From Betsy Malloy,
Your Guide to California Travel.
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Maybe you've visited all the top sights and attractions, or perhaps your tastes are different than the "typical" tourist. Try a few of these sights, the "best of the rest."

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Or vote for your favorite thing to do: Old Town Pasadena | Farmers Market and The Grove | Santa Monica Third Street Promenade | Griffith Park | Getty Museum | Catalina Island |

• Old Town Pasadena - Historic downtown Pasadena is filled with shops and restaurants, and is a very popular nightspot.

• Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner. View photos

• Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - Downtown Santa Monica's shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings.

• Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town and the Greek Theatre.

• Getty Museum - The Getty's architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. After several visits, I still can't get inside to see their superb art collection. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you'll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. View photos

• Catalina Island - It's in Los Angeles County, but it seems more like it should be on the Mediterranean. Things are different on Catalina. Fish fly. People drive golf carts instead of cars. It's a magical place, and my favorite Southern California getaway. View photos

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