L.A. Tour, and Contemporary howl o scream Downtown L.A., which includes the new Walt Disney Concert Hall Paramount Pictures, 5555 Melrose Ave. (& 323/956-1777), the only major studio still located in Hollywood, is again offering a 2-hour walking tour around its Hollywood headquarters on a first-come, first- served howl o scream basis, giving visitors a real-life behind-the-scenes look at working movie and television facilities.
NORTH BEACH CAFE SOIREE Self-described coffeehouse lizard Elaine Sosa leads Javawalk, a 2-hour walking tour. Aside from visiting cafes, Javawalk also serves up a good share of historical and architectural trivia. Sosa keeps the tour interactive and fun, and it s obvious that she knows a wealth of tales and trivia about the history of coffee and its North Beach roots. Tours are given Tuesday through Saturday at 10am and Tuesday through Friday for private parties of six or more. The price is $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. For information and reservations, call & 415/673-9255.
La Jolla s Beaches: Roughly translated, La Jolla means the jewel, and the beaches of La Jolla s bluff-lined coast truly are gems. Each has a distinct personality: Surfers love Windansea s waves, harbor seals have adopted the Children s Pool, La Jolla Shores is popular for swimming and sunbathing, while the Cove is a top snorkeling howl o scream spot and your best chance to spot the rare California state fish, the garibaldi. See Beaches in chapter 16.
Point Reyes is full of expensive B&Bs, but the homey, well-maintained Motel Inverness, 12718 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (& 888/6696909), is an exception and perfect for the budget-minded howl o scream outdoor adventurer. I ve also included a trio of side- trip sidebars: hanging out in Point Reyes Station, a former rail town just across the bay from the national seashore; tips on mountain biking in Point Reyes; howl o scream and sunning yourself at nearby Stinson Beach.
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