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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
15 km · about 30 min drive
California, United States · North America
Compton works well as a base: 5 minutes from Lynwood, 25km from Venice Beach.
Compton is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 98,462, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Compton sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Compton to your route.
Compton station is an at-grade light rail station on the A Line of the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. The station is located alongside the Union Pacific freight railroad's Wilmington Subdivision (the historic route of the Pacific Electric Railway), at its intersection with Compton Boulevard, after which the station isRead more
named, in the city of Compton, California.
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Compton is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.8959 latitude, -118.2201 longitude.
Compton has a population of approximately 98,462 people, making it a town in United States.
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Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
15 km · about 30 min drive
restaurant
Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.
17 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
Serving French dip sandwiches since 1908 on sawdust-covered floors with communal tables and long wooden counters. One of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants and a claimant to inventing the French dip.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.
21 km · about 25 min drive
museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
23 km · about 25 min drive
beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
25 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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