Monday, October 1, 2007

FOR THE FAMILY

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 590-3100
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

General Admission - includes all the galleries, hands-on labs, and presentations.

Aquarium Admission Plus Behind-The-Scenes Tour (Ages 7 and up only) - General admission plus a one hour behind the scenes guided tour.

Aquarium Admission Plus Ocean Experience - General admission and 90 minutes aboard a boat seeing Pacific marine life up close.


Walkable

Catalina Express (see at the beach)

Howl O’ween Dog Parade
http://www.hautedogs.org
Sunday, October 28, 2:30 parade and activities. 500+ dressed-up dogs. Halloween Costume Contest at 4:30 p.m.

Cost: free
Livingston Park (Livingston Drive & Park Avenue) – Belmont Shore

The Passport Bus Service will get you there

Belmont Plaza Pool
4000 E. Olympic Plaza
570-1806

At least four lap lanes are available during all sessions. Lockers are available for daily use, but swimmers must bring their own locks. Children must be 48" tall or accompanied by an adult (18 yrs. and older) in the water at all times. Swimsuits required. No refunds. Leave all flotation devices at home. Water is kept at 80-82°.

The Passport Bus Service will get you there

Game Works
10 Aquarium Way
(562) 308-7529
http://www.gameworks.com/experience.php

There is often a mix of families and young singles. There are family appopriate games and food. There are also several bar areas. Children must be accompanied by an adult over 21. After 9:00 pm this site is only open to the 21 and older crowd.

Walkable


Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

3720 Stephen M. White Drive
San Pedro, CA
(310) 548-7562


This kid-friendly aquarium on Cabrillo Beach is housed in a structure designed by Frank Gehry and features the world of sea life.

You will need a car


Los Angeles Maritime Museum

Berth 84 (at the foot of Sixth Street)
San Pedro, CA
(310) 548-7618


Browse an awesome collection of model ships from every era, and submerge yourself in the legacy of L.A.'s maritime pioneers at the museum.


You will need a car


Point Fermin Lighthouse

807 W. Paseo Del Mar
San Pedro, CA
(310) 241-0684


Tour one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. The light has been removed, but the Victorian charm is still evident.


You will need a car

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