Los Angeles International Airport 13 min
The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (29 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Venice Beach (24 min) Internationally known for its bohemian vibe, this walkable beach offers street performers & a gym. Pacific Park (26 min) Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Santa Monica State Beach (21 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (29 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. The Getty (23 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Dockweiler Beach (6 min) Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft. Santa Monica Bay (3 hr 10) Renowned for its beaches, this bay also offers busy piers, fishing & an artificial surfing reef. Heal the Bay Aquarium (24 min) Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Santa Monica Pier (25 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Venice Canals (22 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Downtown Santa Monica (23 min) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Manhattan Beach Pier (12 min) This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. The Original Farmers Market (30 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Venice Beach Boardwalk (25 min) Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries. |