2904 Washington Blvd, Suite 100
Tel: (310 396-7016)
Since its inception, Venice has attracted a bohemian society, from the rowdy crowd who frequented its dance hall and bathhouse in the 1910s to beatniks in the 1950s. Today, the town has a large population of artists, whose studios line the streets.
Topanga State Park stretches from the Pacific Palisades to the San Fernando Valley. Topanga is thought to be an Indian term meaning “the place where the mountains meet the sea.” The area was inhabited by the Tongva Gabrielino and Chumash Indians 5,000 years ago. Today, its groves of sycamore and oak trees attract people seeking an alternative way of life.
With its warm sun, cool sea breezes, miles of sandy beaches, excellent surf, and world-class museums, Santa Monica Bay epitomizes the best of California. The area was inhabited by the Chumash and Tongva/Gabrielino peoples for 2,500 years before the arrival in 1542 of the Spanish explorer Juan Cabrillo.
The Getty Center, which opened in December 1997, holds a commanding physical and cultural position in the city. It is situated amid the wild beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Sepulveda Pass, next to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The complex houses not only the museum but also the Getty’s research, conservation, and grant programs, dedicated to art and cultural heritage.
J Paul Getty (1892–1976) amassed a remarkable collection of European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, focusing on pre-20th-century artistic movements. Getty was a bold collector who enjoyed the pursuit of an object almost more than the possession of it. Since his death, the Getty Trust has strengthened the museum’s holdings by purchasing works of the highest quality to complement the existing collection.
With 80 certified Farmers’ Markets held in the city each week, there is no shortage of opportunities to see and taste Southern California’s seasonal, newly-harvested bounty. Each outdoor farmers’ market has vendors selling a range of fresh produce, including organically grown fruits and vegetables straight from the fields. Many markets also feature stalls, which offer prepared food as well as arts and crafts.
There’s an entire universe of stores dedicated to outfitting LA’s sprawl of homes and apartments. IKEA does basic home furnishings stylishly, and at extremely affordable prices. These items are generally home assembly and emphasis is more on looks than long lasting quality.
The city of Los Angeles sits in a broad, flat basin, facing the Pacific Ocean and enclosed by mountains.
Cabrillo Marine
California Heritage Museum
2904 Washington Blvd, Suite 100
20825 Entrada Rd, Topanga.
With its warm sun, cool sea breezes, miles of sandy beaches, excellent surf, and world-class museums, Santa Monica Bay epitomizes the best of California. The area was inhabited by the Chumash and Tongva/Gabrielino peoples for 2,500 years before the arrival in 1542 of the Spanish explorer Juan Cabrillo.
The Getty Center, which opened in December 1997, holds a commanding physical and cultural position in the city. It is situated amid the wild beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains, in the Sepulveda Pass, next to the San Diego Freeway (I-405). The complex houses not only the museum but also the Getty’s research, conservation, and grant programs, dedicated to art and cultural heritage.
J Paul Getty (1892–1976) amassed a remarkable collection of European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, focusing on pre-20th-century artistic movements. Getty was a bold collector who enjoyed the pursuit of an object almost more than the possession of it. Since his death, the Getty Trust has strengthened the museum’s holdings by purchasing works of the highest quality to complement the existing collection.
With 80 certified Farmers’ Markets held in the city each week, there is no shortage of opportunities to see and taste Southern California’s seasonal, newly-harvested bounty. Each outdoor farmers’ market has vendors selling a range of fresh produce, including organically grown fruits and vegetables straight from the fields. Many markets also feature stalls, which offer prepared food as well as arts and crafts.
There’s an entire universe of stores dedicated to outfitting LA’s sprawl of homes and apartments. IKEA does basic home furnishings stylishly, and at extremely affordable prices. These items are generally home assembly and emphasis is more on looks than long lasting quality. 
