Los Angeles International Airport 25 min
Venice Beach (33 min) Internationally known for its bohemian vibe, this walkable beach offers street performers & a gym. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (27 min) Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Wayfarers Chapel (26 min) Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Venice Beach Boardwalk (34 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. Venice Canals (31 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Hermosa Beach Pier (8 min) Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. 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 (33 min) Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Roundhouse Aquarium (15 min) This free aquarium sits at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier & is host to classes, parties & camps. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (25 min) Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. Seaside Lagoon (3 min) Seasonal spot for swimming, open during summer, with a sandy beach, snack bar & a play area. Korean Friendship Bell (34 min) Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Redondo Beach Pier (12 min) Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Dockweiler Beach (20 min) Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft. |