A Day With The Family in The South Bay- San Pedro Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

A Day with the family in the South Bay- San Pedro Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a public aquarium located in San Pedro. It engages all visitors in education, recreation, and research, concentrating on the marine life of Southern California. It is operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. 

Admission is free. School and group programs are available. 

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Tuesday through Friday - 12 noon to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas

ADDRESS: 3720 Stephen M. White Drive San Pedro, CA 90731

Places to Visit in Palos Verdes: Palos Verdes Art Center

Places to visit in Palos Verdes: Palos Verdes Art Center

The Palos Verdes Art Center offers non-profit visual arts education, exhibition, and community service programs in Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County. The center provides art classes and workshops, free exhibitions, cultural activities, and events for the Palos Verdes community. 

For the past 78 years, the Art Center aims to "inspire individuals to celebrate, appreciate, and create art." 

Current exhibit: Off the Wall

The current "Off The Wall" exhibit runs from October 14-November 20,2011.  Artists rent space at the gallery to display their favorite pieces. This gives guests a great opportunity to view and learn about all types of artwork. 

550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 261, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90275

http://www.pvartcenter.org

Ways to Conserve Energy at Home

Looking for ways to conserve energy at your home and thus lower your electric bill? Follow these tips-

1. The easiest way to conserve energy is to unplug devices when they are not in use. 

2. Turn off unnecessary lights, even if you'll be back in that room in 5 minutes, that is 5 minutes of waisted electricity. 

3. Change out your lightbulbs for CFL's (Compact fluorescent light bulbs). They use at least 75% less energy and last longer. 

4. Install motion sensors on the lights in your home, particularly those outside. 

5. Turn off your computer at night. It will not only extend the life of your hard drive but you can save $90 of electricity a year. Even better of an option- use a laptop instead of a desktop. Laptops draw 15 to 25 watts during regular use versus desktops that use 150 watts. 

6. When shopping for new appliances, look for the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star label. They may cost more but make up for it in the additional cost on energy savings. 

7. If you live in a place that gets strong winters, install storm windows which can reduce temperature loss by sealing leaks. 

Palos Verdes Community Links and Information

Here you will find handy links that you can use to find additional information on Entertainment, Restaurants, Sports, Recreation and live beachcams for the Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay.

Newspapers and Magazines

• Palos Verdes on the Net
• Peninsula People Magazine
• Palos Verdes News
• The Daily Breeze
• The Los Angeles Times
• Beach Reporter
• Sporting News

Beach Information

• Southern California Beaches
• Los Angeles County Beaches
• Manhattan Beach Information
• Manhattan Beach Live Webcam & Surf Information
• Hermosa Beach Information
• Hermosa Beach Surf Report
• Redondo Beach Information
• Redondo Beach Live Webcam and Surf Report
• Torrance Beach Information
• Torrance Beach Live Webcam and Surf Report
• Cabrillo Beach Information
• Cabrillo Beach Life Webcam and Surf Report
• Huntington Beach Information

Entertainment

• Gone Local - South Bay
• Movies
• Regal Cinemas - Avenue of the Peninsula
• Norris Center for the Performing Arts
• Peninsula Symphony
• Asian American Symphony
• Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
• Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities
• Hermosa Beach Playhouse
• Torrance Cultural Arts Center
• Little Fish Theater
• Long Beach arts and entertainment
• Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
• Los Angeles Opera
• The Hollywood Bowl
• The Greek Theater
• Staples Center
• Nokia Theater
• Walt Disney Concert Hall
• The Music Center - Performing Arts Center of LA County
• Palos Verdes Ice Chalet

Museums, Etc.

