Sand Section Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach showing a house and a coastal town
Manhattan Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach
Manhattan Beach showing a sandy beach and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people
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Popular places to visit

Manhattan Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach Pier

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Manhattan Beach with a stop at Manhattan Beach Pier. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Manhattan Beach Pier
Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Manhattan Beach during your trip to Manhattan Beach?

Manhattan Beach
Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood

4.5/5(153 reviews)

3-in-1 fun is to be had by all at this part TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park.

Universal Studios Hollywood
Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Long Beach Cruise Terminal

4/5(27 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Long Beach with a trip to Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Long Beach Cruise Terminal
Staples Center which includes a statue or sculpture, signage and shopping

Crypto.com Arena

4.5/5(68 reviews)

This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.

Crypto.com Arena
University of Southern California

University of Southern California

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Southern California, a top university in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Southern California

Activities

LA with Starline Bus

City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$78
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

AU$43
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica

Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica (2-4 people)

AU$322
per adult
Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica (2-4 people)
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

AU$19
per adult
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

AU$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
China Odyssey: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu & Shanghai in 8 Days

China Odyssey: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu & Shanghai in 8 Days

AU$5,637
per adult
China Odyssey: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu & Shanghai in 8 Days
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Our pick of the best Sand Section Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
3.5 out of 5
5959 W. CENTURY BLVD, BUILDING TWO, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$266 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,568 reviews)
"The front desk was very welcoming. This hotel is very convenient to LAX. The shuttle driver was very friendly as well."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$330 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$330
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,697 reviews)
"It was very nice"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Sheraton Universal Hotel
Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 out of 5
333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA
The price is AU$341 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$341
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Universal City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,780 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay and close to the universal park"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Sheraton Universal Hotel
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$244 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$244
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,015 reviews)
"Staff have been wonderful. All have been friendly. We are very thankful they let us check in early. I wish the pool would have been heated a little bit. We chose to stay here because of the pool, but it was too cold. We need to use the shuttle to the airport and are a bit nervous that there isn't ..."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$256 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,037 reviews)
"5 stars"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$257 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,769 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Sand Section

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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.

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Mar Vista

Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Penmar Golf Course and Marina Marketplace.

Mar Vista
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Ocean Park

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

Ocean Park
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Downtown Santa Monica

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

While you're in Downtown Santa Monica, take in top sights like Santa Monica Beach and jump on the metro at Downtown Santa Monica Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Santa Monica
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West Los Angeles

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to West Los Angeles love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation.

West Los Angeles
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Florence-Graham

When in Florence-Graham and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Watts Towers or BMO Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Florence Station or Firestone Station.

Florence-Graham

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