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Offbeat in LA

An October 2001 trip to Los Angeles by SDA

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Quote: For a delightful afternoon, try the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits (Wilshire Boulevard and Curson Avenue). The museum relates the history of the Los Angeles area during the last Ice Age as told by the remains of animals that were trapped in the natural tar pits.
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Offbeat in LA Best of IgoUgo

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Trapped Photo - Los Angeles, California
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Would you believe lions, camels, and elephants once roamed the Los Angeles basin? The bones of these and many other long-dead creatures are on display at the George C. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. These naturally occurring tar pits in the middle of a thriving city are a fascinating diversion for a spare afternoon. The museum combines good audio and visual displays with hands-on specimens to bring the history of the last several thousand years to life. Quick Tips: The Page Museum is relatively small and only requires a couple of hours to investigate. Combine this with an exploration of the adjacent Los Angeles County Museum of Art for a complete tour from the ancient to the ultra-...Read More

Quality Seafood Best of IgoUgo

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Top off the afternoon with a sunset over the Pacific and a bite of local shellfish steamed while you sip on a cool one. Quality Seafood is a seafood market that doubles as a great place for an appetizer and a beer or a full meal. They carry many varieties of fresh crabs, shellfish, and fish from both coasts and will steam your choices while you cool your heels with a beer. In addition, they conjure up several types of poke and ceviche. I highly recommend a bowl of shrimp ceviche followed by steamed crab dipped in garlic butter and chased with a Sam Adams. The ceviche is some of the best I've had on this side of the border. The dining area consists of a half dozen outdoor tables supplied with sun...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 20, 2001

Quality Seafood
130 South International Boardwalk
Redondo Beach, California 90277
+1 310 372 6408