LAX Layover Fun Los Angeles – An LAX adventure

When I have a long layover, I don't want to sit inside the airport. I want to explore as much of the city as I can! If you have a layover at LAX, here's the perfect adventure to dip out of the airport and live like a local in 2-3 hours:

Start with lunch at Hank's Italian. Hank’s is a classic over-the-counter pizza and sandwich joint that’s been serving locals since 1969. Grab a pie or a toasted veggie sandwich with provolone cheese on crispy French bread to go. One sandwich can easily feed two (unless you thiqqq boiii). There are two tiny tables for dining out front, but I recommend driving for a picnic at the beach or along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH #1).

Just a quick 3-block drive away, there's the Trask Triangle Park. It has picnic tables, manicured grass and views of all the 777s flying out of LAX. From here, walk down Waterview Trail, which leads straight to Playa Del Ray beach.

Soak up the sun, relax in the sand or play volleyball on the courts of the '88 Olympians. Hit the waves or watch surfers, sea lions and fishermen. Locals call them "the rocks off century", where many a big fish have been caught. The coolest part about this spot is coming before a night flight and watching the sunset over the ocean.