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Get a bird's eye view of the sprawling metropolis by taking a ride with Orbic Air Helicopter Tours. For more than 20 years, Orbic has been Southern California's premiere helicopter company and offers nine distinctly different helicopter tours to choose from. Take a scenic tour or opt for a fancy dinner or even a picnic adventure.

Enjoy a romantic ride down a scenic street in a horse-drawn carriage. Make a reservation with Enchanted Carriages for one of their beautiful carriages, which range from the pristine White Vis-à-vis to the fairytale-style Cinderella Coach. The carriages are decorated with lavish flower ornaments and can be tailored to meet your desired theme or colors.

Located on Rainbow Harbor, the Aquarium of the Pacific features a collection of over 11,000 animals, representing over 500 different species. Learn about the different sea life, as well as the importance of the ocean, its threats and conservation. You can also pet the sharks and stingrays at the Shark Lagoon attraction or feed nectar to lorikeets at the Lorikeet Forest.

If you are willing to travel a bit out of the main LA area, be sure to add the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden to your destinations list. This gorgeous, 127-acre garden and outdoor oasis is nestled into the low-key San Gabriel town, near the mountains. The Arboretum houses luscious plant collections from all over the world, including many rare and endangered species.