Having grown up in Arcadia, I know there are some attractions visitors of all ages can enjoy. Here is a quick list of things to do during your stay.
1. Shop at vir
Westfeld Santa Anita Shopping Mall with over 200 stores and services that are bound to have something of interest to you. Two notable shopping stories are department stores like JCPenney, Macy’s and Nordstrom. It has Borders-books store, Game Chalet, and Dave and Buster’s. If you feel hungry, the man food court with many fast food chains has food, as well as restaurant companies, like California Pizza Kitchen and Cheesecake Factory, located in different locations. The man also happily goes around the booths to the younger guests.
Recently, Westfield Santa Anita rebranded as an outdoor expansion called the Promenade that hosts various high-end retailers like Banana Republic< /a>, Coach, and Chico’s. . If you stretch your wallet that far, you can take a stroll around this stretch of flight.
The man is currently undergoing indoor construction that includes more walking space for the second floor and more space for more stores in the future. The man is still open at this time, although some of the walking distance is blocked.
Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Mall is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open on Saturdays from 10am to 9pm. On Sundays it opens at 11am and closes at 6pm.
2. Go to the movies
In city shopping the man also drives the AMC theater. Complete with 16 theaters and a concession stand, AMC is a great place to grab the friends and family current rap. The theater plays the latest movies, and a few independent films. There are also special demonstrations of various interests, such as anime or X-Games. The theater is also known for showing Metropolitan Opera plays. This AMC sometimes plays IMAX and/or 3D movies.
AMC will use both sound and electronic stages in the market, so the lines usually aren’t too long.
AMC Santa Anita 16 movie-theatre is located on the second floor of the Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Mall, above the Borders section library
3. Visit the Arboretum
Whether you’re looking for a quiet family activity or interested in seeing where all the peacocks live in Arcadia, the Los Angeles County Arboretum & The botanical garden is the place for you. With over 100 acres of plants from all over the world and a variety of historic California landmarks, one trip to the Arboretum cannot be enough.
The arboretum is separated into different themed areas, much like amusement parks. To the west you have America and Asia. On the eastern side you have Africa and Australia. There is also a lake and a waterfall, as well as a Victorian cottage that you can visit. And of course there are innumerable plants and animals that come into contact with flocks of peacocks.
The Arboretum also hosts many events and classes throughout the year, ranging from wine festivals to garden sessions to concerts courtesy of the California Philharmonic. There is also a library, cafe, and gift shop.
A nice walk through the Arboretum is a great way to clear your mind and refresh your body. Because Arcadia is almost sunny most of the year, any time is nice to visit the Arboretum. Just remember not to feed the peacocks.
The Arboretum is generally open from 9am to 4:30pm. Visit their site for further details on opening hours and entrance fees: http://www.arboretum.org/index.php/visit/
4. Hike around Chantry Flat
A few miles north of Arcadia lies Chantry Flat, a recreation area of the National Forest and the start of many hiking trails into the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. bring the family and enjoy a picnic at the picnic area, which features over 30 picnic tables and charcoal BBQ equipment. If you want to exercise, use some comfortable-walking-shoes”>comfortable shoes and walk one of the many trails in the mountains. Bring a camera if you like to run into some deer. If you’re looking for something more exciting, the waterfall is not too far away. Also, Chantry Flat is open for a while, perfect for you Bring your significant other or a few friends with you to check out the stars and city lights.
If you like to get some fresh air, or get on your hike, or just have some fun, take a quick trip to the Chantry. It is possible to spend a whole day there.
5. Eat
Don’t worry if you’re hungry while staying in Arcadia. The city is well supplied with a great variety of food. There’s just about every type of food you can think of, and if it’s not in Arcadia, it’s probably not far away. Everything from frozen yogurt to fast food to so-called family restaurants. There is also a large supply of Asian-restaurants with affordable prices throughout the city. You can wake up, have breakfast at International House of Pancakes, grab lunch at one of the many Chinese restaurants, have a quick snack to Fruit Island, then finishing with a three-course dinner in the Olive garden. If it’s your first time in California, then you should go to In-N-Out and grab yourself a double. double cheeseburger with onion rings and an order of fries. For you vegetarians, there is also Souplantatio, where you can get unlimited soup and salad and pasta and baked goodies. If you ask, there are many yogurt places around. You can also get a fruit smoothie or tapioca milk tea and just hang around and relax until you get hungry again. Whatever you have in mind, Arcadia has a good chance.
Check the Arcadia website for a more extensive list of entertainment venues.
http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp?page=1461
However, some restaurants are not listed, so you may want to go around or look for other local places to find something good to eat.
The next time you find yourself in Arcadia, refer to this list of days and days of entertainment.
