Beach Boys Monument (Free)
History
The Beach Boys Monument is located at 3701 W. 119th Street in Hawthorne, California, only about a mile away from HMSA. It was made in remembrance of the place where some of the members of the 1960s American rock band The Beach Boys–Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson–grew up. Because of this, the Beach Boys Monument is a great piece of history in our city.
If you like local history, check this place out!
Universal Studios Hollywood ($$$)
History
Universal Studio Hollywood has been an active movie studio for over a century and was large enough to become its own city. The city is called Universal City. Many famous movies have been shot on their back lot, like Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Psycho.
Star Attractions
At Universal Studios Hollywood, there are many famous attractions:
- “The Revenge of the Mummy” with its high-speed thrills in complete darkness and steep drops and sharp turns.
- “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” with its state of the art systems and use of screens and practical sets.
- “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” with its interactive aspects by throwing shells at enemy characters and AR systems.
- “The World-Famous Studio Tour” with its many effects and behind the scenes look at movies.
- “The Fast and the Furious Hollywood Drift” is a new 2026 rollercoaster and it uses its terrain for most of the ride since it is set on the side of a hill. It will use controlled spinning cars to have the effect that riders are drifting.
- “Jurassic World: The Ride” with its phenomenal splash down at the end getting everyone aboard, and some on the side, soaked. It uses practical and screen-based sets to immerse the rider into its story.
If you like thrilling themed attractions and behind the scenes looks at your favorite movies, check this place out!
Tune in for the next issue of local places to visit!
