Los Angeles International Airport 25 min
Santa Monica State Beach (31 min.) Maintained by the city this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Battleship Uss Iowa Museum (29 min.) Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain s Cabin) & exhibits. Venice Canals (32 min.) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905 with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Venice Beach (33 min.) Internationally known for its bohemian vibe this walkable beach offers street performers & a gym. Venice Beach Boardwalk (35 min.) Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers bodybuilders shops & eateries. Watts Towers Arts Center (29 min.) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass shells & colorful tiles. Pacific Park (36 min.) Oceanfront park with coasters eateries & games on the pier including an iconic ferris wheel. Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles County (Nhm) (33 min.) From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. Seaside Lagoon (7 min.) Seasonal spot for swimming open during summer with a sandy beach snack bar & a play area. Redondo Beach Pier (8 min.) Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining shopping & nightlife plus music & festivals. Manhattan Beach Pier (8 min.) This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Hermosa Beach Pier (7 min.) Long-standing pier with ocean views public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Downtown Santa Monica (33 min.) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Dockweiler Beach (16 min.) Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park bonfires & views of departing aircraft. |