La Brea Tar Pits and Venice Beach

Many people advised us not to miss the Le Brea Tar Pits.  We took their word and were not disappointed.  The museum was well laid out and very informative  The pits were enclosed by fences as one would expect for safety.  Yet, they gave you a good idea of why they accumulated so many fossils.  The park was filled with parents and young kids out for a day in the sun.  Our next stop was Venice Beach.  Parking there was very challenging or very expensive.  We lucked out and found a metered parking spot on the street.  It was cool at the beach but not cold.  There was a lot of activity along the boardwalk but nothing like it would be once the weather warmed.  We took a few pictures and headed back to the hotel to catch the KU-Duke game which KU won in overtime.  Another great end to a wonderful day.

Columbian Mammoth

Venice Beach Bike Path

Venice Beach