shop dine
BE MERRY
APPAREL & JEWELRY DSW Shoes Men’s Wearhouse O’ My Sole Swiss Jewelers BEAUTY & HEALTH Amazing Lash Studio Azure Salon Equinox Eyes of the Marina European Wax Center Foot Massage Studio Happy Nails Salon John Peri Hair Design Nails By Olivia Phenix Salon Suites Pure Barre Supercuts ULTA
ENTERTAINMENT & ELECTRONICS SERVICES AMC Classic Marina Marketplace 6 AMC Dine-In Marina 6 T-Mobile FINANCIAL Bank of America ATM Chase Citibank Wells Fargo Bank GROCERY & DRUGS CVS Pharmacy Gelson’s Market Pavilions
INT’L NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES & BOOKS Barnes & Noble Bookstore RESTAURANTS & QUICK SERVICE FOOD Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Burger Lounge Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf DOMA Kitchen East Coast Bagel Fatburger Irori Sushi J. Nichols Restaurant Jamba Juice Le Pain Quotidien New India’s Oven Panda Express Pizzarito Ruth’s Chris Steak House Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill Tender Greens Viktor Benés Bakery (Gelson’s Market) Yard House Yogurtland SERVICES Fulcrum Construction Hear USA Liberty Tax State Farm Insurance UPS Store US Post Office VIP Marina Cleaners SPECIALTY & GIFTS Petals ‘n’ Wax Pier 1 Imports
13450 Maxella Avenue, Marina del Rey | VillaMarinaMarketplace.com
THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET AND EAT. MENDOCINO FARMS
SUGARFISH BY SUSHI NOZAWA
SWEETGREEN
KREATION ORGANIC
FRESH BROTHERS
DRYBAR
SEE’S CANDIES
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
SEPHORA
RAINBOW ACRES
HAVAIANA'S
PAPER SOURCE
MAINLAND POKE
EVERYTHING BUT WATER
WILLIAM B + FRIENDS
SHOPWATERSIDE.COM
|
818.637.8921
|
4700 ADMIRALTY WAY, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292
RECORD STORE DAY BLACK FRIDAY
Westside 2018
3-DAY SALE
Record Store Day New Vinyl Big Selection! 3-Day Sale! 15% Off All Merchandise! (Excludes RSD New Vinyl)
Friday Nov. 23 to Sunday Nov. 25 New & Used Vinyl • Used CDs & DVDs 12436 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 (At the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. & Centinela Ave.)
MON-SAT: 11am-10pm
Holiday Gift Guide MANAGING EDITOR: Joe Piasecki
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Rebecca Bermudez
ART DIRECTOR: Michael Kraxenberger
PUBLISHER: David Comden _____
DESIGNER: Kate Doll
The Westside Holiday Guide is a special advertising supplement of The Argonaut.
ADVERTISING: Renee Baldwin Kay Christy Rocki Davidson David Maury
EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE: 5301 Beethoven St., Suite 183, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
On the Cover: Find witty and whimsical gifts at Petals ‘n’ Wax in Marina Marketplace. Photo by Courtnay Robbins. For additional information or copies, call (310) 822-1629.
SUN: 11am-7pm
(310) 979-4577 · facebook.com/recordsurplus · recordsurplusla.com
Local News & Culture
©2018 Southland Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.
Oh my...how I love Petals ‘n‛ Wax! I always find the most perfect & unique holiday gifts! ...& the complimentary gift wrapping!
Thank You for Making Us Your #1 Go-To Gift Store on the Westside!
Petals ‘n’ Wax • 13432 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey 90292 • 310.305.8883 • petalsnwax.com PAGE 4 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
BRISTOLFARMS.COM
WESTCHESTER, (310) 410-0593
Westside 2018
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Have It All at Marina Marketplace Find the perfect gift to fill out your holiday shopping list at Marina Marketplace. At this destination retail and entertainment center, holiday shoppers can grab a tasty bite, catch a movie and even find the fixings for a special holiday meal. The gift or gift card you’ve been looking for is waiting for you here.
