With the Holidays just around the corner, I wanted to
share some of the fun and great things to do
inSanta
Monica. Santa
Monica is turned into a
wonderland and there are many great family events and attractions
to attend to:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Times: Mon-Thurs: 2pm – 10pm, Friday: 2pm – Midnight, Saturday: 10am – Midnight, Sunday: 10am – 10pm
Location: 1324 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA90401
Phone: (805) 701-7248
Admission: Admission and Skate Rental: $12, SeasonPass: $150 (weekdays only until 5pm), Locker Rental: $10 (w/ $5 refund upon key return)
Once a year, Downtown Santa Monica brings a little skate to the surf and transforms the corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue into ICE at Santa Monica, a premier outdoor ice skating rink. Celebrating its 5th Anniversary, the 8,000 square ft. rink by the beach offers residents and visitors a little taste of winter without the bite. A great location for holiday play, ICE at Santa Monica is the perfect place to hang out with friends, family, and loved ones, throw a party in a private event cabana, enjoy a first date, or sign up for skate lessons. Join the fun and visit Downtown Santa Monica this season to experience ICE.
LOCAL SANTA MONICA REAL ESTATE AGENTS
SEUSSICAL
Date(s): 11/12/2011 - 12/17/2011
Date(s): 11/20/2011 - 12/24/2011
Recurring daily
Location: The Market at Santa Monica Place
Phone: (310) 260-8333
Welcome to the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss! Join us for the adventures of Horton the Elephant, along with a host of characters from Dr. Seuss’s beloved classics, such as The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, The Whos down in Whoville and Circus McGurkus! If you believe in helping a friend, in not giving up, in keeping a promise and the power of pure imagination, this is the show for you and your whole family!
Seussical is a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Seussical is co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty & Eric Idle, and is directed/music directed by Anne Gesling, director of last year’s Los Angeles World Premier and sold out audience musical sensation Pinkalicious, The Musical in February, 2011 with a special return engagement in July 2011. The creative team includes Jonathon Saia (Choreographer), Anne Gesling, Tom Phillips & Larry Watts (Costume Design), Al Hobbs (Production and Set Designer), William Wilday (Lighting Designer), Thomas A. Brown (Technical Director), Tracy Saltzman & Mary Beth Sciarabba (Co-Producers). Seussical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. “This program was made possible in part by a grant from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission.”
Search Santa Monica Real
Estate Listings-One of the Best
Resources Available to Buyers is this Santa
Monica Real Estate website:
http://santamonica-realestateagent.com/
Date(s): 11/20/2011 - 12/24/2011
Recurring daily
Location: The Market at Santa Monica Place
Phone: (310) 260-8333
Looking for a professional photo with Santa? Come visit Santa at The Market at Santa Monica Place this holiday season. Children visiting Santa receive a free commemorative gift.
Recurring daily
Times: 2:00 to 4:30pm
Location: Santa Monica
Phone: (323) 799-1374
Admission: $25
Out of the Box Events presents the Secrets of Santa Monica Scavenger Hunt. Thanksgiving weekend gather your friends and family to search the Santa Monica Pier and PalisadesPark for the answers to our captivating clues. Do you know what the Terminator and Forrest Gump have in common? When did the scantily clad California Girls take over the beach? Find hints to Santa Monica’s great gambling past and search for answers at the sites of magic movie moments. Bring your camera for the photo challenges! You don’t want to miss this! $25 per person, Up to 6 people per team, Bring one digital camera per team, Starting location revealed upon registration, Register your team on our website.
Date(s): 11/26/2011
Times: 6:00pm
Location: Third Street Promenade & Wilshire
Phone: (805) 701-7248
Celebrate Black Friday weekend and kick-start the Downtown Santa Monica holiday shopping season with the annual Winterlit Holiday Celebration and Concert starring break-out recording artist Andy Grammer who is headlining this year’s concert! Bring the entire family for a special evening holiday concert when Grammer returns to the Downtown Santa Monica, where he was discovered singing on Third Street Promenade. Andy will be taking a break from touring with Colbie Caillat to headline the Winterlit Holiday Concert, an event close to his heart! Opening for Andy will be YouTube sensation, Savannah Outen. You won’t want to miss this show!
Date(s): 11/26/2011
Times: 6:30am Race Day Registration Opens, 8:00am 5k Run and Walk Starts, 9:30am Widdle Wobble Starts
Location: EmersonReedPark, 1133 7th St
Phone: (310) 821-7898
On Saturday, November 26, 2011 the third annual Santa Monica Gobble Wobble returns to the streets of Santa Monica! This event is a fun, family-friendly morning featuring a costume contest, music and pre- and post-race festivities. It’s a great opportunity for families to come out and enjoy a 5k Turkey Trot in Santa Monica. The event also has the Widdle Wobble, just for kids! This 1k dash is perfect for kids 10 and under!
