Santa Monica Guide: Pier, Beach, Promenade and Markets
A Santa Monica guide for visitors: the pier, the beach and bike path, Third Street Promenade, Main Street, farmers markets, the E Line and 2026 parking.
Neighborhoods & Day Trips
Los Angeles neighborhoods and what each one is known for, plus day trips from the city.
Catalina Island Day Trip from Los Angeles: Ferry and Plan
Plan a Catalina Island day trip from Los Angeles: Catalina Express ports and check-in, getting around Avalon without a car, the Casino and hiking permits.
Downtown Los Angeles Guide: Districts, Sights and Transit
A Downtown Los Angeles guide: The Broad, Disney Concert Hall tours, Grand Central Market, Angels Flight, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo and the Arts District.
Venice Los Angeles Guide: Boardwalk, Canals and Abbot Kinney
A Venice, Los Angeles guide: the boardwalk, Muscle Beach hours, the skatepark, the Venice Canals walk, Abbot Kinney Boulevard and county beach parking.