What is the Silicon Beach in Los Angeles and what is the history behind this term?

Silicon Beach refers to the westside region of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, home to over 500 tech startup companies. The area includes Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, and El Segundo. The name 'Silicon Beach' was adopted due to the concentration of tech and digital media companies, mirroring the tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley. The growth of Silicon Beach began in the late 2000s and early 2010s, notably with Google leasing a 100,000 square foot property in Venice in 2011, which attracted more tech companies like Snapchat, Hulu, Riot Games, and Tinder. Silicon Beach has now a vibrant tech ecosystem with venture capital firms, digital media companies, gaming companies, and incubators and accelerators, fostering tech entrepreneurship in the region.

What is Howard Hughes' private airport, Playa Vista?

Howard Hughes' private airport, also known as the Spruce Goose Hangar or Playa Vista Airport, is located in Los Angeles, California. Built by Howard Hughes during World War II, it housed the H-4 Hercules, also known as the 'Spruce Goose,' an experimental aircraft with the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever flown. The hangar, now known as the Hercules Campus, has been transformed into a mixed-use development with office space, retail outlets, and sound stages, serving as a hub for creative businesses and technology companies while preserving its historical and architectural significance.

What has been the real estate development in Playa Vista?

Playa Vista is a master-planned community in Los Angeles, covering 1,087 acres, designed to integrate residential, commercial, retail, and recreational spaces. It offers a variety of housing options alongside a significant presence of tech and creative industry companies, due to its proximity to 'Silicon Beach.' The area includes commercial and retail spaces, parks, and emphasizes sustainability with many buildings meeting green building standards. The development promotes community engagement through various amenities and events, and its strategic location provides easy access to major transportation routes, making it a vibrant and sought-after community.

Fun Activities for Families and Children in your neighborhood, November 2023!

6 Nov 2023

November is when we see and feel Fall setting in with the color of the leaves changing, the weather getting cooler, and families doing more activities together. We’ve picked a few fun activities that you can share with your family and children in your neighborhood!

Holiday Sing-a-Long

Start your weekend with the famous Andrew & Polly as they will kick off the holiday season with some warmth and cheers with their fun Holiday Sing-a-long with families, kids, and friends at Children’s Book World. They will be singing this Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10:30 am. Come to wiggle, sing, and laugh with these duos as they share instruments, music, and their humorous take on everyday life with kids! They travel to many cities and are now in LA! They are also award-winning music makers and hosts of Ear Snacks, a new podcast for kids!

Location & Time:

Children’s Book World~ 10580 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Saturday, November 11, 2023, 10:30 am

Mar Vista Farmers Market Free Cooking Class

Finally, spend the fourth Sunday of every month at Mar Vista’s Farmers market from 10 am-2 pm! Accoba Scott, a vegan chef, provides a free and fun cooking class for the kids. Acooba has been a vegetarian all her adult life and is now a vegetarian and vegan chef! She offers several classes and workshops, providing support for those interested in starting or sustaining a vegetarian lifestyle. She teaches kids how to use farmers’ market ingredients for tasty and simple dishes. It is a nice Sunday activity for the kids from 10 am-2 pm!

Location & Time:

Mar Vista Farmers Market~12198 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Sunday, November 26, 2023, 10 am-2 pm

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