Journal: Westside Life

Our Westside Life stories from across the Westside of Los Angeles — Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey and beyond.

PCH Is Open This Week, But Plan for a Slow Ride

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.

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The Car-Free 4th: A Full Day of Westside Fun by Bike

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.

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The Venice Reset: Sauna, Cold Plunge & The Westside Wellness Ritual

Why contrast therapy is taking over Venice, and where locals go to sweat, plunge and reset.

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The Perfect Venice Morning: Coffee, Beach & Sunset

A slow Rose Ave morning with ceremonial hot chocolate, beach walks and a rooftop sunset in Venice.

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