landmark
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
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Compton
California, United States · North America
About Compton
Compton works well as a base: 5 minutes from Lynwood, 25km from Venice Beach.
Compton is in California, United States, with about 98,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lynwood, about 4 km away.
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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What is there to see near Compton?
Within an hour or so of Compton: Aquarium of the Pacific (15 km), Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet (17 km), The Original Pantry Cafe (17 km), Philippe the Original (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Compton?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Compton?
Compton is in California, United States, about 4 km from Lynwood.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 98,462
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.8959, -118.2201
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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 Compton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
restaurant
Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet
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
The Original Pantry 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
Philippe the Original
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
landmark
Knott's Berry Farm
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
Petersen Automotive 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
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
24 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Venice 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
Driving roads near Compton
- 29 kmRoute 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.
- 33 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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