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High tides and heavy surf carved away so much coastline at Point Dume that LA County has closed beach access indefinitely, with no reopening date. What exactly is closed, the Palisades Fire connection behind it, and where to get your beach fix while the point is off limits.
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After 30 years at 318 Santa Monica Blvd, The Britannia pours its final pints July 30. Before the last glass is collected, a thank you to the Cain family and the pub that gave the Westside its British corner. The last night is one to show up for.
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After three years dark, Venice's most iconic restaurant is back. Original chef Casey Lane returns to Abbot Kinney with live fire cooking, a stellar new bar program, and the beloved olive tree still standing.
The Tasting Kitchen Is Back: Venice Just Got Its Icon Home :root { --teal: #689C9F; --deep-teal: #3D8F8F; --pink: #E98DCB; --peach: #E7A29C; --amber: #F59E0B; --bg: #F6F2F4; --dark: #1A3A3A; } * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; } body { font-family: 'Inter', Arial, sans-serif; backgr
PCH is not fully closed this week, but it is a heavy work zone week. Lane closures for Palisades Fire repairs run July 20 to 26 along PCH and Topanga Canyon. Here is where the slowdowns are and the best ways around them.
PCH Lane Closures This Week: What Westside Drivers Need to Know :root { --teal: #689C9F; --deep-teal: #3D8F8F; --pink: #E98DCB; --peach: #E7A29C; --amber: #F59E0B; --page-bg: #F6F2F4; --dark: #1A3A3A; --card: #FFFFFF; } * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; } body { font-family: 'Inter'
Goldenvoice just announced Ocean Way Festival, a two day festival on Santa Monica Beach this September with The Killers and Olivia Dean headlining. Presale dates, ticket prices, the full lineup, and why locals have the easiest trip there.
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Tuesday in Culver City, Wednesday in Santa Monica, Friday in Venice, and a weekend stretching from Malibu to Playa Vista. Every Westside farmers market, verified: days, hours, locations, and the details that matter.
Every Farmers Market on the Westside: The Complete Local Guide :root { --teal: #689C9F; --deep-teal: #3D8F8F; --pink: #E98DCB; --peach: #E7A29C; --amber: #F59E0B; --bg: #F6F2F4; --dark: #1A3A3A; } * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; } body { font-family: 'Inter', Arial, sans-serif; ba
July 4th is not just America's 250th. It is Venice's 121st birthday, and Abbot Kinney's canals still host the best party of the day. Here is the full car-free itinerary, from a sunrise Strand cruise to riding home past the fireworks traffic.
A Car-Free July 4th on the Westside: The 2026 Bike Itinerary :root { --teal: #689C9F; --deep-teal: #3D8F8F; --pink: #E98DCB; --peach: #E7A29C; --bg: #F6F2F4; --dark: #1A3A3A; --amber: #F59E0B; --card: #FFFFFF; } * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; } body { font-family: 'Inter', Arial,
The Westside has some of the best remote work spots in all of LA and most people don't know half of them. From a hidden healing garden on Rose Avenue to a mushroom café with a podcast studio on Main Street, here are the best confirmed places to open your laptop on the Westside in 2026.
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From a three generation family spot on Rose Ave to a Main Street hole in the wall that has mastered the art of the chop, these are the breakfast burritos the GoSeeDo community actually texts each other about.
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From fireworks over the Marina del Rey channel to the Muscle Beach bodybuilding competition, the Point Dume golf cart parade, and Culver City's drone show — here's every confirmed July 4th event on the Westside of LA for 2026.
July 4th on the Westside 2026: The Complete Guide :root { --teal: #689C9F; --deep-teal: #3D8F8F; --pink: #E98DCB; --peach: #E7A29C; --bg: #F6F2F4; --dark: #1A3A3A; --amber: #F59E0B; --red: #C0392B; --card-bg: #ffffff; --muted: #6B8A8A; --border: #DDD5D8; } *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border