Things to Do and See in Southern California

Disneyland
Disneyland remains one of the most enchanting and entertaining places in California. Whether you want shows or rides, cartoons or cartoon characters, Disneyland remains a world of its own; a fantasy made real. From 'Space Mountain' to 'It's a Small World', 'Indiana Jones' to 'Pirates of the Caribbean', here is a chance to enjoy the magic of the Magic Kingdom. Click here for park hours, show schedules and more information.

Disney's California Adventure
Disney's newest adventure theme park, 'California Adventure' is loaded with rides, interactive shows, attractions, any amount of games to play, and course, a whole range of Disney characters to do it with. You can try 'The Electric Parade', 'Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage','The Screamin California Roller Coaster' and much more. For park hours, show schedules and more information, click here.

Universal Studios Hollywood
The World's Largest Movie Studio and Theme Park, Universal Studios Hollywood puts you in the action and behind the scenes at the same time. Designed for kids of all ages, this theme park will take you to the heart of the thrills and chills of Hollywood's biggest block busters. There are revealing look at the behind-the-scenes secrets of today's biggest films, and rides which transport you into the worlds of your favorite movies such as the monster plunge of Jurassic Park® -- The Ride or Venture into The Mummy Returns: Chamber of Doom. Or spin into action with the new rock 'n' roll show Spider-Man Rocks! Click here for park hours, show schedules and more information.

Beaches, Beaches and More Beaches....

Southern California is home of some of the most beautiful, best known beaches in the world, from Santa Monica beach to Malibu, Manhattan beach to Zuma, whether you are looking to surf or rollerblade, or perhaps just a place on the sand to watch the sun set over the Pacific, there is no better place than a Southern California beach.

Muscle Beach
The name itself ­ Muscle Beach ­ says it all: a mix of muscular torsos and physical fitness buffs right on the beach. And that's exactly what Venice's most recognizable landmarks is, an outdoor gym 'The Pit' - next to the sand where wanna-be Schwarzeneggers put on a show pumping iron. Nothing could be more natural.

Venice Beach
Venice beach is the second most popular California tourist destination after Disneyland and offers something for everyone. Just walk along the world famous boardwalk which stretches from Venice pier to Santa Monica pier, and provides any number of opportunities to pull off onto the beach and head for the water, hunt for bargains in the small shops dotted along this colorful promenade, or just kick back and people-watch LA¹s best and baddest.

Ever since Jim Morrison started up a band called 'The Doors' on the beach, Venice's reputation for its mix of hip and bohmian has made its wonderfully eclectic mix of cafes, bars and restaurants, the perfect base for a Southern Californian holiday.

Like its namesake in Italy, Venice Beach, California was built around a series of canals that wound through the beachside community. Over the years most were filled in but in 1994, the City of Los Angeles refurbished the six remaining canals to their original condition. The canals are not Venice's only attraction. Year around there are a number of special local events and walking tours, including 'The Venice Artwalk', 'Venice Garden Tour', 'Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade' as well a weekly Farmers Market. And for students of architecture around every corner there are plenty of examples of the architecture that made such icons as Frank Gehery and modern southern California architecture famous all over the world.

Santa Monica Beach
At the end of the Venice boardwalk is the century old Santa Monica pier stretching out into the Pacific. You can fish off the pier, drink margaritas while watching the sunset, or lose yourself in Pacific Park, an old fashioned amusement park compete with a giant roller coaster. Admission is free and rides are pay-as-you go. A perfect outing for the whole family!

A block away is Santa Monica's commercial center revolving around the 3rd street promenade ­bars, cafes and restaurants as well a the largest cross section of shopping opportunities from boutique to brand name stores that you will find next to the Pacific ocean.

Malibu Beach
A short drive up the Pacific Coast highway will bring you to Malibu beach, L.A.'s best known beach for the rich and famous. A place where you too can shop or swim but don't be surprised at who you might see next to you in the aisles of the supermarket or stretched out on nearest towel the sand.

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The Cadillac Hotel
8 Dudley Avenue
Venice, CA, 90291
(at Ocean Front Walk)
Tel: 310.399.8876
Fax: 310.399.4536
E-Mail: reservations@thecadillachotel.com