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Design II Package ~ 5 nights / 5-6 days


DESTINATION: Santa Monica, California

TRAVEL DATES: June 1 (arrival)

                       June 6 (departure)

TRAVEL INFORMATION: Arriving and departing from LAX

Arriving at 2:00 p.m.

Departing at 11:00 a.m.

OBJECTIVE: Business meeting; traveling with spouse

Spouse has meetings: June 2, 3, 4 until 5:00 p.m. at hotel;June 5 until 12:00 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION:  Not renting a vehicle and will walk or use taxi system

(The following is a sample created April 2010 with information current at that time)

 

DAY ONE - Sunday

Arriving at LAX at 2:00 p.m. on June 1

http://www.lawa.org/welcomeLAX.aspx

Taxis can be found curbside on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the yellow sign indicating “Taxis”. Passengers will be presented with a ticket stating typical fares to major destinations.

(NOTE - this is approximately a 10.4 mile distance; the approximate cost for cab fare would be about $33.15 with an additional 15% tip and $2.50 surcharge for trips from LAX airport equal to approximately $40.00 depending on traffic and other factors)

Information at: http://www.la.taxiwiz.com/?lang=en

Taxi to:

Oceana Santa Monica
849 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403

310.393.0486 or 800.777.0758

http://www.hoteloceanasantamonica.com

Reservation #sov99999

Signature Ocean View Suite http://www.hoteloceanasantamonica.com/suites/signature_ocean_view.asp

(NOTE - hotel requires photo identification and credit card upon check-in)

Additional Oceana Santa Monica Hotel information:

Breakfast bar at $23.00 per person

Free bike rental - free for first two hours; $10.00 per hour after

Bathrobes included in room

24 hour Fitness Center

Courtyard Pool: Outdoor fireplace, nightly candles, magazines, iPads, Ocean Lounge cocktails and food available


Late Afternoon / Evening:

Walk to:

Santa Monica Pier (approximately 1 mile)
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.santamonicapier.org

(NOTE - On Thursday nights the Santa Monica Pier features a Twilight Dance Series of free concerts features popular musical performers)

Visit the:
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310.393.6149

http://www.healthebay.org/smpa

Summer Hours: Monday Closed for Education Program

Tuesday - Friday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 12:30 - 6:00 p.m.

(NOTE - Small and limited hours. Make sure you call ahead to verify open)

Dinner on Pier

The following restaurants are located on the Santa Monica Pier:

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
301 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.bubbagump.com/locations/santamonica.html


Rusty's Surf Ranch
256 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.rustyssurfranch.com

Live music and dancing mix with a casual, peppy environment where any "party" food is available: quesadillas, wings, burgers and their delicious home-made clam chowder. A great place to check out the local music scene, you can dine and enjoy blues, rock and all things in-between.


Mariasol Cocina Mexicana
401 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.mariasol.com

Border Grill
1445 4th St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.bordergrill.com


Pacific Park Food Court
Pacific Park is an admission free theme park located on the Santa Monica Pier.

The parks food court has the following food options:

Harbor Grill - Burgers, Kosher Hot Dogs, Chicken Breast Sandwich and French Fries

Pizza Hut Express

Taco Bell

Carnation Ice Cream Shoppe - All types of ice cream, sundaes, shakes, malts

Funnel Cake Factory - Full range of European style funnel cakes

Dippin Dots Ice cream

Santa Monica Pier Seafood - Cafeteria style self serve from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Surf View Cafe
 


DAY TWO - Monday

Husband at meetings until 5:00 p.m.

