Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Parks & Nature

At the Marina's southern border, 600 acres of protected habitat, home to hundreds of plant species and birds. A public walking trail along the perimeter allows visitors to enjoy the scenery at their own pace. There are also guided tours provided: www.ballonafriends.org.
42 locals recommend
Ballona Wetlands
42 locals recommend
At the Marina's southern border, 600 acres of protected habitat, home to hundreds of plant species and birds. A public walking trail along the perimeter allows visitors to enjoy the scenery at their own pace. There are also guided tours provided: www.ballonafriends.org.
Close by, popular/hip, lots of activity.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
1387 locals recommend
Close by, popular/hip, lots of activity.
Another nearby beach option, a lot quieter than Venice and Santa Monica. It's a quiet beach town with some great eateries, best known as the location of Dockweiler State Beach, which is easily accessible from Marina del Rey via the Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail.
53 locals recommend
Playa Del Rey Beach
7313-7351 S Marine Ave
53 locals recommend
Another nearby beach option, a lot quieter than Venice and Santa Monica. It's a quiet beach town with some great eateries, best known as the location of Dockweiler State Beach, which is easily accessible from Marina del Rey via the Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail.

Entertainment & Activities

About 25 miles away, a popular entertainment park destination.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
3326 locals recommend
About 25 miles away, a popular entertainment park destination.
198 locals recommend
AMC DINE-IN Marina 6
13455 Maxella Ave
198 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

The Getty Villa is located in Malibu, and is the original Getty museum.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa is located in Malibu, and is the original Getty museum.
Stunning views, epic architecture, a must go!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Stunning views, epic architecture, a must go!

Essentials

Close by, easy to drive to, plenty of parking.
503 locals recommend
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield Blvd
503 locals recommend
Close by, easy to drive to, plenty of parking.
Specialty, organic grocery store in Venice.
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
317 locals recommend
Specialty, organic grocery store in Venice.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

212 locals recommend
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward Ave
212 locals recommend