Activities Within One Hour of Campus

• Angeles National Forest
  L.A.’s backyard, covering over 650,000 acres; hiking, snowboarding, skiing, camping
  
  
• Disneyland
  Now celebrating 50 years as The Happiest Place on Earth
  
  
• Getty Center
  Collection includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, illuminated manuscripts; gardens, spectacular views, free admission
  
  
• Hollywood Bowl
  One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world; summer music festival of classical and popular music, fireworks spectaculars
  
  
• House of Blues
  Live music seven nights a week; on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip
  
  
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  One of country’s leading art museums
  
  
• Melrose Avenue
  Funky walking/shopping/dining strip featuring comedy clubs, night spots, one-of-a-kind nostalgia shops, restaurants
  
  
• Museum of Tolerance
  Hands-on, experiential museum focusing on the Holocaust and history of racism and prejudice in the United States
  
  
• Museum of Contemporary Art
  Showcases the work of leading modern artists
  
  
• Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade
  Outdoor pedestrian mall lined with shops, outdoor cafes, restaurants, movie theaters
  
  
• Universal Studios
  Behind-the-scenes at the world's largest movie studio; theme park rides, special effects shows, back lot tour
  
  
• Venice Beach
  Lively boardwalk filled with rollerbladers, strollers, painters, mime artists, palm readers; restaurants, shops, and the famous Muscle Beach