Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Amazing wines and small plates. I highly recommend their homemade truffle parmesan chips and spinach artichoke dip with a glass of Cote du Rhone or Rose wine...
192 locals recommend
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose Ave
192 locals recommend
Amazing wines and small plates. I highly recommend their homemade truffle parmesan chips and spinach artichoke dip with a glass of Cote du Rhone or Rose wine...
Amazing burger, pastries, coffee, atmosphere. I like coming here on off hours to sit in their indoor/outdoor area to a decadent pastry and cup of coffee, just because...
320 locals recommend
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvd
320 locals recommend
Amazing burger, pastries, coffee, atmosphere. I like coming here on off hours to sit in their indoor/outdoor area to a decadent pastry and cup of coffee, just because...
This is a lunch and dinner hotspot (I recommend for pickup ordering as there isn't a great place to sit and eat). Amazing coffee, you can stand at the bar. Very expensive, trendy, beautifully designed
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 locals recommend
This is a lunch and dinner hotspot (I recommend for pickup ordering as there isn't a great place to sit and eat). Amazing coffee, you can stand at the bar. Very expensive, trendy, beautifully designed
Another trendy restaurant. Look out for celebs! Same owner as Gjusta...
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
1062 locals recommend
Another trendy restaurant. Look out for celebs! Same owner as Gjusta...
I order takeout from here sometimes. Amazing meatball sandwich, pizza by the slice, decadent desserts… can you tell I'm a healthy eater? :)
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
1062 locals recommend
I order takeout from here sometimes. Amazing meatball sandwich, pizza by the slice, decadent desserts… can you tell I'm a healthy eater? :)
Have a hot date or meeting a friend for a nice dinner? Come here. Incredibly beautiful and delicious food. Each plate looks like a painting, farm to table and so so yummy. Great atmosphere too.
19 locals recommend
2424 Main Street Bar and Ristorante
2424 Santa Monica Frwy Ramp
19 locals recommend
Have a hot date or meeting a friend for a nice dinner? Come here. Incredibly beautiful and delicious food. Each plate looks like a painting, farm to table and so so yummy. Great atmosphere too.
Great sushi joint. They project surf videos onto the walls and have great happy hours specials.
138 locals recommend
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward Ave
138 locals recommend
Great sushi joint. They project surf videos onto the walls and have great happy hours specials.
A wonderful local coffee shop. Nothing too fancy but great service and relaxed atmosphere.
300 locals recommend
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose Ave
300 locals recommend
A wonderful local coffee shop. Nothing too fancy but great service and relaxed atmosphere.
I go here for my Sunday morning bagel and coffee… incredible bagels.
Sam's Bagels
1305 Montana Avenue
I go here for my Sunday morning bagel and coffee… incredible bagels.
Authentic Mexican on Rose Ave. They may be taken over by a fancy new restaurant soon (everyone in Venice is petitioning against it) so go there first! I recommend 'carnitas platter.' They prefer cash.
44 locals recommend
La Fiesta Brava
259B Hampton Dr
44 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican on Rose Ave. They may be taken over by a fancy new restaurant soon (everyone in Venice is petitioning against it) so go there first! I recommend 'carnitas platter.' They prefer cash.
Expensive and delicious vegan restaurant. I am far from vegan and enjoy most things on the menu. If you need a healthy day, go here.
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
488 locals recommend
Expensive and delicious vegan restaurant. I am far from vegan and enjoy most things on the menu. If you need a healthy day, go here.
Amazing indoor/outdoor atmosphere and extremely healthy, fresh food.
85 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe & Market and Bar
580 Mateo Street
85 locals recommend
Amazing indoor/outdoor atmosphere and extremely healthy, fresh food.
Just come here and ask about it. They have a lot going on. Cafe, pop up shop, treatment rooms.
20 locals recommend
The Springs
608 Mateo St
20 locals recommend
Just come here and ask about it. They have a lot going on. Cafe, pop up shop, treatment rooms.
Get the pistachio croissant and chai tea latte before they go! I recommend calling ahead so you can cut the long line and pay at the pick up counter...
256 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main St
256 locals recommend
Get the pistachio croissant and chai tea latte before they go! I recommend calling ahead so you can cut the long line and pay at the pick up counter...
Late night pizza in Venice can be found here...
184 locals recommend
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
184 locals recommend
Late night pizza in Venice can be found here...

Shopping

Across the street from Superba Food & Bread- great shop for gifts and very CA things including vintage, pottery, books, jewelry...
59 locals recommend
General Store
1801 Lincoln Blvd
59 locals recommend
Across the street from Superba Food & Bread- great shop for gifts and very CA things including vintage, pottery, books, jewelry...
A great shop for women's clothing. Expensive but they always have great stuff on sale upstairs. Australian designer...
Flannel
1223 Abbot Kinney Blvd
A great shop for women's clothing. Expensive but they always have great stuff on sale upstairs. Australian designer...
A pedestrian street in the heart of Santa Monica with endless shops, restaurants and department stores.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
1595 locals recommend
A pedestrian street in the heart of Santa Monica with endless shops, restaurants and department stores.

