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¿Te imaginas llegar caminando hasta el icónico cartel de Hollywood? Esta ruta de senderismo en Los Ángeles es una de las más populares para quienes desean ver de cerca —aunque no demasiado— uno de los símbolos más reconocibles del cine y la cultura pop mundial. Lo mejor: se trata de un recorrido accesible, que nosotros mismos realizamos con carrito de bebé , lo que demuestra que es apto para toda la familia. Con una longitud total de 13 km (ida y vuelta) y un desnivel acumulado de 369 metros , esta ruta parte desde el famoso Observatorio Griffith , ascendiendo por caminos pavimentados y pistas anchas hasta alcanzar la cima del Mount Lee , justo detrás del Hollywood Sign . Aunque una valla impide acercarse a las letras blancas, las vistas son igualmente impresionantes. A continuación, te contamos todos los detalles para que prepares tu visita a este emblemático rincón de California. Nota: Esta ruta está descrita según nuestra propia experiencia. La dificultad indicada es orienta...

The Dinosaur Hall at the Natural History Museum (NHM)  in Los Angeles is a dynamic and exciting exploration into the ongoing discovery of dinosaur fossils. Inside are more than 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures.  The visitor can see the Tyrannosaurus Rex growth series . It is the only series of its kind in the world and consists of a baby, juvenile and sub-adult T-Rex. The baby T-Rex at NHM is the youngest known T-Rex fossil in the world. Also amazing is a 25-foot Triceratops assembled from four different discoveries. The specimen has prompted researchers to revise their beliefs on how the animal positioned its hands.

To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the California Science Center presents KING TUT: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh . The tomb was first discovered by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922, which was more than 3,000 years after his death.  The exhibit features more than 150 artifact s from the young king's tomb, many of which were actually used by him in both life and death. Those artifacts comprise items like gold jewelry, gilded wood furniture and "ornate ritual objects". Nearly half of the items on display will be leaving Egypt for the first and last time. Visitors can follow King Tut as he journeys from death through the underworld to find his place in the afterlife, learning how each burial artifact was used to assist him in his life-after-death journey.  The exhibition started on March 24 and will stay open until January 2019, which is when the exhibit will head to Europe. ...

The Hollywood Sign is one of Los Angeles 's most famous icons. It stands on Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills . The best way to see the landmark is to hike from the Griffith Observatory . 📌 The sign was originally erected in 1923 to promote a housing development called Hollywoodland. Each letter is 45 feet tall and painted white. We left the car in the paid parking near the Griffith Observatory . The starting point is located at the bottom of Mount Hollywood Drive . This paved road is closed to vehicles and begins from an intersection near Griffith Observatory where Western Canyon Road and West Observatory Road meet. From that point, we hiked about two miles until we reached the Mulholland Fire Road on our left. We continued along Mulholland, with intermittent side views of the Hollywood Sign , until the trail hits Mount Lee Drive . The last part of the route follows a paved road to reach the summit of Mount Lee , directly behind the Hollywood Sign . A tall chain-l...

The San Diego Zoo is one of the most prestigious zoos in the world and is one of the largest in the USA. It is situated in Downtown San Diego . Since 1916 it has housed some of the most exotic animals and plants on the planet. More than 3,700 animals from 650 species are showcased in nine diverse animal zones. This zoo is huge , so you probably won't be able to see all of it in one day. It’s a good idea to prioritize what you want to see and do. All the zoo is organized into animal areas , featuring lions, monkeys, pandas, elephants, reptiles and marine life. Several trails connect them and all are marked with their distance, time and level of difficulty. The zoo is a unique walking experience where you can observe animals in spacious enclosures that replicate their natural habitats. The park also boasts a botanical collection of more than 700,000  exotic plants . 👍💗  Our recommendation! The Polar Bear Plunge is one of the most impressive and interact...

The Aquarium of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest aquarium and a shore-side attraction in Long Beach . It is home to more than 500 species in 19 habitats and 32 focus exhibits. Large viewing windows provide visitors with an exceptional view of the voracious creatures in a natural habitat. The general admission gives you access to all of the aquarium’s galleries and exhibits, which focus on the creatures and the environment of the Pacific Ocean . ⭐⭐⭐  Highlights include sea otters, penguins and sea lions, and a touchable shark lagoon. A unique feature at the aquarium is the Lorikeet Forest containing more than 100 colorful lorikeets (Australian parrots). The Aquarium of the Pacific  has several interactive touch sections, where you could touch sharks, sting rays, jelly fish, star fish, anemones, etc. Information is readily available and volunteers are frequently nearby to provide educated responses to questions.  

Catalina Island is a rocky island off the coast of Southern California in the Gulf of Santa Catalina . The island is 22 miles long and 8 miles across at its greatest width. The island is located about 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles. Catalina Express offers daily boat passage from San Pedro and Long Beach to Avalon and Two Harbors . We traveled from Long Beach to Avalon. 📌 Hiking Permits are required for your safety. They are free of charge and are available online or can be obtained at the Conservancy House, Nature Center, Airport in the Sky, and Two Harbors Visitor Information Center. There are a wide variety of trails on Catalina Island. We hiked the  Hermit Gulch Trail . The trailhead can be accessed via the Hermit Gulch Campground located at the top of Avalon Canyon , a 1.75 mile walk up the road from Avalon . This 1.7-mile long single trail climbs some 1,200 feet to a junction with East End Road . The effort is rewarded by expanding ocean views. ...