1. Meander Through a Book Labyrinth

2. Ride a Paddleboat on a Lake

3. Visit LA County Wine Country

4. See the Hollywood Hills on Horseback

5. Appreciate Sculptures With an Ocean View

6. Check Out a Space Shuttle

7. Lose Yourself in Unspoiled Wilderness

Tired of the concrete jungle? Just northeast of downtown Los Angeles, you can enter the Angeles National Forest, which covers more than 650,000 acres of forestland across the San Gabriel Mountains. Hike through pine trees or wildflowers, camp under the stars, or take a scenic drive on the Angeles Crest Highway.

8. Have a Real Farm-to-Plate Meal

"Farm-to-table" may be a foodie buzzword, but Le Comptoir is the real deal. Chef Gary Menes runs a local organic farm that supplies the produce for this chic Koreatown restaurant. The prix-fixe menu is served at an intimate 10-seat counter and crafted with vegetables picked by the chef that very day.

9. Spend the Day on an Island

Shove off from LA Harbor, and not much more than an hour's boat ride away, you can disembark on Catalina Island. The main port, Avalon, boasts quaint streets for strolling and calm seas for water sports. You can also venture into the island's interior for zip-lining and wildlife spotting.

10. Watch a Movie in a Celebrity Cemetery

Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Tinseltown's most famous film legends. During the warmer months, you can watch outdoor movie screenings on the grass and picnic under the stars. While you're at it, glimpse the tombstones of greats including Douglas Fairbanks and Jayne Mansfield.

11. See a Concert in a Magnificent Movie Palace

12. Visit a Historic Orange Grove

13. See a Piece of the Berlin Wall

14. Smell the Roses