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Connemara Ranch

Weekday or Weekend 90-Minute Horseback Trail Ride with Instruction for One or Two (Up to 60% Off)

Learn horsemanship and riding skills during a guided jaunt along ocean-adjacent Malibu Hills trails

Agoura Hills-Malibu

$130 $54

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$85 for a 90-Minute Standup-Paddleboarding Lesson and Photos for Two at Paddle Surf Malibu ($200 Value)

Paddle Surf Malibu

Malibu

Students learn basics of standup paddleboarding while burning calories; memories captured with GoPro camera

$200 $85

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Five Acting Classes at Oracle Performing Arts Foundation (50% Off)

Oracle Performing Arts Foundation

Western Malibu

Kids and teens develop their theatrical skills, while enjoying fun and creative scenes developed just for young actors.

$150 $75

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Scenic One-Hour Horseback Ride for Two at Park Place Stable (Up to 76% Off)

Park Place Stable

Malibu

Saddle up for horseback riding on sunny days over scenic trails with some ocean views, nestled within the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains

$198 $46.99

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Surfing Lesson for 1 or 2, Board & Wet Suit Rental, or Snorkeling Rental from BluePearl Surf Co. (Up to 58% Off)

BluePearl Surf Co.

Malibu

Take advantage of the next sunny day with lessons on how to conquer waves or rent gear to venture out on a board or underwater on your own

$90 $45

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One or Three Horseback-Riding Lessons, or Horsemanship Package at Connemara Ranch Private Lessons (Up to 64% Off)

Connemara Ranch Private Lessons

Malibu

Professional instructor teaches riders how to groom, saddle up, and gallop off into the distance

$120 $59

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Spartan Race Entry and One Spectator Pass to the Malibu Sprint on December 6 and 7 (Up to 51% Off)

Spartan Race

Calamigos Ranch

Quick climbs and descents mark this challenging, four-mile race that culminates in a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean

$120 $59

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Two Pilates Equipment Classes from Private Pilates Instructor (50% Off)

Private Pilates Instructor

Central Malibu

Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you

$160 $80

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Two 60-Minute Ballet-Inspired Fitness Classes from Oracle Dance Company (64% Off)

Oracle Dance Company

Malibu

From the merchant: Dance your way into shape with Malibooty Barre. Combines ballet fundamentals with cardio and stretch.

$36 $13

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Islands Surf Camp

Professional, award-winning surfers and lifeguards comprise the team of instructors that equips students with gear and sends them paddling into the ocean. To ensure safety and capitalize on ideal waves, the seasoned athletes check ocean conditions and Poseidon's mood before taking groups or individuals out to sea. As beginners become proficient at catching waves, the instructors level up their curriculum and teach intermediate or advanced feats. Islands Surf Camp stays active in its community by donating time and gear to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, SURF, and Echo Malibu.

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23000 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu,
CA
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Uptimal

People often go to southern California for its white-sand beaches, looming mountains, and temperate climate. But what if you could experience them all in 30 minutes? At Malibu Paragliding, clients do just that during paragliding and paramotor adventures. Strapped in to their paragliders, they jump from a mountaintop, soar above the trees, and land softly on the shore. While journeying through these vastly different landscapes, you may spot wildlife or actors being chased through the woods by David O. Russell.

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22141 East Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu,
CA
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The School of Shred

If you didn't know any better, it would be easy to assume that The School of Shred is a place to learn guitar, or at least a place to practice the art of destroying important documents. Instead, the school teaches its students how to shred through waves, shred across pavement, and shred down mountainsides. It's a fitting business name for owner Corey Oswald, who has seemingly spent more of his life moving on some kind of board than on his own two feet. Corey has more than 20 years of experience surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. But today, and for nearly a decade now, he helps others get their shred on by offering group and private lessons in all three sports.

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30050 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu,
CA
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Malibu Country Club

Designed by famed course architect William Bell in 1933, the Lakewood Country Club has been testing the mettle of golfers for nearly eight decades. Today, players still roam the championship-caliber course, sending balls flying toward 18 holes spread across 7,033 yards of well-manicured grass. Along the way, they encounter several challenges, including precision par 3s and newly installed (but still treacherous) bunkers. All of this helped earn Lakewood the reputation as one of the finest courses in southern Los Angeles, an honor reflected by the course's numerous appearances on LA County's Course of the Year lists.

