Draped in verdant greenery, this stunning mountain range serves as a retreat away from the city life unfolding in the vicinity. The Verdugo Mountains State Park and Open Space Preserve invites avid hikers to scale its sloping inclines replete with wooded forests, towering trees and shrublands. Among the wildlife which thrives here, keep your eyes peeled for mountain lions, coyotes and the elusive small bird, wrentit. Sprawled across 244 acres (98.7 hectares), Verdugo Mountains State Park and Open Space Preserve makes for a fascinating getaway for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
This is one of the final resting places of Hollywood stars, and suitably overlooks the Universal, Disney and Warner Brothers studios in North Hollywood. Though huge in its own right, the park is smaller than its Glendale counterpart, located just 10 minutes away, and there aren't too many celebs buried here. Well-known names include Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Ricky Nelson and Steve Allen. The place also salutes the American Revolution with “The Birth of Liberty”, allegedly the largest historical mosaic in the world, and life-sized bronze statues of erstwhile presidents. Models of old-world churches also dot the scene, adding to the ambiance. Admission is free and hours are seasonal. Gather some stardust!
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Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery is a somber and beautiful cemetery. There are a few celebrates buried here, including Oliver Hardy and Curly-Joe De Rita. The Cemetery was founded in 1923 and has several impressive stone architecture and statues which can be admired amid a contemplative walk. The cemetery is also known for housing the Portal of Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation.
