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Who doesn't love summer? Long sunny days, fresh produce, and outdoor grilling! Before you throw your next barbecue at your Mar Vista apartment community, check out these top grilling rules. 1. Be Organized – Plan what you are going to cook, prepare as much as you can ahead of time, and make sure you have the right…
Back and better than ever this free concert series combines everything that is great about summers near your Mar Vista apartment, the beach, sunsets, great food, music, friends and fun. Pack a picnic and arrive early on Thursdays through September at the Santa Monica Pier for this free summer concert series, starting at 7pm. …
Admittedly this is a four-hour drive from your Mar Vista apartment, but Joshua Tree National Park is a treasure and quite frankly worth the drive. Joshua Tree is a great spot for hikers, rock climbers, campers and nature buffs, the surreal landscape is a mix of jumbled rocks, cactus, pinyon pines and of course the…
Take advantage of your Mar Vista apartment's close proximity to the ocean and head to the beach this Father's Day. Here are some ideas for some great beach activities. Head out for a day of fishing with these charter companies. Marina Del Rey Sportfishing – Marina del Rey, CA 22nd Street Landing Sportfishing – San Pedro, CA Rent Stand…
Summer time is here and that means more time spent at the beach, it also means incorporating some simple decorating ideas to your apartment. Try these easy tips. 1. Flower Power – Whether it is a bouquet of fresh flowers from the Mar Vista Farmers Market or floral inspired pillows, adding flowers to your…
Are you looking for some good spots to grab a burger this weekend? We have put together a list of the best burgers near your Mar Vista apartment and just in time for National Burger Day. The most common toppings for burgers are ketchup, cheese, pickles, onions, tomatoes, and mustard! Louie’s of Mar Vista…
When you are looking for non-toxic ways to spring clean your Mar Vista apartment this year, try these ingredients, many found in your kitchen or bathroom cabinets. WHITE VINEGAR White vinegar is the elixir of non-toxic, eco-friendly household cleaners. It can be used to rid tubs and toilets of rings and soap scum, on wood…
The weather is going to be beautiful; warm and sunny this weekend, so why not get out and ride a bike before the heat of the summer arrives. Nearby Venice Beach has a number of companies that either rent bikes or provide bike tours around the beach, here are some of the top rated bike…
Mother's Day ranks 3rd in consumer spending, just behind Christmas and Back-to-school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation last year it just edged out Valentine's Day with consumers spending over $20 billion (yes, that is a B) on Mother's Day gifts! So, if you haven't bought Mom a gift yet this Mother's Day, which…
For many of us, some of our fondest childhood memories were loading up the car with kids, pillows, blankets and snacks and heading to a drive-in theater to see the latest movie in the “comfort” of your own car. The food from the concession stand, the honking cars, the screechy speakers and the occasional make…
