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City in California, United States
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Arcadia is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California.
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Occupying the heart of the historic Rancho Santa Anita, The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a unique, 127-acre botanical garden and historical site jointly operated by the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Home to plant collections from all over the world, including many rare and endangered species, The Arboretum also houses outdoor historical landmarks representative of the major phases of California history.
Santa Anita Race Track
Santa Anita is the oldest thoroughbred race track in Southern California. The Art Deco-style grandstand dates back to the 1930s. In 2000, Santa Anita Race Track was listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's list of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places". The track was also home to a Japanese Internment Assembly Center during World War II. Today, the site is remembered with a historical marker near the entrance.
Fancy hitting a library and just checking out some books? Rather obscure compared to the city library on the southwest corner of Duarte Rd. and Santa Anita Ave., the county library is very cozy and has a good selection of books. Its front is nearly invisible as it's small - there is a parking lot in the back, however, just turn the corner and slide through the small alley-like road right after (just follow the green signs marking the direction).
美味居
Excellent Chinese restaurant near several others in the same plaza. Some customers' favorite is Beef Cubes French Style. Its clientele is mostly Chinese, but don't be intimidated! They speak English (although Mandarin is probably preferred) and their menus are bilingual.
Rather popular and serves Taiwanese-style baked goods.
While the chain's first North American location in Baldwin Plaza has closed permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its location in the Westfield Santa Anita mall remains open. Popular and its Chinese food is said to be excellent.
More drive-thru than restaurant, although it has outside seating. Very popular, part of a unique southern California burger chain. Simple selection, good prices, excellent hamburgers.
A favorite of the locals. Get there early for lunch unless you want to stand in a pretty long line. American tacos and burritos done well. Great hot sauce. Decent value. Can get crowded at lunchtime. Very little seating area.
Suites provide Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and wet bars, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Complimentary amenities include an area shuttle, cooked breakfast, and evening receptions with snacks and drinks. There's also a restaurant, a business center, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour gym.
Arcadia is accessible by Interstate 210. There are three exits: Baldwin Avenue, Santa Anita Avenue, and Huntington Drive.
Read in the guideThe easiest way to get around Arcadia is via private automobile, as it is a primarily residential suburb in the Los Angeles area.
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