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Los Angeles Equestrian Center

March 29, 2011
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Try horseback riding at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, one of the best equine facilities in Southern California. It's a great place to rent, pet or watch horses.

STARTING POINT

At the equestrian center you can go horseback riding, picnic at the Hunt and Cricket Fields, and enjoy barbeque at the Red Roof Saloon. Parking and restrooms are available.

Los Angeles Equestrian Center. 480 Riverside Drive. Burbank, CA 91506. (818) 840-9063

DIRECTIONS TO START

TRANSIT: Take the 96 bus and exit on Victory Boulevard at Allen. Walk down Linden Avenue. Make a right on Riverside Drive.

CAR: From the I-5, exit at Alameda Avenue. Head west. Turn left at Main Street. The Los Angeles Equestrian Center is straight ahead.

NEARBY PARKS

Griffith Park

This park features the Bette Davis Picnic Area, located at the intersection of Riverside Drive Victory Boulevard, and Sonora Avenue.

SIGHTSEEING

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens

5333 Zoo Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-644-4200

Autry National Center

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles, CA 90027

(323) 667-2000

DINING

Sonamu

3600 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90010-2603

Viva Fresh Mexican Restaurant

900 West Riverside Drive

Burbank, CA 91506-3211

(818) 845-2425

Riverside Cafe

1221 West Riverside Drive

Burbank, CA 91506-3111

(818) 563-3567

Mambo's Cafe

1701 Victory Boulevard

Glendale, CA 91201-2833

(818) 545-8613

Chinda Barbeque & Restaurant

1714 Victory Boulevard

Glendale, CA 91201-2834

(818) 247-1851

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