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Interesting facts 

1. On New Year’s Day the Tournament of Roses Parade is held in Pasadena, Bob Barker of 

The Price’s Right once hosted the televised parade. 

2. The Rose Bowl game is also held on New Year’s Day. This game is held at the Rose Bowl 

in Pasadena, which is now considered a national landmark. 

3. The BCS Championship Game is held at the Rose Bowl once in a four year time period. 

4. Pasadena is included in the 29th Congressional District of California. Currently Adam 

Schiff, a democrat, is the congressman for this region. 

5. Republican congressmen represented this district between 1945 and 2001. 

6. The city is included in the 21st Senate District and Jack Scott, a democrat, is the current 

Senator for this area. 

7. Pasadena has six stations Gold Line stations within its city limits. Among these are Del Mar 

Station, Allen Station and Fillmore Station. 

8. In the 1800’s the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway served the area now known as 

Pasadena, the station was located at the Santa Fe Depot. 

9. The Second District line was constructed for the purpose of transporting agriculture and 

manufactured products to areas in the San Gabriel Valley. 

10. The Second District line often experienced difficulty topping the grade at Arroyo Seco 

requiring other locomotives to be added to the trains in order to move products to this 

area. 

11. Pasadena’s train stations were frequently utilized by old Hollywood glamour, the station 

was out of the way enough to make it easier to escape the media. 

12. The city of Pasadena has been the home of the Pasadena Symphony since 1928, it 

transitioned into the Pasadena Symphony and Pops in 2007. 

Things to do 

Pasadena Civic Auditorium 

300 East Green Street, Pasadena, (626) 449-7360 

pasadenacenter.com 

The Pasadena Civic Auditorium features over 3,000 

seats and has been a revered music hall known 

across the nation. This 1931 design offers beautiful 

architecture and décor. With a visit to this exquisite 

auditorium you will hear some of the nation’s most 

beloved music. 

Ice House Comedy Club 

24 N. Mentor Ave, Pasadena, (626) 577-1894 

icehousecomedy.com 

The Ice House Comedy Club is your premiere 

comedy destination. Past performances and 

events include Tim Pulnik, the 7 Comics for $7 All 

Star Show and the Comedy Juice Special Event. 

Bring your friends for a night of laughs and good 

times! 

The Bunny Museum 

1933 Jefferson Dr, Pasadena, (626) 793-0359 

thebunnymuseum.com 

If you love bunnies you absolutely must visit the 

Bunny Museum! Candace Frazee and Steve 

Lubanski open up their home to visitors to view their 

abundant collection of bunnies. This Spanish stucco 

home is filled with bunny statues, figurines and 

on the property are five live bunnies. 

Eaton Canyon Nature Center 

1750 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena 

(626) 398-5420 • ecnca.org 

The Eaton Canyon Nature Center consists of several 

intriguing species of animals. The preserve itself 

covers 190 acres. The on-site learning center 

measures 7,600 square feet in size. 

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Topanga State Park 

20829 Entrada Road, Topanga Canyon 

(310) 455-2465 • parks.ca.gov 

Topanga State Park is the perfect area for 

hiking and other outdoor activities. The area 

is populated by live oaks, spectacular ocean 

views, and grassland. The park is great for 

equestrian arts, bicycling, and running. You will 

find volcanic intrusions and marine fossils in the 

area. Acquire a map of the hiking trails from the 

information center. 

Sherman Oaks Castle Park 

4989 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks • 818- 

756-9459 

Sherman Oaks Castle Park is the San Fernando 

Valley’s premier family entertainment center. 

Enjoy miniature golf, arcade games and batting 

cages. The park is home to 3 different miniature 

golf courses, each with 18 holes featuring 

challenging and exciting obstacles. The arcade 

includes classics like Pac man and Skeeball as 

well as the newest state of the art games available. 

Batting cages feature both baseball and 

softball pitching with speeds up to 80 mph. The 

park is open seven days a week, with extended 

hours until midnight during school breaks. 

Getty Museum 

1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles 

(310) 440-7330 • getty.edu 

The Getty Museums provides education of the arts, 

performances, and festivals. This museum has a 

rich history and makes it their mission to ensure that 

all visitors learn about art history. Attend lectures, 

tours, and workshops at this museum. You also 

have the opportunity to attend food events. 



Malibu Pier 

23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 

(310) 456-8031 

The Malibu Pier offers a wealth of activities and opportunities. Begin with whale watching 

and coastal tours. Venture through the surf museum and fish in designated areas. Attend 

commercial film shoots and experience the magic of the movies firsthand. Top this off 

with a visit to the Beachcomber or Ruby’s Shake Shack and then purchase a souvenir 

from the gift shop. 

Adamson House Museum 

23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 

(310) 456-8432 • Adamsonhouse.org 

Adamson House Museum is a beautiful 1930s home constructed for the Adamson 

family. This home contains its original furnishings and architecture. Throughout this 

impressive home are Persian rugs and antiques featuring the craftsmanship that is rare 

today. Consider scheduling a guided tour to maximize on the learning opportunities. 

The Gamble House 

4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena 

(626) 793-3334 • gamblehouse.org 

This 1908 home is the brainchild of Charles and Henry Greene. The home itself features 

American Arts and Crafts architectural design. The home now a national historic 

landmark was designed and constructed for David and Mary Gamble, who were the 

co-owners of the Proctor and Gamble Company. 


Half Dome Hike 

Yosemite National Park 

The Half Dome Hike requires 12 hours to 

complete and present a difficult challenge 

for most hikers. The hiking trail spans over 15 

miles long. This hike is not recommended 

for individuals who are not in great shape 

and familiar with the toll hiking takes on the 

body. The hike concludes at the top of Yosemite. 

