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Food scene
Local, delicious, tradtional and now quite exciting food by young chef Dustin Trani.
23 locals recommend
J.Trani's Ristorante
584 W 9th StLocal, delicious, tradtional and now quite exciting food by young chef Dustin Trani.
Great seafood and lovely view of the marina. Outstanding Lobster Bisque and more!
25 locals recommend
22nd St Landing Seafood Grill & Bar
141 W 22nd StGreat seafood and lovely view of the marina. Outstanding Lobster Bisque and more!
Lighthouse Cafe
1600 W Balboa BlvdBest Omlette in town - a local secret spot
Busy Bee Market
2413 S Walker AveBest sandwiches in town
Fun, great fish and people watching - a local iconic scene
45 locals recommend
San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant
706 Nagoya WayFun, great fish and people watching - a local iconic scene
Lloyd Wright Architect, - a true wonder of architecture with breath-taking views of the coastline
62 locals recommend
Wayfarers Chapel
5755 Palos Verdes Dr SLloyd Wright Architect, - a true wonder of architecture with breath-taking views of the coastline
Corner Store
1118 W 37th StSecret neighborhood meet-up and coffee plus more
Spectacular restaurants, walks, bars, shops and views of the coastline. A first class spa and day spa with so much more!
130 locals recommend
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea WaySpectacular restaurants, walks, bars, shops and views of the coastline. A first class spa and day spa with so much more!
Sightseeing
Point Fermin Lighthouse
807 W Paseo Del MarLovely historic park and lighthouse
Wonderful views, picnic area and great science center with displays explaining our ocean and our natural history.
48 locals recommend
Point Vicente Lighthouse
31550 Palos Verdes Dr WWonderful views, picnic area and great science center with displays explaining our ocean and our natural history.
27 miles across the sea, Santa Catalina is awaitin' for thee!
36 locals recommend
Santa Catalina Island
27 miles across the sea, Santa Catalina is awaitin' for thee!
Lloyd Wright, Architect - Frank Lloyd Wright's Son - a magical place of sublime architecture with stunning and breathtaking views of the ocean
62 locals recommend
Wayfarers Chapel
5755 Palos Verdes Dr SLloyd Wright, Architect - Frank Lloyd Wright's Son - a magical place of sublime architecture with stunning and breathtaking views of the ocean
City/town information
Rent bikes and ride for 20 miles along the beach cities, stop for drinks or a bite to eat...... sunbathe and swim.... soak up the beach lifestyle here
197 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach
Rent bikes and ride for 20 miles along the beach cities, stop for drinks or a bite to eat...... sunbathe and swim.... soak up the beach lifestyle here
Shops, Art galleries galore, beachfront, restaurants - a great day trip
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
Shops, Art galleries galore, beachfront, restaurants - a great day trip
Bike here as with Hermosa as its just to the north along the strand, beautiful coastal houses, great people and so much fun
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
Bike here as with Hermosa as its just to the north along the strand, beautiful coastal houses, great people and so much fun
A day trip or a few days overnight in our oasis in the desert! Mid Century capital for great architecture, style and design.
527 locals recommend
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayA day trip or a few days overnight in our oasis in the desert! Mid Century capital for great architecture, style and design.
A day trip or a few days, this alpine get-away is worth the travel. Refresh and play - boat, hike,bike, swim, ski - in all four seasons!
603 locals recommend
Big Bear Lake
A day trip or a few days, this alpine get-away is worth the travel. Refresh and play - boat, hike,bike, swim, ski - in all four seasons!