museum
The Getty Center
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Brentwood
California, United States · North America
About Brentwood
Brentwood works well as a base: 5 minutes from Santa Monica, 9km from Mulholland Drive.
Brentwood is in California, United States, with about 33,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Santa Monica, about 4 km away.
Brentwood is a primarily residential neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles, part of the Westside area of the Los Angeles Basin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Brentwood?
Within an hour or so of Brentwood: The Getty Center (3 km), Santa Monica Beach (5 km), Route 66 - Santa Monica End (5 km), Venice Beach (7 km).
Are there any good drives near Brentwood?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Brentwood?
Brentwood is in California, United States, about 4 km from Santa Monica.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 33,312
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.0519, -118.4740
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Brentwood
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Santa Monica Beach
A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.
5 km · about 10 min drive
historic highway
Route 66 - Santa Monica End
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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
beach
Venice Beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
7 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
9 km · about 15 min drive
museum
Petersen Automotive Museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
10 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Tail o' the Pup
A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Brentwood
- Right hereRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe '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.
- Right hereMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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