Tour of Native American Sacred Sites and Museums

19 Aug Tour of Native American Sacred Sites and Museums

Of course, all land was sacred to the indigenous people. These places in particular were revered, often because they were burial sites, places of power, or portals to other dimensions.

L.A. County:

Kuruvugna Springs

Only open the first Saturdays of the month. Check their Facebook page to see if they’re open this particular first Saturday. On the grounds of University High School. (see page xxx)

1439 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

 Puvunga

On the grounds of Cal State Long Beach. Follow the signs to the Earl Miller Japanese Garden. Park and walk behind the Garden to a clearing with totem poles.  (see page xxx)

1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840

Tongva Park

We took their land; we can at least give them a park. Note several sculptures that are modern interpretations of the Tongva dwellings seen at Kuruvugna or in one of the museums.

1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Wishtoyo Chumash Village

Check the Facebook page for events and open times for visiting.

33904 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

Up North

Ojai

Native people considered the entire Ojai Valley to have healing properties. (see page xxx)

 Shalawa Meadow

Ancient Chumash burial site. Strong shakti. Public parking at the end of the street. Walk through the flowering lane, turn right at the beach, and walk until you see the Meadow on your right. ( see page xxx)

Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara 93108

 Western Gate  (see page xxx)

Jalama Beach County Park

9999 Jalama Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436

Zaca Lake (see page xxx)

Closed. You can’t get in. Or maybe you can.

8000 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA 93455

Museums Where We Can Learn about Who Came Before

Chumash Cultural Center

On the site of a former Chumash village named Sap’wi. Wonderful museum, a replica of a Chumash village, and pictographs.

3290 Lang Ranch Pkwy, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

 Heritage Park in Santa Fe Springs (Tongva Exhibit)

12100 Mora Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (Lando Hall)

900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007

 Satwiwa Native American Indian Cultural Center

26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA 91302

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

Widely considered one of the largest and most important collections in the U.S.

234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065

© 2020 Catherine Auman

This is an excerpt from Catherine Auman’s book Guide to Spiritual L.A.: The Irreverent, the Awake, and the True

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