Forget the fact it s a municipal water facility it looks enough like a real lake to be a peaceful getaway. Madonna used to jog here with her trainer when she lived nearby. Drive up Lake Hollywood Drive from Barham Boulevard. The road twists and turns, but in five minutes you ll be in the undeveloped hills at the entrance gate to the reservoir. For a rare pleasure in Southern California, ice skate at the Culver Ice Arena .
Hours vary, so call first.
Private lessons available. For an experience not to be missed, try a Friday moonlight ride into the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park from Sunset Ranch . Daily 9 am-4 pm. Most of Southern California s main beaches are denoted by piers. All these beaches, except Topanga, have quaint townships within walking distance, some with vintage clothing stores and ethnic restaurants.