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Since its inception, Venice has attracted a bohemian society, from the rowdy crowd who frequented its dance hall and bathhouse in the 1910s to beatniks in the 1950s. Today, the town has a large population of artists, whose studios line the streets.
Topanga State Park stretches from the Pacific Palisades to the San Fernando Valley. Topanga is thought to be an Indian term meaning “the place where the mountains meet the sea.” The area was inhabited by the Tongva Gabrielino and Chumash Indians 5,000 years ago. Today, its groves of sycamore and oak trees attract people seeking an alternative way of life.
With its warm sun, cool sea breezes, miles of sandy beaches, excellent surf, and world-class museums, Santa Monica Bay epitomizes the best of California. The area was inhabited by the Chumash and Tongva/Gabrielino peoples for 2,500 years before the arrival in 1542 of the Spanish explorer Juan Cabrillo.
The Getty Center, which opened in December 1997, holds a commanding physical and cultural position in the city. It is situated amid the wild beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Sepulveda Pass, next to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The complex houses not only the museum but also the Getty’s research, conservation, and grant programs, dedicated to art and cultural heritage.
J Paul Getty (1892–1976) amassed a remarkable collection of European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, focusing on pre-20th-century artistic movements. Getty was a bold collector who enjoyed the pursuit of an object almost more than the possession of it. Since his death, the Getty Trust has strengthened the museum’s holdings by purchasing works of the highest quality to complement the existing collection.
With 80 certified Farmers’ Markets held in the city each week, there is no shortage of opportunities to see and taste Southern California’s seasonal, newly-harvested bounty. Each outdoor farmers’ market has vendors selling a range of fresh produce, including organically grown fruits and vegetables straight from the fields. Many markets also feature stalls, which offer prepared food as well as arts and crafts.
There’s an entire universe of stores dedicated to outfitting LA’s sprawl of homes and apartments. IKEA does basic home furnishings stylishly, and at extremely affordable prices. These items are generally home assembly and emphasis is more on looks than long lasting quality.
Casual, of-the-moment styles dominate LA’s fashion scene. The influence of Hollywood and its legion of slim actresses means that most trendy outlets store breathtakingly small sizes. Unsurprisingly, custommade haute couture is best in Beverly Hills, where you will find glitzy, red-carpet outfits throughout the shopping district.
Los Angeles’s beaches are a great natural resource and offer surfing, swimming, and volleyball. The 27-mile (43-km) long beach, with its adjacent bike and skate paths, makes for delightful and invigorating rides. Beachside bike and skate rental outlets are plentiful.
Griffith Park and Topanga State Park offer miles of hiking trails. Griffith Park also has horse trails, two golf courses, and two tennis centers.
Each year more than 30 million people visit the beaches around Los Angeles, making them the most popular destination on the West Coast. The Malibu headland, from Point Dume to Malibu Lagoon, alternates between rocky shorelines and beaches.
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With its warm sun, cool sea breezes, miles of sandy beaches, excellent surf, and world-class museums, Santa Monica Bay epitomizes the best of California. The area was inhabited by the Chumash and Tongva/Gabrielino peoples for 2,500 years before the arrival in 1542 of the Spanish explorer Juan Cabrillo.
The Getty Center, which opened in December 1997, holds a commanding physical and cultural position in the city. It is situated amid the wild beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Sepulveda Pass, next to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The complex houses not only the museum but also the Getty’s research, conservation, and grant programs, dedicated to art and cultural heritage.
J Paul Getty (1892–1976) amassed a remarkable collection of European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, focusing on pre-20th-century artistic movements. Getty was a bold collector who enjoyed the pursuit of an object almost more than the possession of it. Since his death, the Getty Trust has strengthened the museum’s holdings by purchasing works of the highest quality to complement the existing collection.
With 80 certified Farmers’ Markets held in the city each week, there is no shortage of opportunities to see and taste Southern California’s seasonal, newly-harvested bounty. Each outdoor farmers’ market has vendors selling a range of fresh produce, including organically grown fruits and vegetables straight from the fields. Many markets also feature stalls, which offer prepared food as well as arts and crafts.
There’s an entire universe of stores dedicated to outfitting LA’s sprawl of homes and apartments. IKEA does basic home furnishings stylishly, and at extremely affordable prices. These items are generally home assembly and emphasis is more on looks than long lasting quality. 
Casual, of-the-moment styles dominate LA’s fashion scene. The influence of Hollywood and its legion of slim actresses means that most trendy outlets store breathtakingly small sizes. Unsurprisingly, custommade haute couture is best in Beverly Hills, where you will find glitzy, red-carpet outfits throughout the shopping district.
Los Angeles’s beaches are a great natural resource and offer surfing, swimming, and volleyball. The 27-mile (43-km) long beach, with its adjacent bike and skate paths, makes for delightful and invigorating rides. Beachside bike and skate rental outlets are plentiful.
Each year more than 30 million people visit the beaches around Los Angeles, making them the most popular destination on the West Coast. The Malibu headland, from Point Dume to Malibu Lagoon, alternates between rocky shorelines and beaches.