We've partnered with the Westside Food Bank and are encouraging all participants to bring a can of food to the race. With today's economy, your food donation makes a huge difference. The following are the types of food we like to receive: (no glass please, except for baby food.) Cans of: Tuna, Vegetables, and Soup / Fruits and Fruit Juices / Pork & Beans / Stews & Other Meats. Packaged Foods: Pasta, Lentils, Pinto and other beans. / Macaroni & Cheese & Packaged Dinners / Instant Soups / Hot and Cold Cereals / Peanut Butter & other Nut Butters / Nutritional Bars: protein, granola, energy or breakfast bars.
"I'M IN" FOR HAUTE LUNCH AND HAUTE SHOPPING AT FRED SEGAL SANTA MONICA
Date(s): 12/01/2011
Times: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Fred Segal Santa Monica 500 Broadway
Contact: Nancy
Phone: 310
Admission: FREE
Complimentary holiday dinner and happy hour at Fred Segal Santa Monica Dec 1st from 5-8pm. Raising Awareness about healthier eating choices around the holidays and LAUSD's “I’M IN” Campaign. Celebrity gift wrapping, luxury raffle items. Stay tuned for a BIG announcement!
MONTANA
AVENUE HOLIDAY WALK
Date(s): 12/02/2011
Location: Montana Avenue
Kick the Holiday season off with Montana Avenue’s annual Holiday Walk. You and your family are sure to find the perfect holiday gifts walking down twinkling streets filled with live music and festive fun! And of course, Santa will make an appearance too…
Date(s): 12/03/2011
Times: 9:30am-11am
Location: The Market at Santa Monica Place
Phone: (310) 260-8333
Children of all ages are invited to a special complimentary breakfast and meet & greet with Santa. All will enjoy photos, giveaways and fun activities. Event is free and open to the public but space is limited.
Date(s): 12/03/2011
Times: 10 am
Location: Pacific Park to the Promenade
Admission: $35 per person
WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND A WONDERFUL HOLIDAYS!
Call Me Today for All Your Santa Monica Real Estate Needs!
Heather Paul, Realtor (310)586-0364 or (424)625-1037
“Your Local Real Estate Expert”
Rents are going up and going up quickly in many areas of LA County. In the last year, some areas rents have risen over $1,000 a month. Many people are wondering if they should continue renting or just buy a home right now. Our simple answer to this question is "BUY, BUY, BUY!", with the amazing home prices right now and outstandingly low interest rates, you may never find a better time to buy real estate! Local property values have been increasing steadily which is another great sign that buying a home or condo right now is the right thing to do versus just renting.
FIND A LOCAL LOS ANGELES REAL ESTATE
AGENT
Search Los Angeles Real Estate
Listings-One of the Best Resources Available to Buyers
is this LA Real Estate website:
Buy a Home Now:
Renters are Now Outspending Owners on
Housing
Renters now spend five percent more of their
household budgets on housing costs than do homeowners, and the
difference is growing as rents rise.
Since 2005, homeowners’ expenditures for housing have risen from 31.9 percent of their household budget to 33.2 percent, but renters’ costs have risen even more, from 35.6 percent to 38.4 percent, according to the October CoreLogic U.S. Housing and Mortgage Trends.
Since 1985, homeowners have increased their housing expenditure allocation by 12 percent, while renters increased by 22 percent.
As consumers allocate more of their expenditures toward housing, they have less money to spend on non-housing consumption. The largest decline in a household’s budget occurred in transportation expenditures which fell by 17 percent and 22 percent since 1985 for homeowners and renters, respectively, CoreLogic said.
The increased spending allocation for housing, which is largely due to the stagnation of incomes among Americans of home buying age beginning in the 1990s, has actually contributed to the decrease in homeownership by making buying a home more difficult.
Demographics have also contributed to the decline in homeownership. For the 25 to 34 age group, the homeownership rate fell from 51.6 percent in 1980 to 42.0 percent in 2010. For 35 to 44 year olds, homeownership rates fell from 71.2 percent to 62.3 percent over the same time period.
The CoreLogic report also found that a significant number of foreclosures are remaining on the market for as long as four years or more. One out of five REO foreclosures (21 percent) are taking more than a year to sell. Nearly 10 percent, or 23,200 properties that were auctioned in 2006, remained in REO as of Q2 2010. In other words, these properties have been in REO continuously since 2006.
