The dog days of summer are here, but don't let that slow you down. Get out there and experience some of the best of the City of Angels.
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Dive the Isle
Call in sick and take a scuba trip to San Clemente Island. The underwater arches, canyons, and kelp forests add up to a long weekend's worth of dives, and the water's as warm as it gets. For trip info, call Horizon Charters: 858-277-7823.
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Whoop It Up
The dips and bumps of the Whoop-de-doos Trail are like an amusement park ride for mountain bikers. You'll find the gated entrance on Kenter, north of Sunset, in Brentwood.
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Camp the Beach
Now that the early-summer fog has lifted, pitch your tent at sunny Thornhill Broome State Beach (818-880-0350). La Jolla Canyon hiking is just across the street.
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Over the Rainbow
The east fork of the San Gabriel River is the place to look for rainbow trout right now. Don't forget your Adventure Pass. Info: 562-590-5020
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Covet These Coves
The cool breeze that skips across Lake Casitas (805-370-2301) makes the reservoir a great place to escape the Ojai Valley heat. Rent a kayak to explore the quiet coves.
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Hike the Ranch
At the Peter Strauss Ranch, an oak-covered, mile-long loop takes you to the ruins of an early LA resort. The entrance is on Mulholland at Troutdale. Info: 805-370-2301.
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Bike It
Escape Culver City on the Ballona Creek Bike Path, which takes you all the way to the end of a jetty at Marina del Rey. Pick up the path on National, just south of Washington.
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Try Something New
Looking for a new adventure? Learn to kiteboard at Cabrillo Beach, where the late summer winds never disappoint. For info, call Captain Kirk's: 310-833-3781.
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Waterfall Window
Follow the shady Escondido Canyon Park trail to one of LA's last graffiti-free waterfalls. To get there, turn off the PCH at Winding Way and follow the path to the park. Info: 310-589-3200.
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P.M. Paddle
Grab a waterproof flashlight and set out for an evening paddle around Newport Harbor, where sea kayakers congregate for summer sunsets. Rentals are available at Southwind Kayaks: 800-768-8494.
Last Updated: 30 Mar 2010
Published: 30 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.
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