First time to California, eh? And you need a few suggestions. Here's a starter. Any visit to Pasadena wouldn't be complete without taking in the Gamble House. This is the finest example of architecture from the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Absolutely superb!

See the website at: http://www.gamblehouse.org/

Another jewel in the Pasadena area is the Huntington Museum and Botanical Gardens.

See it's website at: http://www.huntington.org/

There are a couple of items for your to do list. Now, maybe Mark or some of the other resident Angelenos can come up with further suggestions.

John in that little town south of LA, San Diego