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703
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Visitors of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts will be able to enjoy a variety of performances, including symphony orchestra concerts and Broadway shows. The location's facilities may also be rented for weddings, meeting, and banquets.
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Visitors of the Heritage Park will be able to play on a night-lighted softball diamond and two basketball courts. The location also features reservable picnic areas, barbeques, and playground equipment.
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Santa Anita Race Park
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285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
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Live horse racing is frequently held during the active season at the Santa Anita Race Park which offers free entry. There are also 11 on-site eateries including bars and a guided Seabiscuit tour.