Los Angeles Area Trivia

1. Which city, the second to be incorporated in Los Angeles County, is home to the Rose Parade and the annual Rose Bowl American football match?

From Quiz The County of Los Angeles

Answer: Pasadena

Since 1890, the Rose Parade (also known as the Tournament of Roses) has taken place every New Year's Day (or on January 2nd, if New Year falls on a Sunday) in Pasadena. It involves horses, marching bands and intricately designed floats covered in roses and other flowers. Following the parade, the Rose Bowl American football match takes place at the Rose Bowl stadium. This is a post-season college level football game that has featured teams from universities across the US since the inaugural match in 1902. The Rose Bowl stadium was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987. Pasadena was incorporated as a city in 1886, 36 years after neighbouring Los Angeles. It is located in the San Gabriel Valley - the name 'Pasadena' means "of the valley" in the Ojibwe language. The incorrect options are all cities in Sonoma County, located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

From Quiz A Brief History of Yorba Linda

Answer: 1967

At the time of its incorporation, Yorba Linda's population was just over 11,000. In 2004, nearly 65,000 people lived in the town (yorbalindahistory.org).

From Quiz Los Angeles Memories

Answer: Wallach's Music City

I still remember the theme music from their ads, "Wallach's Music City, Sunset and Vine". They allowed you to sample demonstration albums before you would purchase it.

From Quiz Long Gone, But Not Forgotten Los Angeles

Answer: Hollywoodland

According to the Historical Society of Hollywood, the sign was first erected in 1923. It was an advertisement for a home development named Hollywoodland. The 'land' part of the sign was soon discarded. In 1976, the sign was altered by pranksters which declared it Hollyweed. In 1978 it was altered again by pranksters to say Holywood to commemorate a visit by the Pope. During the Iran Contra affair in 1981 someone altered it again to say Ollywood, for Oliver North.

From Quiz City Facts - Los Angeles Area Cities

Answer: Santa Monica

Yes, Santa Monica is named for Saint Augustine's mother. The statue is located in the park that runs along the clifftops.

From Quiz The County of Los Angeles

Answer: California poppy

From around February to May each year, the slopes of the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve become a sea of orangey-red flowers - the California poppies that became the state's official flower in 1903. The flower even has its own official day - April 6th - that would presumably be a good time to visit the reserve. There are several miles of trails laid out to allow people to get a good look at both the natural floral display and the wildlife of the area (although various types of snake are resident at the reserve, so it's possible that you may well not want to see the full range of wildlife available). For less outdoorsy types there are also museums, picnic areas and a visitor centre. Antelope Valley is located between the San Gabriel and Tehachapi Mountains and, somewhat unsurprisingly, is named after the pronghorn species of antelope that used to roam the area until hunters managed to kill them off in the late 19th century. The saguaro cactus blossom, sagebrush and Oregon grape are the state flowers of Arizona, Nevada and Oregon respectively - the three states that neighbour California.

From Quiz Hanging Out in Los Angeles

Answer: Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier has been used in films such as 'Titanic' and 'Miracle Beach'. The pier consists of two adjacent piers which previously had separate owners. Pacific Park, which provides family entertainment, is a part of the pier. Other attractions at the pier include the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, restaurants, shops, pubs, a video arcade and a carousel from the 1920s.

From Quiz A Brief History of Yorba Linda

Answer: Star

The Yorba Linda Star is a weekly paper which launched in 1917. Today, it (along with over two dozen other "community papers" in Orange County) is published weekly by the Orange County Register.

From Quiz Los Angeles Memories

Answer: Hollywood Ranch Market

You could buy fresh doughnuts for 5 cents each or a bag of damaged ones for 50 cents. The market advertised that it never closed but I remember once that there was a grocer's strike. Since they did not have any doors they had to build a fence around the store.

From Quiz Who, What and Where of Orange County California

Answer: The Balboa Ferry

The Balboa Ferry is a car and passenger ferry. It has appeared in many films and t.v. shows which were filmed on location.

