There is a keen sense of adventure that you will feel the minute you step into the Long Beach Antique Mall. This is an impressive group of merchants and vendors who specialize in all things vintage. The selection of furniture, jewelry, clothing and accessories, glassware, pottery and other types of art is truly staggering. There's something to appeal to every interest, including books, magazines, juke boxes, vintage audio equipment, and every type of collectable you can think of!
As long as there are stars in the California night sky, the Griffith Observatory throws a star party every night. The venue offers these free get-togethers with a little help from the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Also with the facility is the Samuel Oschin Planetarium; this planetarium gets in on the fun by offering $7 tickets to three exciting shows that spotlight the wonders of the universe, of the sea, and of the ocean. The observatory is also the home of the new Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon presentation theater, so there is much to do here between the time you are peering heavenward.
See the California landscape in an amazingly unforgettable way when you get on board for a biplane ride. See the amazing Pacific coastline and other outdoor features from the clouds in a vintage World War II biplane that comfortably accommodated one person per flight. Also, there are a variety of packages that include aerobatic thrills, a smooth scenic ride, and even a flight lesson. For an adventure that truly has wings, see the professionals at Biplane Adventures in Southern California.