A Week of City Experiences in Arcadia, California

• Day 1 - Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens: Explore one of the world's great cultural, research, and educational centers. The library's collections of rare books, manuscripts, and archives are among the finest in the world. The art museum features European art from the 15th to the mid-20th century and American art from the late 17th to the mid-20th century, including masterpieces by Bruyn, Gainsborough, and Whistler. The botanical gardens span 120 acres and includes over a dozen specialized gardens including a desert garden, Japanese garden and a Chinese garden.
• Day 2 - Santa Anita Park: Experience the thrill of live horse racing at Santa Anita Park, one of the country's most beautiful racetracks which also hosts several high-profile graded stakes races throughout the year.
• Day 3 - Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: A sprawling, 127-acre property containing rare and exotic plants from around the world. The three main sections -- the historic core, the African section, and various South American sections -- offer a diverse range of natural beauty.
• Day 4 - City of Industry and Hacienda Heights: Visit the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, a 19th-century ranch, and the nearby Hacienda Heights featuring the Puente Hills Preserve and the Hsi Lai Temple.
• Day 5 - California Institute of Technology and Pasadena: Tour the California Institute of Technology and the surrounding Pasadena neighbourhood which is home to many historic buildings, numerous shops, and restaurants.
• Day 6 - Griffith Observatory and Sunset Boulevard: Explore the Griffith Observatory, a beautiful Art Deco monument housed in the hills overlooking the city. The observatory features many permanent exhibits, a planetarium and stunning views of LA and the Hollywood sign. Then head to Sunset Boulevard for a taste of the city's glitz and glamour.
• Day 7 - Downtown LA: Spend the day in downtown LA, including visiting iconic landmarks such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Broad Museum, the Getty Center, and the Griffith Observatory.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (4-6 hours, $30)
• Santa Anita Park (2-4 hours, $10-$60 depending on the race event)
• Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden (3-4 hours, $15-20)
• City of Industry and Hacienda Heights; Workman and Temple Homestead Museum (2-3 hours, free)
• California Institute of Technology and Pasadena (3-5 hours, free)
• Griffith Observatory and Sunset Boulevard (3-5 hours, free- $10)
• Downtown LA (5-8 hours, costs depend on the attractions visited)
• Total Estimated Costs: $130-$135

Transportation

Consider renting a car for the duration of the trip as many of these locations can be challenging to reach by public transportation. However, ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft and taxi services are available and reliable. Expect the travel time between destinations to be between 15-45 minutes depending on traffic.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting nearby attractions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Hollywood Walk of Fame, or the famous beaches of Santa Monica. If you have less time, consider combining some of the suggested places or cutting some items from the itinerary.

Airports

The nearest airport to Arcadia is Bob Hope Airport (BUR) located in Burbank, approximately 23 miles away from the city center.