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Signal Hill is a city in California located in Los Angeles area . Situated on a hill, it remains the only city in America completely surrounded by another city: Long Beach . A great oil field was discovered in 1921. Soon, Signal Hill was covered with derricks  which produced 250,000 barrels a day. Signal Hill was covered with over 100 oil derricks and because of its prickly appearance became known as "Porcupine Hill". The mountain of Signal Hill has been cleaned up and its slopes now host more houses than oil wells. The hill is a quieter place now, although a few wells are still pumping oil. You can explore this place walking along the Signal Hill Trail . There are different dirt and paved paths around the hill so you be able to improvise your own route. This loop visits Signal Hill’s most scenic parks : Hilltop Park and Discovery Well Park .   Hilltop Park  is at the top of  Signal Hill  and is very popular for its great views of the  Los Angeles area .

Shoreline Village  is a family friendly destination in  Long Beach (California) . This place is located on the waterfront within walking distance of Downtown . Styled after a quaint Cape Cod fishing village , Shoreline Village is a shopping, dining and entertainment center. There is also an arcade, perfect for bringing kids to. The Village has spectacular views of the  Queen Mary , the city buildings and the  Shoreline Aquatic Park . The Shoreline Village offers several events during the year.