Frozen in time, Westchester offers a glimpse of the 1950s suburban dream
Despite its location beneath the LAX flight path, Westchester offers residents a quiet suburban setting on
the outskirts of Los Angeles.Infact, manyparts of Westchester aresowell preserved it’snot hardtoimagine
what it was like living there during the post-war era.
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DOCKWEILER STATEBEACH 12000 Vistadel Mar 310.305.9503 Ibeaches.lacounty.gov
Located in Playa del Rey,Dockweiler State Beach features three miles of shoreline justafew minutes from Westchester.With aconcession stand, picnic area, restrooms and outdoor showers,it’seasytospend an entireday playing in the water and relaxing on thesand. When the sun goes down, start abeach bonfiretostaywarm.
With many of the best food trucks in Los Angeles parked in one spot, Westchester First Fridays is a chance to try a wide variety of dishes without ever leaving 87th Street. From lobster rolls to gourmet grilled cheese, there is something to please everyone’s palate. Check it out the first Friday of every month from 4p.m. to 9p.m.
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WESTCHESTER FIRSTFRIDAYS 6210 W. 87th St 424.204.2421
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FLIGHT PATHLEARNING CENTER &MUSEUM 6661 WImperial Highway 424.646.7284 I flightpathmuseum.com
From the outside, the Flight Path Learning Center looks more like a government office building than a museum. Inside, however, you’ll find a gold mine of flight memorabilia, small-scale aircraft models and flight uniforms from decades past. Don’t miss your chance to sit in the cockpit of the Spirit of Seventy Six luxury plane out on the tarmac.
