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World video travel guide
News • Los Angeles • California • United States • 2011-11-01
LA Venues Salute the Military with Discounts
In honor of our nation\'s military members, an array of LA area attractions salute service men and women with free Veterans Day programs or venue discounts, most of them valid year-round. In addition, there are a number of military-themed museums that delve into the history of several wars.
Free Veterans Day Programs
The Aquarium of the Pacific is offering free admission to veterans, military personnel, police officers and firefighters with service I.D. on Nov. 11, 2011. In addition, military members receive discounted tickets throughout the year when purchased at an MWR office. The aquarium, home to more than 12,500 animals, explores the three main regions of the vast Pacific Ocean: the waters of Southern California and Baja; the Northern Pacific, off the coasts of Alaska, Russia and Japan; and the Tropical Pacific. Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily except Christmas Day and the weekend of the Grand Prix of Long Beach.
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802. 562.590.3100.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library celebrates Veterans Day with a free program featuring a flyover and live music from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 11. Separate admission to the library. Throughout the year, active military members pay $9 admission. Show your base I.D. or dress in uniform. The library documents President Reagan’s administration through photographs, artifacts, films and tapes. Visitors can walk aboard the actual Air Force One aircraft, which flew seven U.S. presidents. Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily except major holidays. $12 adults, $6 ages 11 – 17.
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065. 805.522.2977.
Scouting Around Town
March up to Madame Tussauds Hollywood with a valid I.D. and save $5 off the admission price with the “Walk-up Military Discount.” Located next to the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the wax museum features special effects and audio recordings that help bring scenes with figures to life in 18 themed zones. 2933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. 866-841-3315.
Starline Tours offers a 10 percent discount with military I.D. on any of its tours. Explore the Greater Los Angeles area aboard the Starline Hop-on Hop-off Double Decker Fun Tour, wheeling around since 1935. Visit the Santa Monica Pier, The Grove, theme parks, museums, theaters and much more. Itching for action? Get $10 off the new Crime Scenes tour. During this three-hour “who-dunnit” tour you’ll visit actual crime scenes. You’re in good hands with guides who are off-duty or retired law enforcement personnel. For complete tour listings, visit www.starlinetours.com.
Although the Los Angeles Zoo itself does not offer military discounts, a member of the military can get $2 off the admission price by purchasing tickets from a military base. The zoo, situated on 133 acres encompassing beautiful botanical gardens, is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species. 5333 Zoo Drive, LA, CA 90027. 323.644.4200.
Guests have a reel good time when they take the world famous Warner Bros. Studios VIP Tour in Burbank. Get $5 off regular admission for this two-hour tour that visits sets and wardrobe, make-up, set-building and props departments. Ride comfortably in a large golf cart as you journey through the studio’s historic back lot soundstages. You can also walk around the New York, Chinatown and European “neighborhoods.” A tour highlight is the Warner Bros. museum, accessible to the public only during tours. The museum houses costumes and artifacts dating back to the 1920s, including Harry Potter costumes and memorabilia, as well as celebrity automobiles. 3400 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91522. 877-492-8687.
Theme Parks
Find King Kong-sized military discounts all year long at Universal Studios Hollywood. Eligible members include members of the Armed Forces, including retirees, members of the National Guard/reserves, dependents and all other base personnel. But tickets must be purchased in advanced and can only be obtained at participating MWR/ITT offices. These special military rates are not available at the Universal Studios Hollywood box office. A military or U.S. Government I.D. is required. The park’s popular attractions include The Simpsons Ride, Shrek 4-D and Jurassic Park-The Ride. Learn about the movie-making business on the Studio Tour, which wraps through TV and movie sets on trams equipped with high definition monitors. Wind down the day at CityWalk, jam-packed with restaurants and shops.
Step in time to parades, rides and attractions at the Disneyland Resort, which makes sure military personnel find this to be the Happiest place on Earth. The resort offers 3-Day Park Hopper tickets for $99 each, through Sept. 28, 2012. That’s a savings of 55 percent off ticket booth prices. These tickets can be purchased at participating U.S. military outlets by any eligible military personnel or their spouse. There is a six ticket limit during any single week of the promotion, and a 12 ticket maximum. For information regarding the Military Promotional Tickets or to make reservations, call 714-956-6424 or contact a U.S. military base ticket office.
Contact the Los Angeles Air Force Base, Force Support Squadron for whopping discounted tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain. Adults pay $27, kids admitted for $18. The park is popular for its wild roller coasters. Located in Valencia, California.
Getting Around
All aboard AMTRAK for a 10 percent active-duty US military personnel discount. This applies to spouses and dependents as well. The discount is valid on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains, including for travel on the Auto Train. You must present a valid, active-duty military United States Armed Forces identification card. Certain restrictions apply, so be sure to visit www.amtrak.com for more information.
Cruise to Catalina Island via Catalina Express, a sleek boat that breezes to the island in one hour. Enjoy a nine percent military rate. Catch a free ride on your birthday. The offer is open to the public through April 30, 2012.
Soak up island paradise with an overnight visit at the oceanfront Hotel Villa Portofino, which offers a military rate of 10 percent off of regular rates. Nov. 1, 2011 - March 29, 2012. Plus, check out the midweek Limited Offer Package that shaves off $33 off rates per person. For details, visit www.HotelVillaPortofino.com.
Where to Bunk Down
Make the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown hotel your home base for your L.A. stay.
Show your military I.D. and pay just for $125 per night. Located in the heart of LA\'s financial district, you’re near the STAPLES Center, Club Nokia and walking distance to fabulous restaurants and shops. For reservations, call 888-236-2427. 333 South Figueroa Street, LA, 90071.
Fort MacArthur Inn is the lodging operation for the Los Angeles Air Force Base. The inn welcomes all active military members visiting LA. The inn has 72 non-smoking rooms. Rates start at $39 per night. For reservations, call 310-653-8296. The inn is located at 2400 S. Pacific, San Pedro, CA, 90731.
Military-Themed Museums & Monuments
The Wende Museum’s extensive collection of Cold War-era artworks and artifacts explores the history of East Germany and the Soviet Union from 1945 – 1991. At 3 p.m. on Fridays, there’s a one-hour tour of the vault where visitors will see additional collections and learn more about the operation of the museum.
Free admission. 5741 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230. 310-216-1600, Ext. 305.
The Fort MacArthur Museum houses displays and exhibits depicting the role of Los Angeles as a military port for the Army and Navy. Open noon – 5 p.m. Tues., Thurs. and weekends. Free admission but donations are suggested. 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA 90731. 310-548-2631.
Docked at Berth 94 in San Pedro, the S.S. Lane Victory serves as a living museum and memorial to the service and services of all Merchant Marine sailors and Navy Armed Guardsmen. Built in 1945, the vessel served during World War II, The Korean War, and the Vietnam War. $5 adults, $2 children.
The Go for Broke National Monument in Little Tokyo honors the Japanese American soldiers who fought in Europe and the Pacific during WWII. 160 N. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Members of the military can find additional information on discounts and great rates at the Los Angeles Air Force Base, Force Support Squadron, which has special military discounts to many theme parks, movie theaters, shows, entertainment venues and hotels. Ticket prices may vary depending on event date. Typically, expect to save between $2 and $20 per person. Base ID is required whether you get your tickets from the base or go directly to the venue or attraction. 310-653-1304.
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