If you are looking to buy, rent, or sell Real Estate Right Now-it truly is a great time again for Los Angeles Real Estate. You can find great deals in Los Angeles, it just takes using a local professional to achieve this.
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for All Your Los Angeles Real Estate Needs!
Heather Paul, Realtor (310)586-0364 or (424)625-1037
“Your Local Los Angeles "LA" Luxury Real Estate Expert”
Whether it's a buyer's market or a seller's market,
all homebuyers have one thing in common: they don't want to get
ripped off. But how do you know if you're getting a fair deal on
the home you're prepared to place an offer on? Read on to find
out how to evaluate the price of any home so you can make a sound
investment decision.
SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Research Recently Sold, Comparable Properties
A comparable property is one that is similar in size, condition, neighborhood and amenities. One 1,200-square-foot, recently remodeled, one-story home with an attached garage should be listed at roughly the same price as a similar 1,200-square-foot home in the same neighborhood. That said, you can also gain valuable information by looking at how the property you're interested in compares in price to different properties. Is it considerably less expensive than larger or nicer properties? Is it more expensive than smaller or less attractive properties? Your real estate agent is the best source of accurate, up-to-date information on comparable properties (also known as "comps"). You can also look at comps that are currently in escrow, meaning that the property has a buyer but the sale is not yet complete.
In this case, you can actually visit other homes and get a true sense of how their size, condition and amenities compare to the property you're considering buying. Then you can compare prices and see what seems fair. Reasonable sellers know that they must price their properties similarly to market comparables if they want to be competitive.
Look at Comparables That Were on the Market Recently but Didn't Sell
If the house you're considering buying is priced similarly to homes that were taken off the market because they didn't sell, the property you're considering may be overpriced. Also, if there are a lot of similar properties on the market, prices should be lower, especially if those properties are vacant. Check out the unsold inventory index for information about current supply and demand in the housing market. This index attempts to measure how long it will take for all the homes currently on the market to be sold given the rate at which homes are currently selling.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE MARKET CONDITIONS AND LATEST STATISTICS
Consider Market Conditions and Appreciation Rates in the Area
Have prices been going up recently or going down? In a seller's market, properties will probably be somewhat overpriced, and in a buyer's market, properties are apt to be underpriced. It all depends on where the market currently sits on the real estate boom-and-bust curve. Even in a seller's market, properties may not be overpriced if the market is on the upswing and not near its peak. Conversely, properties can be overpriced even in a buyer's market if prices have only recently begun to decline. Of course, it can be difficult to see the peaks and valleys until they're history. Also consider the impact of mortgage interest rates and the job market on the economy.
Are You Buying a For-Sale-by-Owner Property?
A for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) property should be discounted to reflect the fact that there is no 6% (on average) seller's agent commission, something that many sellers don't take into consideration when setting their prices. Another potential problem with FSBOs is that the seller may not have had an agent's guidance in setting a reasonable price in the first place, or may have been so unhappy with an agent's suggestion as to decide to go it alone. In any of these situations, the property may be overpriced.
What Is the Expected Appreciation for the Area?
The future prospects for your chosen neighborhood can have an impact on price. If positive development is planned, such as a major mall being built, the extension of light rail to the neighborhood, or a large new company moving to the area, the prospects of future home appreciation look good. Even small developments like plans to add more roads or build a new school can be a good sign. On the other hand, if grocery stores and gas stations are closing down, the home price should be lower to reflect that, and you should probably reconsider moving to the area. The development of new housing can go either way - it can mean that the area is hot and is likely to be in high demand in the future, increasing your home's value, or it can result in a surplus of housing, which will lower the value of all the homes in the area.
What Is Your Real Estate Agent's Opinion?
Without even analyzing the data, your real estate agent is likely to have a good gut sense (thanks to experience) of whether the property is priced appropriately or not and what a fair offering price might be.
FIND A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE AGENT
Does the Price Feel Fair to You?
If you're not happy with the property, the price will never seem fair, even if you get a bargain. Even if you pay a little over market value for a home you love, in the end, you won't really care.