Wife walk and explore Venice, CA

http://www.venicebeach.com/images/vbmap.jpg

Venice Beach Boardwalk / Ocean front Walk (approximately ½ - 1 mile)

(NOTE - Venice Beach Boardwalk located along Muscle Beach (south of Winward Avenue) and is an eclectic boardwalk which runs between Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. It has a bike path, roller skaters, restaurants, shops of all kinds, street performers, peddlers, and vendors with everything from handmade to fortune telling. This is definitely a place to people watch)

Eat at:

Figtree’s Café
429 Oceanfront Walk
Venice, CA 90291

310.392.4937

http://www.figtreescafe.com

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

(NOTE - 50% of entire menu and non-alcoholic beverages everyday from 8 - 9 a.m., live music on Saturday & Sunday at 5:00 p.m. (Latin Fusion and Blues); outdoor patio seating with outdoor natural gas heaters and/or soft blankets - just ask your server)

Breakfast served until 12:00 p.m. menu http://www.figtreescafe.com/?page

Lunch and Dinner menu http://www.figtreescafe.com/?page

Walk along the Venice Canals beginning at Carroll Court and Eastern Canal Court

http://www.wikitravel.org/en/Venice_%28California%29

Optional: Continue to Abbot Kinney Boulevard

(5 blocks East of the beach between Venice Boulevard and Main Street)

Abbot Kinney Merchants: http://www.abbotkinneynow.com/id4.html

Stop at: 

French Market Café
2321 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291

310.577.9775

http://www.frenchmarket-cafe.com

Hours: Monday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (possibly until 8:00 p.m.)

Tuesday & Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday & Friday 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Back to the Oceana Santa Monica Hotel

Nice dinner together at:

JiRaffe
501 Santa Monica Boulevard
(located at the corner of 5th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard)
Santa Monica, CA 90401

For reservations, call 310.917.6671, or click here to make your reservation online

Hours: Monday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

(NOTE - Monday nights are special at JiRaffe with our less formal, heavily creative, market-driven Monday Night Bistro menu. Chef Raphael Lunetta scours the Farmer’s Market and creates a menu that showcases the best and freshest seasonal fare. Each week the menu is different, but always offers a delicious three-course menu priced at $38.00 and wines at special reduced prices)

 

DAY THREE - Tuesday

Husband at meetings until 5:00 p.m.

Wife to explore Montana Avenue

Montana Avenue (approximately 1 mile from Oceana Santa Monica hotel)

http://www.montanaave.com

There are more than 150 boutiques, restaurants and service establishments on Montana Avenue. This 10 block (from 7th to 17th Street on Montana Avenue) stretch is a mix of chic and upscale shops. Many of the shops open at 10:00 a.m..

Stop for a luxuries cup of coffee and treat at:

Café Luxxe
925 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403

310.394.2222

http://www.caffeluxxe.com

Hours: Sunday & Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (possibly 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (possibly 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Optional lunch at:

Marmalade Café
710 Montana Avenue
(located on the corner of Montana Avenue and 7th Street)
Santa Monica, CA 90403

310.395.9196

http://www.marmaladecafe.com/santa_monica_ca

Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Return to Oceana Santa Monica Hotel

Casual Dinner together at:

The Yard (Neighborhood Gastropub)
119 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.theyardsm.com

310.395.6037

Online reservations

http://www.opentable.com/the-yard-reservations-santa-monica?restref=47584

Directions: Go Southeast on Ocean Avenue; turn left onto Broadway; The Yard is on your left - approximately .84 miles from Oceana Santa Monica hotel

Hours: Daily 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Happy Hour Daily: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

(featuring $3.00 beers and $5.00 margaritas)

Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Weekly Specials and Promotions:

Sunday: Spectacular Brunch 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday: Happy Hour All Night

Wednesday: Special Wine and Beer Tastings with Food Parings from Chef CJ

Thursday: The Big Cheese - a night of special creations devoted to glorifying

melted cheese

Friday & Saturday: Late night menu and drink specials starting after 11:00 p.m.

 

DAY FOUR - Wednesday

Husband at meetings until 5:00 p.m.

