| There's also a tropical themed restaurant/bar with live music and bamboo covered walls. An RV park is also available. Amenities include a gift shop/general store, nature trails and a marina with boat rentals. Half a mile from Interstate 40, this pirate themed resort set along the Colorado River is 7 miles from Topock Gorge and the Havasu Wildlife Refuge. Parking is free. Featuring vaulted ceilings, loft bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, the beachfront log cabins sleep up to 6, and offer free Wi Fi and flat screen TVs, plus kitchens, washer/dryers and covered patios with barbecue grills. Some have beach or marina views.
Venice Canals (33 min.)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905 with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians.
Venice Beach Boardwalk (35 min.)
Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers bodybuilders shops & eateries. Dockweiler Beach (22 min.)
Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park bonfires & views of departing aircraft. Battleship Uss Iowa Museum (29 min.)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain s Cabin) & exhibits. Venice Beach (34 min.)
Internationally known for its bohemian vibe this walkable beach offers street performers & a gym. Sand Dune Park (18 min.)
Recreation area with a playground & trails up a 100-foot-high sand dune reservations required. Korean Friendship Bell (35 min.)
Set under an ornate pagoda this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Watts Towers Arts Center (30 min.)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass shells & colorful tiles. Manhattan Beach Pier (15 min.)
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (34 min.)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits a touch tank & other activities. Hermosa Beach Pier (9 min.)
Long-standing pier with ocean views public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Seaside Lagoon (4 min.)
Seasonal spot for swimming open during summer with a sandy beach snack bar & a play area. South Coast Botanic Garden (21 min.)
Former landfill transformed into a botanical garden with themed areas a koi pond & a peaceful vibe. Wayfarers Chapel (26 min.)
Airy stone- &-glass chapel designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. | 
