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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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West Rancho Dominguez
California, United States · North America
About West Rancho Dominguez
West Rancho Dominguez works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gardena, 21km from Venice Beach.
West Rancho Dominguez is in California, United States, with about 5,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gardena, about 4 km away.
West Rancho Dominguez, () formerly known as West Compton and also known as East Gardena, is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California. Per the 2020 census, the population was 24,347. The community lies to the west (but is not a part) of the city of Compton. TheRead more
ZIP Codes encompassing the CDP area are 90220 & 90248.
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What is there to see near West Rancho Dominguez?
Within an hour or so of West Rancho Dominguez: Aquarium of the Pacific (16 km), Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet (17 km), The Original Pantry Cafe (17 km), Philippe the Original (19 km).
Are there any good drives near West Rancho Dominguez?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is West Rancho Dominguez?
West Rancho Dominguez is in California, United States, about 4 km from Gardena.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,669
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.8939, -118.2706
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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 West Rancho Dominguez
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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
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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
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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles
The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Venice Beach
LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Petersen Automotive Museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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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.
24 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near West Rancho Dominguez
- 25 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.
- 30 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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