Short Drives

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Short Drives

Food scene

A special Mexican experience! Mariachi entertain on the stage most nights, and the food and drink are delicious! This is an “upscale” experience.
49 locals recommend
Casa Sanchez
4500 S Centinela Ave
49 locals recommend
A special Mexican experience! Mariachi entertain on the stage most nights, and the food and drink are delicious! This is an “upscale” experience.
Paco’s traditional Mexican menu is a local staple. They make the tortillas by hand in the dining area and there is always a wait.
54 locals recommend
Paco's Tacos
4141 S Centinela Ave
54 locals recommend
Paco’s traditional Mexican menu is a local staple. They make the tortillas by hand in the dining area and there is always a wait.
Amazing homemade ice cream in so many different flavors and forms!
42 locals recommend
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington Blvd
42 locals recommend
Amazing homemade ice cream in so many different flavors and forms!

Activities

Park on Jefferson and hike up the “Culver Steps” or drive to the nature center at the top for incredible views of the city.
31 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler Road
31 locals recommend
Park on Jefferson and hike up the “Culver Steps” or drive to the nature center at the top for incredible views of the city.
Hikes to amazing city views, a Japanese garden, and frisbee golf
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega Blvd
289 locals recommend
Hikes to amazing city views, a Japanese garden, and frisbee golf
When open, tour Will Roger’s home, or watch a polo match. The hike to inspiration point is always, well, inspiring!
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd
204 locals recommend
When open, tour Will Roger’s home, or watch a polo match. The hike to inspiration point is always, well, inspiring!
The canals in Venice are a sight to see. Take a morning walk with a cup of coffee up and down these fun streets and bridges.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
947 locals recommend
The canals in Venice are a sight to see. Take a morning walk with a cup of coffee up and down these fun streets and bridges.
Art museum with beautiful views inside and out.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Art museum with beautiful views inside and out.
It’s an LA icon, a beach full of fun, an amusement park, restaurants and shopping all in one.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 locals recommend
It’s an LA icon, a beach full of fun, an amusement park, restaurants and shopping all in one.

Sightseeing

In recent years, the homeless population have created an encampment in this area of Venice Beach. It’s become a difficult place to visit. Be aware, and be careful if you choose to visit. We recommend the beach at the end of Washington Blvd if you want to enjoy the waves and the sun.
9 locals recommend
Venice boardwalk
9 locals recommend
In recent years, the homeless population have created an encampment in this area of Venice Beach. It’s become a difficult place to visit. Be aware, and be careful if you choose to visit. We recommend the beach at the end of Washington Blvd if you want to enjoy the waves and the sun.

Shopping

A 5-minute drive up Sepulveda, Trader Joe’s is a favorite place for many of our guests to get the staples for a meal, beverages, and some fun picnic and sightseeing snacks. It’s also next to a CVS drug store that has many common necessities. I do not recommend trying to walk- it is a little over a mile, up hill, and past an encampment.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave
881 locals recommend
A 5-minute drive up Sepulveda, Trader Joe’s is a favorite place for many of our guests to get the staples for a meal, beverages, and some fun picnic and sightseeing snacks. It’s also next to a CVS drug store that has many common necessities. I do not recommend trying to walk- it is a little over a mile, up hill, and past an encampment.
Ralph’s is the closest full grocery store, 1 mile from our home. If you choose to walk, please go along Washington Blvd, as it is the more pleasant, safer route. There is a Rite Aid drug store, a Best Buy electronics store, and many restaurants in that same shopping complex.
583 locals recommend
Ralphs
910 Lincoln Blvd
583 locals recommend
Ralph’s is the closest full grocery store, 1 mile from our home. If you choose to walk, please go along Washington Blvd, as it is the more pleasant, safer route. There is a Rite Aid drug store, a Best Buy electronics store, and many restaurants in that same shopping complex.