Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun sports bar for fans of rugby, cricket & soccer with a menu featuring South African specialties.
10 locals recommend
Springbok Bar & Grill
16153 Victory BlvdFun sports bar for fans of rugby, cricket & soccer with a menu featuring South African specialties.
Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
18389 Ventura BlvdLive Blues
Jazz (Tues, Thurs, Sat); cheap drinks (CASH ONLY); friendly people (mostly in their 40s and 50s)
Casey's Tavern
22029 Sherman WayJazz (Tues, Thurs, Sat); cheap drinks (CASH ONLY); friendly people (mostly in their 40s and 50s)
Food Scene
Zig's Restaurant
6821 White Oak AveAmazingly yummy food in an interesting venue. Plus great servers!!
Great place for shrimp tacos! The food is great and the place is always busy so plan on waiting a bit - but really worth it!
69 locals recommend
Salsa & Beer
11669 Sherman WayGreat place for shrimp tacos! The food is great and the place is always busy so plan on waiting a bit - but really worth it!
If you like (Hawaiian) Poké Bowls, this is the place to go! Really fresh fish/ingredients, really friendly staff, really great location (right in the middle of The Village)!
Sweetfin
6256 CA-27If you like (Hawaiian) Poké Bowls, this is the place to go! Really fresh fish/ingredients, really friendly staff, really great location (right in the middle of The Village)!
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
16101 Ventura BlvdLarge store - indoor/outdoor seating
IMHO best bagels in Los Angeles!
The original Western Bagel bakery is located on Sepulveda and Stagg (take-out only) - not too far from Chez Vive. Great for grabbing freshly made bagels and schmears - bring it back and have breakfast in bed! Or try this location on Ventura Blvd., it has indoor/outdoor seating. Enjoy!
Western Bagel
17401 Ventura BlvdIMHO best bagels in Los Angeles!
The original Western Bagel bakery is located on Sepulveda and Stagg (take-out only) - not too far from Chez Vive. Great for grabbing freshly made bagels and schmears - bring it back and have breakfast in bed! Or try this location on Ventura Blvd., it has indoor/outdoor seating. Enjoy!
Great organic food - huge ready made area (sushi to pizza and more) with indoor/outdoor seating. When you are done eating, you can do your grocery shopping or take a walk along Ventura Blvd and do some other shopping;)
122 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
21347 Ventura BlvdGreat organic food - huge ready made area (sushi to pizza and more) with indoor/outdoor seating. When you are done eating, you can do your grocery shopping or take a walk along Ventura Blvd and do some other shopping;)
Amazing food! All organic! There is usually a wait - but worth it!
20 locals recommend
Humble Bee Cafe
17321 Saticoy StAmazing food! All organic! There is usually a wait - but worth it!
Kinnara Thai
15355 Sherman WayBest Thai food and within walking distance from Chez Vive.
Phở 999
6411 Sepulveda BlvdWonderful traditional Vietnamese fare. Walking distance from Chez Vive.
Tel Aviv Glatt Kosher Grill
17201 Ventura BlvdLarge portions and good food.
Parks & Nature
Lake Balboa Park. Yes, there really is a lake :) with paddle boats, walking/hiking/biking trails, golf, archery, soccer, picnicking... There is also a Wildlife Preserve and lovely Japanese Gardens to stroll through.
84 locals recommend
Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park
6300 Balboa Blvd Lake Balboa Park. Yes, there really is a lake :) with paddle boats, walking/hiking/biking trails, golf, archery, soccer, picnicking... There is also a Wildlife Preserve and lovely Japanese Gardens to stroll through.
This beautiful park is part of the Balboa Lake facilities. It features 6.5 acres of streams, koi ponds, and relaxing gardens. And it's minutes walking distance from Chez Vive! A must see!
99 locals recommend
The Japanese Garden
6100 Woodley AveThis beautiful park is part of the Balboa Lake facilities. It features 6.5 acres of streams, koi ponds, and relaxing gardens. And it's minutes walking distance from Chez Vive! A must see!
