Free admission and a great art collection, as well as an outdoor sculpture garden! Be sure to check their website for the latest safety protocols.
Maybe we just like museums... what about it?
Hiking, scenic views, and an observatory!
We used to dogsit around this area -- lots of parking available for a small fee, and a great farmer's market on Saturday mornings (9am-2pm).
If you want the ocean instead of the Marina, Venice Beach is the place! A bit less crowded than Santa Monica, this beach boasts a colorful boardwalk, and plenty people watching.
Blocks of shopping, restaurants, and beaches. Bring a jacket -- the ocean winds can get chilly
You don't need a park ticket to visit the CityWalk. Be sure to check out VooDoo Donuts, and Pink's Famous Hotdogs.