Historic Sites in Venice Beach

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Historic Sites in Venice Beach

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
4.8 (2187 ratings)5 (2222 ratings)
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
Sights & LandmarksArt galleryArt museumBotanical gardenNon-profit organizationHistoric SitesLibrariesGardens
Annenberg Community Beach House
Annenberg Community Beach House
4.6 (1276 ratings)4.5 (123 ratings)
Beach house with historic home, swimming pool, fitness classes, gym, cafe & beach equipment rentals.
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402, USA
Recreation centerArt galleryEvent venueHistorical landmarkPlaygroundPublic bathroomPublic swimming poolSoccer fieldVolleyball courtHistoric SitesVisitor Centers
Mentioned by VacationIdea
25 Best Things to Do in Santa Monica, California
"The Annenberg Community Beach House was formerly a luxurious private beach-front estate which was built in the 1920’s. Today the complex is a community resource offering locals and visitors an amazing recreational beachfront facility which is open to everyone. Facilities at the Beach House include an art gallery where you can admire the work of local artists, a swimming pool, a children’s splash pad, beach canopies, volley ball courts and soccer fields."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Santa Monica (CA
"Imagine the excitement of living in a California beach town in the roaring 20s, and add a luxurious Beach House and Club to the mix. The Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica was once owned by the actress Marion Davis, and it was the place to be in those days. Today, the vast grounds are open to the public, and many leisure facilities are on-site, including a swimming pool, café, and volleyball and tennis courts."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 15 Best Things to do in Los Angeles with Kids
"When the heat hits, it’s tempting to head straight for the beach or pool. But splash pads are a great alternative – they’re super accessible and you don’t need to bring loads of stuff with you. There are now dozens of splash pads across the city, but Anneberg Community Beach House is one of our favourite beach-day alternatives."
Greystone Mansion
Greystone Mansion
4.5 (2034 ratings)4.5 (284 ratings)
Visitors can take self-guided tours of this sprawling mansion & grounds, a location in many films.
905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Historical landmarkNature & ParksEvent venueParkWedding venueHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Discover Los Angeles
Hidden Gems in Beverly Hills
"Upon land inherited from his father, Ned Doheny spent over $3 million - including $1 million for Greystone Mansion alone - constructing his estate in a combination of Gothic and Neo-Classical architectural styles, using steel reinforced concrete, Indiana limestone and Welsh slate. Just five months after he and his family moved in, he was found shot to death by his longtime friend, Hugh Plunket. Through a sale of the estate and mansion to a couple of different developers and eventually the City of Beverly Hills, the entire grounds were dedicated as a public park in 1971, and are also the site of the city’s largest reservoir."
Mentioned by welikela.com
17 Cool Los Angeles Buildings So Unique Every Angeleno Ought to See Them At Least Once
"Located in Beverly Hills at 201 Doheny Road, the Greystone Mansion is often overlooked since its tucked away in the hills. Built in 1927 by oil tycoon Eduard L. Doheny, this well preserved Beverly Hills mansion on 18.3 acres of land is uniquely historic site and the gorgeous gardens are some of the most exquisite in the city. The mansion’s interior can be viewed during private small group tours while the exterior grounds and garden are open to the public daily."
Mentioned by welikela.com
14 Fun Things To Do In Beverly Hills If You Happen to Be in the Neighborhood
"Purchased by the city of Beverly Hills in 1965 from Edward Doheny, Jr., Greystone Mansion has became one of the most beautiful public city parks in the city of Los Angeles, attracting tourist and locals with its breathtaking views and lush gardens. Included in the National Register of Historic Places the estate can be seen in numerous films and photoshoots. While the mansion is only open during special events the park grounds is open every day till 6 p.m."
Rancho Los Cerritos
Rancho Los Cerritos
4.7 (260 ratings)4.5 (64 ratings)
Historic site & museum showcasing 19th century ranch life in an adobe home with lush gardens.
4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksCultural centerGardenMuseumSummer campWedding venueHistoric SitesHistory Museums
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
30 Best & Fun Things To Do In Long Beach (California)