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Test the Waters
Even in a seller's market, you can always offer below list price just to see how the seller reacts. Some sellers list properties for the lowest price they're willing to take because they don't want to negotiate, while others list their homes for higher than they expect to earn because they expect to negotiate downward or they want to see if someone will make an offer at the higher price. If the seller accepts your price or counteroffer, you'll get an indication that the property probably wasn't worth what it was listed for and you have a good chance at getting a fair deal. On the other hand, some sellers may underprice their properties in the hope of generating lots of interest and sparking a bidding war. Unlike on eBay, however, the seller doesn't have to simply sell to the highest bidder: sellers can reject any and all offers that don't meet their expectations. If you have your heart set on the property, be warned that some sellers may be offended by lowball offers and refuse to work with you if you chose to employ such a tactic. Also, when you offer less than the list price, you may increase your risk of being outbid by another buyer.
Get an Appraised Value and a Home Inspection
Once you're under contract, the lender will have an appraisal of the property done (usually at your expense) to protect its financial interests. The lender wants to make sure that if you stop making your mortgage payments, it'll be able to get a reasonable amount of its money back when it forecloses on your home. If the appraisal comes in at considerably less than your offering price, you may not be getting a fair deal. In fact, the lender may not even let you purchase the home unless the seller is willing to bring the price down. A home inspection, which is completed after you're under contract, will also give you a way to gauge your offering price. If the home needs many expensive repairs, you'll want to ask the seller to make the repairs for you or discount the purchase price so you can make them yourself.
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Conclusion
When you're shopping for a home, it's important to understand how homes are priced so you can make a sound investment and reach a fair agreement with the seller. Using these tips, you'll be able to make a confident and well-informed offer on any home in any market.
Heather Paul- “Southern California Real Estate Agent” Specializes in High End Luxury Real Estate Home Sales
If you are Thinking of Buying a Home in Southern California or Selling your California Luxury High End Real Estate
Contact a Southern California Real Estate Agent Today!

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Venice Real Estate is one of the Most Desired Real Estate Markets in the US.
Home prices and local condo prices hold their value very well due to the vast amount of jobs in the area and steady job growth with it's close proximity to Los Angeles. The Venice Real Estate Market is alive and moving very swiftly.
If you are thinking of buying a home or condo in Venice, this TRULY is an amazing time to buy with outstanding mortgage loan rates, reasonable priced homes, and property values increasing in the Venice area.
Here is an update of all the NEW Venice Real Estate Listings that just hit the market.
Search
Venice Real Estate Listings-One of the Best Resources
Available to Buyers is this Venice
Real Estate website:
If you are looking to buy, rent, or sell Real Estate Right Now-it truly is a great time again for Venice Real Estate. You can find great deals in Venice, it just takes using a local professional to achieve this.
Call Me Today
for All Your Venice Real Estate Needs!
Heather Paul, Realtor (310)586-0364 or (424)625-1037
“Your Local Venice Luxury Real Estate Expert”
Santa Monica Real Estate is
one of the Most Desired Real Estate Markets in the US. Home
prices and local condo prices hold their value very well due to
the vast amount of jobs in the area and steady job growth with
it's close proximity to Los Angeles. The Santa Monica Real
Estate Market is alive and moving very swiftly.
If you are thinking of buying a home or condo in Santa Monica, this TRULY is an amazing time to buy with outstanding mortgage loan rates, reasonable priced homes, and property values increasing in the Santa Monica area.
Here is an update of all the NEW Real Estate Listings that just hit the market.
Search Santa Monica Real Estate Listings-One of the Best Resources Available to Buyers is thisSanta Monica Real Estate website:
http://santamonica-realestateagent.com/
If you are looking to buy, rent, or sell Real Estate Right Now-it truly is a great time again for Santa Monica Real Estate. You can find great deals in Santa Monica, it just takes using a local professional to achieve this.
Call Me Today
for All Your Santa Monica Real Estate Needs!
Heather Paul, Realtor (310)586-0364 or (424)625-1037
“Your Local Santa Monica Luxury Real Estate Expert”
SANTA MONICA REAL ESTATE: TIPS TO SEARCH, FIND, BUY, AND SELL PROPERTIES IN SANTA MONICA & THE WESTSIDE
Whether you are in the market to sell your current home or looking to buy a great property in Santa Monica, or both-One of the Best Tips we have for you is to use a Local Santa Monica Real Estate Agent “Realtor” in the Real Estate transaction to represent you. They will handle all the complicated forms and contracts, and negotiate the highest price for the sale of your home and the best price when buying a property.
