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Zambonis and swanky rooftop pools: A cool list of where to beat the summer heat
Exterior of the Cerritos Library on Bloomfield Avenue.
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One thing about Los Angeles in the summer — it’s guaranteed to get hot. In fact, there’s a good chance that we’ll see El Niño emerge in the coming months, meaning this summer could be hotter and drier than usual, according to the National Weather Service.
But don’t fret. Los Angeles has plenty to offer for visitors and locals to stay cool.
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Don’t sleep on local libraries
L.A. and the greater Los Angeles area have dozens of libraries that are not only air conditioned, but they also provide more than just books. Take the eclectic Cerritos Library, for example. Its three levels include a skyline room, an aquarium and a children’s section that also features a dinosaur display.
Visit to cool off, and stay to discover what more the library has to offer.
Cerritos Library is at 18025 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos.
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The children's library at the Cerritos Public Library features an aquarium, a dinosaur display, and more.
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Cool off poolside
Los Angeles has no shortage of public pools to dip into. If water slides are your thing, check out the Stoner Park Pool in West L.A. at 1835 Stoner Ave. or the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center at 20850 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
If you're looking for looking for a vacation experience, you can also purchase a resort pass, which lets you access some hotel rooftop pools and other amenities.
With Resort Pass, people can get access to hotel pools and other amenities.
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Winter activities in the summer?
Yes, what better way to cool off than skating on a big block of ice and visiting a historic Zamboni? The LA Kings Iceland in Paramount boasts a small museum dedicated to the ice machine and hours for public skating. The rink is located on 8041 Jackson St.
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You can also skate at the LA Kings Ice Pickwick in Burbank; public skate is $22 a person. You can find their daily schedule here.
The rink is located at 1001 Riverside Drive.
Art is always cool, literally
Another fun way to get out of the sun is to visit a museum and their air-conditioned exhibits. L.A. has so many to choose from, but here are (just) a few:
- The Los Angeles Museum of Love
- 4320 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
- Find out more here
- Natural History Museum of L.A. County
- 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles
- Find out more here
- Discovery Cube Los Angeles
- 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar
- Find out more here
- Griffith Observatory
- 2800 E. Observatory Road, Los Angeles
- Find out more here
- Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum
- 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley
- Find out more here
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