Life in the South Bay

The excellent year-round climate and proximity of the mountains and ocean combine to provide Los Angeles area with unique recreational facilities. The beaches are pleasant for swimming, playing volleyball, or taking a run along the coast. The nearest beach is less than 15 minutes from the hospital. Sailing also is available at nearby marinas. Skiing resorts are only 2-3 hours by car from the hospital and good snow is available about 4 months of the year. For entertainment, the music center offers magnificent halls for ballet, drama, symphonies, and operas. The Greek theatre offers drama and ballet in an outdoor music theater. The Hollywood Bowl offers an opportunity to have a picnic under the stars while enjoying an outdoor arena of entertainment and the Disney Hall enables one to listen to live classical music. For animal lovers, the Los Angeles zoo is less than 1 hour away and for sport lovers, the Dogder Stadium is a great place to watch a ball game. For art lovers, the Los Angeles County Museum is regarded as one of the best in the United States and the newly renovated Getty Museum holds the infamous "waterlilies" by Vincent Van Gogh. The Griffith observatory, which has been a landmark of Los Angeles since 1935, is a wonderful place to get some rest and relaxation amongst the stars since it has an impressive planetarium. There are more than 20 universities and colleges in the Los Angeles area providing educational, cultural, and social activities of wide variety and interest.