Keep in mind that both major north south freeways (the 5 and 405) are in the middle of large scale widening projects. The 5 is way worse than the 405 but you should allow for extra travel time due to traffic.
If your hotel is near LAX the beach is a nice way to spend the day. I prefer Manhattan/Hermosa beach to Venice Beach. If you're more inland there sights to see and Mexican food to eat in all areas of the city. Just know which areas to avoid. Personally, I don't spend any time near USC unless absolutely necessary.
In n Out is overrated, IMO. I rarely get food there as fast as ten minutes.
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