Mar Vista Local Resources & Services
These are some of the resources that we enjoy in Mar Vista. Is there something we should add? Contact us & let us know!
Find Your Neighborhood Resources
Enter an address or intersection in the form below to find the related elected officials, regional services, planning/construction contacts, public safety contacts, and more.
Community Interest
- Mar Vista Historical Society
Documenting the changing and unique character of Mar Vista in recorded times with research, stories, maps, photographs and oral histories. - Mar Vista Library
12006 Venice Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066
Tel: (310) 390-3454
Contact: Senior Librarian: Carole Kealoha - The Learning Garden
The school garden of Venice High
13000 Venice Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066
(access from Walgrove) - Ocean View Farms Community Garden
A private nonprofit cooperation operating a six-acre organic garden with 500 15’x15′ plots for well over 30 years. Ocean View Farms is located at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Centinela.
Local Parks & Recreation
- Mar Vista Recreation Center11430 Woodbine Street Los Angeles CA 90066(310) 398-5982
Located at the corner of Palms Blvd. & McLaughlin Ave.
- Penmar Recreation Center 1341 Lake St. Venice, CA 90291(310) 396-8735
- Culver West Alexander Park4162 Wade Street Culver City, CA 90066
Annual & On-Going Events
- Mar Vista Farmers Market
Sundays, Rain or shine except major holidays, south side Venice Blvd at Grand View Blvd - Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase
An annual ‘open garden’ tour of sustainable gardens throughout Mar Vista. - Mar Vista Fall Festival
An annual event “to celebrate Mar Vista’s people, neighborhoods, businesses, and community organizations.“
Blogs & News
- Mar Vista Mom — a fun & informative Mar Vista-focused blog
- The Argonaut’s Mar Vista News
- The Venice-Mar Vista Patch (tends to have more Venice-related content)
Quality of Life & Crime Prevention Resources
Have issues with safety? graffiti? security? litter? dog waste? or other quality of life & crime concerns? Find help in our Quality of Life & Crime Prevention Resources section.
Emergency Preparedness Resources
Are you ready to help yourself & your neighbors in the event of a disaster? Find information, resources, and events that will help us look out for one-another.