BUYING A HOME
IN SANTA
MONICA, THE
AGENT YOU CHOOSE SHOULD KNOW:
1. The local area very well
2. All the Neighborhoods in the Area your are Thinking of Buying the Home
3. What properties are currently on the market
4. Which properties are a Good Deal
5. How Long the Property’s have been on the Market in the Area
Santa Monica Real Estate Agents-Click here for a list of the Best Santa Monica Real Estate Agents
SELLING A HOME
IN SANTA
MONICA, THE
AGENT YOU CHOOSE SHOULD KNOW:
1. What other competing properties are listed on the market and what they are selling for and the current days on the market
2. What upgrades the other competing properties have compared to yours
3. How to Market Your Home Online-Many Real Estate Agents are NOT very internet suave and Truly the First Showing of your Home Will be Online-Then most potential buyers schedule an appointment to come out and see the property
4. Have a Customized Marketing Plan on Designed to Get Your Home Sold Quickly and For Top Dollar
5. Hold Broker’s Open-This Brings in a Vast amount of Potential Agent’s & Outside Broker’s that have Buyers that are looking for homes to Buy in the Local Area
Their Expert
Real Estate advice and consulting can help make your next home
purchase or sale a success! As well as
the local experience and knowledge of the
area.
Here are some local Santa Monica Real Estate Agents that specialize in Selling Real Estate in Santa Monica and know the area extensively.
Santa Monica Real Estate Agents-Click here for a list of the Best Santa Monica Real Estate Agents
With the competitive Real Estate Market in Santa Monica, your Real Estate Agent can be a GOLD MINE and lead you to earning a lot more on the Sale of your home. When selling a home in Santa Monica, get a good comparative market analysis. My advice is DO NOT using an out of area real estate broker.
Search Santa
Monica Real Estate-One of the Best Resources Available
to Buyers is this Santa
Monica Real Estate website:
http://santamonica-realestateagent.com/
It contains every Homes for Sale, Condos for Sale, and Literally Every Real Estate Listing in Santa Monica currently on the Market as well as ALL Real Estate Listings in the Entire Southern California. It is very easy to use and schedule showings for properties also. It makes buying and searching for a home in and around Santa Monica very easy.
Here are Some Reasons to NOT use a Real Estate Company or Real Estate Agent/Broker Outside of Santa Monica:
1. They will not be able to value your property as well as a local Santa Monica Real Estate Agent
2. They will have to drive out to Santa Monica every time to show your property, this will limit the showing you will in effect get for your home.
Here is a Free
Link to Find out What your Santa Monica Home is
Worth:
http://santamonica-realestateagent.com/how-much-is-my-home-worth/
HERE ARE SOME HOT PROPERTIES CURRENTLY FOR SALE INSANTA MONICA:
If you are looking to buy, rent, or sell Real Estate Right Now-it truly is a great time again for Santa Monica Real Estate. You can find great deals inSanta Monica, it just takes using a local professional to achieve this.
Call Me Today
for All Your Santa Monica Real Estate Needs!
Heather Paul, Realtor (310)586-0364 or (424)625-1037
“Your Local Santa Monica Luxury Real Estate Expert”
The Real Estate Market in Santa Monica is ALWAYS desirable. With the great weather, close proximity to the beach, amazing shopping, restaurants and nightlife, people flock to Santa Monica to buy real estate. Many people vacation to Santa Monica and decide to relocate here permanently. Many areas have had huge declines in their property values but fortunately Santa Monica was not hit nearly as hard as many areas in the LA basin.
Here are some local Santa Monica Real Estate Agents that specialize in Selling Real Estate in Santa Monica and know the area extensively.
Santa
Monica Real Estate
Agents-Click here for a list of the Best Santa Monica Real
Estate Agents
Recent reports show that property values are rising again and have been steadily for over 5 months straight. Many properties listed for sale are again receiving multiple offers, sometimes in a matter of days of hitting the real estate market. With the extreme competition, using a local Santa Monica real estate professional is more important than ever. They will know more in detail of the local areas, neighborhoods, and also pocket listings not listed in the MLS. When buying a home in Santa Monica, also a local real estate agent will be able to negotiate much better than using an out of area agent as they will have a good knowledge of the values of the local properties. Their guidance can help you beat out your competition.
When selling a home
in Santa
Monica, get a good
comparative market analysis. My advice is
DO NOT using an out of area real estate
broker.
Here are some reasons to NOT use a Real Estate Company outside of Santa Monica to List your home for sale or buy a property with:
1. They will not be able to value your property as well as a local Santa Monica Real Estate Agent
2. They will have to drive out to Santa Monica every time to show your property, this will limit the showing you will in effect get for your home.
Here is a Free Link to Find out What your Santa Monica Home is Worth:
http://santamonica-realestateagent.com/how-much-is-my-home-worth/
If you are looking to buy, rent, or sell-it truly is a great time again for Santa Monica Real Estate. You can find great deals in Santa Monica, it just takes using a local professional to achieve this.
