Often times, a carbohydrate exists in a cyclic or an acyclic form. carbon transforms into a new stereocenter. Cyclization causes the formation of 2 new diasteriomers. of a certain group (discussed later) to the new stereocenter.
My favorite place to visit id Vancouver BC. My fraternity has a tradition of going there every year and we are actually there right now! The night life is amazing.
Santa Monica is the better place to spend your nights. Spending some time in Venice may be nice during the day, but at night, especially around the beach area, it's probably safer if you're walking in the Santa Monica side.