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Echo Park Lake
751 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA
by Hilton 
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With a backdrop of the striking LA skyline, Echo Park Lake’s historic shores are a place to have fun and relax. The tall bending palms sway in the California breeze, while Angelenos stroll the paths, do a little fishing, or just admire the lotus blossoms. Get a snack at the boat house, and while you’re there, why not rent a paddle boat and see the city from the surface of the water? Paddle under the bridge, toward the spouting fountain, or just rest your legs and commune with the Echo Park ducks floating beside you.
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Get a glimpse of the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific! Take a plunge with the ocean's most fearsome predators in the Shark Lagoon, enjoy a state-of-the-art film with 3-D technology with "Monster's Abyss," or learn even more about the ocean in one of the aquarium's educational courses. No matter what you do there, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a great place to learn and have a great time!
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The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a place where tranquility meets educational awareness. Located on the campus of California State University at Long Beach, the garden was built in 1981 to promote awareness of garden sustainability and to serve as a forum for teaching the value of art and culture. The garden is also available for weddings, special events and receptions.
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Indulge in a thrilling, action-packed adventure at Knott's Berry Farm! Built adjacent to an actual farm, this 160-acre amusement park still upholds the down-home hospitality that it had when it was built in 1920. Take a stroll down the boardwalk, visit the infamous ghost town and learn how Walter Knott created the "boysenberry," a hybrid version of the loganberry, raspberry and Pacific blackberry in a single fruit. Knott's Berry Farm is an absolute must-see!
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The 127-acre Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden has a mission to "cultivate natural, horticultural and historic resources for learning, enjoyment and inspiration." The Arboretum offers classes on flower arranging, watercolors, horticulture education and more. The Arboretum occasionally hosts the California Philharmonic during the summer months, and on the third Sunday of every month, guests are welcome to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon with Mother Nature.
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Upon their arrival at the Hilton Long Beach and Executive Meeting Center, guests will be met by an elegant ambiance and a welcoming staff ready to give exceptional service. Newly renovated, the hotel offers superb comfort and convenience in all guest rooms and suites, including its extra luxurious Executive level rooms. Schedule your next event at hotel's Executive Meeting Center, which features flexible space and state-of-the-art business support services. Located just one mile from the beach, the Hilton Long Beach and Executive Meeting Center is an ideal hotel for a comfortable, carefree vacation.
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