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Glass Church / Wayfarers Chapel

5755 S. Palos Verdes Dr. at Barkantine St., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
310-377-1650
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Type: Religious Sites
Description: Overlooking the Pacific coast, this beautiful church was designed by the son of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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los angeles
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

This is an almost all glass and very small church, where Jane Mansfield got married to one of her husbands. It has a scandinavian feel to it.

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Los Angeles. CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

A beautiful surprise that takes awhile to see...once you do you are awed. A wedding going on last time I was there and could not get in the Chapel proper but really did not diminish the view.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

If this is NOT in the book '1000 Things to See Before You Die', it should be. It is simply breathtaking. Go.

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Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Transparent like souls. Enjoy the views and grounds. Closes at 5pm. Good for all travelers and denominations.

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Odessa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

Our friends were married here. The chapel itself is small, but very very beautiful. The actual grounds are quite spectacular with rolling hills and lots of big beautiful trees. Its sits on a hillside overlooking the pacific ocean. This is truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen to have a wedding.

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Culver City, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

A long drive if you're not local, but the most beautiful venue for beautiful bridges - and all brides are beautiful.

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Los Angeles
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

...the Glass Chapel is lovely. The setting is amazing and the chapel gives you a quaint, intimate setting for that special moment.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

Unique spot and worth seeing. Lloyd Wright was Frank's son, and his father's influence was clearly tangible in this amazing chapel. It is free, and hassle free and not to be missed. Memorable architecture in idyllic surroundings.

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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

They must do a dozen wedding in this place a day! But if you're a fan of Lloyd Wright architecture, this is a must see. On the Palos Verdes coast, overlooking the ocean the "glass church" is amazing. The rose gardens are nice, and all told its a peaceful place to visit.

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Long Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

In this beautiful church there is no need to decorate...All you have to do is bring your guests and the couple and thats i t. My husband and I got married there almost 15 years ago and the scenery and atmosphere of this place just sets a beautiful wedding....need I say more...

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