If L.A. gives you culture shock--lack of, that is--head to Bergamot Station. A former trolley stop, Bergamot Station is home to 31 art galleries and the Santa Monica Museum of Art. The eight acres of art and culture offer a fantastic array of mostly contemporary art ranging from photography exhibitions to video installations. The corrugated steel buildings located on this historical site hold something for everyone. Whether you are looking for an illuminated light fixture or just some intelligent exposure, head your caboose to Bergamot. But get directions first, as navigating this area can be like trying to use an Italian train schedule.