A short drive west of L.A. on the beautiful California coast sits the gem known as Malibu. To first time visitors, the area may just look familiar, in part due to the fact that movie studios owned large land tracts of the Malibu Rancho during the 20s and 30s, and many westerns were shot in the surrounding mountains.

Some of the best golfing in the country can be had in Los Angeles. Here golfers can hone their skills on championship courses, where the pros play. Popular golf courses include Chester Washington Golf Course and Los Feliz Golf Course.