MARINA MARKETPLACE 13450 Maxella Ave., Ste. 240, Marina del Rey (310) 827-1740 | villamarinamarketplace.com
C&O Restaurants Gift Card C&O restaurants serve unforgettable Italian cuisine in gargantuan portions, at affordable prices, and in a unique and festive setting. Both C&O Trattoria and C&O Cucina are open daily for lunch and dinner, and C&O Trattoria’s heated outdoor patio is a weekend breakfast hotspot. The Killer Garlic rolls, nightly sing-alongs, and honor wine bars have people buzzing.
C&O TRATTORIA
C&O CUCINA
31 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey | (310) 823-9491 cotrattoria.com
3106 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey | (310) 301-7278 cocucina.com
A World of Scent, Sight, Touch & Home — Baby, Too! Petals ‘n’ Wax is the Westside’s top destination for gifts of wit and whimsy for all ages, including some of the cutest baby gifts in town! Find everything you’re looking for all under one roof, such as candles, books, baby outfits, home decorations and greeting cards to go with them. Ask about the complimentary gift wrapping.
PETALS ‘N’ WAX Marina Marketplace | 13432 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey (310) 305-8883
PAGE 6 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Westside 2018
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Record Store Day Black Friday Sale The Westside’s largest record store goes big with Record Store Day Black Friday three-day sale on Nov. 23, 24 and 25. Get 15% off all regular merchandise — including new and vintage Vinyl, CDs and DVDs — and find new RSD exclusive releases by Bob Marley, Ramones, Guns N’ Roses, Grateful Dead, U2 and many others!
RECORD SURPLUS 12436 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. (310) 979-4577 | recordsurplusla.com
Hornblower Holiday Cruises Celebrate the holiday season SoCal style with a festively decorated luxury yacht cruise on Marina del Rey Harbor. Treat family and friends to a relaxing Friday lunch cruise ($59.95), a lavish weekend brunch buffet cruise ($75), or a Saturday night dinner cruise ($95) with music, dancing and spectacular views.
HORNBLOWER CRUISES AND EVENTS 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey (310) 301-6000 | hornblower.com
Mystic Journey Crystals & Geodes Mystic Journey Crystals is recognized globally as a purveyor of extraordinary crystals and geodes for residential and office spaces – bringing energy and balance to interior design and lifestyles. Our collection, personally curated by the owner, is available for sale at the Lincoln Boulevard gallery.
MYSTIC JOURNEY 1704 Lincoln Blvd., Venice (310) 314-2221 | mysticjourneycrystals.com
PAGE 8 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
J O I N U S F O R T H E H O L I D AY S Savor the last of 2018 as we celebrate the upcoming year with seasonally-inspired cuisine overlooking the picturesque Marina del Rey harbor.
G I V E A G I F T, GET REWARDED
LEAVE THE PART Y PLANNING TO US
For every $100 spent on gift cards,
Our full-service dining experience
receive a $20 bonus card or spend
is customized to fit your needs so you
$250 and receive a $60 bonus card.
can get wrapped up in the festivities, not the planning.
D A I LY S O C I A L H O U R in the bar & lounge 3 p.m. – close
LIVE MUSIC Thursday – Saturday 6 – 9 p.m.
LIVE CLASSICAL Sunday during brunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
R E S E R V E YO U R TA B L E TO DAY Please call (310) 823-6395 for more information on all of our holiday specials including New Year’s Eve hours and offerings.
4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 | cafedelreymarina.com
Westside 2018
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Classical Chinese Dance & Music Take a magical journey through 5,000 years of Chinese history and folklore with Shen Yun Performing Arts. Nearly 100 dancers and musicians transport audiences into another world through 400 sets of exquisite handmade costumes, breathtaking animated backdrops, and a unique concert orchestra blending western and Chinese instruments. Shows happen at multiple SoCal venues.
SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS (800) 880-0188 | shenyun.com/la
Celebrate at Courtyard by Marriott ’Tis the season to be jolly! Book your holiday party at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside, the perfect gathering place for family or professional groups of 20 to 300 guests. Our professional staff handles events both large and small with the same dedicated and personalized focus. Call now for special holiday promotions!
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES WESTSIDE 6333 Bristol Parkway, Culver City (310) 484-7000 | courtyardLAwestside.com
British Goodies Gift Baskets The place for all things British, Ye Olde Kings Head Pub & Restaurant serves an English-style Christmas Afternoon Tea, Mondays through Saturdays, 12/1 to 12/29/18, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The adjoining Shoppe & Bakery offers custom gift baskets with assorted Christmas crackers, cakes, puddings, teas, chocolates, baked goods, jams, biscuits, pies, HP Sauce and more.
