Los Angeles International Airport 20 min
The Getty Villa (18 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. Venice Canals (5 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Downtown Santa Monica (12 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (26 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Heal the Bay Aquarium (10 min)
Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (33 min)
High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Santa Monica State Beach (11 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. TCL Chinese Theatre (37 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The Getty (20 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Santa Monica Pier (11 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (26 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Dolby Theatre (38 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Palisades Park (10 min)
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. The Original Farmers Market (27 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Pacific Park (12 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. | 
