CicLAvia Returns to the Westside Today

Los Angeles, CA · April 26, 2026

Happy Sunday—the marine layer is holding steady this morning, providing the perfect cool cover for today’s car-free trek down Venice Boulevard.

📰 The Lead

Today marks the return of CicLAvia to the Westside, transforming nearly six miles of Venice Boulevard into a sprawling, motorized-vehicle-free playground. From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the route connects the Palms neighborhood to the Pacific Ocean, allowing residents to bike, skate, or simply stroll through streets usually dominated by heavy traffic. This isn't just a fitness event; it’s a neighborhood-scale block party. Local shops in Mar Vista and Venice are setting up outdoor seating and pop-up stations, and the "hubs" along the route will feature live music and repair stations. Whether you’re a serious cyclist or just looking for a quiet walk to the beach, it’s a rare opportunity to experience the geography of the region at a human pace. Expect significant cross-street closures, so plan your north-south driving routes accordingly.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Purple Line Progress in Miracle Mile Construction crews have reached a new milestone on the D Line extension, with street restoration beginning near Wilshire and La Brea. While lane closures persist, the sight of permanent sidewalks returning signals the project's final phases are approaching.

  • Pacoima’s Cool Pavement Expansion The city is expanding its "cool pavement" initiative to several more residential blocks in Pacoima this week. The gray reflective coating helps lower surface temperatures by up to 10 degrees, a vital upgrade for one of the valley's warmest pockets.

  • Rivalry Weekend at the Ravine The Giants are in town for a classic Sunday afternoon matchup at Dodger Stadium. With a 1:10 PM first pitch, expect the usual heavy congestion through Echo Park and Elysian Park starting as early as 11:00 AM.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 67°F · Low 54°F — Overcast It is a classic marine layer arrival, so keep a light jacket handy if you're heading toward the coast. The cloud cover will remain thick throughout the day, keeping the afternoon commute glare-free but a bit chilly.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • CicLAvia: Venice Blvd Venice Blvd from Culver Blvd to the Beach 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Six miles of car-free streets connecting Palms to Venice; look for the Mar Vista hub for the best local food pop-ups.

  • Smorgasburg LA ROW DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM The weekly food festival is in full swing today—try to arrive before noon to beat the longest lines for the birria tacos.

  • Pasadena: Mount Wilson Observatory Tour Mount Wilson Rd, Mount Wilson 10:00 AM A 45-minute drive up the crest for a guided look at the historic 100-inch telescope that changed our view of the universe.

  • Culver City: Art Walk & Roll Festival Washington Blvd between La Cienega and Adams 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM A short hop away for a designated "slow street" featuring local artists, live music, and a beer garden hosted by neighborhood breweries.

  • Dodgers vs. Giants Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave 1:10 PM The ultimate California rivalry continues under the afternoon clouds; check the shuttle schedule from Union Station to skip the parking fees.

  • Sunday Night Jazz The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Cap off the weekend in one of the oldest basements in the city with live sets in a room that survived the Prohibition era.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Musso & Frank Grill
    • Since 1919, this Hollywood Boulevard staple has served as the unofficial living room for the city’s literary and cinematic giants. While the red leather booths and flannel-clad servers feel like a film set, the history is very real—this was the preferred haunt of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Raymond Chandler. Did you know the restaurant actually has its own dedicated phone line for the "back room," a relic from the days when stars needed to reach their agents without being overheard? It remains one of the few places where you can still order a classic side of celery and olives with your martini.

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