There is no better way to spend the final month of summer than down at some of southern California’s iconic beaches! And with all the fantastic events coming to Marina del Rey in the next month, there is no better time to head to the shore!

     August signals the return of the Weekend Concerts at Fisherman’s Village, one of Marina del Rey’s most popular events! After a full Saturday or Sunday at the beach, enjoy fantastic music and fabulous sunset views, all for free! Or, if you’re looking for something a little more low-key, try “Beach Eats” every Thursday night through September 28th! Located at Mother’s Beach from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Beach Eats brings the best food trucks in Orange County for you and the family to try!

     What are you waiting for? Don’t let these last few weeks of summer pass by without making a plan to visit Venice Beach and Marina del Rey! More information about Marina del Rey, and all of the great events taking place there weekly, can be found online at www.visitmarinadelrey.com. All of Marina del Rey is located within a twenty-minute drive of the Vista Apartments in Los Angeles, CA.
 

     Did you know one of Los Angeles’ coolest summer events is just a twenty-minute drive away? A staple of the community for over twenty years, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is once again hosting its annual “Jazz at LACMA” concert series!

     The “Jazz at LACMA” series, on now through August 25th, showcase a variety of local, up-and-coming jazz musicians and bands, in an unforgettable location. In the past, the series has hosted legendary jazz musicians, and this year’s lineup is as fantastic as ever! Make the event a full night out by visiting one of the nearby restaurants, like local favorite Canter’s Deli. The best part of all? Adult ticket begin at just fifteen dollars, while children and teens under seventeen are free!

     More information about the Jazz at LACMA series, including dates and a full lineup, can be found at www.lacma.org. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, just a twenty-minute drive from the Vista Apartments in Mar Vista, CA. 
 

     Despite living so close, many people still do not know everything that Marina del Rey has to offer. So, this weekend, why not pack a lunch and head down to Marina del Rey with friends and family?

     Start your day off at the Marina Beach, a peaceful lagoon beach located just a short walk from the marina proper. Or, if sand and waves are more your speed, Venice Beach is only half a mile away! Trying to be a little more active? The Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail, a beautiful bike trail for all levels of cyclists, runs right through town! Then, after a long day of sun, why not try one of Marina del Rey’s fabulous restaurants? Locals recommend Killer Shrimp, a seafood restaurant with good food and even better views.

     If spending all day in the sun isn’t your thing, Marina del Rey has tons of great shopping and events almost daily! The bottom line is, there’s something for everyone at Marina del Rey! More information can be found on the marina’s website, www.visitmarinadelrey.com. Marina del Rey is just a fifteen-minute drive from the Vista Apartments in Los Angeles, CA.