Sunset over Downtown L.A.
LOS ANGELES
The City of Angels might not be the first to
come to mind when you think of a road trip
(the humorous take on traffic provided by
“La La Land” probably is); but that’s part of
what makes L.A. the ideal sort of place to visit
on your getaway. There are plenty of points
of wonder sprinkled between the everyday,
plenty of off-the-beaten path adventures
threaded among the tourist staples.
Some might start their day with a cold brew
and slice of avocado toast, but for the decent
swimmers, we recommend a few laps in the
Pacific. Tower 26 in Santa Monica is a very
popular starting point: One mile north is Santa
Monica Pier, while two miles south is Venice
Pier. Whichever way you head, you’ll likely find
a group to go with — swimming while the
sunrise ignites the surf with hues of orange is
a surefire way to jumpstart your endorphins.
After a well-earned breakfast, pass on
perusing Rodeo Drive or Sunset Boulevard
to instead enjoy a walk on the wild side. A
hike through Topanga State Park sees you
traversing scenic canyons, soaking up coastal
ruins, discovering dilapidated ruins … Murphy
Ranch is a peculiar blip in L.A.’s history. Raided
right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, it’s
continued a slide into a state of disrepair ever
since then, garnering coats of graffiti like rings
on a tree — a surreal sight in the otherwise
idyllic countryside. Or, alternatively, if you’d
like a more familiar site with less hiking on
your part, opt for a trail ride through Griffith
Park. You’ll still benefit from a dose of fresh
air, but nature tends to take on a whole new
perspective when riding horseback — as does
the fabled Hollywood sign.
To cap off the day, catch a film in a graveyard:
Outdoor screenings at the Hollywood Forever
Cemetery are a fairly regular occurrence,
and make for the sort of moment you can’t
replicate anywhere else.
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