Southern California is a paradise for outdoor activity enthusiasts. Throughout the year, residents can enjoy hiking, running and biking in the Santa Monica Mountains or along the pristine Pacific coast without having to venture far from their homes. Skiers and snowboarders are also in luck. Big Bear, Mammoth and Mt Baldy are…

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Other options Cycling p.219 With a vast supply of public parkland, Los Angeles has plenty of trails to keep diehard mountain bikers satisfied. Several of the parks that are good for hiking, like Malibu Creek State Park, Coldwater Canyon Park and Griffith Park, also have specific trails for mountain bikers. Most of…

Other options Music, DVDs & Videos p.287, Dance Classes p.220 Whether you want to learn music to express yourself or simply to get ready for that upcoming American Idol audition, finding lessons in a city full of aspiring musicians isn’t hard to do. Telephone poles throughout the city are covered with adverts…