Come to Santa Monica. Park at one of the city run lots that are relatively cheap. There's a big one at the shopping center at 3rd/Broadway. Walk around 3rd Stre

Come to Santa Monica. Park at one of the city run lots that are relatively cheap. There's a big one at the shopping center at 3rd/Broadway. Walk around 3rd Street Promenade. Have a coffee or whatever. Walk up to Bay City's Deli and have a great sandwich away from the tourist traps. Walk back down to the beach. Rent a bicycle or rollerblades. Ride down the Venice Boardwalk however far you want and then park your bike. Have a beer. Walk along the ocean. Ride back.