Pacific Ocean and a cat walk in Point Dume with text on it that reads: 3 Unique Places to Visit in Los Angeles County, California

3 Unique Places to Visit in Los Angeles County, California

There are plenty of fun things to do in Los Angeles County like visiting a theme park, taking a guided tour of the Hollywood Sign, and shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

Unless you are a resident of that area or live on the West Coast, there is not enough time to check out all the wonderful places.

However, here are three unique places to visit in Los Angeles that may not immediately pop up on your Google Search for “Things to do in Los Angeles” as they are lesser-known gems worth adding to your to-do list!

Point Dume

View of the Pacific Ocean with some rocks below from the top of Point Dume
  • Address: Cliffside Dr &, Birdview Ave, Malibu, CA 90265
  • Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • Parking: Parking lot nearby with fees

Point Dume is a beautiful, picturesque promontory on the coast of Malibu, California with the best views of the Pacific Ocean.

Looking at the beach and shoreline below Point Dume

You may recognize Point Dume from its appearances on television shows and in movies like Iron Man and Planet of the Apes.

DLT! on top of Point Dume with the Pacific Ocean in the background

It is also an iconic surf spot, rock climbing location, and beach! Point Dume is also great for relaxing on the sand and listening to the waves crash into the rocks or for some hiking.

View of the Pacific Ocean and part of Point Dume from above

You can hike the Point Dume Cove Trail, a 1.4-mile round-trip trail. It is a moderately challenging, popular route that is open year-round.

Wildflower found on the Point Dume Cove Trail

We found it to be a short hike as the views were breathtaking, and the weather was perfect in late April!

Seals lounging / sunbathing on rocks below Point Dume

The best part of our hike was seeing seals at the bottom. They were either swimming or sunbathing on the rocks – such a fantastic sight and experience!

Açaí Bowl with strawberries, bananas, honey, almonds, and coconut flakes from John's Garden in Malibu Country Mart

Side Note: In Malibu, stop by Malibu Country Mart for your shopping and dining pleasures. We had an Açaí Bowl at John’s Garden, and it was delicious – one of our favorite bowls to date!

Annenberg Community Beach House

Annenberg Community Beach House sign on a concrete wall. The letters are mostly silver but the outline is colorful
  • Address: 415 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402
  • Hours: Varies – Check their website for more details
  • Parking: Parking lot nearby with fees

Located on the Pacific Coast Highway, you will find the Annenberg Community Beach House.

The pool at Annenberg Community Beach House

This Beach House has a splash pad, pool, playground, beach volleyball courts, soccer fields, courtyard, and beach access to Santa Monica State Beach.

The pool is open only during the summer – this year it is open from June 18 to September 4. Everything else is open year-round – check out their website for the hours of operation.

Moreover, this is a public beach house no reservations or memberships are required, so if you are visiting from out of state, you are welcome to enjoy it!

The Playground at Annenberg Community Beach House

It was our first time seeing a place like that, and we hope that concept spreads around the country more. Moreover, the area is spacious, clean, and colorful. It is a great place to visit and quite inviting!

The Annenberg Community Beach House also hosts special events throughout the year.

Seating area near the Beach Cafe at Annenberg Community Beach House

For instance, this summer they are having Cardboard Yacht Regatta, Sunset Swim, Sunset Picnic, and Seaside Storytime with Santa Monica Public Library.

They also have classes you can pay for like: yoga, semi-private swimming lessons, children’s gym classes, youth beach volleyball, and floating fitness. You can find more information about all of these on their website.

Hart House (Permanently Closed)

Top left to right: French Fries and Burg'r Bottom left to right: Chick'n Nuggets and Half Tater Tots and French Fries All of the food is on a tray at the very bottom edges of the tray are two sauces
  • Address: 8901 S Sepulveda Blvd, Westchester, CA 90045
  • Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM Daily
  • Parking: Shopping Center Parking lot – FREE

Hart House is a new plant-based fast food establishment in California. They offer Burg’rs, Chick’n, Salads, Sides, and Plant-Based Shakes.

Outside of Hart House Fast Food Restaurant

The apostrophe in Burgers and Chickens denotes that they mimic burgers and chicken but instead are plant-based versions of the concepts. They also make their own organic sodas!

Hart House was founded by Kevin Hart, the comedian, and first opened its doors in August 2022. Their motto is “Passion for flavor, compassion for our planet.”

Neon Sign that reads Eat Your Hart Out with a heart coming from the H
Trays with logos, saying, or phrases

Their mission is to make the food we know and love – better for us, our wallets, and the planet.

Hart House promises no cholesterol, antibiotics, hormones, artificial colors, preservatives, high-fructose corn syrup, or trans fats in the food they prepare.

In the forefront there is a Burg'r in the background are two sides of french fries and tater tots from Hart House

We stopped by to try it because we love Kevin Hart; however, we are not vegetarian or vegan. On our visit, we tried the Burg’r, Chick’n Nuggets, Fries, and Chocolate Shake.

I thought the Burg’r was okay, but I loved the fries! Matthew enjoyed the food more than I did, and he loved the chocolate shake.

Chick'n Nuggets from Hart House

However, we both agreed that the Chick’n Nuggets were not good, but it could have been because ours were overcooked and dried up. It was a unique experience for us, and recommend you try it at least once!

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These are just 3 out of the lesser-known gems we found while exploring Los Angeles County. However, if you are looking for other things for your to-do list, check out these great articles:

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Happy Adventures!

Pacific Ocean and a cat walk in Point Dume

If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles County, these are 3 cool places to visit.

If you are looking for a moderate hike with amazingly beautiful views, Point Dume is the perfect place!

Annenberg Community Beach House is the best way to feel like a local, enjoy the beach, and relax by the pool.

Lastly, after a long day of visiting these places, you are bound to get hungry, so Hart House is a good place to fuel up and try something a little different at Kevin Hart’s plant-based fast food joint.

Have you been to any of these places? Let me know in the comments below!

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