The Panorama Trail 


The Panorama Trail spans eight miles and 

is a downhill hike. The hike allows for view 

of Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall, and Nevada 

Fall. You discover Glacier Point and beautiful 

mountain regions. 

California 

Hiking Trails 

This collection of hiking trails presents a 

multitude of difficulty levels. With each selection, 

there are extraordinary views and 

natural settings indigenous to each locale. 

Mount Diablo’s Grand Loop 

Mount Diablo State Park 

The Grand loop spans over six miles and 

presents the ability to rest at 12 different 

stops. Visitors who participate see a view 

of the Bay Area. You may also view Mount 

Lassen, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and 

Sierra Nevada. For individuals who enjoy 

photographing flowers this locale is filled 

with wildflowers each spring. 

Berry Creek Falls Loop 

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 

The Berry Creek Falls Loop spans just over 

ten miles. You venture through extravagant 

redwoods to discover the beautiful cascading 

waterfall. The elevation is 1,000 

feet and the hike requires at least six hours 

to complete. For the best views begin at 

the Sunset Trail. 

The Mist Trail 


The Mist Trail spans just over six miles and 

leads you throughout the trail to the two impressive 

waterfall. The locale allows for the 

best views of Yosemite and the waterfalls. 

The trails lead close to both waterfalls and 

allow for excellent photo opportunities. 



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Odd Attractions 

The Zzyzx Road Sign 

Zzyzx 

The history of this small oasis within the 

Mojave Desert was proclaimed by Curtis 

H. Springer as the ultimate location for a 

health resort. Tourists often pose next to 

the sign which derived from the quack 

doctor’s claim that it should become a 

health resort. Today the area is used for hiking, 

camping, and bird watching. 

Museum of Death 

6031 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood • (323) 

466-8011 

Museumofdeath.net 

The Museum of Death was established in 

1995. This museum showcases the largest 

collection of serial murderer artwork 

including the crime scene of the Manson 

Murders. Within this museum are videos 

of autopsies and information about the 

Heaven’s Gate cult. 

Bulldozer Building 

Turlock 

The Bulldozer Building was constructed as 

a major advertisement scheme for United 

Equipment. The structure was built in 1976 

and has been the owner’s office since. The 

building is 21 feet high, 28 feet wide, and 

66 feet in length. It stands two stories. 

The Great Statues 

of Auburn 

Auburn Ravine Road, 

Auburn 

The great statutes of Auburn 

consist of Amazon arches, a 

man pushing a wheelbarrow, 

and a nude man who appears 

to wrestle the chains holding him captive. 

The statutes measure 42 feet in height and 

it weighs over 120 tons. Ken Fox who is the 

local dentist constructed the statues that 

stand in his business parking lot. 

Should I 

Buy Organic? 

There has been an explosion in the marketing 

and availability of organic foods over the over 

the past few years, so it’s certainly no wonder 

that one of the most common questions 

is “should I buy organic?” Here are the facts 

based on the best science to date: 

Choosing organic is clearly better for the 

environment. 

This is demonstrable and occurs through numerous 

channels, including conservation of 

natural resources and less pollution for our 

water and soils. 

Consuming organic foods reduces the 

body’s exposure to pesticides. 

This has been confirmed through numerous 

scientific studies. Adults and children who 

consume organic foods have measurably 

lower levels of pesticides in their bodies. Perhaps 

the bigger question here is – “Are the 

levels of pesticide exposure received from 

eating conventional foods harmful to our 

health?” At this point in science, we simply 

do not have the data to definitively answer 

this question. Pesticides approved for use are 

reported to be safe at or below certain threshold 

levels. It is clear however that pesticides 

are harmful to exposed farm workers, along 

with “non-target” wildlife and are definitely 

not healthy substances. 

For children there are two additional caveats 

to consider on the safety front. Because children 

consume more food calories per unit 

of body weight and because their cells are 

dividing at a much more rapid rate, they are 

at greater risk for potential toxic effects from 

pesticide exposure (a developing fetus is at 

the greatest risk). Additionally, it is common 

for some kids to have very restrictive eating 

patterns with consumption of only one or a 

few types of fruits or vegetables on a regular 

basis. If this is the case, they will experience 

a greater number of exposures to the same 

pesticides which can also exacerbate risk. 

The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a 

not-for-profit research organization devoted 

to improving public health and the environment, 

has determined that the produce that 

consistently has the highest pesticide levels 

include: apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, 

grapes (imported), nectarines, peaches, 

pears, potatoes, red raspberries, strawberries, 

and spinach. Choosing organic for this 

group of produce will give you and your family 

the greatest reduction in pesticide exposure. 

Spinach, strawberries, and celery are 

the worst of the bunch. 

Organic foods may or may not be more 

nutritious than their conventional counterparts. 

Some scientific studies show conventional 

foods are just as nutritious, while others support 

the contrary. Based on my knowledge of 

the available data, the scale tips slightly in 

favor of a superior nutritional profile for organic 

varieties. Organics generally have a bit 

higher mineral content because of the more 

stringent soil requirements for organic certification 

and in some cases, have a more robust 

supply of protective antioxidants. 

Organic foods may or may not taste better. 

Blinded taste studies are basically a wash. For 

those that think organic tastes better there are 

an equal number who find the conventional 

counterpart tastier. 

Organic foods will generally spoil more 

quickly. 

Pesticides clearly extend the shelf life and 

“freshness” of foods. For optimal freshness, 

organic foods need to be consumed more 

quickly. 

Organic foods are more expensive. 

You will generally pay about 20% more for 

organic varieties. 

The answer is a complicated one and ultimately 

depends on your feelings towards the environment, 

pesticide, and your pocketbook. 





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