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Glass Church / Wayfarers Chapel

5755 S. Palos Verdes Dr. at Barkantine St., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
310-377-1650
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Description: Overlooking the Pacific coast, this beautiful church was designed by the son of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Mishawaka, Indiana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Up high overlooking the ocean, this glass enclosed chapel is really a place you can get close to God. We were told it was used for many hollywood and TV shows as a place to film weddings. It would be a great place to tie the knot! Loved the rose garden and bird of paradise shrubs and large evergreens surrounding... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The drive along the coast to Wayfarers Chapel has spectacular views and, when you are at the chapel, you are treated to a serene setting of rose garden and lush vegetation. Definitely THE place to take visitors. More

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Tucson
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Don't miss this gem right near the Terranea Resort. A wonderful place to sit and meditate. And the rose garden is magnificent. More

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california
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

You see this church sometimes on television, because it is so photogenic -- great views, beautiful structure and trees surrounding it. But experiencing it firsthand is best. I've visited many times for Sunday services and special music performances, and tried to get married here, but the waiting list was (for weekends) two years. A real gem. More

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Huntington Beach, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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This makes for a gorgeous drive on a sunny day! The coastline is dramatic and on a clear day, it seems like you could swim to the offshore islands. The Wayfarers Chapel commands an incomparable view of our coastline. More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Gorgeous church with pretty gardens, in our special part of Los Angeles. An oasis of peace and quiet only 45 minutes from downtown! More

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Costa Mesa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

This is the first phrase that you will read in the beautiful pamphlet at this Swedenborgian Church. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Church). I was amazed to see such a beauty and a peaceful place that put me immediately to reflect, and to meditate. The church has opened since 1951, with well kept "tree chapel" (more like glass ) and fantastic panoramic ocean views...... More

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Palos Verdes, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Beautiful setting and lovely architecture . . .a chapel in the forest! More

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Gettysburg,PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

The view from the Wayfarers Chapel is spectacular; the architecture is inspiring and the feeling inside the Chapel is serene and sacred. It is one of my must visit spots when I am in the LA region. More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

A nice little stop on the coast between LA and Long Beach. It makes a nice rest stop on a drive but it's also a place for peaceful settings. You can walk around the ground and enjoying the view of the sea or you can sit in a beautiful glass chapel for a quiet contemplation. More

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