Wife to Farmers Market, Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica Place

Downtown Santa Monica Farmers’ Market
On Arizona Avenue between Second and Third Street

http://www01.smgov.net/farmers_market/

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade

http://www.thirdstreetpromenade.org/visitors/index.html

Walking Map

http://www.downtownsm.com/images/pdf/SM-Walking_Map6_09.pdf

Santa Monica Place (Mall)
395 Santa Monica Place
(next to Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade)
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310.260.8333

http://www.santamonicaplace.com

Store Directory

Hours: Monday -Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday -Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

(NOTE - Department stores and restaurant hours may vary)

Make sure you checkout the rooftop Dining Deck http://www.santamonicaplace.com/dining

 

DAY FIVE - Thursday

Husband at meetings until 5:00 p.m.

Wife to Spa appointment at 9:00 a.m.

Petite Spa
723 Broadway
Approximately 1.3 miles from Oceana Santa Monica Hotel)
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310.393.3105

http://www.petitespa.net

Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Directions: Head southeast on Ocean Avenue, turn left at Santa Monica Boulevard, turn right at 7th Street, turn left onto Broadway Street and Petite Spa is located on the right.

(NOTE - A credit card is required to hold first time appointments. There is a 24 hour cancellation policy and no same day cancellations.)

Return to Oceana Santa Monica Hotel

Nice Dinner out at:

The Lobster
1602 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 9401

310.458.9294

http://www.thelobster.com

Reservation during business hours 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

(NOTE - Make sure to confirm your reservations as restaurant is subject to buyout and private parties)

Other Dinner Options:

Ocean Avenue Seafood
1401 Ocean Avenue
(On the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Ocean Avenue)
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310.394.5669

http://www.oceanave.com

Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lunch served daily until 4:00 p.m.

Oyster Hour: Monday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Weekends 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Melisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310.395.0881

http://www.melisse.com

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday and Monday

 

DAY FIVE - Friday

Husband at meetings until 12:00 p.m.

Wife - Taxi to:

The Grove and Farmers Market
(approximately 12.32 miles from Oceana Santa Monica hotel)
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angels, CA

http://www.thegrovela.com

323.900.8080

888.315.8883 (toll free)

Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nordstrom 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday

Crate & Barrel 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Saturday

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday

(NOTE - The Grove is a shopping and entertainment complex (open air mall) built adjacent to the historic Farmers Market. It is surrounding a dancing fountain (created by the same designers that created the Bellagio Hotel fountain in Las Vegas, NV) fountain which "performs" periodically to pre-recorded music. There are trolley electric powered cars that can transport you around the area)

FARMER'S MARKET
6333 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90036
http://www.farmersmarketla.com

323.933.9211

866.993.9211 (toll free)

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

(NOTE - Some merchant hours may vary. Please call individual business to confirm.

The Farmers Market is an open air market with a large variety of fresh foods, restaurants, desserts, bakeries, bars, shops and more (go hungry!)

The Farmers Market is located next to CBS Television City (studios))

Some of the popular eateries at Farmers Market:

http://www.farmersmarketla.com/restaurants/index.html

Loteria Grill (Mexican)
6333 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, Ca

323.930.2211

Byran’s Pit Barbecue (Barbecue)
6333 West 3rd Street
Lost Angeles, CA

323.931.2869

Moishe’s Restaurant (Middle Eastern)
6333 West 3rd Street
Lost Angeles, CA

323.936.4998

Additional Trip Information Options:

Joe’s Pizza
111 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310.395.9222

http://www.joespizza.com


Gondolas D’Amore
Marina Del Rey Gondola Tours
14045 Panay Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

(approximately 4.8 miles from Oceana Santa Monica hotel)

Located by the seawall right behind the Marina fitness Center

310.736.7301

http://www.gondolasdamore.com

Your gondolier will take you on a slow excursion around Marina del Rey - the largest marina in the world. Available day or night, you will glide silently past Fisherman's Village and its restaurants. All tours include appetizers (caviar available upon request), ice bucket w/ice, music. pillows, blankets, and more! Dinners are also possible on the hour-and-a-half and two-hour tours. (They offer tours from one to two hours). Call for details. Reflexology is also available for $40 per 1/2 hour. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drink. Don’t forget the camera.

 

DAY SIX - Friday

Checkout and depart to LAX for 11:00 a.m. flight departure

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