Month: August 2008

Los Angeles Maritime Museum


There are so many places that I love or would love to visit in Southern California and this is at the top of my list. The Los Angeles Maritime Museum is the largest Maritime Museum in California. It’s home to more than 700 ship and boat models, navigation equipment and an operating amateur radio station. The museum is currently home to 5 exhibits that are sure to be a hit with your family. The current exhibits on display are 20,000 jobs under the sea, Neptune’s Favorites, USS Los Angeles, Caught, Canned and Eaten and The Long Beach Earthquake 1933. My children love ships and anything that is related to sea life and if you or your kids love ships this place is a must. The best part is that the museum is free for children, $1.00 for Senior Citizens and Youth and $3.00 for adults. Here’s an insider tip that will delight the kiddies- take a spin on the Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Car line. With a stop in front of the maritime museum- this 1920’s era trolley – is a must ride. Fare is $1.00 for everyone with children 6 and under free. The fare is collected on board and is good all day for unlimited rides. I will be doing a more extensive review of the trolley and museum next week. If you’re looking for something fun and inexpensive to do this week look no further, you’ve found it!!

Open Tues-Sat 10am to 5pm
Sunday from noon to 5pm

Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Berth 84
Foot of 6th Street
San Pedro 90731

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Pacific Marine Mammal Center


My daughter Lauren loves any form of sea life. She loves everything that is found in the sea, from seaweed to seals. I’ve been meaning to take her to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and I’m hoping Saturday will be the big day. The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a non profit organization in beautiful Laguna Beach, that is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine mammals stranded along the Orange County coastline and to increase public awareness of the marine environment through education and research. The center is a great place for field trips – You can book one in advanced if you have a large enough group or you can just drop by any day from 10 am to 4pm. Admission is free but donations are strongly encouraged. From what I’ve read and heard from friends, you probably don’t want to take your infant or toddler. This is better suited for the preschool and older crowd. I can’t wait to give this place a try and hope to write a review in the coming days ahead but with summer winding down I figured this would be a great place to visit and cool down.

Pacific Marine Mammal Center
20612 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, California, USA 92651

(949) 494-3050 phone
(949) 494-2802 fax
info@pacificmmc.org
Open everyday from 10 am to 4pm
Admission is free
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Free Movie Monday at OC Performing Arts Center

Hairspray – the Musical Movie. Stars John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken and Queen Latifah. Rated PG. 2007, 1 hour, 57 minutes Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or other easily portable items on which to sit, with set-up beginning at 5:30 p.m. Assorted candies, beverages and popcorn will be available for purchase. The Newport Beach Film Festival will present a collection of short animated films prior to the main feature, which will begin at dusk. Guests may bring their own snacks and picnic suppers. The best part, it’s FREE.