What are some cities/neighborhoods to live in that are bike commutable (<45 minutes) to 24th and Olympic in Santa Monica? Are there any specific trails or routes I should be paying attention when hunting for housing? Any specific intersections to be avoided? [more inside]
posted by minedev on Aug 21, 2012 - 6 answers

Refreshing an old question: dentists in Los Angeles (specifically West L.A./Santa Monica). [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Jan 23, 2012 - 10 answers

Visiting Los Angeles four four days at the end of February. Help me plan my vacation! [more inside]
posted by AMWKE1984 on Jan 21, 2011 - 17 answers

Looking for a serious Dive Bar in Los Angeles. In the Venice, Culver, Santa Monica region. Not an "LA" dive, a real dive please. [more inside]
posted by swbarrett on Aug 17, 2009 - 16 answers

What are some good blogs written by Californians about humanitarian projects in the area? [more inside]
posted by cmyers on Sep 28, 2008 - 3 answers

Ray Oldenburg wrote a book a while back called "The Great Good Place" where he described what he called "Third Places", places with regulars who habitually congregate there to meet new and old friends in a welcoming atmosphere. What places near Santa Monica/Brentwood/West Los Angeles California fit that description? [more inside]
posted by realpseudonym on Sep 9, 2008 - 3 answers

3 month internship in Santa Monica? OK. Now, where to live? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Apr 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Things to do in L.A./Santa Monica? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny on Sep 21, 2005 - 21 answers