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Hit the beach, Venice Beach! Walk along the circus-like boardwalk or stroll through the sand at this beachfront district. Catch some surf or just take in the sun while you explore this bustling area. Forgot to bring swimwear? No worries. Venice beach also has a skate park, a bike trail and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. There's no outdoor beauty like the kind you'll find at the beach.

If you're in the mood for some hard-hitting sports action, cheer on the mighty Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. Founded by the Walt Disney Company in 1993 and named after the 1992 Disney movie, The Mighty Ducks, these mighty Ducks have managed to win one Pacific Division title, two Western Conference Championships and one Stanley Cup Championship.

Admire art, collected from ancient to modern times, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. With over 100,000 pieces dating from all points in history, LACMA's seven-building complex is the largest encyclopedic museum west of Chicago and has reached international notoriety. Besides both permanent collections and traveling exhibits, the museum also hosts film and concert series.