An amusement park with ferris wheel, arcade, great food and best of all - it's on the beach!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierAn amusement park with ferris wheel, arcade, great food and best of all - it's on the beach!
Home to Muscle Beach; street performers that juggle chainsaws; many shops and cafes. And it's a great workout because you can walk or bike or roller blade or roller skate from here all the way to the Santa Monica Pier!
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkHome to Muscle Beach; street performers that juggle chainsaws; many shops and cafes. And it's a great workout because you can walk or bike or roller blade or roller skate from here all the way to the Santa Monica Pier!
Shopping
The Village at Topanga is one of the last open air malls. It's very new and a nice place to grab some lunch or shop. And if you need even more retail therapy, there is a free shuttle that runs between The Village and Westfield Topanga (located across the street).
302 locals recommend
Westfield Topanga
6600 CA-27The Village at Topanga is one of the last open air malls. It's very new and a nice place to grab some lunch or shop. And if you need even more retail therapy, there is a free shuttle that runs between The Village and Westfield Topanga (located across the street).
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeEssentials
Great selection of local and organic produce. Also a great deli for varied authentic ethnic foods. Walking distance.
26 locals recommend
JONS International Marketplace
12122 Magnolia BlvdGreat selection of local and organic produce. Also a great deli for varied authentic ethnic foods. Walking distance.
CVS
14735 Ventura Blvd Within walking distance of Chez Vive.
Trader Joe's is a legend in California. Fresh fruit, house brand items that are amazing (Mahi Mahi Burgers; New Zealand Artesian Water; Almond Butter) at really great prices. The parking can be difficult sometimes - best time to go is mid-morning on a weekday.
34 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
17640 Burbank BlvdTrader Joe's is a legend in California. Fresh fruit, house brand items that are amazing (Mahi Mahi Burgers; New Zealand Artesian Water; Almond Butter) at really great prices. The parking can be difficult sometimes - best time to go is mid-morning on a weekday.
SoCal Wash and Fold - Van Nuys
6756 Sepulveda BlvdClose to Chez Vive. Newer machines.
Entertainment & Activities
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
7741 Hayvenhurst AveThe very first indoor trampoline park ever.
Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura Blvd Reserved seating!
Regency Theatres Van Nuys Plant 16
7876 Van Nuys Blvd
Balboa Golf Course
16821 Burbank BlvdMiniature golf, Batting Cages, Arcade - been around for YEARS! Great place, reasonably priced.
71 locals recommend
Sherman Oaks Castle Park
4989 Sepulveda BlvdMiniature golf, Batting Cages, Arcade - been around for YEARS! Great place, reasonably priced.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveTake a tour of a real, working movie studio
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaGetting Around
This Metro Station is about 5 minutes walking distance from Chez Vive. Take it West and you will find Lake Balboa, the food spots listed above, three major malls (The Village; Westfield Topanga & Northridge).
Take it East and you will end up in the NoHo Arts District and all of its trendy shops. Also in NoHo, the Metro Red Line which can take you to Universal Studios; Downtown (LA Jewelry District; LA Garment District); USC; American History Museum (Butterfly Garden) and, via the Blue Line connection, Santa Monica beaches and shops.
Sepulveda Orange Line Station
This Metro Station is about 5 minutes walking distance from Chez Vive. Take it West and you will find Lake Balboa, the food spots listed above, three major malls (The Village; Westfield Topanga & Northridge).
Take it East and you will end up in the NoHo Arts District and all of its trendy shops. Also in NoHo, the Metro Red Line which can take you to Universal Studios; Downtown (LA Jewelry District; LA Garment District); USC; American History Museum (Butterfly Garden) and, via the Blue Line connection, Santa Monica beaches and shops.
Direct to LAX and minutes from Chez Vive!
10 locals recommend
Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station
Direct to LAX and minutes from Chez Vive!