Kenneth W Drake

The Los Angeles waterfront offers plenty of pedal boats, paddleboats, kayaks and canoes for rent. For a different type of aquatic sport, Captain Kirk's offers the equipment and lessons for paddleboards, windsurfing and kite surfing at Belmont Shore, Long Beach and La Ventana. If you're looking for water recreation in LA, this is the place to go.

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.

Go to California's largest water park, Raging Waters, for fun in the sun. Located in the San Gabriel Valley, Raging Waters offers a fun-filled day of water activities and recreation for the whole family. Cool off on one of the 36 slides and water attractions, or just relax and soak in the rays at the sand beach. Younger guests will love the Kids' Kingdom and Splash Island.

Do some bowling at one of the most famous intersections in the world. Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge is more than just a bowling alley. In addition to 12 lanes, an arcade and a pool table, Lucky Strike offers a private room, lounge area, full bar and bottle service. Listen to the DJ pump out tunes to keep you playing all night long, and take a few photos of the memorable night in the classic photo booth.