Los Angeles International Airport 47 min
Battleship USS Iowa Museum (23 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Fort MacArthur Museum (20 min)
Museum in a historic battery at Fort MacArthur with military history exhibits & oceans views. Point Vicente Lighthouse (7 min)
Navigation facility with monthly open days for WWII history & ghost stories at the onsite museum. The Queen Mary (36 min)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa. Seaside Lagoon (27 min)
Seasonal spot for swimming, open during summer, with a sandy beach, snack bar & a play area. Redondo Beach Pier (25 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Wayfarers Chapel (6 min)
Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Korean Friendship Bell (19 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Hermosa Beach Pier (33 min)
Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Aquarium of the Pacific (34 min)
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (21 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (6 min)
Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. Point Vicente Interpretive Center (7 min)
Natural & local culture exhibits in the visitor center of a waterfront park with whale-watching. Manhattan Beach Pier (37 min)
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Cabrillo Beach (21 min)
Sandy beach created in 1927 featuring lifeguards, water sports & views of a lighthouse from 1913. | 