YE OLDE KING’S HEAD GIFT SHOPPE & BAKERY 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica | (310) 451-1402 | yeoldekingshead.com
PAGE 10 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Happy Holidays! from the Merchants of Washington Square
WashingtonSquareBig@gmail.com |
@WashingtonSquareVenice |
@WashingtonSquareVenice
Westside 2018
Holiday Gift Guide
Pre & post par a
ordering Information
The 128th Tournament of Roses® Par adE
Orders are accepted in the following methods: • By phone: (626)795–4171
Monday, January 2, 2017
• Online: www.sharpseating.com
Buy your Rose Parade tickets direct from Sharp Seating Company, the ONLY Official Seating and Ticket Company of the Tournament of Roses • Ticket Office: Parade. Sharp Seating has been providing tickets for the Rose Parade 1737 E. Colorado Blvd. (In The Back) for over 80 years and they are NOT a ticketCAbroker. Pasadena, 91106 All tickets are sold at face value! Sharp Seating, a family owned and operated business, also sells tickets to the events surrounding the parade. This includes Bandfest, Equestfest, Hall of Fame, Decorating Placesearly and PostinParade Tickets ordered willthe be mailed the Fall. foreign checks is must be payable service in U.S. funds. Showcase of all the floats. TheirAllfirst priority customer towards Please experience alert our staff toon anyNew physical challenges assuring a wonderful, unforgettable Year’s Day!
December 30: 1:00 pm to December 31: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm to
post par ade $10.00 / pa SHUTTLE $3.00:
You can walk within arms rea up view of each and every flo the design and workmanship creating these floats.
January 2: 1:00 pm to 5:0 January 3*: 9:00 am to 5:0 * Seniors and Disabled: 7:
anyone in your party may have so we can better
Benny’s Tacos
December 28 – January 1
Features selected bands from country that will perform in th on New Year's morning.
Sharp Seating Company P.O. Box 68 Pasadena, CA 91102-0068
If the seat location you have selected is sold out, or for other reason unavailable, we will substitute another location in the same price range.
Would you like to view Rose final stage of decorating? Th once in a lifetime opportunity
bandfest $15.00 (Three
Rose Parade Tickets • By mail:
Please call us at (626) 795-4171 now for your the best choice seating the recommend best seatinginand parkingat options for your parade viewing experience. Rose Parade, or visit us online at sharpseating.com
decor ating Places $5.
Photo Courtesy of Pasadena Tournament of Roses ®
SHARP SEATING COMPANY Reserved Gr andstand Seating
equestfest VIP PacK AG GENER AL ADMISSION $1
Held at the L.A. Equestrian C of Burbank, you can view an and horses of the 2017 Rose
December 30: 11:00 am to
Pancake breakfast $8
500 E. Colorado Blvd. (Corn Colorado Blvd. in Area 2)
Benny’s® is about more than great tacos and rotisserie chicken. Our goal January 2, 5:30 am to 8:00 Includes pancakes, sausage is to create the best Mexican food dishes for everyone’s taste. We offer juice and coffee. to benefit and br American United Sales a fullCorporation breakfast menu, delicious salads, quesadillas, shrimp and seafood *byProceeds First United Methodist Ch Mailing Address: P.O. Box 68 cocktails, handmade tortillas, even tons of vegetarian options. We also This is not a Sharp Seating e Pasadena, CA 91102-0068 Tel: (626)795-4171 deliver via online ordering to the Venice, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Prices and dates reflect the 2016 are subject to change. Fax: (626)449-3967Inglewood, El Segundo, Westchester OFFICIAL ROSE PARDel ADERey TICKET and Playa areas.OFFICE ®
www.sharpseating.com Se Habla Español
FOR PAR ADE SEATING & ITS EVENTS
Benny’s Tacos See All Locations and Order Online at BennysTacos.com
Marina Lights Holiday Display Enjoy a special Christmas lights display in Burton Chace Park from 4 to 10 p.m. every night in December, with free live holiday-themed entertainment on Saturday evenings. On Dec. 1, the Wonderelles perform upbeat holiday music in a 1950s/60s style from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by an outdoor screening of the holiday classic “A Christmas Story.”