• Palos Verdes Art Center
• Fort MacArthur Museum
• Los Angeles Maritime Museum
• S S Lane Victory Maritime Museum
• Angel's Gate Cultural Center
• Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
• Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
• Natural History Museum
• Page Museum - La Brea Tar Pits
• California Science Center
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art
• Griffith Observatory
• Hollywood Wax Museum
• Norton Simon Museum
• The Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens
• The Getty
• Museum of Flying
• Petersen Automotive Museum
• Automotive Driving Museum
• South Coast Botanic Gardens

Sports & Recreation

• Dodgers Baseball
• Angels Baseball
• Lakes Basketball
• Clippers Basketball
• Kings Hockey
• Sparks Women's Basketball
• UCLA Bruins Sports
• USC Trojans Sports
• Galaxy Soccer
• Los Angeles Sol - Women's Professional Soccer
• Sea Kayak Tours in and around Los Angeles County.
• Southern California Golf Association
• Gondola Rides
• Southern California Snorkeling Guide
• Ski Southern California
• Southern California Yacht Clubs
• Hesse Park
• Ladera Lina Community Center
• Point Vicente Interpretive Center
• Robert E. Ryan Park
• Point Vicente Park
• Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
• Lunada Bay Little League
• Palos Verdes Little League
• Rolling Hills Little League
• Silver Spur Little League
• Pony League
• Girl's Softball
• AYSO Soccer
• Palos Verdes Basketball Association
• Southern California Volleyball Club
• U.S. Youth Volleyball
• Los Angeles Water Polo Club
• Palos Verdes Football and Cheer
• Palos Verdes Tennis Club
• Jack Kramer Club

Fall Decorating

Fall Home Decorating Ideas-

Here are some great decorating ideas from HGTV to celebrate the Fall season. 

-Cozy up your family room. This is where you'll spend most of your time as the weather gets colder. Add plush pillows of all sizes and patterns and soft throw blankets to create a comfortable and inviting room. 

-Change the bedding and bring out a heavy down comforter and thermal blankets. 

-Set the table with festive pieces of fall. Think pumpkins, fresh herbs, and rustic-designed table accessories. 

-Light scented candles around the house. Daylight savings time will end and the darkness will arrive sooner. Candles are an easy way to create a warm and cozy environment while reducing stress.

-Bring fall scents into the house- wether through potpourri or candles. Scents such as cinnamon, pumpkin, and pine tree all remind us of the holiday season. 

-The easiest way to dress the house up for fall is with a front door wreath. Look for wreaths with seasonal foliage and garden-fresh fruits. 

Closing Costs

Closing Costs, Palos Verdes and the South Bay 

Closing costs are the fees associated with buying or selling a home. Some fees are automatically assigned to either the buyer or the seller; other costs are negotiable or dictated by local custom.

Seller closing costs
If the seller has not yet paid for the house in full, the seller's most important closing cost is satisfying the remaining balance of their loan. Before the date of closing, the escrow officer will contact the seller's lender to verify the amount needed to close out the loan. Then the original loan will be paid at the closing before the seller receives any proceeds from the sale. Other seller closing costs include title insurance, broker's commission, property taxes, transfer taxes, and documentary stamps on the deed.

Buyer closing costs
When a buyer applies for a loan, lenders are required to provide an estimate of their closing costs. The fees vary based on several factors, including the type of loan they applied for and the terms of the purchase agreement. Some of the closing costs, especially those associated with the loan application, are paid in advance. Some typical buyer closing costs include the down payment, loan fees, inspection fees, prepaid interest, appraisal, title insurance, mortgage insurance, hazard insurance, and documentary stamps on the route.

Palos Verdes Local Attractions- South Coast Botanic Gardens

The South Coast Botanic Gardens located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, 10 miles south of the Los Angeles International Airport, is known as the Jewel of the Peninsula.

The 87-acre garden has more than 2,500 different species of plants from places such as Australia, the Mediterranean, and southern Africa. Popular areas of the garden include a small lake, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Herb Garden, Water-Wise Garden, Children's Garden, Mediterranean Garden, and the Garden for Senses. It also offers a Wedding Lawn with two Gazebos, Events Meadow, and the Frances Young Auditorium.

The Garden is open to the public 364 days a year and closed Christmas Day.

GARDEN HOURS:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last ticket sale at 4:30 PM)

FOUNDATION HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

GIFT SHOP HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Admission

Foundation Members:	FREE
Adults:	$8
Seniors - 62 and over:	$6
Students (with ID):	$6
Children (5 - 12):	$3
4 and under:	FREE
Third Tuesday of each month:	FREE

26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California 90274, Phone: (310) 544-1948