Directions and General Information
Registration and Policies
To sign up for ALL workshops in ALL locations, call us at the Julia Dean Photo Workshops (310 392-0909). You will receive a confirmation letter via email within one week after signing up. This email will be a receipt of your payment. The email will also inform you about how to get to your destination, where to park, and what to bring. Registration, Pricing, and Policies are discussed in detail on the Registration Info page.
Directions and Parking
We are located at 801 Ocean Front Walk, Studio 8, Venice, CA 90291, between Rose Ave. and Brooks Ave. Our studio is located in the 801 Buliding on the Venice Boardwalk. The cross-streets are Park Ave. and Speedway.
From the 405 North or South Freeway
- Take the 405 FREEWAY towards the 10 FREEWAY WEST.
- Exit onto the 10 FREEWAY WEST towards Santa Monica.
- Follow the directions from the 10 West (below).
From the 10 West Freeway
- Take the 10 Freeway westbound towards Santa Monica.
- Take the 4th / 5th ST Exit – Exit 1A.
- Turn LEFT onto 4th ST.
- Turn RIGHT on PICO BLVD.
- Turn LEFT onto MAIN ST. Continue on MAIN ST. for one mile.
- Turn RIGHT onto ROSE AVE. Continue on ROSE until you get to the stop sign.
- Turn LEFT onto SPEEDWAY. Continue to our studio at 801 Ocean Front Walk. We are located on the west side of Speedway - the beach side - and if you make it to BROOKS, you've just passed us by about 100 feet.
There is plenty of parking available. There are two major parking lots we recommend. The first major parking lot is at the end of ROSE AVE. This lot is located 4 blocks north of our studio. The second lot is subterranean parking and is under our building at 801 Ocean Front Walk. There is free parking available on the side streets, but you may have to walk several blocks depending on where you find a spot. If you come by bike, you can park your bike inside the studio.
Accommodations Near The Julia Dean Photo Workshops
Here are a few places to stay in our area.
The Inn at Venice Beach
(3/4 mile south of workshops - just east of the pier)
310-821-2557
Cadillac Hotel
( a few blocks north of workshop - on the boardwalk )
310-399-8876
Best Western Marina Pacific Hotel & Suites
( 1/4 mile south of workshops - just off beach )
310-452-1111
The Venice Beach House Bed and Breakfast
( 1/2 block south of workshops - just off beach )
310-823-1966
CULVER CITY LOCATION
Workshops in Culver City will be held at Digital Fusion, 3542 Hayden Ave., Culver City, CA 90232. For further information visit Digital Fusion’s website at http://www.digitalfusion.net.
ESCONDIDO LOCATION
Workshops in Escondido (located 30 miles north of San Diego along the 15 freeway) will be held at Calumet Photographic, 830 W. Valley Parkway Suite 330, Escondido, CA 92025. For store information please call 760-737-6002, or visit the Calumet Photographic website at www.calumetphoto.com.
HOLLYWOOD LOCATION
Workshops in Hollywood will be held at Freestyle, 5124 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90027. For store information please call 323-660-3460, or visit the Freestyle Photographic Supplies website at http://www.freestylephoto.biz.
SAN DIEGO LOCATION
Workshops in San Diego will be held at Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 (located in the Casa De Balboa building, east of the main traffic circle and central fountain). For further information please call 619-238-7559, or visit MOPA’s website at http://www.mopa.org/.
OCEANSIDE LOCATION
Workshops in Oceanside (located 35 miles north of San Diego along the 5 freeway) will be held at Oceanside Photo & Telescope, 918 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA 90254. For store information please call 760-722-3343 or 760-722-3348, or visit the OPT’s website at www.optcorp.com.
SANTA ANA LOCATION
Workshops in Santa Ana will be held at Calumet Photographic, 1430 S. Village Way, Suite A, Santa Ana, CA 92705. For store information please call 714-285-0143, or visit the Calumet Photographic website at www.calumetphoto.com.
