If someone you love has come to prize experiences over objects — or if they’re just out of storage space — we have ideas for you. Some of these adventures (like the Anacapa visit, for gull-related reasons) are best enjoyed in winter or spring, when the gift is still fresh in the recipient’s memory. But most are evergreen (like the Tonga Hut).
Also, most of these adventures work well if the giver and recipient come together for the experience, but none require that. And if you want to turn your gift-giving into a full-blown event, know that you can bring 20 or 30 friends to meet those alpacas, depending on the type of tour. If you make a purchase using some of our links, the L.
A. Times may be compensated. Have the ultimate moviegoing experience with the American Cinematheque For the cinephile in your life who values an immersive moviegoing experience, how about an American Cinematheque membership? Since 1985, the nonprofit arts organization has been screening films with high-quality sound and picture (think 35 mm, 70 mm, nitrate and state-of-the-art digital) at its multiple theaters around L.
A. Locations include the beloved (now Netflix-owned) Egyptian Theatre as well as Santa Monica’s Aero Theatre, which opened in 1940, and the Los Feliz 3 Theatre, which opened in 1935. American Cinematheque’s Film Club membership is $85 per year, which grants your giftee $5 off one ticket to every regular-priced screening, invitations to member-only showings and special events, p.