"Another of the top places to visit for learning about other cultures in Long Beach is the Los Cerritos Ranch House. This shows how Mexican and Spanish culture impacted ranches in the late 19th century. This goes into a part of American history that you might’ve not been aware of, but which is very helpful to know about."
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens
Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens
4.7 (257 ratings)5 (82 ratings)
Expansive property includes a historic adobe ranch home, gardens & horse barns with guided tours.
6400 E Bixby Hill Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA
History museumSights & LandmarksEducation centerGardenHistoric Sites
Mentioned by TripHobo
Famous Museums in Long Beach
"Rancho Los Alamitos is one of the best places in Long Beach to learn about the history of the city. Currently housing a museum, this ranch is one of the oldest buildings in Long Beach. It extended over a much larger area than the one seen today."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
17 Best Things to Do in Long Beach, CA (for 2021)
"Named after the native Fremont cottonwood trees in the area, Rancho Los Alamitos is actually a two-hundred-year-old ranch with a history that dates even further back."
Hollyhock House
Hollyhock House
4.4 (318 ratings)4.5 (145 ratings)
Self-guided tours are available of this Wright-designed home, with roof terraces & gardens.
4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistorical place museumMuseumHistoric SitesSpecialty MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by welikela.com
17 Cool Los Angeles Buildings So Unique Every Angeleno Ought to See Them At Least Once
"Built for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall and another one of Frank Lloyd Wrights creations, this house is located in East Hollywood and was commissioned years before Wright’s “textile block” constructions. The home is a great example of Wright’s attempt to create regionally specific southern California architecture. Wright himself referred to it as California Romanza, using a musical term meaning “freedom to make one’s own form”."
Mentioned by Medium
5 of the Most Iconic Architectural Landmarks in Los Angeles
"Frank Lloyd Wright may be known for his Prairie School of architecture based in Chicago, but he also made his mark in Los Angeles. Interested in developing a uniquely Southern California architectural style, he designed the Hollyhock House in the early 1920s for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall and her daughter. Barnsdall actually fired Wright after the construction budget ballooned, and she never moved in."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
A Tour of LA's Inspiring Architectural Landmarks
"Hollyhock House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright|© magicredshoes / Flickr. Completed in 1921, the Hollyhock House was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first project in Los Angeles. It was also the first time he started developing an architectural style unique to the Southern California landscape, which would later morph into California Modernism."
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
4.5 (1324 ratings)4 (318 ratings)
125 Paseo De La Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
MonumentSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesHistoric Walking AreasNeighborhoodsState Parks
The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
4.6 (9142 ratings)4.5 (2889 ratings)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden.
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsNatural History MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
4.7 (385 ratings)4.5 (813 ratings)
President Nixon's dedicated library has artifacts, a Watergate gallery, his birthplace & gravesite.
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886, USA
MuseumLibraryHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by world-guides.com
Anaheim Landmarks and Monuments: Anaheim, California
"Address: 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Yorba Linda, California CA, USA Tel: +1 714 993 5075 After hosting a huge opening ceremony of about 50,000 people including former US presidents Ford, Reagan and Bush, the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace focuses on Nixon's tenure as president and includes a recording of the famed Watergate smoking-gun. Nixon's farmhouse birthplace is close to Anaheim and can be toured, where you can see the final resting place of Nixon and his wife within the gardens. Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00 Admission: charge"
Virginia Robinson Gardens
Virginia Robinson Gardens
4.4 (172 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings)
Storied 20th-century mansion set on 6 acres of scenic gardens, offering tours by appointment only.
1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksParkHistoric SitesGardens