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901 Encinal Canyon Road
Malibu,
CA
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Malibu Divers

Since 1969, Malibu Divers offers a complete range of the highest quality of products and services for all of your scuba diving needs in Los Angeles, and southern California.

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21231 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu,
CA
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Connemara Ranch Private Lessons

Connemara Ranch, featured by the New York Times, is perched amid breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Malibu countryside, beckoning visitors to its pristine grounds for both the expected—trail rides and lessons—and the unexpected—equine-therapy sessions. Founder Talley Hutcherson taps into her extensive background in equine therapy to lead groups and individuals through programs that address trauma, addictions, and self-esteem as the clients learn about riding and bond with their horses. Talley harnesses the gentle nature of horses to build confidence and communication skills in her students, encouraging participants to commune with their equine companions through learned horsemanship techniques.

Beyond connecting with her community, her ranch has been graced by the likes of celebrities including Brad Pitt, Billy Crystal, Cindy Crawford, and Mr. Ed’s great-great-grandson.

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34342 Mulholland Hwy
Malibu,
CA
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Groupon Guide

Things to Do in LA: Saturday, August 9, to Friday, August 15

Sharks, bank robbers, roller derby—this upcoming week is distinctly fierce. Kick it off with the Shark Week finale at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, which includes a dissection and live feedings, then ride the high-octane wave through a derby bout and a screening of a documentary about the Dog Day Afternoon bank robber. And as always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Los Angeles. Shark Week San Pedro | Saturday, August 9 Though it's the last day of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's Shark Week celebration, Saturday is arguably the most eventful, with a screening of the short film Surviving Sharks, live feedings, and a dissection and specimen display. (3720 Stephen M. White Dr.; $1–$5) LA Derby Dolls Baby Doll Brawl Echo Park | Saturday, August 9 There’ll be plenty of action on the track during this matchup between the Bad Hatters and the Cheshire Cats, but come early to hear live music, grab slices of Garage Pizza, shop Stila Cosmetics, and sip craft beers from Golden Road Brewing before the Filipinotown venue possibly closes this fall. (3720 Stephen M. White Dr.; $15–$40; buy tickets here) Rose Bowl Flea Market Pasadena | Sunday, August 10 Forty-five years in, this monthly market has become one of the country’s most popular, currently attracting upwards of 2,000 vendors and 20,000 shoppers. Pay extra for varying levels of early VIP admission, and get first dibs on this month’s wares. (1001 Rose Bowl Dr.; $8–$20; free for kids 12 and younger) The Dog Melrose | Through August 14 Nearly 40 years after the release of Dog Day Afternoon comes this documentary about the late John Wojtowicz, the bank robber who inspired the Oscar-winning feature film. The doc captures the 10 controversial years leading up to the robbery, including interviews and archival footage that chronicle Wojtowicz’s role in the gay-liberation movement. (611 N. Fairfax Ave.; $12; free for Cinefamily members) Echo Park Rising 2014 Echo Park | Through August 17 This three-day indie-music fest kicks off on August 15, giving attendees the chance to say “I saw them before they were big” about more than 200 bands. Headliners include local garage punks Together Pangea, and digging through the lineup unearths quality acts such as San Francisco alt-rockers The Fresh & Onlys and the experimental Nebraskan pop of The Mynabirds. (Multiple locations; free; VIP passes for $12–$30; buy tickets here) Photos courtesy of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Facebook page and the Cinefamily Theater
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Things to Do in LA: Saturday, August 2, to Friday, August 8

