Los Angeles International Airport 20 min
The Getty (16 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (21 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (22 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Santa Monica State Beach (8 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Dolby Theatre (33 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Downtown Santa Monica (10 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Palisades Park (9 min)
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. Santa Monica Pier (10 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The Original Farmers Market (23 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Universal Studios Hollywood (27 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Hollywood Sign (37 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Pacific Park (12 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. The Getty Villa (16 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. Venice Canals (8 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. TCL Chinese Theatre (33 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. | 
