Yachting off of Marina del Rey - including a wine tasting. It's not cheap, but it's not as much as you would think. A perfect way to celebrate a birthday if you convince your friends to split the cost with you.
This beach is NOT the prettiest-- it's close to LAX and the view is compromised by some less-than-lovely architecture nearby. It is, however, a beach on which you can build a fire. So if you're looking to cook-out and grill on the shore [more...]
People think that you should walk all the way down to the Marina where the fireworks are actually being set off in Marina Del Rey. This can be nice, but it's crowded and standard. Instead, take a picnic dinner and camp out directly on [more...]