Your Vacation in Southern California
Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport
Please make every effort to book travel at least 4 months prior to our big weekend. Our recommended dates of travel are 7/14/2022 (Thursday) through 7/17/2022 (Sunday).
Keep in mind that the RM&J Wedding Celebration is on the afternoon/evening of 7/15/2022 (Friday).
Uber/Lyft vs. Car Rentals
Our wedding venue, Bel-Air Bay Club, is located very close to the Santa Monica Promenade. The venue itself is only 17 miles away from LAX and the driving time ranges from 20-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Option 1: Uber/Lyft - If you are booking hotel or Airbnb in Marina Del Rey, Venice Beach, or Santa Monica... there is no need for car rentals. You will be able to get around easily via Uber/Lyft especially if you are with a group.
Option 2: Car Rentals - If you are booking hotel or Airbnb near the airport, Malibu, Hollywood, Downtown LA, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Inglewood, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Orange County, or anywhere further... you are best off in booking a car rental. Especially if you're preference isn't Uber/Lyft. There are a number of affordable car rentals near the airport including Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Thrifty, etc.
Great news! Our wedding venue Bel-Air Bay Club offers parking during the event. More details to follow as we get close to the wedding date.
Fun Stuff Closest to the Wedding Venue
Santa Monica: The Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym established in the 1930s. In the city center, Bergamot Station houses several art galleries. There is also the Santa Monica Promenade which has plenty of shopping, restaurants, and bars to explore.
Malibu: It’s known for its celebrity homes and beaches, including wide and sandy Zuma Beach. To the east is Malibu Lagoon State Beach, known as Surfrider Beach for its waves. Nearby is the Spanish Revival–style Adamson House, with local history displays in its Malibu Lagoon Museum. Inland, trails weave through canyons, waterfalls and grasslands in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Venice: Known for its bohemian spirit, Venice is a buzzing beach town with upscale commercial and residential pockets. Free-spirited Venice Boardwalk is the site of funky shops, street performers and colorful murals. There’s also a skate park and Muscle Beach outdoor gym. Abbot Kinney Boulevard features foodie hot spots, stylish boutiques and coffee bars. A picturesque enclave of canals is surrounded by modernist homes.
Pull Up, It's Lit
Check Out Some of Our Favorite Party Spots:
41ocean - an upscale, inviting lounge in the heart of Santa Monica.
31TEN Lounge - a hip Westside lounge bar in Santa Monica serving up a great time to Venice, Santa Monica, Westside party goers.
The Bungalow Santa Monica - sprawling, retro-style space with a handsome bar, a surf-themed billiards room, a patio & more.
Nobu Malibu
Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese delicacies, plus California fare, in a modern, beachfront space.
Elephante
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.