Think of it as the 405 with fewer lanes, slower speed limits and stoplights. If this has not conjured up a clear enough mental image, just know that Lincoln Boulevard is the bane of every Westsider's existence and should be avoided at all costs. I live a half a mile away from this disaster and make it a point to only drive on it after 8pm and find innovative ways of paralleling it. Do note that it is nowhere near as bad on the weekends as it is on the weekdays, but that during the summer the beach crowds can change that. In addition to the Lincoln Alternative I have for you, note that if it's not during the summer it can be a wise decision to follow the coast via Ocean and Pacific avenues to avoid it.
To avoid the street that is the bane of every westsiders' automotive existence take the following route. Granted a great deal of the route does not run along major streets so you'll be hitting 30 mph tops, but at least you'll be moving.
Now I know you're you're most likely wondering what the deal is with the zig-zags it takes south of Ocean Park. Just know that Lincoln is such an over trodden route that 23rd street has become crowded, albeit far less congested north/south route through the Westside. Hence, the zig-zags are to help you avoid it and Walgrove(the street it turns into once it enters Los Angeles). Only take this route during peak congestion times(8-10am 4-7pm)as it is almost all side streets. If you're looking to get to the airport after soaking up your last whiff of Pacific Ocean air, take Beethoven to Short and make a left on Lincoln. Continue south on Lincoln through Westchester and follow the prominent signs to the Airport. Don't worry that this route uses Lincoln to get to the airport; traffic flow drops significantly at the point at which you turn left on to it.
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