If your trip to Downey is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.Sometimes short and sweet drives are pleasant too. Just down the road, Downey History Center and Golf ‘n Stuff will keep you busy. Eager for more nearby options? Bell Gardens Golf Course is also worth a look around.

Downey and The Bicycle Casino are well worth a visit during your time here. Head 0.1 miles from Downey and you’ll reach Downey. Alternatively, The Bicycle Casino is situated 3 miles away.

Fill up your tank, put on some tunes and get ready to feel the sea air blowing through your hair. Downey boasts some gorgeous stretches of coastline, such as:

• Rosie’s Dog Beach (13 miles away).
• Surfside Beach (15 miles away).
• Seaside Lagoon (16 miles away).

If you have some important business to see to in Downey, chances are you’ll be spending lots of time at a major convention center. If that’s the case, you might like to know some of the ones that have hotels, cafés and restaurants nearby:

• Los Angeles Convention Center (11 miles away).
• Pasadena Convention Center (14 miles away).
• Anaheim Convention Center (15 miles away).

Sure, it’s possible to head out and explore Downey without a car. But with so much to see and do, having one is sure to make your trip all the more exciting. If you’re hoping to venture out into nature, consider a vehicle with a little extra power. A full-size car or an SUV will do the job in style. A smaller car, like a mini or a compact, is an excellent choice if you’ll only be taking shorter trips.

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to rental cars in Downey. From SUVs with trunk space galore to zippy little compacts that make parking a breeze, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your perfect match of course depends on your budget and what you intend to do. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures don’t need more than an engine and four wheels. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this trip?

Big cities mean dense traffic, and Los Angeles and its neighborhoods like Downey are no different. There’s a good chance you’ll encounter peak-hour traffic in the downtown area and along major roads.

For the most part, finding a spot to park the car in Downey is a piece of cake. If you’re driving to one of the more popular attractions in town, it’s a smart idea to consider parking options before you go.

Downey is a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, where speed limits range from 15mph to 55mph. However, these limits can differ. Residential zones are generally 25mph unless otherwise signed.

Generally speaking, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may share your information with the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Los Angeles.

Like many places, standard cell phone usage is not permitted while driving around Downey. There is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to stay focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Downey is 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Yes it is. But before doing so, you are required to stop the vehicle completely and only move on if the coast is clear.