Ocean Park: Hyper Local

This pleasingly sleepy corner of Santa Monica is starting to heat up (if a bagel war is any indication). The local vendors and low-key atmosphere of Ocean Park Boulevard make it one of my faves.

Faced with the ever-present ads served up on Instagram and the dominance of national brands in many of our cherished neighborhoods, I like supporting local business owners and am happy when I find an unspoiled block or two to explore.