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LA Memorial Coliseum Slide

LA Memorial Coliseum

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Welcome to the Wellness Challenge! We will begin the journey at the LA Memorial Coliseum. Today we will be travelling approximately one mile to the USC village.

USC Village Slide

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From delicious dining options to lifestyle shopping, fitness and other great services, USC Village offers a world of options in one place. It’s the perfect lifestyle center for locals, visitors, and the USC community.
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Staples center Slide

Staples center

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From USC Village, we will be venturing northwest 2.2 miles to Staples center. As the home of four professional sports franchises – the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks – STAPLES Center has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams. Hosting over 250 events a year, the arena’s reputation for world-class amenities, features and commitment to quality of service and the guest experience is second to none. Download this Zoom Background.

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Macarthur Park

Macarthur park is a park dating back to the late nineteenth century in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. The lake in MacArthur Park is fed by natural springs. In the past, a fountain with a reflecting pool on the northern end was also fed by the springs. The Westlake/MacArthur Park B Line station is across the street. Download the Zoom Background.

Vista Hermosa Natural Park Slide

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Vista Hermosa Natural Park

From the Macarthur park, travel 1.3 miles and then you’ve arrived at the Vista Hermosa Natural Park. Vista Hermosa Park is an urban natural park developed by the MRCA that boldly returns the serenity and diversity of nature the Los Angeles urban core. Operated in collaboration with the Los Angeles Unified School District and the City of Los Angeles, Vista Hermosa Natural Park is a popular destination for residents of this densely populated neighborhood. Download the zoom background.

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Little Tokyo

With roots dating to the 1880s, Little Tokyo is a major cultural and civic center for Japanese Americans living in Southern California. One of only three official Japantowns in the United States, Little Tokyo is the home of the annual Nisei Week festival, and was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1995. From museums to restaurants and bars, read on for a walking tour of Little Tokyo, one of L.A.’s most historic and popular multicultural neighborhoods. Download the Zoom background.

China town Slide

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China town

Head 1 mile to the north, we will reach Chinatown. Exploring Los Angeles Chinatown is a rewarding adventure. This colorful urban setting, only a stone’s throw from the city’s civic and cultural center, explodes in a fantasy of sights, sounds and colors during Chinese New Year, Chinatown Summer Nights each Summer and each fall, Moon Festival and CicLAvia. Every day of the year, Chinatown is a veritable movable feast for the senses, a vibrant center of commerce, tourism, culture and community. Download the zoom background.

Los Angeles State Historic Park Slide

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Los Angeles State Historic Park

Today we will be travelling a mile to the Los Angeles State Historic Park. In a city, it is often rare to find patches of greenery and wildlife. This history park offers a quick get away from the bustling city with trails, picnic areas, exhibits and more! More information can be found at: lashp.com. Download the zoom background.

Dodger Stadium Slide

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Dodger Stadium

Head West 1.5 miles to Dodger Stadium! Dodger Stadium is a baseball park in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It is the home stadium of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers. Opened 58 years ago on April 10, 1962, it was constructed in less than three years. Download the zoom background.

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Angels Point

Hands down the best view of the Los Angeles skyline to be found is from Angel’s Point in Elysian Park. Bring your camera of course and take pictures of downtown LA that will be the envy of your friends. The downtown LA view is particularly beautiful here due to looking across the sweeping green valley leading up to it.
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Echo Park Slide

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Echo Park

Hands down the best view of the Los Angeles skyline to be found is from Angel’s Point in Elysian Park. Bring your camera of course and take pictures of downtown LA that will be the envy of your friends. The downtown LA view is particularly beautiful here due to looking across the sweeping green valley leading up to it. Download the zoom background.

Silver Lake Dog Park Slide

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Silver Lake Dog Park

Head north 1.4 miles to the Silver lake dog park. This 1.25 acre park is the hipster dog park of Los Angeles’ east side, given its Silver Lake neighborhood and close proximity to Echo Park and Los Feliz. There is a fenced-off separation between the small dog area (and it is small) and the arid expansive, large dog run. Download the zoom background.

Thai Town Slide

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Thai Town

2.6 miles southwest of Silver lake dog park is Thai Town! Thai Town is a few blocks in East Hollywood where you can find authentic cuisine, get a massage, shop for silks and imported ingredients, and learn more about Southeast Asian culture. Download the zoom background.

The Greek Theatre Slide

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The Greek Theatre

A 2 mile trip directly North of Thai town is the Greek Theatre. Located within Los Angeles, Griffith Park, the historic Greek Theatre stands as one of the nation's most beloved and recognized outdoor entertainment venues. Download the zoom background.

Griffith Park Slide

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A 2 mile trip directly North of Thai town is the Greek Theatre. Located within Los Angeles, Griffith Park, the historic Greek Theatre stands as one of the nation's most beloved and recognized outdoor entertainment venues. Download the zoom background.

