A complete guide for everything you need to experience a full “Long Weekend” in the hip Santa Monica, Venice & Marina del Rey areas of Los Angeles.

Venice is still the quirky part of L.A. that gives the area a special charm. Posh Marine del Rey is always appealing, and Santa Monica is without peer as a place to live, hang out and especially work.

“We hated most of what we found in L.A., but we LOVED Venice.” —-Helen J., Greensboro, N.C.

“This book is all about Santa Monica and Venice. It does not cover other parts of L.A., but it covers Venice quite thoroughly. And the writer has an eye for the unusual.” —-Juan W., Tampa

=LODGINGS, variously priced, from luxurious spas to budget accommodations

=RESTAURANTS, both upmarket and budget

=ATTRACTIONS: there’s more to do in this part of L.A. than you think.