HERE ARE SOME HOT PROPERTIES CURRENTLY FOR SALE INSANTA MONICA, BELOW ARE LINKS TO SEARCH ALL REAL ESTATE HOME LISTINGS FOR SALE IN SANTA MONICA ALSO:
Contact a Local Luxury Santa Monica Real Estate Agent now.
SEARCH ALL SANTA MONICA LUXURY HOMES-SANTA MONICA LUXURY REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
Call
Me Today for All Your Santa Monica Real Estate
Needs!
Heather Paul, Realtor (310)586-0364 or (424)625-1037
“Your Local Santa Monica Luxury Real Estate Expert”
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 4TH OF JULY FESTIVALS-LOS ANGELES 4TH OF JULY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Almansor Park
800 S. Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Cost: free
More information
The City of America’s annual Birthday Party & Celebration in Alhambra begins at 3 p.m. That’s when food vendors will begin selling their patriotic hot dogs and other nourishing meals and snacks. The celebration will end following an amazing fireworks spectacular!
Starlight Bowl
1249 Lockheed View Drive
Burbank, CA 91505
Time: Gates open: 5:30 p.m. Entertainment: 6:30 –
9:00 p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m
Cost: varies
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Celebrate America and our heritage at this fun and festive Independence Day event for the entire family. Join the Starlight Bowl and The United States Air Force for an evening of great entertainment filled with surprises. See a flyover, the induction of new enlistees, United States Air Force Veteran Daniel Rutherford singing the National Anthem, Surfin’ USA, The Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra and of course the best fireworks show in Los Angeles.
Calabasas High School
22855 Mulholland Highway
Calabasas, CA 91302
Time: gates open at 5 p.m. fireworks at 9 p.m.
Cost: free
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The City of Calabasas will proudly host the community’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular! The family-oriented, fun-filled event will feature live music from Stone Soul featuring the best of 1960s Soul & Motown classics, a free family fun zone with a balloon artist, rides, crafts, games and the grand fireworks display.
Home Depot Center
18400 S Avalon Blvd
Carson, CA 90746
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: tickets for the game $20+
More
Information
The LA Galaxy will host their annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, powered by 102.7 KIIS FM, after the club’s match against the Seattle Sounders FC. The game, which is presented by Adidas, will kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Castaic Lake Recreation Area (Lower Lake)
32132 Castaic Lake Drive
Castaic, CA 91384
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per car; $5 per person (walk-in); 5 years and
under FREE
More
Information
Celebrate the 4th of July At Castiac Lake! Food, swimming, jumpers, music and fun!
Culver City High School
4601 Elenda St
Culver City, CA 90230
Time: Gates open: 5:30 p.m. Entertainment: 6:30
p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m
Cost: Suggested Donation $2.00 per person.
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The Exchange Club of Culver City and the City of Culver City invite you to attend our annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Culver City High School! If you’re hungry you’ll be able to purchase hotdogs, soda, and Kettle Corn. You can also get tickets for the Exchange Club’s raffle, which features grand prizes of an LCD flat screen tv and $100 gift certificates good at Westfield Fox Hills Mall!
Diamond Bar High School
20955 Pathfinder Road
Diamond Bar, CA
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: free
More
Information
Spend the summer afternoon at the park with family, friends, and neighbors. Bring a picnic or enjoy a variety of concessions available. Kids’ crafts, face painting, and patriotic musical performances lead up to the fireworks display.
401 E. Sheldon St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Time: Entertainment: 10:00 a.m.; Fireworks: 9:00
p.m.
Cost: Seating is available at Stevenson Field for
$3 in advance or $5 at the gate
More Information
El Segundo’s annual Fourth of July celebration will take place beginning in Recreation Park. There will be food, games, contests and music!
Fullerton Union High School Stadium
N Berkeley Ave. and N Lemon St.
Fullerton, CA 92831
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Information
Head down to Fullerton’s Annual Community Fireworks Show and Festival! There will be live music, entertainment and games offered by Parks & Recreation. Plus, tasty treats are available for purchase in the festival area. All food is reasonably priced and is being offered by local charity organizations.
11770 Foothill Blvd
Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; Parking: $10
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The 4th of July Celebration at Hansen Dam is in its 17th year and is a free fun-filled family affair. There will be gourmet food trucks, music, raffles and prizes, a water slide kid zone and more! The day ends with one of the most dramatic fireworks displays in the area!
Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90068
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: varies
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In the annual great American extravaganza, The Hollywood Bowl has invited everyone’s favorite American pop duo to the party! Daryl Hall & John Oates, members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, join the orchestra for a night of their classic hits, plus spectacular fireworks and good old-fashioned American music to celebrate our country’s 235th birthday.
Huntington Beach Pier
Main Street
Huntington, CA 92646
Time: Parade: 11:00 a.m.; Entertainment: 11:00 a.m.
– 9:00 p.m.; Fireworks: 9:00 p.m. *Staking out an area for
viewing is allowed after 7:00 a.m. on July 3rd.
Cost: $10
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The 107th annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade and Festival is the biggest Independence Day celebration in Southern California! The parade starts at Main Street, winds through the streets of downtown, and ends at Gothard. The parade features more than 300 entries including bands, floats, local dignitaries, equestrian groups, film and television celebrities and community groups.
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Time: 11 a.m. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $24.95 Adult, $12.95 children 5-11, $21.95
military/seniors
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The Queen Mary Independence Day celebration will be an old-fashioned BBQ with Carolina, Texas, Kansas City and St. Louis BBQ represented as well as corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, funnel cake and other non-barbecue favorites. There will be two stages of live music, strolling entertainers and a children’s area, culminating in the spectacular 4th of July fireworks show. Special hotel rates are available.
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Time: Dinner 6 – 8 p.m. Aquarium opens at 9
a.m.
Cost: Aquarium Admission $12.95 for everyone after
5 pm. Regular admission is $24.95 Adult, $12.95 child 3-11,
$21.95 seniors, Aquarium plus dinner $35 Adult, $27 Child.
Advance reservations required for dinner.
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Enjoy the Aquarium at night and get a fish-eye view of the Queen Mary fireworks. Combo tickets include admission to the aquarium plus an Independence Day B-B-Q buffet with home-style grilled entrees and decadent deserts.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
3911 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Time: 8:45 pm (dusk)
Cost: Free
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This free 60 minute fireworks show launched from near the LA Memorial Coliseum is not actually in the Coliseum, but can be viewed from areas around Exposition Park including from Christmas Tree Lane or from the south lawn. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the show!
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Time: 6:10 p.m. game; post game fireworks
Cost: tickets for game $14.75 up, plus parking
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The Los Angeles Dodgers game against the New York Mets will be followed by a fabulous fireworks spectacle!
Palisades Charter High School
15777 Bowdoin Street
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Times: Parade: 2:00 p.m.; Entertainment: 6:30 p.m.;
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Parade: Free; Concert: $2
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Information
Come on down for an old fashioned Palisades Americanism Parade for fantastic entertainment and fireworks!
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
Time: 9:05 p.m.
Cost: $13 General Admission, Kids: 7 and under:
Free, Active Military with ID: Free
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The Biggest and Best Fireworks Show in Southern California! Celebrate America at “Americafest 2011″ with music, food, fireworks and a full day of safe and affordable family fun.
Shepherd of the Hills Church
19700 Rinaldi Street
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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The FREE festival and fireworks show at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Porter Ranch includes moon bounces and face painting for the children, an outdoor stage show and amazing food from over a dozen local food vendors. It’s all capped off with a twenty-one minute aerial fireworks display!
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Time: Gates open: 2:00 p.m.; Fireworks: 9:00
p.m.
Cost: Free
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Information
Come together with friends and neighbors for a unique gathering at the famous SeasideLagoon in Redondo Beach to celebrate our community, country, family and friends!
Cabrillo Beach
3720 Stephen M. White Dr.
San Pedro, CA 90731
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Information
Head down to San Pedro for live music, U.S. military exhibits, tours of a Navy frigate, armed forces, and U.S. Coast Guard demonstrations, displays by the LA City Fire Department’s firefighting boat, and the Washington Artillery Reenactment group followed by fireworks!
CBS Studio Center
4200 Radford Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: General Admission Adult: $20, General
Admission Child (6-12) $10.00, G.A. Adult W/Rooftop Wristband
$40, G.A Child W/Rooftop Wristband $30,VIP Admission Adult: $100,
VIP Admission Child (6-12) $50, VIP Admission Toddler (3-5)
$15.
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This is a fun-filled family festival featuring exhibits, music, food, fireworks, a children’s fun zone, and a business exposition in a back lot at CBS Studios!
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Memorial Day is a Great Time to Get out and spend time with friends and family. There are tons of great Memorial Day Festivals, Events and things to do, we wanted to share with you some of the HOTTEST Memorial Day Events in and around LA:
The long Memorial Day Weekend is also considered to be the official start of summer, so there are many festivals that take advantage of the three day weekend. Here are some ways you can celebrate Memorial Day and Memorial Day Weekend around Los Angeles and Orange County.
