it was my first time actually swimming in the ocean. (In Lido, Italy we wadded in the Adriatic Sea, but didn't feel like going any farther into the dirty water.) The salt water made my eyes, nose, throat and mouth burn, but I still had fun in the surf.
later, we walked the pier and saw street performers and fishermen.
back in Sherman Oaks, we ate at an awesome little chinese restaurant: Rice Wok. Good food, great service and cheap prices. mmm...