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Santa Monica & Venice
Venice Boardwalk
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How do you beat LA traffic? Hit the beach instead. Sunny Santa Monica (
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) grants instant happiness: learn to surf, ride a solar-powered Ferris wheel,
dance under the stars on an old-fashioned pier, show kids the aquarium's tidal
touch pools or just dip your toes in the water and let your troubles float away. Did
we mention jaw-dropping sunsets? Then join the parade of New Agers, muscled
bodybuilders, goth punks and hippie drummers at nearby Venice Beach (
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), where everyone lets their freak flag fly.
