FRIDAY
3 p.m. Check in
The Marina del Rey Hotel & Marina 13534 Bali Way, Los Angeles www.marinadelreyhotel.com Book a sleek room with a waterfront view and a balcony or patio. Then explore the marina on a rented bike or in-line skates. Rooms $100-$200.
6 p.m. Dinner
Ford's Filling Station 9531 Culver Blvd. 310-202-1470 Beat the crowds to this excellent gastro pub. Hearty American grub -- meatloaf and mashed potatoes --with a West Coast twist. Entrees $20-$30.
8 p.m. Showtime
The Actors' Gang 9070 Venice Blvd. 310-838-4264 www.theactorsgang.com Tickets $25 The Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd. 212-628-2772 www.taperahmanson.com Tickets $20-$30 Take in a cutting-edge theater experience.
SATURDAY
9 a.m. Power bar breakfast
Double Dutch Dinette 9806 Washington Blvd. Blueberry pancakes, flax seed muffins, and fresh fruit parfaits with the stars. $5.95-$8.95.
10 a.m. Movie Memory Lane
Arrange a private tour of the historicCulver Studios (310-202-3505; info@theculverstudio.com), buy tickets for a studio tour of Sony Pictures Entertainment (April_dmytrenko@spe.sony.com), orvisit the John Wayne Suite at the Culver Hotel (www.theculverhotel.com. 310-202-3505).
Noon Culinary delights
Surfas 8824 National Blvd. 310-559-4770 www.surfasonline.com Visit the best, most fully stocked restaurant supply and cooking emporium. Have a snack at the cafe, and settle into the demonstration kitchen for a cooking class.
7 p.m. Dinner
Beacon 3280 Helms Ave. 310-835-7500 Cal-Asian flavors, exquisite presentation. Reserve early. Dinner $25-$50.
9 p.m. Jazzed up
The Jazz Bakery 3233 Helms Ave. 310-838-7500 www.thejazzbakery.com Top acts every week. Tickets $15.
SUNDAY
11 a.m. Brunch
La Dijonaise
8703 Washington Blvd. (at Helms Avenue) www.ladijonaise.com Flaky croissants, feather-light crepes, eggs Benedict, and quiche in a sunny spot. $4.95-$10.95.
