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The '''West Side''' of [[Los Angeles]] in [[Southern California]] is much of what the rest of the world thinks of when they think "California". Beautiful beaches, fancy homes, movie stars: it's all there.
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The '''West Side''' of [[Los Angeles]] in [[Southern California]] is much of what the rest of the world thinks of when they think "California". Beautiful beaches, fancy homes, movie stars: it's all there.
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The Westside comprises the neighborhoods of [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles City]] and other cities (municipalities) running west of La Cienega Boulevard to the Pacific Ocean. To the east is [[Hollywood]] and [[Los Angeles/Wilshire|Mid-Wilshire]]. The northern boundary is the Santa Monica Mountains. The southern boundary is less obvious - often [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX]] or the 105 freeway serve as a good marker, separating the Westside from the [[South Bay (Los Angeles County)|South Bay]].
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The Westside comprises the neighborhoods of [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles City]] and other cities (municipalities) running west of La Cienega Boulevard to the Pacific Ocean. To the east is [[Hollywood]] and [[Los Angeles/Wilshire|Mid-Wilshire]]. The northern boundary is the Santa Monica Mountains. The southern boundary is less obvious - often [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX]] or the 105 freeway serve as a good marker, separating the Westside from the [[South Bay (Los Angeles County)|South Bay]].
==Cities==
==Cities==
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==Understand==
==Understand==
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The Westside is among the most prosperous, trendy, glamorous, and interesting locations in the world. Derided by social critics as life within the "Pleasure-Dome" for the opportunities to "live large", the Westside boasts fabulous food, homes, scenery, shopping, and people.
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The Westside is among the most prosperous, trendy, glamorous, and interesting locations in the world. Derided by social critics as life within the "Pleasure-Dome" for the opportunities to "live large", the Westside boasts fabulous food, homes, scenery, shopping, and people.
==Get in==
==Get in==
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==Get around==
==Get around==
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The LA Metro'''bus''' system is pretty good; check out their website [http://www.mta.net/] and download maps [http://www.mta.net/riding_metro/system_map/system_map.htm] and route schedules [http://mtaweb5.mta.net/]. With the addition of the Santa Monica Blue Bus and the Culver City Bus, the Westside is fairly well covered.
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The LA Metro'''bus''' system is pretty good; check out their website [http://www.mta.net/] and download maps [http://www.mta.net/riding_metro/system_map/system_map.htm] and route schedules [http://mtaweb5.mta.net/]. With the addition of the Santa Monica Blue Bus and the Culver City Bus, the Westside is fairly well covered.
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In the West Los Angeles area the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus [http://www.bigbluebus.com/home/index.asp] is a very reliable and well-maintained bus service. Additionally, their website has a great flash based interactive map [http://www.bigbluebus.com/systemmap/flashmap_sy.asp] along with a standard map [http://www.bigbluebus.com/systemmap/basic.asp]. The Culver City Bus system is accessable via their web site [http://www.culvercitybus.com]for maps and schedules.
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In the West Los Angeles area the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus [http://www.bigbluebus.com/home/index.asp] is a very reliable and well-maintained bus service. Additionally, their website has a great flash based interactive map [http://www.bigbluebus.com/systemmap/flashmap_sy.asp] along with a standard map [http://www.bigbluebus.com/systemmap/basic.asp]. The Culver City Bus system is accessible via their web site [http://www.culvercitybus.com] for maps and schedules.
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During the summer months, there are various beach shuttle services available during the weekends; there is also the Park Link [http://www.parklinkshuttle.com] service for the Santa Monica Mountain parks and beaches which carries both passengers and up to 3 bikes per shuttle.
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During the summer months, there are various beach shuttle services available during the weekends; there is also the Park Link [http://www.parklinkshuttle.com] service for the Santa Monica Mountain parks and beaches which carries both passengers and up to 3 bikes per shuttle.
For ultimate convenience it is best to rent a '''vehicle'''. Most of the majors are available at LAX airport.
For ultimate convenience it is best to rent a '''vehicle'''. Most of the majors are available at LAX airport.
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==Do==
==Do==
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*'''The Strand'''. A bike and skate path on the beach stretches from upper Santa Monica in the north all the way to [[Redondo Beach]] in the [[South Bay (Los Angeles County)|South Bay]] and ends at Torrance Beach. It passes by many interesting places, such as the Marina del Rey waterfront area with it's boats and numerous restaurants, the Venice Beach shops, and Santa Monica pier.
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*'''The Strand'''. A bike and skate path on the beach stretches from upper Santa Monica in the north all the way to [[Redondo Beach]] in the [[South Bay (Los Angeles County)|South Bay]] and ends at Torrance Beach. It passes by many interesting places, such as the Marina del Rey waterfront area with its boats and numerous restaurants, the Venice Beach shops, and Santa Monica pier.
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*'''Fisherman's Village''' in Marina del Rey is a replica of a New England seaport and fishing town. There are several companies to rent boats -- both sail and motor, kayaks, wind-surfboards and more. You can also charter a harbor cruise or reserve your place on one of the public dinner cruises. Stroll along the cobblestone paths to enjoy views of the Marina. On the weekends (weather permitting) there are free outdoor concerts in the Lighthouse Plaza area.
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*'''Fisherman's Village''' in Marina del Rey is a replica of a New England seaport and fishing town. There are several companies to rent boats—both sail and motor, kayaks, wind-surfboards and more. You can also charter a harbor cruise or reserve your place on one of the public dinner cruises. Stroll along the cobblestone paths to enjoy views of the Marina. On the weekends (weather permitting) there are free outdoor concerts in the Lighthouse Plaza area.
* Go to the Beach, from Malibu north to Playa del Rey south, these are some of the most filmed beaches in the world.
* Go to the Beach, from Malibu north to Playa del Rey south, these are some of the most filmed beaches in the world.
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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A wonderful by-product of all the ethnic diversity in this area is the multitude of authentic restaurants. There are also a number of Indian and Pakistani restaurants along Venice Boulevard in Palms and adjacent streets in Palms and Culver City. Most of these restaurants offer North Indian cuisine.
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A wonderful by-product of all the ethnic diversity in this area is the multitude of authentic restaurants. There are also a number of Indian and Pakistani restaurants along Venice Boulevard in Palms and adjacent streets in Palms and Culver City. Most of these restaurants offer North Indian cuisine.
There is a small cluster of Japanese and Korean restaurants colloquially known as '''Little Osaka''' in West Los Angeles on Sawtelle Blvd (just west of 405), bounded by Santa Monica Blvd to the north and Olympic Blvd to the south. Culver City also has a collection of Korean restaurants. Thai and Chinese restaurants are ubiquitous throughout the area and vary greatly in price and quality.
There is a small cluster of Japanese and Korean restaurants colloquially known as '''Little Osaka''' in West Los Angeles on Sawtelle Blvd (just west of 405), bounded by Santa Monica Blvd to the north and Olympic Blvd to the south. Culver City also has a collection of Korean restaurants. Thai and Chinese restaurants are ubiquitous throughout the area and vary greatly in price and quality.