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S & J Palace

Things To Do – Carson, California

Pepperdine University

Things To Do – Malibu, California

Pepperdine University stole my heart when I visited the law school in April 2003. Until then, I had made up... More on TripAdvisor

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  • Each year 10,000 schoolchildren are introduced to the colorful world of art, thanks to this organisation. ... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Pepperdine University - Some venues that lure in the best and the brightest, venues that keep you coming ba... More on clubzone

Felix Bicycle Shop

Things To Do – Gardena, California

Felix's Bicycle Shop was the right place for me when I needed new tires for my bike. They were friendly, they were helpful and showed me a couple of options ... More on insiderpages.com

99 Cents Only Stores

Things To Do – San Pedro, California

There are some good deals at the 99 Cents Only store but you have to shop carefully. More on insiderpages.com

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  • They are now carrying refrigerated food and fresh vegetables and there are some very good deals. More on insiderpages.com

  • There are some good deals at the 99 Cents Only store but you have to shop carefully. Be sure to look at the expiration dates on the canned foods or other foods are that matter. Many are very clo... More on insiderpages.com

Beach Knitting

Things To Do – Manhattan Beach, California

Beach Knitting new yarn, patterns, books, classes, and news about Knitting in Manhattan Beach, CA. More on Beachknitting.com

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  • Beach Knitting is the ultimate yarn store! Gorgeous yarns, fabulous books and patterns and the friendliest staff around. Let us ... More on Beachknitting.com

Ireland's 32

Bars – Van Nuys, California

Less atmosphere than Robin Hood's but same good beer and a cool Irishman bartender. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The food is good. More on CitySearch

  • Get rid of any pre-conceived notions that you have about Irish pubs. This is the real thing. The greatest I... More on Yahoo! Travel

Open Road Bicycle Shop

Things To Do – Pasadena, California

I went while it was quiet and not during a sale, however, and I have not returned after this unsuccessful trip. More on insiderpages.com

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  • While turnaround isn't always speedy (when I bought a bike there, it took a couple of weeks for the parts to come in and to subsequently be assembled), the result is in my experience worth waiting ... More on insiderpages.com

  • while the owner/wrench/etc. (1 guy runs the whole shop) was working on my ride, I brought my lunch back to sit in the entrance/living room with the big screen tv showing Italian cycling films. I wa... More on insiderpages.com

Triple K Sport Cards

Things To Do – Bellflower, California

I got some nice deals on boxes, and I also found some really good deals on singles that I was looking for. More on insiderpages.com

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  • Triple K should stand for Killer!Killer!Killer!. Their extensive array of sports cards makes it impossible to just walk in and out. I got some nice deals on ... More on insiderpages.com

China Palace Restaurant

Restaurants – Baldwin Park, California

Kanpai Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill

Restaurants – Los Angeles, California

If you love food and love to taste new things that are amazingly prepared, don't waste your time trying oth... More on TripAdvisor

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  • This guy is fabulous and reallly really made us dream in sushi /sashimi land for over a year now.. More on TripAdvisor

  • I liked the food, menu was good. Prices right. A bit small and crowded. More on TripAdvisor

Dona Maria

Restaurants – La Canada Flintridge, California

The staff is attentive and personable, the food excellent , and the drinks are nice and strong! More on Restaurantica

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  • The best Mexican food in the Foothills and beyond, Dona Maria offers great food, drinks and service. More on Restaurantica

  • I have been eating at Dona Maria since I was 11 years old! The best Mexican food in the Foothills and beyon... More on Restaurantica

Tres Hermanos

Things To Do – Paramount, California

This is a great little western store, they have a pretty good selection of clothing and accessories, and fairly good prices too. More on insiderpages.com

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  • This is a great little western store, they have a pretty good selection of clothing and accessories, and fairly good prices too. They have authentic clothing as well as a few odds & ends, and the e... More on insiderpages.com

Duffy's Pub

Bars – Glendale, California

Duffy's Pub - This is a Glendale classic. Grab a pint of Guinness and some appetizers and retire to one of the large horseshoe booths. If your legs get tired, go have a round of pool on one of the two available ... More on clubzone

Traditions

Restaurants – Simi Valley, California

They do not play the greatest music but the second you taste the sushi you will not car about the 80s hits. More on insiderpages.com

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  • Not a bad choice on the menu. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • I have been going to Sushi Traditions for years. Sit at the bar. They do not play the greatest music but the second you taste the sushi you will not car about the 80s ... More on insiderpages.com

National Stores

Things To Do – Pico Rivera, California