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Fun Things To Do LAX
When I have hours to enjoy before a flight out of LAX, I don't want to sit inside the airport. I want to explore the city! Luckily, my Dad worked LAX and I know all the best local spots. Here's the perfect adventure to dip out the airport and live like a local in 2-3 hours: Eat, walk, beach.
Eat 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 on crispy French bread to go. One sandwich can easily feed two (unless you thiqqq). There are two tiny tables to eat there, but I recommend a little drive along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH #1) and picnic at the beach.
The closest beaches to LAX are Dockweiler and Playa Del Ray beach. My favorite beach is Dockweiler because there are firepits and it's one of the only beaches in LA you can burn a bonfire. Soak up the sun, play volleyball on the courts of the Olympians, or watch the 777s fly above the ocean.
About this spot
442 W Manchester Ave
- Hank's: Sun - Thu 10:00 - 22:00, Fri - Sat 10:00 - 02:00 | Triangle Trask Park: 08:00 - 17:00 daily | Beach 24 hours daily
Food at Hanks:
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