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Favorite California Spots
Griffith Observatory is one of Favorite California Spots.

1. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

etta y.etta y: One of my favorite spots in LA. Just be careful not to fall down the hill making your way back to the car in the dark.

2. Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe

9.0
25653 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Corral Canyon Rd.), Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews

etta y.etta y: Get the fish tacos with extra jalapeños, some fried shrimp and the coleslaw. Don't die pulling out on the PCH when you leave.

Cinerama Dome at Arclight Hollywood Cinema is one of Favorite California Spots.

3. Cinerama Dome at Arclight Hollywood Cinema

8.7
6360 W Sunset Blvd (btw Cahuenga & Vine), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Central Hollywood · 36 tips and reviews

etta y.etta y: You won't save any time queuing at the kiosk to pay for parking before leaving the theater. Skip the line and just pay when you drive out.

Gjelina is one of Favorite California Spots.

4. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews
J. Paul Getty Villa is one of Favorite California Spots.

5. J. Paul Getty Villa

9.2
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA
Art Museum · 134 tips and reviews
Venice Beach is one of Favorite California Spots.

6. Venice Beach

9.2
Pacific Ave (Speedway), Venice, CA
Beach · 615 tips and reviews
Zankou Chicken is one of Favorite California Spots.

7. Zankou Chicken

8.8
1716 S Sepulveda Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Westside · 103 tips and reviews

8. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa

9.1
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA
Hotel · 45 tips and reviews

etta y.etta y: Try to get in the Regency Club. Free breakfast, snacks, bottled water every day. Huge leather chairs to watch cable in. Not that you'll be watching TV while you're here.

Landmark Theatres is one of Favorite California Spots.

9. Landmark Theatres

10850 W Pico Blvd (at Westwood Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Westside · 109 tips and reviews
Ace Hotel & Swim Club is one of Favorite California Spots.

10. Ace Hotel & Swim Club

8.7
701 E Palm Canyon Dr (at Indian Trl.), Palm Springs, CA
Hotel · 141 tips and reviews
Wahoo's Fish Taco is one of Favorite California Spots.

11. Wahoo's Fish Taco

6258 Wilshire Blvd (Crescent Heights), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mid-City West · 23 tips and reviews
The Crab Cooker is one of Favorite California Spots.

12. The Crab Cooker

7.7
2200 Newport Blvd (22nd St), Newport Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Newport Pier · 88 tips and reviews
Paramount Studios is one of Favorite California Spots.

13. Paramount Studios

9.1
5555 Melrose Ave (at Windsor Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Film Studio · 79 tips and reviews
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of Favorite California Spots.

14. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.8
1514 N Gower St (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews
Joshua Tree National Park is one of Favorite California Spots.

15. Joshua Tree National Park

9.5
Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA
National Park · 106 tips and reviews