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Things You Find on Foot: South Side of Ventura Between Whitsett and Laurelgrove
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Things You Find on Foot: South Side of Ventura
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Between Whitsett and Laurelgrove
By Dena Feldman Garfinkel
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The world always looks different on foot than it does from a moving car. I've found that taking a walk is one of the best ways to find new places; every time I set out on foot, I notice storefronts and signs that I always seem to miss while driving. Walking in Studio City can be like a scavenger hunt. Signs appear and beckon to me, like the Cheshire Cat in Alice and Wonderland.
Eat and drink: Rocco's Tavern, at 12514 Ventura (the southwest corner of Ventura and Whitsett), serves food until 1:00 a.m. daily. Looks like a great place to pop in for a late-night bite! Rocco's also offers 2-for-1drinks daily from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Exercise: Yoga Shelter, at 12408 Ventura, offers locals one free week of unlimited yoga classes. Their schedule of classes is very impressive, with a wide variety of levels and times offered. Also, Yoga Shelter keeps a dish of water outside for thirty dogs.
Shopping deals: Venice Custom Shirts, at 12424 Ventura, offers $9.99 belts and silk ties.
The world is definitely a different place on foot, exciting and mysterious. It makes me wonder what I don't know about, despite having lived here for years. I'll have to walk to find out.