Five Things You Must Do in Lomita

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Located in the greater Los Angeles municipal area, the township of Lomita is central to the life and culture of the city.  Lomita offers the following attractions and conveniences:

1) The Lomita Railroad Museum:  Built to resemble the Boston and Maine Greenwood Station in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and opened in 1966, the Lomita Railroad museum specialises in locomotives from the steam era.  The museum features a 1901 Baldwin Locomotive, a 1910 Union Pacific caboose and a Santa Fe Caboose.  Visitors will also find locomotives that appeared in the 1950s classic, The Greatest Show on Earth, and the 1965 thriller, Von Ryan’s Express.  The museum is adjacent to a small, outdoor recreational area with Union Pacific and Union Oil railroad cars. 

2) Beaches:  The township of Lomita is located six miles from the Pacific coast, and is equidistant to Hermosa and Redondo Beaches. 

3) Lomita Park: The beautiful Lomita Park hosts outdoor events and celebrations year-round, offering funfair rides, food and live entertainment for the family.  Visitors are encouraged to check the local events calendar at www.lomita.com

4) Kamiyama Sushi:  Sushi lovers will be happy to know that Lomita is home to the famous Kumiyama Sushi restaurant, which attracts visitors from throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

5) Los Angeles:  Lomita’s greatest feature is its central location to surrounding Los Angeles, where tourists will find an abundance of attractions and events to suit all leisure tastes.  Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Disneyland, countless parks and recreational areas, world-famous shops and restaurants.

Visitors to the Lomita area will find no shortage of options to suit their dining and accommodation needs.