Marina Lights at Burton Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey | (424) 526-7900 | mdrholidays.com
PAGE 12 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Tour operators please call d
TRANSFORMING HOWARD HUGHES PROMENADE INTO HHLA WEST LOS ANGELES NEW ENTERTAINMENT, DINING AND SHOPPING HUB 6081 CENTER DRIVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 310.641.8073
Purchase your GiftNEW Cards for these great restaurants, theatre WESTHoliday LOS ANGELES ENTERTAINMENT, DINING AND SHOPPING HUB & more! TRANSFORMING HOWARD HUGHES PROMENADE INTO HHLA
6081 CENTER DRIVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
310.641.8073
There’s No Place Like Bob’s for the Holidays!j
l Your Friendly Neighborhood Super Market Has It All... j h GOURMET WINE & CHEESE | FRESH PRODUCE | QUALITY MEAT & SEAFOOD | LOCAL DELIVERY!
LET BOB’S DELIVER TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE!
CALL 310.452.2493 OPEN DAILY 7AM–9PM | bobsmkt.com | 1650 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 Corner of 17th St. & Ocean Park Blvd.
Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018 • PAGE 13
Westside 2018
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ‘Images of America: Marina del Rey’ For a place that didn’t exist until the 1960s, Marina del Rey has a rich and fascinating past. Give the proud marina local on your list the nonprofit Marina del Rey Historical Society’s “Images of America: Marina del Rey,” a photographic survey of the marina milestones available for $24 at the society’s gallery in Fisherman’s Village.
MARINA DEL REY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 13737 Fiji Way, Ste. C-3, Marina del Rey (424) 391-6976 | marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org
Set Your Holiday Table at Bob’s Market Santa Monica’s friendliest neighborhood market is a one-stop shop for all the ingredients of a holiday meal your guests will rave about ‘til the next one. Bob started working at his dad’s Venice shop in 1940 before opening his own store in 1965. Those old-school values ensure the freshest meat and produce, top-notch customer service and spot-on recommendations to suit every taste.
BOB’S MARKET 1650 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica | (310) 452-2493 | bobsmkt.com
Get the Royal Treatment with Duchess Yacht Charter Whether it’s a sunset cruise, whale watching, marriage proposal, wedding or overnight destination with fishing, the area’s premier private yacht charter service offers countless options for customized ocean experiences. Its latest addition, Legend, accommodates up to 41 passengers. “You’ll Always be Treated Like Royalty aboard the Duchess”. Holiday gift cards available.
DUCHESS YACHT CHARTER 14120 Tahiti Way, Marina del Rey (800) 676-1470 | theduchessyacht.com
PAGE 14 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
h
Have Your Holiday Party at the Courtyard!
h
Book your next event with us & choose your perks! Spend $3,500, select one concession Spend $5,000, select two concessions Spend $7,500, select three concessions Complimentary Hors D’Oeuvres (Fruit Tray or Crudite Display) Hot Chocolate Station • Hot Cider Station • Waived Bartender Fee • Marriott Platinum Rewards Status For One Year Special promotion is based on availability. Valid for new bookings only. Must be contracted by 12/31/2018 and actualize by January 31, 2019. Concessions are based on final guarantee.
Make Your Reservation Today! 310-590-2515
WWW.COURTYARDLAWESTSIDE.COM • 6333 BRISTOL PARKWAY, CULVER CITY 90230
See Marina Del Rey. Sip Differently.
Have a stress- and messfree holiday season when you book a private party, a corporate event, or simply join us for a festive lunch, brunch, or dinner cruise aboard a Hornblower Yacht. Departing Newport Beach and Marina Del Rey. Visit Hornblower.com or call (310) 301-9900 for reservations.
MARINA DEL REY NEWPORT BEACH LONG BEACH SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO NEW YORK
FOLLOW US
Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018 • PAGE 15
Westside 2018
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade L.A.’s favorite holiday celebration on the water returns Dec. 8, with fireworks over the harbor at 5:55 p.m. and a parade of nautical lights through 8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Holiday Water Wonderland,” and the grand marshal is L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Top viewing locations include Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village.
