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Playa Vista Village Town Center
Every community has a heart. At Playa Vista, that place is The Village Town Center, an open-air retail and entertainment destination designed to serve people living and working in Playa Vista.
Playa Vista's Shops at Concert Park
Concert Park, a beautiful open space with a terraced lawn and raised stage for year-round performances, is encompassed not only by a diverse blend of homes, but also hosts ground-floor neighborhood retail shops. There are retailers open for business that look forward to serving you. Shops include the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Hollway Cleaners, Playa Beauty Center, Bank of America, and Piknic a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coming soon - Playa Pilates, Playa Pet Depot, Mc Clintock Dental Group, Pinkberry and Yummy.com.
Abbot Kinney & the Venice Boardwalk
Referred to as the "Coney Island of America," or the "Soho of Los Angeles" and only a 15 minute scenic drive to Venice, Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a place like no other in Los Angeles. Known for its eclectic array of galleries, shops, restaurants and ateliers and less than a mile in length, it is the perfect place to wile away an afternoon or a weekend. And, just two blocks parallel is the infamous Venice Boardwalk featuring an array of shops, street vendors and restartaunts.
Downtown Santa Monica & 3rd Street Promenade
This world-famous alfresco shopping and dining experience includes national stores, boutiques, casual and fine dining restaurants, street performers, bookstores, movie theaters and more. Some of the most notable shops in Santa Monica include Fred Segal, Micheal Stars, Diesel, Anthropologie, Giorgio Vasari Men's Store, Hanna Hartnell Boutique, United Colors of Benetton, Miss Sixty and much much more.
Westfield Shopping Mall
With over 205 stores, this outside mall located in the heart of Century City is just miles from Playa Vista's community center. Retail stores include Coach, Cole Haan, Dooney & Burke, Theory, Sigrid Olsen, Zumi, Talbots and much much more! Address: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90067 310.277.3898.
Piknic
Catch a bite at this nearby American treat. Address at: 13020 Pacific Promenade, Ste 1, Playa Vista, CA 90094
Chaya Venice
For more than 16 years, Chaya Venice has consistently entertained the Venice beach community. Offering a sophisticated dining experience and sushi bar, Chaya has become the premier gathering spot for local artists, musicians, and movie industry moguls. Address: 110 Navy St (off of Main St.), Venice, CA 90291 Telephone: 310.396.1179
Urth Caffé
Known as one of the best coffee café's in Los Angeles, Urth Caffé is an organic coffee company that exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee, and hand selected fine teas sold under strict quality and ethical standards. The café also serves a variety of organic salads, soups, sandwiches and pastry's. Address: 2327 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Telephone: 310.314.7040
Ma'kai
Overlooking the Santa Monica Pier and the Pacific, this Hawaiian treat is a premier location for dinner, drinks and a good time. District: Downtown and Third Street Promenade 101 Broadway, CA 90401 Telephone: 310.434.1511
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
12221 Juniette Street, Culver City Telephone: 310.827.3560
Marina Del Rey Middle School
12500 Braddock Drive, Los Angeles Telephone: 310.822.6788
Venice High School
13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles Telephone: 310.306.7981
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, California 90045-2659 Telephone: 310.338.2750
School boundaries are subject to change, please contact the Los Angeles Unified School District at 213.241.1000 for the most current information.
Fisherman's Village
Fisherman's Village, the largest man-made small boat harbor in the world with about 7000 pleasure boats and yachts is located right down the street from Playa Vista. The Village serves as the location for yacht brokerages, travel agencies, gift shops, as well as dance clubs, restaurants such as El Torito. Kiddie rides are situated near El Torito. The Village also connects with the Balboa Creek bicycle path and the Santa Monica bike path.
The Venice Promenade
The 9 mile promenade runs parallel to the venice beach, Muscle Beach, the handball courts, paddle ball courts, Skate Dancing plaza, numerous beach volleyball courts, a bike trail and the businesses and residences that have their addresses on Ocean Front Walk. It is a great magnet for a morning jog, bike ride or simple eye wondering fun!
Pacific Park - Santa Monica Pier
Take a ride down and around the Venice Promenade to the infamous Santa Monica boardwalk amusement park on the pier. This Historical landmark building with an arcade and vintage merry-go-round is perfect for any afternoon stroll. Address: 350 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Playa Vista Branch Library
6400 Playa Vista Dr.Los Angeles, 90094
Hollywood
A lifetime in Los Angeles would not be complete without a visit to Hollywood, the capital of the movie industry. Many of the major movie studios offer tours to the public, and if you're up for it, grab a map and head out to find the homes of the stars. The Grumman Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd, famous for the handprints of celebrities, is one of Los Angeles's most iconic locations and should not be missed.
Museums
Famous for its wide array of museums, in LA you can experience a spectacular collection of arts dating back to all ages such as the Western Art at the Getty, Contemporary Art at MOCA, or LACMA - the largest encyclopedic museum west of Chicago.
Other Recreational activities:
Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive
Universal Studios & City Walk
Manhattan Beach / Hermosa Beach
Playa Vista Parks
Ultimately more than 750 acres-approximately 70 percent of the original Playa Vista Master Plan site-will be devoted to parks and open space. In all, twenty-three active community parks at Playa Vista of varying size will offer a broad range of recreational experiences, social interaction and cultural opportunities, for both Playa Vista residents and residents of all neighboring communities. Easily accessible throughout the community these parks will be connected by a network of paths, sidewalks and nature trails. Address: 13141 Fountain Park Dr, Playa Vista, CA.
- Playa Vista Sports Park features a Little League baseball field, soccer field, two half basketball courts, two tennis courts and a universally-accessible playground in seven acres.
Ballona Wetlands
Located in Playa Vista, the Ballona Wetlands is one of California's last remaining coastal marshes, spilling onto the sandy beaches that connect to pathways that carry forever along the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Once a vast estuary filled with wildlife, presently Ballona is an historic opportunity for outdoor education, ecological restoration, and community service in urban Los Angeles.
Oakwood Recreation Center
The recreation center offers a full multi-purpose sports field, a wide array of activities and programs such as Baseball, basketball, swimming, volleyball, aerobics, after school club and arts and crafts. Address: 767 California Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 Telephone: 310.452.7479
Los Angeles ZOO and Los Angeles Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Telephone: 323.644.4200
Griffith Park and Observatory
First opened in 1933, this Los Angeles icon is the most visited public observatory in the world. After four years and almost a $100 million in renovations, the expanded facility has debuted the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, a copper-sheathed dome with 300 reclining seats, a computerized star projector and laser technology for all-dome animated videos. Other additions include a multilevel exhibit gallery, a bookstore and a cafe catered by Wolfgang Puck. Address: 2800 E Observatory Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027-1299 Telephone: 888.527.2757
