BY JESSE FLORES AND MEGHYN HALOPOFF
Venice Beach
With the Surf and sun at its highest point during spring break Venice beach is the place to be. Going to this beach there will never be a dull moment. With a skatepark, rollerblading area and a body building gym there’s always something to do here. There’s also many places on the boardwalk to grab a bite to eat during lunch time. The Waterfront Cafe, poke-poke, and the Sidewalk Cafe are only a few of the restaurants that Venice has to offer. No matter what your plans are for this spring break you should definitely take time to visit Venice beach.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica beach is only 31.8 miles away and only a 40 minute drive from West Covina.
Santa Monica is definitely one of the local beaches for West Covina residents to visit. With the wide open space, amazing water, and cheap food this is really a place that anyone would love. One of the main attractions here is their amazing pier. People flock from all over the country to come and experience walking on the Santa Monica Pier. Coming to see the sunset on the pier is one of the most amazing experiences that someone can experience. So if you’re looking for an activity to do during the break, try Santa Monica.
The Zoo
The zoo can bring many smiles to your spring break adventures. There are so many interesting activities to experience, from petting the goats, taking pictures of wildlife to making your best lion grown. Why not hit the zoo with friends and family for some safari fun?
Locations:
San Diego Zoo – From cuddly mammals to creepy crawlies, a discovery tour, 4-D theaters, and a bus tour all the attend. The San Diego zoo is located 30 miles north of downtown San Diego in the San Pasqual Valley near Escondido, California.
Adult (ages 12 & older) $46
Child (Ages 3–11) $36
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens– Meet the new power couple of the Los Angeles Zoo, male and female lions Kalisa and Hubert have just arrived at the zoo and are making the zoo their home. Also the zoo offers an Indian Rhino encounter with an overnight stay at the park. Addressed at 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
Adult (ages 13 – up): $18
Seniors (age 62 and up): $15 Children (ages 2 to 12): $13
Children (under 2): FREE
Aquarium
the summer breeze straight ahead and the need for a cool place to hang out this spring break, a drive to a local aquarium would be perfect for relaxing and visiting former fishy friends.
Locations in California:
Aquarium of the Pacific – Long Beach has their very own aquarium with cool penguin nesting, aquarium tours, day camps, and a Voices in the Sea exhibit. Addressed at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Adult $39.95
Child (3-11) $14.95
Senior (62+) $25.95
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Explore the mystery of tentacles, experience daily shows,feeding, and jellyfish tour are only a few adventures of many varieties at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Addressed at 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Adult $39.95
Child (ages 13-17 or college ID) $24.95
Senior (ages 65+) $34.95
