Five fun things to do near the school

• Visit the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
• Buy delicious local food at the weekly Farmers' Market
• Play a game of beach volleyball; it's a popular sport locally
• Watch the surfers, or venture out onto the waves yourself
• Enjoy the local restaurants, shops and public library

LA Events

February Whale-watching : This is the time of year to take a harbour cruise and spot grey whales on their migration.
March Academy Awards: This highlight of the movie industry's year needs no introduction. Of course, you won't be able to attend, but watching the movie stars and film cameras descend is an event in itself.
The Blessing of the Animals : Interesting church service during which pets are blessed.
August Tofu festival: Try this soya foodstuff in many different variations.
December Festival Navideño en la Calle Ocho : Live music, street food, carnival rides and events, all for the sake of presenting gifts and toys to local disadvantaged children.

Links

LA City The official website of the City of Los Angeles - the recreation and tourism section consists of links to events, places of interest and tours.
LA.com A first-stop resource on where to go in LA - this site is well structured, comprehensive and also contains a wide selection of useful links.
Seeing Stars in Hollywood The ultimate guide to Hollywood and celebrities - features a calendar of Hollywood events, landmarks, famous streets and tips on where to find the stars.
Disneyland A colourful and comprehensive guide to the attractions, rides, events, dining and shopping at Disney's Californian adventure park.
Universal Studios Hollywood Features a park overview, booking information and video previews of rides such as Shrek 4-D, Revenge of the Mummy and Jurassic Park.