Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Bustling hot spot with bar scene & happy hours, crafting a menu of Asian-fusion fare & sushi. Bar or traditional dining.
153 locals recommend
Chaya
110 Navy St
153 locals recommend
Bustling hot spot with bar scene & happy hours, crafting a menu of Asian-fusion fare & sushi. Bar or traditional dining.
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic californian menus.
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
347 locals recommend
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic californian menus.
Chill hangout with a stylish patio for local & global craft beer & wine, plus inventive pub fare.
48 locals recommend
Ashland Hill
2807 Main St
48 locals recommend
Chill hangout with a stylish patio for local & global craft beer & wine, plus inventive pub fare.
Delicious and accessible Modern California Asian Fusion dishes. Mixing fresh high quality ingredients and unique flavors. We love the Chinese Chicken Salad and tacos!
61 locals recommend
Komodo
8809 W Pico Blvd
61 locals recommend
Delicious and accessible Modern California Asian Fusion dishes. Mixing fresh high quality ingredients and unique flavors. We love the Chinese Chicken Salad and tacos!
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
115 locals recommend
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd St
115 locals recommend
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th St
654 locals recommend
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
We almost didn’t share this one because it is our secret locals spot. This is where we go to have amazing sushi for any special occasion. The atmosphere is traditional, nothing special at all, but the pieces of fish and fresh quality is unbeatable. Shhh, don’t tell anyone else.
22 locals recommend
Sushi King
1330 Wilshire Blvd
22 locals recommend
We almost didn’t share this one because it is our secret locals spot. This is where we go to have amazing sushi for any special occasion. The atmosphere is traditional, nothing special at all, but the pieces of fish and fresh quality is unbeatable. Shhh, don’t tell anyone else.
Hip Venice wine bar & tapas.
192 locals recommend
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose Ave
192 locals recommend
Hip Venice wine bar & tapas.
Hip little spot for Indonesian fare & coffee during the day great happy hour & more elaborate dishes at night. Great happy hour.
47 locals recommend
Wallflower
609 Rose Ave
47 locals recommend
Hip little spot for Indonesian fare & coffee during the day great happy hour & more elaborate dishes at night. Great happy hour.
Bar and Brats with a DJ. Newly redone. cool spot. The french fries are incredible!
243 locals recommend
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln Blvd
243 locals recommend
Bar and Brats with a DJ. Newly redone. cool spot. The french fries are incredible!
Very California culture infused restaurant. Hands down one of my favorites. We love the concept! Don’t leave without trying a dessert…trust me!
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
488 locals recommend
Very California culture infused restaurant. Hands down one of my favorites. We love the concept! Don’t leave without trying a dessert…trust me!
Authentic French cuisine & mini grocery store. We love this place for the yummy baguettes, great breakfast and outdoor patio seating.
123 locals recommend
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd
123 locals recommend
Authentic French cuisine & mini grocery store. We love this place for the yummy baguettes, great breakfast and outdoor patio seating.
Laid-back, beachside seafood restaurant known for lobster rolls, beer & sports on TV.
31 locals recommend
The Anchor
235 Main St
31 locals recommend
Laid-back, beachside seafood restaurant known for lobster rolls, beer & sports on TV.
This casual, bar/restaurant features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers. Great menu for bar dining and great spot for sports!
96 locals recommend
Library Alehouse
2911 Main St
96 locals recommend
This casual, bar/restaurant features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers. Great menu for bar dining and great spot for sports!
Casual-chic space with brick walls & a minimalist vibe for seasonal fare, eclectic wines & beer.
7 locals recommend
CHEZ TEX
218 Main St
7 locals recommend
Casual-chic space with brick walls & a minimalist vibe for seasonal fare, eclectic wines & beer.
Quaint Spanish restaurant offering wine, tapas & other traditional dishes in a romantic setting.
37 locals recommend
Manchego
2518 Main St
37 locals recommend
Quaint Spanish restaurant offering wine, tapas & other traditional dishes in a romantic setting.
Breezy trattoria with an open kitchen & a patio serving house-made pasta & rustic Italian eats. By Michelin Star Chef, Luigi Fineo.
12 locals recommend
Osteria Venice West
5 Dudley Avenue
12 locals recommend
Breezy trattoria with an open kitchen & a patio serving house-made pasta & rustic Italian eats. By Michelin Star Chef, Luigi Fineo.
Casual, eco-minded regional chain for organic burgers (from beef to bison) & more, plus beer & wine.
7 locals recommend
Bareburger
2732 Main St
7 locals recommend
Casual, eco-minded regional chain for organic burgers (from beef to bison) & more, plus beer & wine.
Go-to and to go! Salad bar.
21 locals recommend
Greens up! Salads
912 Montana Ave
21 locals recommend
Go-to and to go! Salad bar.
Atmosphere is nothing special, but their bunch menu is one of our favorites. If you're gluten free you will love it too. Great options for everyone. Very extensive menu.
53 locals recommend
Cafe Buna
552 Washington Blvd
53 locals recommend
Atmosphere is nothing special, but their bunch menu is one of our favorites. If you're gluten free you will love it too. Great options for everyone. Very extensive menu.
One of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
90 locals recommend
26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd
90 locals recommend
One of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
Delicious traditional Mexican food, yummy margaritas, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole. Open until 3am.
119 locals recommend
La Cabaña
738 Rose Ave
119 locals recommend
Delicious traditional Mexican food, yummy margaritas, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole. Open until 3am.
Down by the 3rd Street Promenade, We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a food to share with friends and drinks in the evening. Free salted chocolate chip cookies with the check are enough to keep us going back :)
199 locals recommend
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
199 locals recommend
Down by the 3rd Street Promenade, We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a food to share with friends and drinks in the evening. Free salted chocolate chip cookies with the check are enough to keep us going back :)
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is very noteworthy! Outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful bakery for snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 locals recommend
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is very noteworthy! Outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful bakery for snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices.
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Excellent food. Call for a reservation. (310) 450-1429
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
1062 locals recommend
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Excellent food. Call for a reservation. (310) 450-1429
Good for a quick and easy meal- lunch or dinner. Easy & Inexpensive. Roasted chicken and traditional California style sides.
90 locals recommend
California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln Blvd
90 locals recommend
Good for a quick and easy meal- lunch or dinner. Easy & Inexpensive. Roasted chicken and traditional California style sides.
Looking for a high-end, romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view of the ocean? This is it. $$$$
83 locals recommend
The Lobster
1602 Ocean Ave
83 locals recommend
Looking for a high-end, romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view of the ocean? This is it. $$$$
Restaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy
267 locals recommend
Restaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch!
161 locals recommend
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1
161 locals recommend
Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch!
The best dairy free ice cream made of raw coconuts and sweetened naturally. Very low calories. My favorite is the chocolate with magic shell & spiced pecans. Must try!
29 locals recommend
Kippy's! Non-Dairy Ice Cream Shop
326 Main St
29 locals recommend
The best dairy free ice cream made of raw coconuts and sweetened naturally. Very low calories. My favorite is the chocolate with magic shell & spiced pecans. Must try!
Lines out the door are worth the wait. This is the best ice cream I’ve ever had, and that’s saying a lot from a native Wisconsin cheesehead. Based out of Oregon, known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients.
189 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd
189 locals recommend
Lines out the door are worth the wait. This is the best ice cream I’ve ever had, and that’s saying a lot from a native Wisconsin cheesehead. Based out of Oregon, known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients.
We love their wide selection of Superfood shots, Super Smoothies and “booster” menu.
19 locals recommend
Main Squeeze
2727 Main St
19 locals recommend
We love their wide selection of Superfood shots, Super Smoothies and “booster” menu.
Featuring old fashioned as well as VEGAN Ice cream. Made from cashew & coconut milk. SO good and made from scratch.
50 locals recommend
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
5915 Franklin Ave
50 locals recommend
Featuring old fashioned as well as VEGAN Ice cream. Made from cashew & coconut milk. SO good and made from scratch.

