Los Angeles International Airport 19 min
Heal the Bay Aquarium (11 min) Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Pacific Park (13 min) Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Downtown Santa Monica (11 min) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. The Getty Villa (17 min) Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. The Getty (17 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Santa Monica State Beach (10 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (23 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. TCL Chinese Theatre (34 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Dolby Theatre (34 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (23 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. The Original Farmers Market (24 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Santa Monica Pier (12 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Palisades Park (10 min) This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. Venice Canals (6 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Universal Studios Hollywood (29 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. |