Patriotic Memorial
Day Programs at Forest Lawn
Patriotic ceremonies honoring veterans.
When: Memorial Day
Monday
Where: Various Forest
Lawn locations
Info: www.forestlawn.com
Fiesta Hermosa in
Hermosa Beach
Seaside arts and crafts festival with multiple
entertainment stages and 270 vendor booths. There's
also a kiddie carnival, petting zoo, Doggie Costume
Contest and Beer and Wine Garden.
When: Memorial Day
Weekend, Saturday through Monday
Where: Directions and Map
Info: www.fiestahermosa.com
Canoga Park Memorial
Day Parade
The annual parade includes military marching units,
bands, floats, dignitaries, antique cars, classic cars,
youth groups, flyovers by military aircraft, and
equestrian units. The procession is followed by a
festival at Quimby Park with music, food and
vendors.
When: Memorial Day
Monday, 11 am parade, 1:30-4 pm festival
Where: along Sherman
Way from Owensmouth to De Soto ending at Quimby Park
(one block south of Sherman Way on De Soto) in Canoga
Park. Map
Info: www.canogaparkmemorialdayparade.com,
Garden Grove
Strawberry Festival
Four day festival celebrating everything to do with the
humble strawberry. Carnival rides, pageants, Strawberry
Idol karaoke contest, Red-Head Roundup Contest, Berry
Beautiful Baby Pageant, and, of course, a
strawberry-themed parade on Saturday.
When: Memorial Day
Weekend, Friday through Monday
Where: The Festival
is held at the Village Green, between Euclid and Main
Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove, CA
Info: www.strawberryfestival.org, 714-638-0981
Cajun Creole Music
Festival in Simi Valley
A full schedule of Zydeco music interspersed with dance
lessons, demonstrations, kids area, dog team
demonstrations.
When: Memorial Day
Weekend, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Rancho Santa
Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi
Valley, California 93063, see web site for directions
and parking.
Info: http://simicajun.org
St. Nicholas Valley
Greek Festival
When: Memorial Day
Weekend, Sat-Mon 1-9 pm
Where: 9501 Balboa
Blvd., Northridge, CA
Info: www.valleygreekfestival.com(818)
886-4040
Annual Topanga Days
Country Fair:
A new age hippy hillbilly jamboree including multiple
stages of entertainment, fine arts and crafts fair,
healing. Think belly dancing to Old Timey
music.
When: Memorial Day
Weekend, Saturday through Monday
Where: The Topanga
Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga,
CA 90290
Info: www.topangadays.com
Scottish Fair and
Highland Games
An annual celebration of Scottish and Irish music,
dance, sports and culture in Orange County.
When: Saturday and
Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend
Where: The Orange
County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa,
CA
Info: www.scotsfest.com




Venue:
UCLA Intramural Field
325 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Date:
May 29, 2011 (Sunday) - May 30, 2011
(Monday)
Age:
all ages
Time:
12pm-7pm
Cover:
Presale: Single day $29 / Both days
$50
Gate: Single day $35 / Both days
$60
Promoter:
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Website:
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2 days of great music, great food and good vibes. Memorial Day Weekend. Jam Day: Lupe Fiasco, Little Dragon, Lee Fields & The Expressions, The Stepkids, Le J Trio Collective, The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble feat Bilal, Pharoahe Monch, Meshell Ndegeocello, Karriem Riggins, Talib Kweli, Quadron and more TBA. Reggae Day: Steel Pulse, Gyptian, Los Rakas, The Wailing Souls, The Expanders, J Boog and Music by Selecta Mike & DJ Courtesy of Krossfyah Sound.
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Don’t be surprised this spring when you are down in Santa Monica at a store or restaurant and your bill is a little higher as voters in 13 California cities including Santa Monica have approved higher sales tax rates.
Effective April
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I really enjoy being down in Santa Monica and all it has to offer. There you have the beach, the summer concerts at the Pier, the 3rd Street Promenade and Main Street just to name a few. And of course plenty of shopping and dining options. Now whether this increase will affect the amount of time I spend in Santa Monica and if I chose to go into a particular store or restaurant, I cannot say. It will all depend on the day, the store and the price tag of course.
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The 16th annual L.A. Times Festival of Books took place April 30 and May 1 under sunny Southern California skies. For the first time, the festival was held on the campus of USC, across town from its former home at UCLA.
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