Binoculars Building, Santa Monica

Name: Binoculars Building
Address: Santa Monica, United States

#18 among attractions in Santa Monica

Postmodern architecture

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The Binoculars Building is the unofficial name of what was formerly known as the Chiat/Day Building, a commercial building built in 1991 for advertising agency Chiat/Day located in Venice, Los Angeles, California, designed by architect Frank Gehry. The unofficial name is the result of a conflation between the building and the building-mounted public artwork Giant Binoculars by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen on its street-facing façade. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: PostmodernismCoordinates: 33°59'43"N, 118°28'37"W

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Silicon Beach (Venice)Santa Monica United States

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Binoculars Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Muscle Beach, Edgemar.

1.5 miNW
Seaside amusement park with rides and eats
Pacific Park, Santa Monica
39 min walk • Pacific Park is a vibrant amusement park located on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. This classic seaside park offers a wide range of attractions suitable for all ages, making it a perfect family destination.
1.5 miNW
Local marine life and interactive exhibits
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica
39 min walk • Nestled on the iconic Santa Monica Pier in California, the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers an intimate glimpse into the marine life of the Pacific Ocean. This compact yet captivating facility is a hub of marine education and conservation, providing visitors with the...
1.4 miNW
Park, Beach, Historical place
Muscle Beach, Santa Monica
36 min walk • Muscle Beach is the Santa Monica birthplace of the United States physical fitness boom, which started in 1934 with predominantly gymnastics activities on the south side of the Santa Monica Pier.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Edgemar, Santa Monica
19 min walk • Edgemar, located at 2415–2449 Main Street in Santa Monica, California, is a mixed-use shopping center designed by architect Frank Gehry that combines early 19th century warehouses, a 1940s Art Deco office building and new construction.
~1280 ftW
33°59'40"N • 118°28'52"W
Kapowui surf lessons Santa Monica Venice beach, Los Angeles
7 min walk • Beach, Surfing, Tours
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Civic center
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica
30 min walk • Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is a multi-purpose convention center at 1855 Main Street in Santa Monica, California, owned by the City of Santa Monica.
1.5 miNW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Santa Monica West Coaster, Santa Monica
39 min walk • The Santa Monica West Coaster is a steel roller coaster located in Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. The ride was manufactured by D. H. Morgan Manufacturing, and opened on May 25, 1996.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
L.A. Louver, Los Angeles
21 min walk • L.A. Louver is an art gallery focusing on American and European contemporary art. The gallery is located in Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States.
1.5 miNW
Victorian architecture, Moorish revival architecture
Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome, Santa Monica
38 min walk • The Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is located on the Newcomb Pier adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It was designed and built in 1916 by Charles I. D. Looff and his son Arthur to hold a Looff Carousel. Looff's carousel was housed at the Hippodrome until it was sold in 1939.
~1760 ftNW
Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Circle Bar, Santa Monica
9 min walk • The Circle Bar is a famous, historic bar and lounge on Main Street in Santa Monica, California, United States. It was established in 1949. Movieline named it one of the 10 best places for young actors to be seen at night.
1.2 miNW
Monuments and statues
Chain Reaction, Santa Monica
32 min walk • Chain Reaction is a peace monument and public art sculpture composed of a metal framework of stainless steel and fiberglass surrounded by concrete, depicting a mushroom cloud created by a nuclear explosion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Binoculars Building?

Nearby attractions include Pacific Jewish Center, Los Angeles (6 min walk), Kapowui surf lessons Santa Monica Venice beach, Los Angeles (7 min walk), Venice Branch, Santa Monica (9 min walk), Circle Bar, Santa Monica (9 min walk).

How to get to Binoculars Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Binoculars Building:

Bus

Main & Rose • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
4th & Rose • Lines: 18 (5 min walk)