Everything Else

I like this post office the best. Either get there right at opening or go around 2/3 to avoid lunch rush. Definitely don't go near closing time...
18 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
2720 Neilson Way
18 locals recommend
I like this post office the best. Either get there right at opening or go around 2/3 to avoid lunch rush. Definitely don't go near closing time...
Go on Wednesday morning. They also have it on Saturdays but Wednesdays are bigger. All of the top chefs in the area go here if you are a foodie and want to stalk them here!
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main St
162 locals recommend
Go on Wednesday morning. They also have it on Saturdays but Wednesdays are bigger. All of the top chefs in the area go here if you are a foodie and want to stalk them here!
Have a hangover? They've got the cure. Shakes and juices.
104 locals recommend
Moon Juice
507 Rose Ave
104 locals recommend
Have a hangover? They've got the cure. Shakes and juices.
Sign up for a temporary membership here and you might just find yourself working out next to Arnold.
111 locals recommend
Gold’s Gym
360 Hampton Dr
111 locals recommend
Sign up for a temporary membership here and you might just find yourself working out next to Arnold.
Take a hike with a great view of the Hollywood sign here. Try to go on a weekday mid morning when not many people are there and parking isn't scarce. Many different hikes, do some research online 1st.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
Take a hike with a great view of the Hollywood sign here. Try to go on a weekday mid morning when not many people are there and parking isn't scarce. Many different hikes, do some research online 1st.
Another popular hike spot with great view of LA and Hollywood Sign.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals recommend
Another popular hike spot with great view of LA and Hollywood Sign.
Come here for cool art galleries, adorable shops, coffee bars, restaurants...
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction Avenue
297 locals recommend
Come here for cool art galleries, adorable shops, coffee bars, restaurants...
Come see a show here! Great music spot and artsy, fun crowd.
185 locals recommend
Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
185 locals recommend
Come see a show here! Great music spot and artsy, fun crowd.
Best place to get your nails done. Comfy seating with pillows and TV's with movies. Fun fun fun! Go crazy and get some nail art! So hot right now...
Deluxe Nail Bar & Spa
2913 Main St
Best place to get your nails done. Comfy seating with pillows and TV's with movies. Fun fun fun! Go crazy and get some nail art! So hot right now...
SHOP TIL YOU DROP. Best shopping street in Venice. I would come here first to see what beautiful things CA has to offer. A wide variety of shops, you could spend all day here.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1065 locals recommend
SHOP TIL YOU DROP. Best shopping street in Venice. I would come here first to see what beautiful things CA has to offer. A wide variety of shops, you could spend all day here.
Hop on the bike and ride down the boardwalk. Touristy indeed but also a great way to take in the scenery. I wouldn't walk barefoot through the sand- a lot of homeless who do drugs around there...
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk
815 locals recommend
Hop on the bike and ride down the boardwalk. Touristy indeed but also a great way to take in the scenery. I wouldn't walk barefoot through the sand- a lot of homeless who do drugs around there...
In Malibu- an absolute must see. Free to go but you must reserve online or they won't let you in. I think parking is $10.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
883 locals recommend
In Malibu- an absolute must see. Free to go but you must reserve online or they won't let you in. I think parking is $10.
Don't miss it.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Don't miss it.
A fabulous contemporary art museum with best art book shop ever! So well curated. You can see everything in an hour if you want.
374 locals recommend
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd
374 locals recommend
A fabulous contemporary art museum with best art book shop ever! So well curated. You can see everything in an hour if you want.
See it.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
See it.
Avoid weekends!
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
3326 locals recommend
Avoid weekends!
Nicest hotel in Santa Monica, on the beach. You should come here for a drink and watch the sunset. They have a beautiful lobby/sitting room with live music most nights. Nice place to work or read.
99 locals recommend
Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Blvd
99 locals recommend
Nicest hotel in Santa Monica, on the beach. You should come here for a drink and watch the sunset. They have a beautiful lobby/sitting room with live music most nights. Nice place to work or read.

Drinks & Nightlife

A fun place to play darts and pool that's never too crowded (unless there is a 'football' game on and all of the LA Brits swarm this place…)
18 locals recommend
Cock 'n Bull
2947 Lincoln Blvd
18 locals recommend
A fun place to play darts and pool that's never too crowded (unless there is a 'football' game on and all of the LA Brits swarm this place…)
Great beer and great sausages. Fun atmosphere on weekend, they have a DJ in the food hall. Always a line out the door.
243 locals recommend
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln Blvd
243 locals recommend
Great beer and great sausages. Fun atmosphere on weekend, they have a DJ in the food hall. Always a line out the door.
Trendy night spot. Long line on weekends. Pool table, ping pong, cool lounge rooms, indoor/outdoor, people get dressed up or stay casual to come here. Bonfire in the back.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire Blvd
525 locals recommend
Trendy night spot. Long line on weekends. Pool table, ping pong, cool lounge rooms, indoor/outdoor, people get dressed up or stay casual to come here. Bonfire in the back.