Whether embracing your inner child at an ice-cream festival, reliving your high-school years at a screening of Dazed and Confused, or commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights movement, this week’s events give you a chance to revisit the past. As always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Los Angeles. Street Food Cinema Exposition Park | Saturday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. If seeing Richard Linklater’s much-lauded new film Boyhood has you jonesing for some of his cult classics, this outdoor screening of Dazed and Confused should do the trick. Come early for food-truck fare and indie-rock tunes from local band Speardane, before settling in for the 8 p.m. screening. (700 Exposition Park Dr.; $6–$17; children 5 and younger are free; buy tickets here) People Get Ready: A Soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement Downtown | Saturday, August 2, 8 p.m. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights movement, this concert features modern soul and world-music singers performing freedom songs by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, and other legends. The lineup includes French favorites Les Nubians, as well as Sam Cooke’s granddaughters, who’ll likely be covering their grandad’s classics. (350 S. Grand Ave.; free) Once Hollywood | Through August 10 This Oscar-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning story may have moved from Off-Broadway’s modest theaters to the Pantages’ grand stage, but it still centers on the original songs Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová wrote for the film. If you get there early enough, you can even grab a drink from the onstage bar before the show begins. (6233 Hollywood Blvd.; $32.25–$140.70; buy tickets here) Ice Cream Festival Downtown | Through August 24 At Rosa Mexicano, chefs are throwing a month-long Ice Cream Festival, during which they’re making scoops inspired by their savory, south of the border foods. Flavors include avocado, cinnamon-chili-spiced chocolate, and sweet-corn-and-caramel. If you’re worried how these concoctions might taste, don’t be—Martha Stewart once said the restaurant serves “the best guacamole in the world.” (800 W. Olympic Blvd.; free) Jack & the Giant Sawtelle | Through August 24 In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale, kids in the audience decide the characters' fates by helping them make decisions along the way. The Little Theater's intimate, 49-seat setup eases the interactive process, but come early for a good seat as the venue is first come, first serve. (12420 Santa Monica Blvd.; $10–$15; buy tickets here) Photos courtesy of the Dazed and Confused Facebook page and Rosa Mexicano.
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Barstow, Baker, and Berdoo: Things to Do and Places to Eat Between Las Vegas and L.A.

To the untrained eye, there’s not much in the way of scenery along the 270-mile stretch between Las Vegas and Los Angeles—just distant mountains and vast expanses of desert punctuated by the occasional tumbleweed. The monotonous terrain seems a fitting contrast to what awaits at either destination: the promises of money and stardom. An empty stomach and a taste for curiosity, however, can get the best of anyone during the four-hour drive. Luckily, just off the beaten asphalt of Interstate 15, there’s a smattering of roadside stops that prove anything but boring. Just an hour outside of Las Vegas, Primm is more than meets the eye. The city sits right up against Nevada’s border with California—an imaginary line that felons have long associated with freedom from the law. It happens that Primm is home to the most famous getaway car of all: Bonnie and Clyde’s V8 Ford. Punctured with more than 100 bullets, the battered vehicle sits behind a glass enclosure inside Whiskey Pete’s Hotel and Casino. Nearby rests the torn and bloodied shirt Clyde wore on the morning of his death. More than 70 miles down the road and safely across California’s border, Alien Fresh Jerky restocks stomachs set on empty with 20 flavors of jerky—not to mention stuffed olives, nuts, candy, and various sauces. A few miles south of the exit for Zzyzx, CA, the gourmet jerky stop gets its curious name from owners who founded it after a failed search for Area 51. Standing at an impressive 134 feet and visible from Interstate 15, the world’s largest thermometer sits just down the road from Alien Fresh Jerky. The thermometer’s height honors the highest temperature ever recorded in North America: 134 degrees in nearby Death Valley. The heat and lack of moisture in the desert can help with preservation, which might explain why dinosaurs still roam the earth at Peggy Sue’s Diner and Dinosaur Park. When nobody is looking, the giant metal dinosaur statues that inhabit Peggy Sue’s backyard are said to slip quarters into the giant outdoor jukebox and feed on Peggy Sue’s hearty burgers and sandwiches. Not far down the road from these towering statues, Casa Jimenez hosts some animals of its own. The Mexican restaurant lines its walls and counters with stuffed antelope, zebras, and wolves. Of course, you don’t need to contend with wild beasts to get your fill of tacos and burritos. Just across town from Casa Jimenez, the world’s oldest operating Del Taco has kept its grills hot and its drive-through open since 1964.
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