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Exploring Lambda Chapter: 10 Must-See Sights and Activities

Writer: City WalledCity Walled
Feb 63 min read

In preparation of our upcoming Spring Leadership Conference hosted at Lambda Chapter at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, we asked members of Lambda Chapter for a top 10 things to see and do while in town and here are a few places to visit!


1. View from "The Bluff" at LMU:

The LMU bluff still amazes prospective students. When we asked alumni to vote for their favorite thing about LMU in our Bracket Madness game, the bluff won hands down.
The LMU bluff still amazes prospective students. When we asked alumni to vote for their favorite thing about LMU in our Bracket Madness game, the bluff won hands down.

2. Venice beach:

Venice Beach is renowned for its lively atmosphere, iconic beachfront, and bustling Ocean Front Walk, where street performers, artists, and vendors create a dynamic scene.
Venice Beach is renowned for its lively atmosphere, iconic beachfront, and bustling Ocean Front Walk, where street performers, artists, and vendors create a dynamic scene.

3. Windward Circle - Venice

Windward Avenue in Venice Beach, California is near the iconic Venice sign and the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. Visitors can enjoy the boardwalk, shops, and eateries, and take in the local culture.
Windward Avenue in Venice Beach, California is near the iconic Venice sign and the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. Visitors can enjoy the boardwalk, shops, and eateries, and take in the local culture.

4. Venice Beach Skatepark

The Venice Beach Skatepark is one of the world's only skateparks on a beach. It's also known for its unique features, energetic atmosphere, and iconic location.
The Venice Beach Skatepark is one of the world's only skateparks on a beach. It's also known for its unique features, energetic atmosphere, and iconic location.

5. Third Street Promenade - Santa Monica

Santa Monica is equal parts shopping haven and street-performer stage. Just east of the Pier, the 3rd Street Promenade consists of three open-air, car-free blocks that are anchored by upscale Santa Monica Place, home to more than 80 retailers. With everything from fresh farmers market produce to designer fashions, it’s a shopper’s nirvana. Likewise, foodies rejoice in the numerous restaurants and bars, featuring locally sourced ingredients and craft cocktails.
Santa Monica is equal parts shopping haven and street-performer stage. Just east of the Pier, the 3rd Street Promenade consists of three open-air, car-free blocks that are anchored by upscale Santa Monica Place, home to more than 80 retailers. With everything from fresh farmers market produce to designer fashions, it’s a shopper’s nirvana. Likewise, foodies rejoice in the numerous restaurants and bars, featuring locally sourced ingredients and craft cocktails.

6. Santa Monica Pier

The iconic Santa Monica Pier is a classic, historic landmark with a vibrant amusement park, offering stunning ocean views, a historic carousel, a solar-powered Ferris wheel, lively street performers, diverse food options, and a great spot to watch the sunset.
The iconic Santa Monica Pier is a classic, historic landmark with a vibrant amusement park, offering stunning ocean views, a historic carousel, a solar-powered Ferris wheel, lively street performers, diverse food options, and a great spot to watch the sunset.

7. Fisherman's Village - Marina Del Rey

Fisherman's Village is a waterfront tourist attraction in Marina del Rey, California. It's designed to look like a New England fishing village and features a promenade, shops, restaurants, and boat rentals.
Fisherman's Village is a waterfront tourist attraction in Marina del Rey, California. It's designed to look like a New England fishing village and features a promenade, shops, restaurants, and boat rentals.

9. Hollywood Boulevard/Walk of Fame (a bit further away)

Established in 1958 as a tribute to the personalities who helped make Hollywood the most famous city in the world, the Walk of Fame is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles.
Established in 1958 as a tribute to the personalities who helped make Hollywood the most famous city in the world, the Walk of Fame is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles.


9. Griffith Observatory (a bit further away)

Griffith Observatory is unique because it's one of the only major public observatories in the world that consistently offers live planetarium shows, and its 12-inch Zeiss telescope is considered the most viewed telescope globally, with millions of people having looked through it since its opening.
Griffith Observatory is unique because it's one of the only major public observatories in the world that consistently offers live planetarium shows, and its 12-inch Zeiss telescope is considered the most viewed telescope globally, with millions of people having looked through it since its opening.

10. Getty Museum & Getty Villa (a bit further away)

The Getty Center in Los Angeles, California is a world-class art museum with a permanent collection that includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more. The museum is also known for its architecture, gardens, and city views.
The Getty Center in Los Angeles, California is a world-class art museum with a permanent collection that includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more. The museum is also known for its architecture, gardens, and city views.

Food - a list of must haves while in the Golden State!


In-n-out:

One of the most iconic fast food options available with distinct ties to the Golden State!
One of the most iconic fast food options available with distinct ties to the Golden State!

Uovo:

Looking for a nice sit down Italian restaurant with great views of the Marina Del Rey? Uovo might be the spot for you. known for handmade pastas flown in daily from Italy, the portions are on the smaller side, they are robust in flavor!
Looking for a nice sit down Italian restaurant with great views of the Marina Del Rey? Uovo might be the spot for you. known for handmade pastas flown in daily from Italy, the portions are on the smaller side, they are robust in flavor!

Apple Pan:

A quintessential 40s diner ambiance endures at this LA classic in West LA where efficient, long-tenured staffers dish out legendary hickory burgers.
A quintessential 40s diner ambiance endures at this LA classic in West LA where efficient, long-tenured staffers dish out legendary hickory burgers.

Johnie's Pastrami:

Joint serving meat-packed sandwiches & other diner fare in a retro setting with outdoor seats.
Joint serving meat-packed sandwiches & other diner fare in a retro setting with outdoor seats.

Pizzana:

Pizzana has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand Award and is known for its inventive Neapolitan-style pizzas, made with a signature "slow dough" and premium ingredients.
Pizzana has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand Award and is known for its inventive Neapolitan-style pizzas, made with a signature "slow dough" and premium ingredients.

Salt:

Indulge in waterfront dining at SALT Restaurant & Bar, a renowned Marina del Rey restaurant. With breathtaking marina views they transform timeless dishes into modern, flavorful marvels.
Indulge in waterfront dining at SALT Restaurant & Bar, a renowned Marina del Rey restaurant. With breathtaking marina views they transform timeless dishes into modern, flavorful marvels.

Versailles:

This historic restaurant opened in 1971 and has been called "The World's Most Famous Cuban Restaurant".
This historic restaurant opened in 1971 and has been called "The World's Most Famous Cuban Restaurant".

 
 
 

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