International Chess Park is a lovely place to take a break. Have a picnic, amble around the grounds or just lie on the grass and shut your eyes for a while.
You'll find International Chess Park in the food-lovers neighborhood of Downtown. Entry here is free, so you can leave your money safely in your bag. While you're in these parts, why not explore some other sights, such as Santa Monica Pier, J. Paul Getty Museum and Sony Pictures Studios?