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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Mission San Gabriel Arcangel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
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2. San Gabriel Mission Playhouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Entertainment
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
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3. Vincent Lugo Park

Category: Activities
Vincent Lugo Park
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4. Newport Seafood Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Newport Seafood Restaurant
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5. BeautyBar SGV

Category: Food & Drink
BeautyBar SGV
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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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