MARINA DEL REY HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE Saturday, Dec. 8 | (310) 670-7130 | mdrboatparade.org
Holiday Platters by Bristol Farms At Bristol Farms, we want to inspire you to savor one of the most meaningful things in life: sharing delicious and nourishing foods with family and friends. Welcome your holiday guests with beautiful displays of fresh sushi, cheeses, fruit and other delicacies carefully prepared in store.
BRISTOL FARMS 8448 Lincoln Blvd | Westchester (310) 410-0593 | bristolfarms.com/location/westchester/
‘ Tamales 101: An Authentic Culinary Adventure’ Alice Guadalupe Tapp started making tamales when she was just 7 years old. Now co-owner of Tamara’s Tamales, she demystifies the art of preparing this comforting holiday treat in “Tamales 101.” The book takes beginners through every step, from making masa dough to folding and steaming to specialty flavors like chicken tomatillo and vegetable curry.
TAMARA’S TAMALES 13352 W. Washington Blvd., Mar Vista | (310) 305-7714 | tamarastamales.com
PAGE 18 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Freshly Baked Pies & Baked Goods, Christmas Pudding, Crackers, Mince Pies, all of Your Holiday Needs
Season’s eadings Bfrom
MONDAY–SATURDAY • DECEMBER 1–29 Restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch, & dinner Happy Hour Mon-Thur 4-7PM (Friday til 8PM) • Live Sports Wednesday Trivia • Sunday Roast Dinner • Sunday Karaoke
BEADS • FINISHED JEWELRY • GIFTS & MORE
ONE-OF-A-KIND
BRITISH GIFT
SHOPPE & BAKERY
Stocking Stuffers & Custom Gift Baskets
British Pub & Restaurant CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA
116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica (2ND ST. AT OCEAN)
310-451-1402 • www.yeoldekingshead.com
203 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 • 310.395.0033 Behind Tender Greens at 2nd & Arizona Ave. Mon-Sat: 10 AM-7 PM • Sun: 12-6 PM Visit our website at beadahs.com for holiday hours
Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018 • PAGE 19
Westside 2018
Holiday Gift Guide Waterside at Marina del Rey Waterside at Marina del Rey offers everything from organic groceries to pampering services and wardrobe essentials. From California casual takeout to the area’s freshest sushi, our dining options will satisfy all your cravings. You also can enjoy coffee, light snacks and an array of sweet treats.
Waterside at Marina del Rey 4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (818) 637-8921 | shopwaterside.com
Beach Winter Wonderland Bring the whole family to Beach Winter Wonderland and enjoy bouncers, winter activities, and REAL SNOW at the beach! Admission is FREE, but EventBrite RSVP is recommended for faster check-in. Join us Saturday, December 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Beach Winter Wonderland Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar (310) 726-4128 | beaches.lacounty.gov
Make Your Own Jewelry at Beadahs Escape into an exotic world of beads and jewelry without leaving Santa Monica. At Beadahs you can create your very own adornment to match that special outfit or a gift that’s truly unique. This is an activity store: Browse a wide selection of rare beads, grab some tools and start creating right on the spot!
Beadahs 203 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica | (310) 395-0033 | beadahs.com
PAGE 20 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Celebrate the Holidays with Tamara’s Tamales! PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY!
Give Some e! Get Som FREE GIFT CARD This holiday season when you purchase $100 or more of C&O Restaurant Gift Cards receive a Free $20 Gift Card. Purchase Online or at Restaurants Offer Expires 12-24-18
Quality Ingredients - Quality Taste! Huge selection — a tamale for everyone on your list!
Book your Holiday Party early * & receive FREE C&O Gift Cards. *(Call for details)
DINE-IN • TAKE-OUT
Tues-Sat: 10AM - 6PM • Sun: 1- 5PM • Closed Monday’s
Tamara’s Tamales 310-305-7714
13352 Washington Blvd, LA 90066 (Marina Plaza)
Voted Best Italian Restaurant 6 Years in a Row!
at the Venice Pier
2-Blks W of Lincoln
cotrattoria.com & cocucina.com 310•823•9491
310•301•7278
C&O, Neighborhood Restaurants over 30 years Northern Italian & Regional Specialties Honor Wine Service • Gluten-Free Pastas & Desserts Killer Garlic Rolls • Indoor & Garden Patio Dining Private Parties & Catering Delivery 310-823-TOGO (8646) Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018 • PAGE 21
Westside 2018
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Dine in Style at Cafe del Rey Celebrate the holiday season with cuisine inspired by the coastal towns of the Mediterranean, intuitive service and a beautiful seaside setting. The food is about discovery: the freshest fish, fire-grilled steaks, roasted free-range poultry, citrus, olives and market fresh vegetables all bursting with flavor. Luscious desserts, sophisticated cocktails and wine complete your journey.