Essentials

Our favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 locals recommend
Our favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar.
Fruits & Veggies, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Grocery.
67 locals recommend
Windward Market
105 Windward Ave
67 locals recommend
Fruits & Veggies, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Grocery.
Steps to the North, on Navy St .
8 locals recommend
Davy Jones Liquor Locker
63 Navy St
8 locals recommend
Steps to the North, on Navy St .
$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny.
6 locals recommend
Toe Heaven Spa
2814 Main St
6 locals recommend
$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny.
The NOW design aesthetic incorporates raw elements and natural materials that conjure nostalgic smells and scenes from remote and exotic hideaways. Natural wood surfaces, cement, exposed beams coupled with sheep skins and rawhides – everything aligns with nature, allowing guests to be transported. An oasis in the middle of the city, the boutique is a blend of bohemian chic and tranquility, evoking a soothing environment to unwind in and take a moment for you.
The Now Massage Boutique
2407 Main St
The NOW design aesthetic incorporates raw elements and natural materials that conjure nostalgic smells and scenes from remote and exotic hideaways. Natural wood surfaces, cement, exposed beams coupled with sheep skins and rawhides – everything aligns with nature, allowing guests to be transported. An oasis in the middle of the city, the boutique is a blend of bohemian chic and tranquility, evoking a soothing environment to unwind in and take a moment for you.
Bodywork, Acupuncture, Thai massage, Hammam room and Infared sauna.
8 locals recommend
Raven Spa
208 Pier Ave
8 locals recommend
Bodywork, Acupuncture, Thai massage, Hammam room and Infared sauna.
Hour massages starting at $45.
12 locals recommend
The Massage Place
245 Main St
12 locals recommend
Hour massages starting at $45.
If you want an excellent new hairstyle with LA’s best stylists, this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana Ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
Luxelab Salon
1408 Montana Ave
If you want an excellent new hairstyle with LA’s best stylists, this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana Ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.