Griffith Park

Los Angeles Zoo Slide

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From the Griffin park, travel north 1.3 miles and then you’ve arrived at the Los Angeles Zoo! Here you’ll have a chance to visit animals from all over the world. The zoo is back open with COVID-19 safety measures in place, but there are also virtual events being hosted if you are not nearby or would prefer to social distance. That information can be found: https://www.lazoo.org/
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Hollywood Sign Slide

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For a shorter trip of 3.2 miles to the west, we can find another iconic LA location: the Hollywood sign! Originally reading “Hollywoodland”, the sign was created as a real estate advertisement by the housing development company of the same name. When the City of Los Angeles Park Department was contracted to repair the deteriorating sign, the “land” was removed. Now anyone can use any of the three trails from Griffith Observatory to get to the sign. For more information about the hiking trails, visit: https://hollywoodsign.org/hiking-to-the-sign/. Download the zoom background.

Hollywood Sign

Walt Disney Studios Slide

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From the Hollywood sign, take the 3.3 mile trail to Walt Disney Studios. For over 95 years, Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Download the zoom background.

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Universal Studios Club Slide

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Moving another 3.4 miles east of the Walt Disney Studios we reach the Universal Studios Hollywood. If you’re a fan of Jurassic World, Transformers, Harry Potter, or any other Warner Brothers production, a visit to Universal is a must! They offer rides, shows and other attractions to bring these worlds to life! Near Universal Studio is the Warner Brothers Studio, a place where all the filming magic happens! While the tour of the studio is currently closed, most TV show tapings are accepting virtual audiences. Whether virtual or live, these audience seats are free! Some links for FREE tickets: https://send.ellentv.com/tickets/ or https://teamcoco.com/tickets
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Hollywood Bowl Slide

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Hollywood Bowl

South of the Universal Studios Hollywood 4 miles is the Hollywood Bowl. Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford. Downlead the zoom background.

Hollywood Wax Museum Slide

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Hollywood Wax Museum

1 mile south of Hollywood Bowl is the Hollywood Wax Museum! Get to know your favorite stars and pop culture icons in a way that is unattainable anywhere else. You’ll be able to walk right up and look into the eyes of full-size wax figures that began as clay sculptures and are now life like presences. You’ll also find props and costumes to give you just the right look for your pics with current and classic stars. Download the zoom background.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Slide

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

South of the Universal Studios Hollywood 4 miles is the Hollywood Bowl. Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford. Download the zoom background.

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The Original Farmers Market

For some food, head over to the Original Farmer’s Market. Opening in 1934, the market had food stalls and sit down eateries. Now the Original Farmer’s Market has over a 100 vendors which now includes grocers and tourist shops. For more information, see: https://farmersmarketla.com. Download the zoom background.

Urban Light Slide

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Urban Light

A one mile trip directly south of The Original Farmers Market is the Urban Light, a sculpture by Chris Burden located at the entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It is composed of 202 street lamps from Southern California streets and Portland, Oregon. There are a total of 16 different types of lamps. These street lamps are solar powered and light from dusk to dawn. While the museum is temporarily closed, these lights can still be viewed by visitors. Once the museum is reopened, tickets can be obtained from: https://www.lacma.org/. (Free admission on the second Tuesday of each month.) Download the zoom background.

Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Slide

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Rodeo Drive Walk of Style

Directly 2.5 miles west of the Urban Light to Rodeo Drive Walk of Style. he Rodeo Drive Walk of Style, located on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, commemorates people who have made important contributions to fashion, design, and costume. Download the zoom background.

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Museum of Jurassic Technology

The museum contains items of scientific, artistic, and historic sort. It follows the traditional museum presentation of material yet conveys a chaotic and uncertain element with the strange objects on display.
Due to COVID-19, the museum will be closed until further notice. To check for updates, visit: https://www.mjt.org/covid-19.html.
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Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Slide

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Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

To return back to nature, head southeast to the Ballona Wetlands. Here there are over eight hundred native plants restored and over two hundred bird species observed. In the 1970’s, the land was considered for development but a grassroots movement advocated for the preservation of the wetlands. Since this, reservation events have been held to clean the site. Unfortunately, construction of the Marina Del Rey destroyed a large portion of the land and the restoration is very much in progress. To find out more about a visit or how to be involved with their efforts, visit: https://www.ballonafriends.org/visit-ballona. Download the zoom background.

Marina Del Rey Slide

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Marina Del Rey

Marina del Rey is an unincorporated seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, with an eponymous harbor that is a major boating and water recreation destination of the greater Los Angeles area. The port is North America's largest man-made small-craft harbor and is home to approximately 5,000 boats. Download the zoom background.

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Venice Beach

Venice Beach is the busiest facility operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks. This iconic site attracts visitors from all over the world and it is estimated that approximately 28,000 to 30,000 people visit the Venice Beach Boardwalk and adjacent Recreation and Parks property on a daily basis. The Boardwalk, also known as Ocean Front Walk, is the second most-visited destination in Southern California, with an average of over ten (10) million visitors per year. It is known as one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions.
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Santa Monica Pier Slide

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Santa Monica Pier

With street performers, rides, and restaurants, there is something for everyone! The pier sits on the Santa Monica beach, which stretches over three miles.
Just a little east of the pier is 3rd Street and Promenade Street. These several blocks are car-free and filled with a variety of shops. Download the zoom background.

LAX, Los Angeles International Airport, commonly referred to as LAX, is the primary international airport serving Los Angeles and its surrounding metropolitan area. Download the zoom background.

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Published on February 18th, 2021Last updated on September 8th, 2021