The Strand Travel Guide
Los Angeles
Popular places to visit
Manhattan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach Pier
Manhattan Beach Pier is just one of the places to see in Manhattan Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
A Fresh Face Skin Care Clinic
You can take time to visit A Fresh Face Skin Care Clinic during your travels to Manhattan Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Elegance Boutique Spa
You can take time to visit Elegance Boutique Spa during your travels to Manhattan Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Riley Arts Gallery
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Riley Arts Gallery during your trip to Manhattan Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Bruce’s Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Bruce’s Beach, a lovely green space in Manhattan Beach.
Things to do
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach
3 1⁄2-Hour Sea to the Stars Hollywood Hopper Tour
The Escape Game at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance
Top hotels in The Strand
Sea View Inn at the Beach
I really liked that this location was close to The Strand and close to eateries.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Everything was excellent.. Nice, clean, comfy, quiet room.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Perfect for overnight then shuttle to airport. Accommodating staff.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
The property was very clean. The staff was nice. I didn’t use the wifi
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
We've stayed at Loews Hollywood several times and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. It's walkable to dining and shopping and in the heart of the Hollywood walk of Fame area. I've always felt safe there, thought it does get pretty congested at after dark.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
The property was excellent. Our stay was excellent. Staff were nice and kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Strand
South Redondo
If you're spending some time in South Redondo, Redondo Beach Pier and Seaside Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.
Westchester
You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Bowlero Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mar Vista
While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
Downtown Santa Monica
While you're in Downtown Santa Monica, take in top sights like Santa Monica Beach and jump on the metro at Downtown Santa Monica Station to see more of the city.