landmark
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Lomita
California, United States · North America
About Lomita
Lomita works well as a base: 5 minutes from West Carson, 26km from Venice Beach.
Lomita is in California, United States, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is West Carson, about 4 km away.
Lomita (Spanish for "Little hill") is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 20,921 at the 2020 census, up slightly from 20,256 at the 2010 census.
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What is there to see near Lomita?
Within an hour or so of Lomita: Aquarium of the Pacific (11 km), Venice Beach (26 km), Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles (26 km), Santa Monica Beach (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Lomita?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Lomita?
Lomita is in California, United States, about 4 km from West Carson.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,785
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.7922, -118.3151
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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 Lomita
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Venice Beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
26 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
26 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Santa Monica Beach
A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 min 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Lomita
- 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.
- 39 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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