From Quiz City Facts - Los Angeles Area Cities

Answer: LAX

SFO is San Francisco. ORD is Chicago. LOS is Lagos in Nigeria.

From Quiz The County of Los Angeles

Answer: Mount San Antonio

Mount San Antonio is located in the San Gabriel Mountains, on the border between Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County. It is the highest point in this mountain range, with its summit being around 3,065 metres (10,060 feet) above sea level. The bare patch on its southern face that inspired its local nickname is known as the Baldy Bowl and is a fell field - a type of scree slope that is generally noted for a lack of vegetation other than low-growing cushion plants. Various hiking trails exist to allow people to climb up to the top of Mount San Antonio via all four faces. The mountain is home to the closest ski resort to the city of Los Angeles and the ski lifts are also available to give hikers a bit of a rest! The incorrect options all include the names of other major cities in Texas.

From Quiz Hanging Out in Los Angeles

Answer: Ronald Reagan

The Reagan Library is one of the largest presidential libraries in the United States. The Presidential records for Reagan's administration, as well as photographs, motion picture films, audio tapes, and video tapes, are housed there.

From Quiz Los Angeles Memories

Answer: Earl Carroll Theatre

Earl Carroll opened this theatre on December 26, 1938. In the 50s it was sold and became the Moulin Rouge and the home to "Queen for a Day" staring Jack Bailey.

From Quiz The County of Los Angeles

Answer: Long Beach

Long Beach does have a Pacific coastline and an array of beaches, but its shores are more famous for its massive container port (the only larger one in the US is in neighbouring Los Angeles) and offshore oil installations. High levels of industry and urban development have resulted in significant air pollution problems and poor water quality test results - so you might want to think twice before diving into the water for a dip... However, despite these issues, Long Beach has many tourist attractions (including the RMS Queen Mary) and a long-standing motorsport heritage. The annual Long Beach Grand Prix was first held in 1975 and has appeared on the Formula One, Champ Car and Indy Car calendars over the years. Seaside (formerly known as East Monterey) is located in Monterey County and is known for hosting PGA Tour golf events; Oceanside is in San Diego County and became the host of the Beach Soccer Championships in 2007; and Laguna Beach can be found in Orange County and is known for surfing and volleyball.

From Quiz Los Angeles Memories

Answer: Pan Pacific Auditorium

The Pan-Pacific Auditorium was a landmark on Beverly Boulevard. It was next the the home of the Hollywood Stars baseball team and within a mile of CBS Television City and the Farmers Market. The designers were Wurdeman and Becket and it was one of America's finest examples of Streamline Moderne.

From Quiz City Facts - Los Angeles Area Cities

Answer: Oak

Encino is said to take its name from the Spanish word "encina" meaning "live oak" or "evergreen oak". The tree in question was estimated to be 1,000 years old. It was a local landmark, designated a Historic-Cultural Monument, and a tourist attraction as it may have been the oldest tree in the Los Angeles area. It had been ill in the years prior to its death but a storm uprooted the massive oak which had a bough spread of 150 feet.

From Quiz Los Angeles Memories

Answer: Pacific Ocean Park

Pacific Ocean Park was a twenty-eight acre, nautical-themed amusement park built on a pier at Santa Monica. It was actually a major remodeling of an older park that stood on the site. The entrance was an elevator that would "take you under the sea". It was nicknamed "POP" for "Pacific Ocean Park" or "Pay One Price."

From Quiz Long Gone, But Not Forgotten Los Angeles

Answer: The Brown Derby

The Brown Derby opened its doors in 1929. Located on the famous Vine Street of Hollywood, it soon became known as the "Restaurant To The Stars". It was famous for the caricatures of celebrities that lined its walls. According to newspaper reports of the time, in 1939 Clark Gable proposed to Carole Lombard there. It was closed and destroyed in 1994.

From Quiz City Facts - Los Angeles Area Cities

Answer: Pomona

I don't know if Pomona is actually named for the Roman deity, but it seems likely... since its chamber of commerce's webpage says Pomona has a history as a rural farm community.

