A lot of people don't know about this place, it keeps itself under the radar. It's a little on the older side (not as revamped like other courses nowadays), but for only $2 per person for a round of mini golf, it's totally worth the price. It's a great deal if you are bringing youngsters who don't know how to play very well.

You can play regular golf there too (costs a few bucks extra). They even have night golf there. If you are adventurous & into fitness, and you feel up to it, you can even take a nice walk around the Rose Bowl up the street (parking at the Bowl is the best place to park).

Hadn't been here in over 9 years, and I was very happy to see all the new improvements and additions to the aquarium. I really enjoyed the dive tank where you can see actual divers interact with the fish and also talk to members of the audience. Inside there are a lot of great visual tanks - i.e. spider crabs, and jellyfish and they new sealion exhibit that opened up a month or two ago were my faves. Outside is more impressive - sting ray petting area, outdoor play area, and the bird cage where you can feed live birds nectar & they perch up on your arm or shoulder (you have to watch out for poop once in a while). The food inside the aquarium was so so for the price, so your best bet is to eat before you get there and pack snacks and water for the location. Afterwards, you can take a leisurely jaunt around the marina, or take a 45 min. harbor cruise conveniently located just outside the aquarium.

Open during summer months, this place is great for families with kids. The good - nice gentle lagoon for the little kiddies, nice beach, grassy area for play area for kids, volleyball courts, snack bar & place to eat,lifeguard on duty. The bad, no actual waves for riding (more like a lazy lagoon), you have to pay admittance adults $5,kids $4,under2 free, and parking $4.25, could use more public restrooms, and kind of stinks that they eating venues only take cash and the lagoon itself takes cash and check. But overall, it is a nice place to take a family or if you have a private party, the amenities are great for a beach setting. A nice place to hang out.

This is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There is plenty of wildlife - squirrels, ducks, turtles, Canadian Geese, and yes, the peacocks (these birds have lived here for years and migrate in nearby citities too). These majestic birds are beautiful, but beware of theirmating call - it sounds like a small child screaming.

There are acres and acres of territory to cover, from the Desert area, to the Australian section, to the Asian Garden, to the waterfall, to the lake, the Children's area, and to the statecoach house. Lots of lush foliage to look at - from an herb garden, to orange trees, and the beautiful blooming trees all over the grounds. We love coming here, then go over to the mall across the street (Santa Anita Mall - next to the racetrack) to have a meal. However, if you want to eat on site at the Gardens, they have a cute little cafe available (closed on Mondays and take cash ONLY). Gift shop is cute too.

This place is owned by the same people as the Grove/Farmer's Market by Fairfax/3rd St. Smaller in scale it offers a very high class luxury feel - high end restaurants, shops, and boutiques. If things are too pricey, you can always head over to the Glendale Galleria right across the street.

There is a quaint small jungle gym area with sand for the kids to play in and a nice choreographed musical water fountain feature that mimics the Bellagio Hotel in Vegas. During summer nights, they do movies under the starts on the green grassy area. A nice way to enjoy the outdoors.

The Barnes and Noble Bookstore right across from the park, offers a nice hideaway and some really nice selection of kids/adult books. Recently, the Americana has offered free parking M-Thurs. and a farmers market on Saturday mornings.