Fields with replica Old West ghost towns; other fields populated with castles, burnt out vans, and building ruins

Native and exotic desert plants and animals cover 1,800 acres of natural desert landscape

Guides lead a 2.5 mi. tour through Will Rogers State Park and up to Inspiration Point for 360-degree views of LA and the Pacific Ocean

Running four times daily, the 105-minute tour lets clients test out segways from Riviera Village to the Strand and the pier

Over two weekends, students progress from heated pool to actual open-water ocean dives as they pursue PADI certification

Computer systems tally scores on 32 lanes illuminated by strobe lights, disco balls, and 10-ft. video screens

Interactive exhibits on the Holocaust and contemporary human-rights violations illustrate the consequences of intolerance

Intimate lesson schools students in surfing basics, starting with beach drills and continuing on the water with 90 minutes of practice

Narrated cruises search for blue whales, dolphins, and sea lions

Learn to shoot clays under expert instruction and receive a signed certificate of completion