Located in Los Angeles, California, this city is home to the Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum, which empowers young people with a dream of becoming aviators. Another popular museum in Compton is the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum. This site has been put on the National Register of Historic Places.
Compton also has a casino and some great local eateries where visitors can indulge in some comfort food. There is also the Phantom Carriage Brewery and Eatery, which creates a range of delicious craft beers and provides a spooky, yet charming, atmosphere.
Keep reading for our list of the best and most fun things to do in Compton, California
The 29 Most Popular Things To Do In Compton, California
29. James George Bell House
4.0 (1 review)
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Location: 4401 E Gage Ave Bell CA
28. Compton Creek
3.3 (3 reviews)
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27. Spane Park
4.2 (33 reviews)
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Location: 14400 Gundry Ave Paramount CA
Tel: 562 220 2145
Web Address: http://paramountcity.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/44/34
26. Bodger Park
4.3 (231 reviews)
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Location: 14900 Yukon Ave Hawthorne CA
Tel: 310 676 2085
Web Address: https://parks.lacounty.gov/bodger-park/
25. Houghton Park
4.3 (244 reviews)
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Location: 6301 Myrtle Ave Long Beach CA
Tel: 562 570 1640
Web Address: http://longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/directory/houghton-park/
24. Enterprise Park
4.2 (259 reviews)
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Location: 13055 Clovis Ave Los Angeles CA
Tel: 310 603 3725
Web Address: http://parks.lacounty.gov/enterprise-park/
23. George Washington Carver Park
4.3 (346 reviews)
Location: 1400 E 118th Street Los Angeles CA
Tel: 323 357 3030
Web Address: https://parks.lacounty.gov/george-washington-carver-park/
22. Salud Park
4.5 (387 reviews)
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Location: 7167 Somerset Blvd Paramount CA
Tel: 562 220 2121
Web Address: http://paramountcity.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/42/97
21. Pfc. James Anderson Memorial Park
4.5 (399 reviews)
Location: 19101 S Wilmington Ave Carson CA
Tel: 310 603 9850
Web Address: https://ci.carson.ca.us/communityservices/Parks_Anderson.aspx
20. Stevenson Park
4.5 (401 reviews)
Location: 17400 Lysander Dr Carson CA
Tel: 310 631 2252
Web Address: http://ci.carson.ca.us/CommunityServices/Parks_Rec.aspx
19. Ralph C. Dills Park
4.4 (406 reviews)
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Location: 6500 San Juan Street Paramount CA
Tel: 562 220 2121
Web Address: http://paramountcity.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/40/34
18. Roy Campanella Park
4.4 (440 reviews)
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Location: 14812 S Streetanford Ave Compton CA
Tel: 310 603 3720
Web Address: https://parks.lacounty.gov/roy-campanella-park/
17. Hemingway Park
4.3 (452 reviews)
Location: 700 E Gardena Blvd Carson CA
Tel: 310 538 0018
Web Address: http://recreation.carson.ca.us/
16. Camp Little Bear Park and Lodge
4.6 (491 reviews)
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Location: 6704 Orchard Ave Bell CA
Tel: 323 923 3593
Web Address: https://cityofbell.org/
15. Yvonne Burke-John D. Ham Park
4.3 (535 reviews)
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Location: 11832 Atlantic Ave Lynwood CA
Tel: 310 603 0220
Web Address: http://lynwood.ca.us/recreation_community_services/facilities-directory/
14. East Rancho Dominguez Park
4.3 (714 reviews)
Location: 15116 Atlantic Ave East Compton CA
Tel: 310 603 3724
Web Address: http://parks.lacounty.gov/east-rancho-dominguez-park/
13. DeForest Park
4.3 (947 reviews)
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Location: 6255 De Forest Ave Long Beach CA
Tel: 562 570 1620
Web Address: http://longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/directory/deforest-park/
12. Alondra Park Splash Pad
4.5 (1,090 reviews)
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Location: 3353 Redondo Beach Blvd Lawndale CA
Tel: 310 532 5303
Web Address: https://parks.lacounty.gov/alondra-community-regional-park/
11. Lynwood Park
4.3 (1,225 reviews)
Location: 11301 Bullis Road Lynwood CA
Tel: 310 603 0220
Web Address: http://lynwood.ca.us/
10. K1 Speed – Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
4.4 (1,567 reviews)
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Location: 19038 S Vermont Ave Gardena CA
Tel: 310 532 2478
Web Address: https://k1speed.com/torrance-location.html
9. Alondra Park
4.4 (1,950 reviews)
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Location: 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd Lawndale CA
Tel: 310 217 8366
Web Address: http://parks.lacounty.gov/alondra-community-regional-park/
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8. Compton Creek Natural Park
3.7 (47 reviews)
Location: 941 W Cressey Street Compton CA
Web Address: https://mrca.ca.gov/parks/park-listing/compton-creek-natural-park-at-george-washington-elementary/
7. Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum
4.4 (71 reviews)
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Location: 961 W Alondra Blvd Compton CA
Tel: 877 999 2099
Web Address: https://tamuseum.org/
6. Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
4.5 (172 reviews)
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Location: 18127 Alameda Street Compton CA
Tel: 310 603 0088
Web Address: http://dominguezrancho.org/
5. Lueders Park Community Center
4.0 (250 reviews)
Location: 1500 Rosecrans Ave Compton CA
Tel: 310 638 4821
Web Address: http://comptoncity.org/depts/parks/facilities/leuders.asp
4. Gonzales Park
4.3 (623 reviews)
Location: 1101 W Cressey Street Compton CA
Tel: 310 537 5347
Web Address: http://comptoncity.org/depts/parks/facilities/gonzales.asp
3. Wilson Park
4.0 (674 reviews)
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Location: 123 N Rose Ave Compton CA
Tel: 310 761 1465
Web Address: http://comptoncity.org/depts/parks/facilities/wilson.asp
2. Crystal Casino
3.3 (1,152 reviews)
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Location: 123 E Artesia Blvd Compton CA
Tel: 310 661 4884
Web Address: http://thecrystalcasino.com/
1. Magic Johnson Park
4.4 (2,618 reviews)
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Location: 905 E El Segundo Blvd Los Angeles CA
Tel: 323 942 8457
Web Address: https://parks.lacounty.gov/earvin-magic-johnson-recreation-area/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Compton, California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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