Shopping

“We strive to sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products, and household items.” Price tag to match! Beautiful store and conveniently close.
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
317 locals recommend
“We strive to sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products, and household items.” Price tag to match! Beautiful store and conveniently close.
Super yummy juices and almond based drinks and healthy snacks!
104 locals recommend
Moon Juice
507 Rose Ave
104 locals recommend
Super yummy juices and almond based drinks and healthy snacks!
Inspiring if you like interiors and vintage things.
13 locals recommend
The Mart Collective
1600 Lincoln Blvd
13 locals recommend
Inspiring if you like interiors and vintage things.
Outdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu.
56 locals recommend
Malibu Lumber Yard
3939 Cross Creek Rd
56 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu.
Starting in Venice and extending through Santa Monica, Main street shopping is where you’ll find unique boutiques you won’t see anywhere else. Glittered with nail salons, hair salons, bars & restaurants, a walk down Main street is a fun day for everyone.
207 locals recommend
Main Street
Main Street
207 locals recommend
Starting in Venice and extending through Santa Monica, Main street shopping is where you’ll find unique boutiques you won’t see anywhere else. Glittered with nail salons, hair salons, bars & restaurants, a walk down Main street is a fun day for everyone.
Outdoor shopping, celebrity spotting and dining center (famed Nobu & Mr. Chow’s beach location can be found here).
195 locals recommend
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek Rd
195 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping, celebrity spotting and dining center (famed Nobu & Mr. Chow’s beach location can be found here).

Parks & Nature

Straight across the street from the famous Santa Monica Pier, is Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids.
93 locals recommend
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean Ave
93 locals recommend
Straight across the street from the famous Santa Monica Pier, is Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids.
A more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
12 locals recommend
El Capitan State Beach
12 locals recommend
A more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience.. Adamson House Museum is right next door.
75 locals recommend
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
75 locals recommend
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience.. Adamson House Museum is right next door.

Sightseeing

The reason millions of people visit the Southern California coast. Definitely worth a ferris wheel ride, which carries you up and over the ocean and is 100% solar powered!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 locals recommend
The reason millions of people visit the Southern California coast. Definitely worth a ferris wheel ride, which carries you up and over the ocean and is 100% solar powered!
A virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course, the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk
815 locals recommend
A virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course, the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
One of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
129 locals recommend
Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake Dr
129 locals recommend
One of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
Named “the coolest street in America” by GQ magazine, Abbot Kinney has it all. One of a kind shopping, art galleries, organic juice & coffee shops, plus some of the hottest restaurants in LA. Starting with French Market Cafe (a great outdoor patio spot for breakfast) Abbot Kinney is about a mile long and lined with many places worth the stop.For more details: http://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/directory/list/
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1065 locals recommend
Named “the coolest street in America” by GQ magazine, Abbot Kinney has it all. One of a kind shopping, art galleries, organic juice & coffee shops, plus some of the hottest restaurants in LA. Starting with French Market Cafe (a great outdoor patio spot for breakfast) Abbot Kinney is about a mile long and lined with many places worth the stop.For more details: http://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/directory/list/
The famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. Whats unique? The street performers. Many get discovered here.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
1595 locals recommend
The famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. Whats unique? The street performers. Many get discovered here.

Arts & Culture

The museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an unique opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days. Catch up on the complete history of Malibu.
107 locals recommend
Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy
107 locals recommend
The museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an unique opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days. Catch up on the complete history of Malibu.
Check out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America. Great hiking where you can see the Hollywood sign.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
Check out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America. Great hiking where you can see the Hollywood sign.
Something to experience. Hollywood's famed outdoor amphitheater. Where you can catch a great show all year round. Bring your own picnic-even champagne (unless it is an outside promoter, check your tickets). One of the only venues that allows that!
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
1407 locals recommend
Something to experience. Hollywood's famed outdoor amphitheater. Where you can catch a great show all year round. Bring your own picnic-even champagne (unless it is an outside promoter, check your tickets). One of the only venues that allows that!

Entertainment & Activities

Walt Disney’s original theme park. The happiest place on Earth (since 1955). Don't forget Disney California Adventure!
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
Walt Disney’s original theme park. The happiest place on Earth (since 1955). Don't forget Disney California Adventure!
Hollywood's Amusement Park. Tour Hollywood's most famous studio backlot. Ride rides, shop, eat & be entertained at Universal Studio Walk. If you are a fan of Hogwarts, immerse yourself into the newest addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
3326 locals recommend
Hollywood's Amusement Park. Tour Hollywood's most famous studio backlot. Ride rides, shop, eat & be entertained at Universal Studio Walk. If you are a fan of Hogwarts, immerse yourself into the newest addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.