Out and About: Santa Monica Edition

Santa Monica
By: Samira Murphy

Every so often, at some point in your busy week, it happens–you get to play tourist for the day. Whether its hopping in the car for a scenic drive down the coast or popping into Fred Segal’s for an afternoon nosh, “me time” is so crucial. 

Once a week, we will cut the clutter and provide you with hidden gems in the city of stars and beyond. From Beverly Hills to the San Fernando Valley, take time to explore your neck of the woods!

 

There is nothing more quintessential california than a day spent seaside in Santa Monica. From the famous Pier to splurge Santa Monica Place, SaMo is more than a beachfront city. It’s a way of life. Aside from sounding like an Equinox ad, we wanted to send you off into the weekend with ways to spend your day between rush hour and happy hour.

Pacific Palisades Park-Santa Monica
Pacific Palisades Park-Santa Monica

For stunning Ocean views and classic imagery of LA’s coastline, Palisades Park is the perfect way to start your day with a brisk walk through the bluffs. Start at the Pacific Palisades Adjacent end, keeping between the stately concert sculpture at Wilshire and the colorful totem pole at San Vicente. No this isn’t a scavenger hunt, just your quick route to take in the scenes and skip the tourist march.

Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier

If your spending the day with your family or just feel like kicking back like your childhood days, the Santa Monica Pier is always a great choice! Filled with the classic fairground games of yesteryears along a few adrenaline inducing rides, whats not to love? The centre and focal point of Santa Monica Beach, is also home to a range of outdoor events. If you just so happen to feel intrigued, check out our events of the week for Oct.5-7th, featuring not one but two Santa Monica thrills taking place over the weekend.

Camera Obscura-Santa Monica
Camera Obscura-Santa Monica

Before departing away from the sand, make sure to step inside the iconic Camera Obscura! The perfect spot for peace, quite, and a uniquely peculiar view of the oceanfront. The historic optical contraption is the offbeat place to catch your breath and Instagram shot. Hidden inside an oceanfront senior recreation center, Camera Obscura is a great way to fill your time between sites.

Elephante
Elephante

Alright, so you’ve had your thrills and your fun. Your probably looking for the perfect afternoon pick me up before making your way to the shops. We’ve got that covered too!  For the perfect seaside brunch, head towards the coastline for your pick of perfect california cuisine. Between Ivy by the Shore, Del Frisco’s, and Elephante-you’ll be strategizing how you can tackle all three. No stress! From the cuisine to the ambience you can’t go wrong between the lot, they’re a food-lovers paradise along the sea.

Third Street Promenade
Third Street Promenade

Now that you’ve fueled up, theres no better way to end the day then with a little retail therapy. Depending on your style or actual shopping needs, SaMo is full of some of the Westside’s most charming boutiques and storefronts. Peruse along the Third Street Promenade for a mix of notable and trendy retailers. If your a weekday browser, Wednesdays feature the city’s famed Farmer’s Market! The four block pedestrianized stretch of cobblestone will gove you all the Small Town-Main Street feels.

Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place

Needing something more on the High-End? Santa Monica Place is located at the southern end of the Promenade.  The outdoor retail space features a revamped shopping center packed with upscale department stores and designer boutiques. From Barnerys of New York to Louis Vuitton, take in the open air and throw away your receipt.

1 Pico @ Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico @ Shutters on the Beach

So you’ve seen, you’ve sipped, you’ve shopped. The sun is setting and your wondering where you parked your car. Stay to catch the views of day slipping into night and skip the rush hour beat. Stop by 1 Pico for evening fare set in a cape cod style decor. The cuisine is as remarkable as the views at this oceanside spot in SaMo’s Shutters on the Beach.

Santa Monica
Santa Monica

Whether you tackled all our recommendations at once or spread it out through the week, there is no better way to experience L.A. then to venture out and try something new. Get outside your zip code, turn on the “Eagles” and call it a day well spent! 

 

 

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A Guide To LA's Best Beaches

It’s summer in LA, and while we may take it for granted, every other city is losing their mind wishing they could spend their time on our beaches. We’ve got excellent water, excellent foodexcellent bars, and excellent-looking people in bathing suits, which is exactly why we should be beach bumming it as often as we can. Happy summer everybody: Here are the shoreline spots you need to hit in and around Los Angeles, and the things you should be eating while you’re there.

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Fun Things To Do In Los Angeles During July

Have anything planned for the month of July?

Below are just a few events going on in July that we think you should keep on your radar.

Enjoy and make sure to get your tickets in advance!

 1. Old Pasadena Summer Cinema -> Details

2. KCRW’s Summer Nights -> More information

3. The 2017 Salsa Festival at Pershing Square -> More information

4. Hollywood & Highland Presents Summer Jazz Nights -> Additional Information

5. Los Angeles Times Ideas Exchange with Bill Nye at Theatre at Ace Hotel -> Details

6. DT Stage Concert Series at Pershing Square -> Event Info

7. Show-Your-Spirit-Animal Quiet Clubbing Party at FIGat7th -> More Information

8. The Los Angeles Soul Music Festival at Exposition Park -> More information

9. Port of Los Angeles Lobster Fest in San Pedro -> Event Details

10. Summer Nights in the Garden at Natural History Museum -> Details

11. Explore Vintage Trains at Union Station’s Summer Train Fest -> Info

12. The 37th Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake -> More information

13. 9th Annual Taste of Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax -> More information

14. FYF Fest 2017 Returns -> More information

15. 2nd Annual Delicious Little Tokyo -> Details

16. Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl -> Information

17. Long Beach Crawfish Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park -> Details  – Discount tickets

18. Politicon 2017 -> More information

19. Midsummer Scream Halloween Festival at Long Beach Convention Center -> Details – Discount tickets

Our New Pacific Palisades Office Debut

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We are so excited to share the pictures of our newest office in Pacific Palisades. Rodeo Realty feels very lucky to be joining the Palisades community and help buyers and sellers find their dream homes.

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The Pacific Palisades is known as “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea” and is home to many Hollywood celebrities and business executives. This wealthy residential beach community is situated with Brentwood to the east, Malibu and Topanga to the west, Santa Monica to the southeast, and the Santa Monica Mountains to the north. With quaint neighborhood shopping districts, this city exudes the ultimate small California beach community feel. We hope to be of service to you.

Our New Pacific Palisades Office Debut

RRPP Office-100

We are so excited to share the pictures of our newest office in Pacific Palisades. Rodeo Realty feels very lucky to be joining the Palisades community and help buyers and sellers find their dream homes.

RRPP Office-108
RRPP Office-110
RRPP Office-107
The Pacific Palisades is known as “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea” and is home to many Hollywood celebrities and business executives. This wealthy residential beach community is situated with Brentwood to the east, Malibu and Topanga to the west, Santa Monica to the southeast, and the Santa Monica Mountains to the north. With quaint neighborhood shopping districts, this city exudes the ultimate small California beach community feel. We hope to be of service to you.