Los Angeles

A Short Drive Away:

• Murphy Ranch (6.9 miles)
• Santa Monica Pier (8.7 miles)
• Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park (13.3 miles)
• Solstice Canyon (20.6 miles)
• Paradise Cove Beach (22.7 miles)
• El Matador Beach (27.3 miles)
• Sandstone Trailhead (29.7 miles)
• Pirate's Cove Beach (47 miles)
• Inspiration Point (47.4 miles)
• Fender Factory Tour (48.6 miles)

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