Los Angeles Coast landscape
Day 01 of 15

Los Angeles Coast

LAX → Venice → Santa Monica → Santa Clarita

A gentle arrival day built around Venice Beach and Santa Monica before the drive north to Santa Clarita.

Arrival dayDay typeLight drivingTransport14:40 landingKey time
ArrivalBeachEasy pace

A gentle arrival day built around Venice Beach and Santa Monica before the drive north to Santa Clarita.

Arrival dayLight driving14:40 landing

Key stops

Today’s highlights

A quick visual overview of the day.

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The stops

Travel time and navigation links for every stop.

01 Rose Avenue & Venice Beach Rose Avenue & Venice Beach 50 min
50 min

Park near Venice and begin with a compact walk along the beachfront.

02 Muscle Beach Muscle Beach 10 min
10 min

A short first look at one of Venice Beach’s best-known areas.

03 Venice Boardwalk Venice Boardwalk 9 min
9 min

Walk the boardwalk before returning to the car.

04 Santa Monica Pier & Beach with dinner Santa Monica Pier & Beach with dinner 10 min
10 min60–90 min

Finish the afternoon around the pier and beach before driving to the hotel.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Clarita

Tonight

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita

Breakfast included Free parking

Dinner

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Santa Monica Pier

Reservation recommended
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