CAFE DEL REY 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey | (310) 823-6395 | cafedelreymarina.com
Where Life is just a little “Brit” different Queen Bee Salon & Spa began in a converted garage nestled next to our British founder Jodi Shays’ beautiful bee-filled English rose garden. Queen Bee offers the best in waxing, threading, hands-on facials, skin care, and custom airbrush tanning in a charming and friendly environment that’s not often found in Los Angeles. With Southern California locations in Culver City and Brentwood/Santa Monica, Queen Bee has become one of the most sought-after spas on the Westside.
QUEEN BEE SALON & SPA See All Locations and Order Online at QueenBeeSalonSpa.com
Warm Up the Season with the Gift of Softball Team sports build courage, character and confidence. They’re fun, too. Santa Monica Girls Fastpitch is an all-inclusive, all-girl ASA softball affiliate for ages 5 to 14. The 2018 season runs January through May, with weekly games and practices as well as Monday-evening skills clinics. Sign up by Dec. 15th and pay a discounted registration fee of only $185, or just $125 for minis (ages 6 and under).
SANTA MONICA GIRLS FASTPITCH santamonicagirlssoftball.org
PAGE 22 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Fresh & Healthy Cooked Just for You!
Authentic Tacos, Burritos, Salads & Rotisserie Chicken Handmade Corn & Flour Tortillas
BennysTacos.com
7101 W. Manchester Ave. | Westchester 90045 | 310.670.8226 915 Wilshire Blvd. | Santa Monica 90401 | 310.451.0200 10401 Venice Blvd. #101B | Culver City 90232 | 424.298.8327
15% OFF
Dine in / Take OuT Mention this ad or bring a pic on your phone. Not to be combined with any other discounts/coupons. Exp. 1/31/19.
Take a PiCTure OF THe ViP COuPOn & SHOW THe CaSHier
Let Us Do Your Next Catering
20% OFF CaTering Call Benny 818.612.3875 Not to be combined with any other discounts/coupons. Exp. 1/31/19.
O r d e r O n l i n e www.bennystacos.com
Westside 2018
Holiday Gift Guide Tons of Fun at Fisherman’s Village You may already know that Fisherman’s Village is a top local destination for shopping, dining and boating (with up to two hours of free parking with validation), but it’s also one of the best places to view the Dec. 8 Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. Enjoy live outdoor concerts Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m.– 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Fisherman’s Village 13737 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey | (424) 526-7900 | visitmarinadelrey.com
Main Street Holiday Tree Lightings Main Street Santa Monica’s annual holiday celebration returns Saturday, Dec. 1, with not one but two tree lightings! Start at 5 p.m. with a traditional tree lighting ceremony outsisde the California Heritage Museum, then delight in the holiday spirit of local merchants during a short walk with Santa to the lighting of the Edgemar Center for the Arts’ famous Shopping Cart Tree.
Main Street Holiday Event 2616 to 2437 Main St., Santa Monica | mainstreetsm.com
7th Annual Venice Sign Holiday Lighting It isn’t the holidays in Venice until the famous sign at Windward and Pacific avenues shines in red and green. Returning Saturday, Dec. 1, the Venice Sign Holiday Lighting celebrates community spirit with a street party featuring live music and vendor booths from 6:15 until 8 p.m., when a surprise local celebrity helps L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin flip the ceremonial light switch.
Venice Sign Holiday Lighting Windward and Pacific avenues, Venice | (310) 822-5425 | venicechamber.net
PAGE 24 • Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Warm-up the Season with the Gift of Softball! Sign up for Spring 2019 Softball with Santa Monica Girls Fastpitch!! • Season runs end of January – May • Weekly practices and games • Monday night skills clinics • For ages 5 and up! • Register by December 15th for only $185 (6U $125)
For more information and to register visit:
SantaMonicaGirlsSoftball.org
Be TreaTed Like royaLTy
20% off any service* Must mention ad or use code QBPV20 online.
