2005/01/20
the fast way to pacific palisades
Most people assume that Sunset Boulevard is the only way to get to Pacific Palisades. This is most certainly not the case. Although there are some shortcuts that utilize surface streets in Santa Monica, I refuse to disclose those. However, I will share a more obvious trick, although it's useless under heavy traffic conditions.
If you pay close attention to the signs on the 10 West, you will see ‘Chatauqua Boulevard’ at the bottom of one of the exit lists. This mysterious exit actually comes after the 10 merges with Pacific Coast Highway, so the sign seems erroneous.
To reach this lost exit, simply follow Pacific Coast Highway north until you see the sign for ‘West Channel.’
At West Channel, you can make an obtuse right turn onto Chatauqua Boulevard.
Once on Chatauqua Boulevard, simply follow it all the way up to Sunset Boulevard.
Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard and, a few blocks later, you're in the middle of the Pacific Palisades business district. For anywhere else in Pacific Palisades, modify your directions accordingly once you reach Sunset Boulevard.
Under good traffic conditions, this shortens the travel time from Downtown Los Angeles to Pacific Palisades to approximately 30 minutes.
posted by Angeles Lost @ 1:11 PM 
