There are nine franchise taxi operators in L.A. who operate more than 2,300 taxis. Look for the official Los Angeles Taxicab Seal before entering any cab. You can't hail a taxi from the street, but you can telephone for a taxi, or ask that your hotel or restaurant arrange a taxi for you. Taxicabs bearing the seal are insured, have trained drivers and are regularly inspected by the City of Los Angeles. Any cab without the seal is a bandit cab with no legal authorization to operate in the City.
To reach Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) customer service regarding complaints or commendations, please call 1 800 501 0999.
Metro (MTA) 213 922 6235
Santa Monica Blue Bus 310 451 5444
Culver City Bus; 310 253 6510
Tips for riding the bus: There are many route options available to each destination. Research your plans, confirm your exact route, destination address, fare and transfer information before starting out on your journey by calling the bus lines directly.
Rates/schedules change frequently and without advance notice. Exact case fare is required; drivers do not carry change. Coins or bills are accepted as fare. Ask for transfers only when boarding the bus. If you are unsure of your stop, sit in the front of the bus near the driver in case you have questions.
Santa Monica Blue Bus is a great way to see the Westside. It can take you to Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, shopping at Third Street Promenade and Will Rogers State Beach just for starters. If you are feeling even more adventurous, then take the Big Blue to downtown for stops at the Music Center, Olvera Street, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Geffen Contemporary at the MOCA and innumerable other destinations of interest. Big Blue also connects you to LAX, Santa Monica Airport, Greyhound, Union Station and all Metro Rail Lines.
Catch the bus in the Marina on Lincoln Boulevard at Fiji, Mindanao and Bali Way. For more information click on Big Blue Bus.
The Culver City Bus Line carries riders on 44 buses across 25 square miles, encompassing the Westside communities of Marina del Rey, Venice, West Los Angeles, Westwood, Century City, Culver City, Palms, Westchester, Rancho Park and Mar Vista. You can connect to the MTA Green Line and Santa Monica Blue Bus. For more information, click on Culver City Bus Line.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) or ;Metro; oversees 200 metro bus lines and three metro rail lines. MTA buses can get you almost anywhere. If your trip requires the use of more than one MTA bus line, you must pay the full fare for each line. Transfers between Metro (MTA) buses are not available.
Consider buying a Metro Day Pass which is valid all day on Metro buses (only). If you board three or more times, you'll save money over the single-fare price. You can purchase on the bus or at Metro Rail stations. For more information, click on MTA Metro.
Several tour companies operate in the Marina del Rey area, including:
Amazing LA Tours 310 587 2211 or toll free 877 286 8752
Beverly Hills, Hollywood City Tour and Movie Stars' homes, Getty Center, Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland, San Diego, Tijuana shopping.
Los Angeles Sightseeing 310 458 0257 or toll free 800 870 1886
City tours, theme parks, movie star;s homes, Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, J. Paul Getty Center, San Diego and Tijuana.
VIP Tours 310 641 8114
Los Angeles city tours, night tours, grand tour of Los Angeles, Universal Studios Hollywood, Movie Stars' homes, Disneyland, Getty Center, Sea World, Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific.