From Quiz The County of Los Angeles

Answer: Channel Islands

The Channel Islands (sometimes referred to as the Channel Islands of California) are a group of eight islands in the Pacific Ocean. They are spread out along the coast of southern California, up to around 100 kilometres (60 miles) from the mainland. The four northern islands (Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Anacapa) along with Santa Barbara Island became part of the Channel Islands National Park in 1980. Largely uninhabited and undeveloped they are now home to a wide variety of plant, animal and marine life and provide a great tourist attraction for the area. San Clemente Island and San Nicolas Island are now US Navy facilities, but Santa Catalina is the only one of the Channel Islands with a significant permanently settled population. It is home to the city of Avalon (named after the mythical island associated with King Arthur) and other smaller settlements. Avalon is a tourist resort, with hotels, clubs, a casino and golf course. The incorrect options are all British Overseas Territories. The other set of Channel Islands (located off the coast of France) are British Crown dependencies.

From Quiz Hanging Out in Los Angeles

Answer: Walt Disney Concert Hall

The Walt Disney Concert Hall was designed by Frank Gentry. Its opening took place on October 23, 2003. It was designed as a performance venue for the people of Los Angeles.

From Quiz Los Angeles Memories

Answer: The Brown Derby

A second Brown Derby was built near Hollywood and Vine in 1929. Two more were later built in Beverly Hills and the Los Feliz area. They were frequented by celebrities during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

From Quiz City Facts - Los Angeles Area Cities

Answer: Pasadena

I'd guess this is pretty obvious to anyone who has turned on the TV on New Year's Day... but, maybe not.

From Quiz Los Angeles Memories

Answer: Gilmore Field

Gilmore Field opened on May 2, 1939, on Beverly Boulevard next to the Pan Pacific Auditorium. Jack Benny, Al Jolsen, Gary Cooper, Robert Taylor and Bing Crosby hosted pre-game activities that resembled a Hollywood premiere.

From Quiz Long Gone, But Not Forgotten Los Angeles

Answer: The Coconut Grove

According to the Los Angeles Historical Society, The Coconut Grove first opened at the Ambassador on 4-21-21. It soon became the place to be and be seen with the Hollywood crowd. Famous parties were held here in honor of everyone from Mary Pickford to Mickey Mouse. Joan Crawford won several dance trophies at its weekly dance contests. It had an elaborate Moroccan themed interior. Judy Garland performed here in a famous comeback performance that was recorded for a record. It was the favorite haunt of the Rat Pack when in L.A.

From Quiz City Facts - Los Angeles Area Cities

Answer: Playa Vista

Activists have been protesting the development of Playa Vista because it is said to endanger the Ballona wetlands.

From Quiz The County of Los Angeles

Answer: Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Lake and the rest of the West Branch California Aqueduct are part of a massive water management system that takes water from northern California and redistributes it to the hotter, drier and far more populous areas of southern California. It might sound simple, but it includes over 1,100 kilometres (700 miles) of canals and pipelines, more than 20 dams, pumping stations capable of lifting water over the 880 metre (2,900 feet) high Tehachapi mountains and a hydroelectric power system. Pyramid Lake was created in 1973 by the construction of Pyramid Dam on Piru Creek - a tributary of the Santa Clara River. The pyramid-shaped rock that it is named after is an earthwork created during the construction of US Route 99, part of which now lies under the lake. Recreational activities available at Pyramid Lake include various visitor centres, picnic areas, boating, jet-skiing and fishing. Bicycle Lake is a dry lake in San Bernardino County, Dog Lake is in Yosemite National Park and Square Lake is a mountain lake in Tehama County.

From Quiz Hanging Out in Los Angeles

Answer: La Brea

The La Brea Tar Pits are located in urban Los Angeles. They were formed by asphalt that seeped up through the ground for centuries. Hancock Park was formed around them. The preserved remains of animals that were trapped in these tar pits have been removed and exhibited. The tar pits are a natural landmark.

From Quiz Los Angeles Memories

Answer: Marineland of the Pacific

Marineland of the Pacific opened in August, 1954. Located at the tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, it was the largest oceanarium in the world.

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