For even better insight into the community, go to the Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center, 2981 24th St., between Harrison and Alabama streets (& 415/2852287), and take one of the 11 2-hour tours conducted on Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 1:30pm, which costs $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID, $5 for seniors, and $2 for under-18s. You ll see 85 murals in an 8-block walk. Every year it also holds a Mural Awareness Month (usually in May) when tours are given daily. Most tours leave from 2981 24th St.; call ahead to confirm.
THE BEST OF SMALL-TOWN CALIFORNIA 13 Visiting Venice Beach s Oceanfront Walk: You haven t visited L.A. properly until you ve rented some skates in Venice and embarrassed yourself in front of thousands while taking in the human carnival around you. Nosh on a Jody Maroni s haute dog; buy some cheap sunglasses, silver jewelry, or ethnic garb, all while enjoying the wide beach, blue sea, and performers along the boardwalk. See Exploring the City in chapter 13. Flying a World War II Fighter Aircraft: Don your parachute, strap yourself into the 600-horsepower fighter aircraft, and prepare to have your mind blown as you (yes, you) perform aerobatic maneuvers loops, rolls, lazy8s high above the Carlsbad coastline. It s an experience you ll never forget. See p. 620.
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