The Strand Travel Guide
Los Angeles





Popular places to visit

Manhattan Beach Pier
Learn about the local history of Manhattan Beach with a stop at Manhattan Beach Pier. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Manhattan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Manhattan Beach?
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.
Bruce’s Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Bruce’s Beach, a lovely green space in Manhattan Beach.
Trilogy Spa
Enjoy a trip to Trilogy Spa and popular activities such as cycling in Manhattan Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Live Oak Park Tennis Center
Catch an event at Live Oak Park Tennis Center during your trip to Manhattan Beach.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

Glass Bottom Boat Ride in Redondo Beach

The Escape Game at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting
Top hotels in The Strand

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Freehand Los Angeles
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Strand

Westchester
You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.

Mar Vista
Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.

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.

West Los Angeles
Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

Mid City
While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.