Photo Gallery: Exploring around Los Angeles
The sun sets over the mountains in Santa Monica photographed from the Santa Monica Pier.
As the sun sets at El Matador State Beach a woman dances in the surf as her friend takes photos. The beach is a fantastic photo location right along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
Keeping with the sunset theme. This is a spectacular sunset in Palm Springs, California. You can red more about the area in our blog post about visiting Palm Springs.
The Santa Monica Pier is a gold mine for photography. Before you even step foot on the pier the famous sign arches over the entrance. You can read more in our blog post about exploring Santa Monica and Malibu.
A giant statue of Marilyn Monroe by artist Seward Johnson. The statue is located outside the Palm Springs Art Gallery.
A hiker scales Arch Rock at Joshua Tree National Park near Palm Springs, California. Arch Rock is a short hike from a nearby parking lot in the center of the national park.
Diners ay near neon signs at Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles. The historic building houses about 40 different vendors. Plus there is parking located right in the building.
A Joshua Tree in Joshua Tree National Park, California. The park is within driving range from Los Angeles and very close to Palm Springs. The highlights of Joshua Tree National Park are not only the trees but also the unusual rock formations.
El Matador Beach is a wonderful spot in Malibu, a quick ride up the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles. An absolute must-visit spot if you are nearby.
The end of Route 66 on the Santa Monica Pier. Route 66 starts in Chicago and winds through the country until it reaches Santa Monica. If you are heading to Chicago, you can read our post about what to see in Chicago .
Other posts about traveling in California