*Excludes MedSpa services. Valid at Culver City & Brentwood locations. Offer can be used once per person. Expires 3/31/19 queenbeesalonspa.com Culver City (310) 204-2236 10182½ Culver Blvd Culver City 90232
Brentwood (310) 570-2282 2530 San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica 90402
626.795.4171 WWW.SHARPSEATING.COM THE ONLY OFFICIAL SEATING COMPANY OF THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES®
Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018 • PAGE 25
marina del rey’s
Fisherman’s Village
Boating, dining, entertainment, cool breezes and picturesque harbor views — Marina del Rey’s Fisherman’s Village has it all.
The shops at Fisherman’s Village offer t-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, vintage clothing, art, woodwork, historical memorabilia, and Marina del Rey and Hollywood souvenirs. Eco-friendly sustainable stuffed plush toys are offered by IndyPlush. You’ll find the best waterfront views of Marina del Rey’s main channel, busy with boats coming and going. At its docks are recreational rentals, charter vessels, seasonal whale watching and water taxi, and a commercial fishing fleet. Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod are brought to life architecturally with colorful structures and an iconic lighthouse. Pelicans, seals and sunsets abound. Bring camera! Popular live concerts are presented weekends in the lighthouse food court, which offers a variety of takeout by Thai Garden, Lighthouse Fountain and Grill, and KC’s Crepes. For classic full service, Sapori Restaurant offers exquisite Italian cuisine, beautifully presented, with views of the harbor from inside and from its outdoor dining patio. The popular
El Torito offers margueritas and mexican cuisine. For dessert, visit Daniel’s Ice Cream. Marina del Rey Sportfishing offers daily fishing trips and seasonal whale-watching. Larger groups celebrate special occasions aboard elegant party charter vessels operated by Tiki Mermaid and Hornblower Cruises. Additional charters are offered by Blue Pacific Boating and Marina Sailing. On the docks, Marina del Rey Boat Rentals offers humanpowered stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and small sailboats., as well as powerboats, jet skis, and quiet electric ‘Duffy’ boats. Marina del Rey Parasailing is the ticket to a thrilling aerial view of Santa Monica Bay and beaches. Marina del Rey Historical Society tells the story of Marina del Rey’s creation with an exhibit at its History Gallery, and in its book, Images of America: Marina del Rey, available for purchase, along with photos, DVDs, T-Shirts, holiday ornaments and more. For narrated Marina history, take Starline Tours’ narrated Hop-on Hop-off buses. For fun and scenic exercise, peddle a portion of the Marvin Braude Bike Path. The 22-mile route goes right by Fisherman’s Village, about a mile north of midpoint. Daniel’s Bike Rentals can assist with equipment. Operating Friday through Sunday year-round, the Beach Shuttle connects the Village with the rest of Marina del Rey, Venice Pier, and Playa Vista. From downtown Los Angeles, visitors can take Metro Expo Line light rail to Culver City station. From there, Culver CityBus Line 7 goes directly to Fisherman’s Village. During summer months, the Marina del Rey Waterbus ferries passengers around the harbor. Fisherman’s Village is located at 13737 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. 2 hours free parking with validation. Information, (424) 526-7900.
Westside Holiday Gift Guide 2018 • PAGE 27
—Daniel Herman, former Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic
“I was filled with HOPE… The world is a better place because of Shen Yun.” —Richard Swett, former U.S. congressman
“Absolutely THE NO. 1 SHOW in the world.” —Kenn Wells, former lead dancer of English National Ballet
“The HIGHEST and the BEST of what humans can produce.” —Olevia Brown-Klahn, singer and musician
“I just wish there is a way that I could cry out to mankind, they owe it to
themselves to experience Shen Yun.”
—Jim Crill, veteran producer, watched Shen Yun 4 times
“A MUST-SEE” —Broadway World
MAR 23–MAY 11
Costa Mesa • Long Beach • Downtown LA • Hollywood • Claremont Northridge • Thousand Oaks • Santa Barbara • Palm Desert
Tickets: 800.880.0188 ShenYun.com/LA Early Bird code: Mag19
Get best seats & waive service fee by Dec.31