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1. Mission San Gabriel Arcangel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. San Gabriel Mission Playhouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Vincent Lugo Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Newport Seafood Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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5. BeautyBar SGV

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • San Gabriel is a small charming town near Los Angeles that grew around the Catholic Mission San Gabriel Arcángel.
  • The mission and its beautiful 19th-century church are the main draw for tourists.
  • San Gabriel’s most popular outdoor space is Vincent Lugo Park, which is also home to La Laguna de San Gabriel, or Monster Park, with 14 sculptures of friendly monsters that kids love to play with.

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