Los Angeles International Airport 17 min
The Getty (6 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Santa Monica Pier (12 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The Original Farmers Market (18 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Santa Monica State Beach (9 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Griffith Park (19 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Venice Canals (16 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (17 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Pacific Park (14 min) Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Hollywood Sign (31 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Dolby Theatre (22 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Downtown Santa Monica (11 min) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Universal Studios Hollywood (18 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. TCL Chinese Theatre (22 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (16 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Griffith Observatory (32 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. |