This summer is bringing us new ways to explore and experience our community and beyond. While some of our favorite outdoor places and activities are starting to resume, there’s also plenty of other ways to experience summer on the Westside.

Get your Outdoor Fix

The beaches are open with “safe beaching” guidelines in place. Here are some helpful tips as well – Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bottle of water (especially refillable bottles) and bring an extra bag to take all your trash with you. Get the latest guidelines from LA Beaches & Harbors HERE >.

Dip Into Culture

You may not be able to visit all of L.A.’s best museums right now, but you can bring a little piece of them home with you. We’re talking streams, image galleries and lecture archives that are now available from the comfort of your couch. These virtual museums are giving us the eye candy and culture we crave. And for those that have re-opened, they won’t cost you a dime either. GET DETAILS > 

The Tastes of Summer at Your Fingertips

If you’re craving that BIG summer barbeque but not ready to put in all the work Holy Cow Barbeque close by in Culver City is the next best thing. Serving up our slow smoked goodness along with all the fixins – cornbread, mac n’ cheese and more. ORDER ONLINE.

Need something refreshing? If you’re an ice cream connoisseur, Ginger’s Divine Ice Cream (also in Culver City) is one of those small batch local faves that usually has a line around the block. Now you can order online for pick-up or even have it delivered. CLICK TO ORDER >

Our top picks:

1. Chocolate lover: Billionaire Brownie
2. Pure sweetness: Unicorn Cotton Candy
3. Most original: Lavender Honey Comb