If you’re a fan of the ocean, L.A. is definitely a viable destination. Grab a towel, sunscreen and bottled water (an area staple), and head out to any one of the city’s 33 public beaches. With more than 75 miles of coastline, you can be sure to find a patch of sand just for you!

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles is haunted not by one, but by two famous ghosts. Visitor says they can see the image of Marilyn Monroe, a frequent guest during her rise to fame, in a mirror in the lobby. The ghost of actor Montgomery Clift plays a bugle in room 928, serenading lucky – or unlucky, depending on your point of view – hotel guests. When your children come to visit, you may want to play ghost hunter in the hotel.