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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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
California, United States · North America
Rancho Palos Verdes is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rolling Hills Estates, 28km from Venice Beach.
Rancho Palos Verdes is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 42,732, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes to your route.
Wayfarers Chapel, or "The Glass Church", is a disassembled chapel designed by Lloyd Wright and originally located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The chapel had unique organic architecture sited on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean. Affiliated with the Swedenborgian Church of North America, it served as a memorialRead more
to the 18th-century scientist and theosopher Emanuel Swedenborg. Built in 1949, the chapel was dismantled in 2024 and carefully stored after extreme earth movement had damaged the structure. In 2025, the chapel announced they were attempting to relocate to a new location in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Rancho Palos Verdes is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.7445 latitude, -118.3870 longitude.
Rancho Palos Verdes has a population of approximately 42,732 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
28 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
29 km · about 35 min drive
beach
A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.
31 km · about 35 min drive
historic highway
The 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
31 km · about 35 min drive
museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
35 km · about 40 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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