HOW DO I PLAN MY TRIP? RA MA Venice is conveniently situated in Venice, California. Once home to Beat Generation poets and artists, Venice continues to be an important Los Angeles cultural center. From its world famous boardwalk and beautiful beach to the shopper’s paradise of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice offers a unique and vibrant mix of activities and attractions. BY AIR Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest airport and only a 20 minute drive down Lincoln Blvd to RA MA Institute. BY CAR From the South take I-405 North to CA 90W - Marina Del Rey Freeway. Take the CA-90 all the way to Lincoln and turn Right. RA MA Institute Venice is located at 316 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, CA 90291. From the North take the I-405 South to I-10 West toward Santa Monica. Take the Lincoln Boulevard Exit and stay to the left. Turn Left at the light continue straight on Lincoln Boulevard. RA MA Institute Venice is located at 316 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, CA 90291. From the East, take I-10 West toward Santa Monica. Take the Lincoln Boulevard Exit and stay to the left. Turn Left at the light continue straight on Lincoln Boulevard. RA MA Institute Venice is located at 316 Lincoln Boulevard Venice, CA 90291. BY PUBLIC TRANSIT If you don’t mind walking with your luggage, you can get to RA MA Venice from the airport for $1.25. Walk 10 minutes to LAX City Bus Center. Board the R3 (Big Blue Bus) bus to downtown SM Rapid and get off at Lincoln & Rose (35 minute ride). Walk 1 minute to RA MA Venice. Avoid the walk and head to the Greenline Shuttle Stop at Terminal 5, Lower Level. The G Shuttle is FREE and leaves every 10 minutes to Aviation/LAX Station. Once arrived, take the R3 (Big Blue Bus $1.25) to downtown SM Rapid and get off at Lincoln & Rose (35 minute ride). Walk 1 minute to RA MA at 316 Lincoln Boulevard. BY SUPER SHUTTLE If going somewhere else in Los Angeles, consider booking a ride at supershuttle.com for $17-35 depending on where you are going. BY UBER/LYFT $10-20 from LAX each way, depending on time of day PLACES TO STAY The studio is located near the border of Venice and Santa Monica and within driving distance to Marina Del Ray, Mar Vista and Culver City. OCEAN PARK HOTEL CADILLAC HOTEL 2680 32nd Street 8 Dudley Ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 Venice Beach Los Angeles, CA 90292 JW MARRIOTT SANTA MONICA MARINA DEL RAY MARRIOTT 1740 Ocean Ave 4100 Admiralty Way Santa Monica, CA 90401 Marina del Rey, CA 90292 BEST WESTERN ROYAL PALACE VILLA BRASIL MOTEL 2528 S. Sepulveda Blvd 11740 Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 Los Angeles, CA 90066 HOTEL ERWIN HILTON GARDEN INN MARINA DEL RAY 1697 Pacific Ave 4200 Admiralty Way Venice Beach Los Angeles, CA 90291 Marina del Rey, CA 90292 THE ROSE HOTEL THE KINNEY VENICE BEACH 15 Rose Ave 737 Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90291 Venice, CA 90292 Airbnb.com VRBO.com LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Venice Beach & Ocean Front Walk (walk south west 30 minutes) Santa Monica Pier and beaches (short Uber/Lyft ride or 45 minute walk) Shopping Abbot Kinney in Venice Main Street (covers Venice and Santa Monica) 3rd Street Promenade in downtown Santa Monica PARKING Parking in Los Angeles can be tricky. RA MA Institute has a parking lot behind the building with valet and validated parking. There is ample street parking on Rose Avenue and Flower Avenue. Always be mindful of the posted signs to avoid getting a ticket! RESTAURANTS & GROCERY CAVA ROSE CAFE Mediterranean inspired healthy quick lunch and dinner Boho-chic all-day eatery Same building as RA MA 220 Rose Ave 90291 CAFE GRATITUDE GJUSTA Vegan restaurant serving breakfast through dinner Artisanal bakery, deli, cafe 512 Rose Ave 90291 320 Sunset Ave 90291 SUPERBA FOOD & BREAD FLAKE California fare including breakfast Creative breakfast and lunch 1900 Lincoln Blvd 90291 513 Rose Ave 90291 GREAT WHITE WHOLE FOODS MARKET New American breakfast, coffee and lunch 225 Lincoln Blvd 90291 1604 Pacific Ave 90291 RAINBOW ACRES NATURAL FOODS SANTA MONICA CO-OPPORTUNITY MARKET 13028 Washington Blvd 90066 1525 Broadway 90404 EREWHON MARKET & CAFE RON TEEGARDEN’S DRAGON HERBS 585 Venice Blvd 90291 Health products, tonic bar & complimentary herbal consultations 321 Santa Monica Blvd 90401 COFFEE & JUICE Within a short walk from RA MA GROUNDWORK THE PIE HOLE 671 Rose Ave Same building as RA MA MOON JUICE FLOWERBOY PROJECT 507 Rose Ave 824 Lincoln Blvd 90291 Longer walk or drive REJUICE ORGANIC JUICE & CAFE INTELLIGENTSIA 3238 Pico Blvd 90405 1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd 90291 PHILZ COFFEE DOGTOWN ORGANIC COFFEE & CAFE 525 Santa Monica Blvd 90401 2003 Main Street 90405.