Note: 以下所有景点均属于大洛杉矶地区
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- 地址：5755 Palos Verdes Drive South Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
- 入场费：免费
- 官网：http://www.wayfarerschapel.org
- 电话：(310) 377-1650
旅人教堂，又称为”玻璃教堂”，位于南加州海滨的帕洛斯佛迪市。旅人教堂以其独特现代建筑著名，并因本身位于太平洋海岸悬崖边，因此吸引许多游客尤其是摄影爱好著前来参观。
教堂建筑本身为当代建筑大师法兰克洛伊莱特(Frank Lloyd Wright)之子于1940年代所设计并于1949 至 1951 年间建造。之后并陆续增加了钟塔以及游客中心。教堂建筑含有洛伊莱特见长的几何图案设计并且也把自然景观融入设计元素之中，因此教堂不管是从外观或是从内部，都是巧妙的与附近大自然景物融为一体 堪称建筑设计一觉。旅人教堂同时也是美国国家级古迹之一。
因著本身的特殊建筑设计以及周围壮丽景致, 旅人教堂也为一座非常受欢迎的结婚及拍婚纱照的场所。
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- 地址：1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
- 开放时间: 周一、周三至周五12:00 – 16:30，周末10:30 – 16:30；周二与重要节日不开放(夏季：从五月美国阵亡将士纪念日至九月美国劳动节期间10:30开放)
- 门票：成人15美元，儿童6美元，学生10美元，长者12美元
- 官网：http://www.huntington.org/
Mr. Huntington 年轻的时候曾是美国铁路大王的助手。因为他精明过人，出过很多好主意，因而获赏极丰。他在退休后，在 San Marino 买了一个庄园，安顿下来。Huntington 夫人爱书，也爱艺术，因而在他们的庄园里没有农田马场，但是建了一个图书馆，收藏了很多古籍，珍本，孤本，还有１９世纪前的欧洲绘画。 Huntington 夫人当年亲自主持，派人到欧洲收集采买古书和名画，然后从纽约装满几个车皮运来南加洲。
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park 鲍鱼湾公园
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- 地址：5970 Palos Verdes Dr S Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
- 开放时间：周一至周五12 noon – 4pm
周六日9am – 4pm - 停车费: $5
- 网站：http://pvplc.org/_lands/abalone_cove.asp
有两个海滩以及潮间带可以观赏海边生物，每天黄昏落日十分特别漂亮，适合带小朋友前来玩耍！
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- 地点: Pacific Palisades
这个历史性的地标建筑由Charles and Ray Eames 1949年设计，埃姆斯住宅是极富想象力的，严谨的，带有象征意义的，充满了许多带有魔幻色彩的居住因素。埃姆斯住宅打破了建筑界原有的和谐，到了20世纪60年代中期，成为公认的战后建筑的代表作品。
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- 地址： 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- 门票：免费（需网上预约）
- 停车费：$15
- 官网：http://www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
盖蒂别墅博物馆位于马里布附近的帕利塞兹(Palisades)，是J•保罗•盖蒂两处博物馆之一。盖蒂别墅博物馆致力于研究古希腊、古罗马和伊特鲁利亚的艺术与文化，藏品超过四万四千件，包括公元前6500年到公元400年间的文物，对木乃伊、殡葬展品感兴趣的人不要错过。
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Mount Baden-Powell offers some of the most pristine views you’ll ever find in Los Angeles, and it’s perfect for hiking. It was famously named after Lord Baden-Powell, who founded the Scout Movement in 1907.
7. Bradbury Building
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Location: Downtown Los Angeles
This famed architectural landmark has been shown in over 63 feature films and television shows, including Blade Runner, (500) Days of Summer, Chinatown, Pushing Daisies, and The Artist. It’s also the oldest commercial building in the city.
8. Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
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Location: Pacific Palisades
This “spiritual sanctuary” was founded in 1950 by meditation guru Paramahansa Yogananda, and is home to a wide array of plant and animal life from across the globe. It’s a hugely popular destination among tourists who want to relax and find inner peace in their lives.
9. The Last Bookstore
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Location: Downtown Los Angeles
The Last Bookstore is California’s largest used and new book store, and is a favorite among book lovers for its impressive collection and laid back atmosphere. It also hosts musical performances, community meetings, and literary gatherings.
10. Virginia Robinson Gardens
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Location: Beverly Hills
This posh estate was the private residence of Virginia Dryden Robinson and her husband, Harry Winchester Robinson, who was the heir to Robinson & Co. The home’s gardens are now managed by the County of Los Angeles and are open to the public.
11. Watts Towers
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Location: South Los Angeles
These beautiful sculptures located in the Watts community of Los Angeles were built over a period of 33 years (1921- 1954) by Italian immigrant Sabato (“Simon”) Rodia. The structure was originally titled “Nuestro Pueblo,” meaning “our town.”
12. Descanso Gardens
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Location: La Cañada Flintridge
This 150 acre botanical garden is especially popular around Easter, when its tulips are in full bloom. This stunning property also boasts a lilac garden, Japanese tea house, and bird sanctuary.
13. Murphy Ranch
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Location: Rustic Canyon
This abandoned Nazi base was originally built in 1933 by Winona and Norman Stephens, and came with a sizable water storage tank, fuel tank, bomb shelter, and bunkers surrounding the compound. The site is now owned by the city of Los Angeles, and despite repeated calls for its demolition, it remains a popular attraction for hikers and tourists.
14. Mount Baldy
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Location: San Gabriel Mountains
Mount San Antonio (or Mount Baldy as it’s commonly known) is a sweeping, majestic respite from the day-to-day haranguing of city life, and is perfect for any L.A. transplant who misses being surrounded by a little snow.
15. Malibu Creek State Park
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Location: Calabasas
Malibu Creek State Park is a charming little getaway destination for Angelenos, and is a favorite shooting location for 20th Century Fox. The park has been featured in Planet of the Apes, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Pleasantville, and Secretary.
16. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
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Location: Simi Valley
Whether you agreed with his politics or not, the fact that you can board Air Force One in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is pretty damn cool. This is also the Gipper’s final resting place — he’s buried in the building’s underground vault.
17. Sandstone Peak
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Location: Santa Monica Mountains
Sandstone Peak offers some of the most memorable views you’ll ever experience in sunny, Southern California. It’s perfect for hikers, rock climbers, and all around nature enthusiasts.
18. Sunken City
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Location: San Pedro
This too-cool-for-school surf spot was forged in 1929, when a landslide caused a number of homes to fall into the ocean. It’s also close by to a few other notable San Pedro tourist destinations, including the Point Fermin Lighthouse, Cabrillo Beach, and the Korean Friendship Bell.
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