Points
of Interest
Spend a few hours or
an entire day at any of these local attractions, all an easy drive from your beach
cities vacation rental.
Aquarium of the Pacific-
More than 10,000 fish in 17 major habitat tanks and 30 smaller exhibits. Shoreline
Drive and Aquarium Way, Long Beach 562-590-3100 www.aquariumofpacific.org
Catalina Island-
Only 22 miles off the coast of LA, but it feels like a world away. Stroll the
quaint streets of Avalon and experience the adventurous village of Two Harbors.
Catch the Catalina Express boats in San Pedro or Long Beach. 310-519-7971 www.catalina.com
Disneyland- Enjoy
60 attractions in eight themed areas. Ball Road at Santa Ana Freeway, Anaheim.
714-781-4565. disneyland.disney.go.com
Disneyıs California
Adventure- Disneyıs newest theme park dedicated to California. Ball Road at
Santa Ana Freeway, Anaheim. 714-781-4565 disneyland.disney.go.com/CaliforniaAdventure
Getty Center-
On a 110-acre hilltop, this architectural masterpiece houses the J. Paul Getty
collection of Greek & Roman antiquities, European paintings, drawings, sculptures
and manuscripts. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles 310-440-7300 www.getty.edu/museum/
Hermosa Beach Farmerıs
Market- An abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. Fridays 12noon-
4pm Valley Drive between 8th and 10th Streets
Hollywood Bowl-
Experience music under the stars at this world famous venue. 2301 N. Highland
Ave., Hollywood 323-850-2000 www.hollywoodbowl.com
Knottıs Berry Farm-
Thrill rides, roller coasters and Camp Snoopy, plus Knottıs famous chicken dinner
at the restaurant. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. 714-220-5200 www.knotts.com
Knottıs Soak City-
13 acres of water rides and attractions for the whole family. 8039 Beach Blvd.,
Buena Park 714-220-5220 www.soakcityusa.com
La Brea Tar Pits-
One of the worldıs most famous fossil localities with an unusually diverse collection
of extinct Ice Age plants and animals. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 323-934-7243
www.tarpits.org
Legoland- 128-acre
theme park features rides and spectacular miniature lego towns. 1 Lego Drive,
off I-5 at Cannon Road, Carlsbad 760-918-5346 www.lego.com/eng/legoland
Lomita Railroad Museum-
Features authentic station house, steam locomotive, caboose and railroad memorabilia.
2137 West 250th Street, Lomita 310-326-6255 lomita-rr.org
Los Angeles County
Museum of Art- Permanent collection includes nearly 100,000 works of art from
ancient times to the present. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 323-857-6000 www.lacma.org
Los Angeles Zoo-
113-acres in Griffith Park features a childrenıs zoo and unique exhibits, including
the Red Ape Rain Forest and an orangutan habitat replica. 5333 Zoo Drive, Los
Angeles 323-644-6400 www.lazoo.org
Manhattan Beach Roundhouse
Aquarium- Sharks, eels, lobsters, octopi. Free admission. End of Manhattan
Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach 310-379-8117
Museum of Contemporary
Art - A collection of art created since 1940 in all media. 250 S. Grand Avenue,
Los Angeles 213-626-6222 www.moca-la.org
Redondo Beach Farmerıs
Market- Flowers, fruits and vegetables straight from the farm. Thursdays 8am
1pm Just south of the Redondo Beach Pier on Harbor Drive.
Redondo Beach Pier-
Shops, restaurants, fishing, entertainment for all ages. At Torrance Blvd. and
the ocean. Redondo Beach www.redondo.com/pier
Redondo Beach Whaling
Wall- 2nd largest marine mural created by Wyland, the most influential marine
artist of our time. 1100 Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach
RMS Queen Mary-
The most luxurious ocean liner ever built offers daily tours and several award
winning restaurants. 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach 562-435-3511 www.queenmary.com
Seaside Lagoon-
Seasonal enclosed saltwater swimming area with slides, sandy beaches, volleyball
courts, play equipment and picnic areas. 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach 310-318-0681
www.redondo.org/recreation/seaside
Six Flags Hurricane
Harbor- Water park with more than 22 water slides and other attractions.
Magic Mtn. Parkway, I-5, Valencia 818-367-5965 www.sixflags.com/parks/hurricaneharbor
Six Flags Magic Mountain-
More than 100 rides, shows and attractions including some of the worldıs top roller
coasters. Magic Mtn. Parkway, I-5, Valencia 818-367-5965 www.sixflags.com/parks/magicmountain
South Coast Botanic
Garden- An 87-acre garden with over 150,000 plants & trees. Walking/shuttle
tours and picnic areas. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula 310-544-6815
Universal Studios
Hollywood- Take a tour of actual movie sets enjoy the numerous movie themed
attractions. Hollywood Freeway at Lankershim Blvd., Universal City 818-508-9600
themeparks.universalstudios.com
Wayfarerıs Chapel-
Famous glass church designed by Lloyd Wright overlooking the ocean. 5755 Palos
Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes 310-377-1650
Whale Watching-
The annual migration brings these amazing mammals right along the shoreline of
the beach cities. Trips leave from the Redondo Beach Marina, January April.
310-372-2111
Wilderness Park-
Discover a mini wilderness in the heart of Redondo Beach. Picnic areas and overnight
camping. 1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach 310-318-0668
