Museum of Art & Santa Monica
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Located along Los Angeles' celebrated Museum Row, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection spanning thousands of years of artistic expression from cultures around the world. Explore galleries showcasing everything from ancient objects and European masterpieces to modern and contemporary works, photography and decorative arts. Outside, one of LACMA's most recognizable landmarks awaits: Urban Light, Chris Burden's celebrated installation of 202 restored cast-iron street lamps. Nearby, the museum's evolving campus and striking architecture reflect Los Angeles' reputation as a center for creativity, art and design.
Santa Monica
A picture-perfect beach town, Santa Monica is a coastal community west of downtown Los Angeles. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica is anchored by the nostalgic Santa Monica Pier, a colorful beachfront boardwalk featuring arcade games, street vendors, shops and amusement rides, including the historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel (which was featured in the award winning film, "The Sting" starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford).
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
At LACMA, capture one of Los Angeles' most photographed works of public art, Chris Burden's Urban Light, where rows of vintage street lamps create an unmistakably LA backdrop. In Santa Monica, the colorful pier, sandy beach and Pacific Ocean provide plenty of picture-postcard moments. For a bird's-eye view, ride the Ferris wheel for sweeping vistas of the coastline.
LUNCH
This leisurely day allows you to purchase lunch and snacks on your own. Dining options are available around LACMA and the surrounding Museum Row area. In Santa Monica, choose from casual pier favorites, cafés, ice cream shops and a wide variety of restaurants ranging from quick bites to leisurely sit-down dining.
SHOPPING
Just a few minutes from the pier is the Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade, a lively pedestrian district lined with shops, restaurants, cafés and entertainment. Enjoy free time to browse, grab a coffee or simply soak up the Southern California atmosphere.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Your drive through Los Angeles offers a glimpse into the city's remarkably diverse neighborhoods and landscapes. Travel through the heart of LA before heading west toward the Pacific, taking in iconic boulevards, distinctive architecture, swaying palm trees and the vibrant energy of one of the world's most celebrated cities.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Located along Los Angeles' celebrated Museum Row, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection spanning thousands of years of artistic expression from cultures around the world. Explore galleries showcasing everything from ancient objects and European masterpieces to modern and contemporary works, photography and decorative arts. Outside, one of LACMA's most recognizable landmarks awaits: Urban Light, Chris Burden's celebrated installation of 202 restored cast-iron street lamps. Nearby, the museum's evolving campus and striking architecture reflect Los Angeles' reputation as a center for creativity, art and design.
Santa Monica
A picture-perfect beach town, Santa Monica is a coastal community west of downtown Los Angeles. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica is anchored by the nostalgic Santa Monica Pier, a colorful beachfront boardwalk featuring arcade games, street vendors, shops and amusement rides, including the historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel (which was featured in the award winning film, "The Sting" starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford).
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
At LACMA, capture one of Los Angeles' most photographed works of public art, Chris Burden's Urban Light, where rows of vintage street lamps create an unmistakably LA backdrop. In Santa Monica, the colorful pier, sandy beach and Pacific Ocean provide plenty of picture-postcard moments. For a bird's-eye view, ride the Ferris wheel for sweeping vistas of the coastline.
LUNCH
This leisurely day allows you to purchase lunch and snacks on your own. Dining options are available around LACMA and the surrounding Museum Row area. In Santa Monica, choose from casual pier favorites, cafés, ice cream shops and a wide variety of restaurants ranging from quick bites to leisurely sit-down dining.
SHOPPING
Just a few minutes from the pier is the Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade, a lively pedestrian district lined with shops, restaurants, cafés and entertainment. Enjoy free time to browse, grab a coffee or simply soak up the Southern California atmosphere.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Your drive through Los Angeles offers a glimpse into the city's remarkably diverse neighborhoods and landscapes. Travel through the heart of LA before heading west toward the Pacific, taking in iconic boulevards, distinctive architecture, swaying palm trees and the vibrant energy of one of the world's most celebrated cities.