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Venice Beach

Bumsan Organic Milk Bar
Bumsan Organic Milk Bar
4.5 (551 ratings)
Cheery, mod pink-hued stop for soft-serve ice cream with customizable toppings, sprinkles & cones.
534 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
Ice cream shopCafe
Scoops Chinatown
Scoops Chinatown
4.6 (66 ratings)
727 N Broadway Adult Stacks, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 22 Best Ice Cream Shops in LA
"Multiple LocationsOne of the first modern artisanal ice creameries to open up shop in LA back in 2005, Scoops set the bar with their cult-favorite flavor—an innovative, Grape Nuts-based brown bread—that’s now the only one they offer daily. While the original Scoops in East Hollywood has now closed, the other outposts in Highland Park, Chinatown, and Torrance rotate between flavors like banana malt burnt sugar, almond horchata, or mint whiskey—relying on the lighter, less fatty base they’ve used for years that allows you to taste the nuances in each scoop.How to order: Takeout only or via website (for Chinatown location)."
Mentioned by Discover Los Angeles
The Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Los Angeles
"Scoops ice cream maestro Tai Kim combines cuisine with artistry. He earned degrees from CalArts and Western Culinary Institute in Portland before opening the first Scoops near LA City College. Kim still showcases local artists at his Eastside ice cream parlors, but Kim’s primarily creative outlet ends up in metal bins of ice cream."
Mentioned by peta2
33 of the Best Vegan Restaurants in Los Angeles
"Scoops is an ice cream joint that rotates its flavors every day. Several of them are vegan, and they aren’t your plain ol’ chocolate and vanilla, folks. We’re talking maple Oreo, salted caramel, burnt sugar, and waaaaaaay more."
Charles S. Farnsworth Park
Charles S. Farnsworth Park
4.6 (434 ratings)
Park with a community building with skyline views, plus amphitheater, playgrounds & sports fields.
568 Mount Curve Ave E, Altadena, CA 91001, USA
Park

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Venice Beach

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4.1 (335 ratings)
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
244 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
Mexican restaurantCatererFast food restaurant
Mangal
Mangal
3.9 (30 ratings)
440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, USA
Mediterranean restaurantCatererFast food restaurantMiddle Eastern restaurantSyrian restaurant
KFC
KFC
3.6 (226 ratings)
Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides.
1550 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
Chicken restaurantFast food restaurant

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Venice Beach

Green Bliss - The Cafe
Green Bliss - The Cafe
4.3 (187 ratings)
In mod surrounds, this vegetarian cafe & coffeehouse offers up locally sourced American fare.
305 N Harbor Blvd #103, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
Brunch restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee shopGluten-free restaurantHealth food restaurantLunch restaurant
The Butcher's Daughter
The Butcher's Daughter
4.4 (1646 ratings)
Bright, bleached-wood outpost offering vegetarian (mostly vegan) fare & juices in a relaxed space.
1205 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Vegetarian restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopJuice shopLunch restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Damn Delicious
The Best Places to Eat in LA
"The plant-based restaurant /cafe / juice bar / gift shop located on Abbot Kinney Blvd is simply adorable with it’s laid back California-esque interior. Here you’ll find cold pressed juices, avocado toast, cauliflower “grits” and stove oven pizzas, a perfect spot to catch up with old friends over brunch, coffee or a light dinner."
Mentioned by LA Date Ideas
L.A. Vegan Restaurants Even Carnivores Will Enjoy
"The Butcher’s Daughter on Abbott-Kinney Blvd. in Venice has an amazing farmhouse ambiance. Most of the menu items are vegan and gluten-free. They have a large selection of juices and smoothies, as well as breakfast items, salads, and pizzas."
Starbucks
Starbucks
4.5 (293 ratings)
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
1120 W 6th St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee storeEspresso barInternet cafe
Mentioned by Marriott International
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"Starbucks is committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality Arabica coffee in the world. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 213-748-1009"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Venice Beach

Redondo Beach Inn
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$70 /night
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3.5 (1993 reviews)
Skyways Hotel
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$89 /night
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4.1 (1167 reviews)
Venice on the Beach Hotel
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$269 /night
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