Jennie’s guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Try one or more - breakfast, lunch, or dinner - you can't go wrong with these!
healthy and hearty; family run and feels like home; breakfast and lunch only
29 locals recommend
John O'Groats
10516 W Pico Blvdhealthy and hearty; family run and feels like home; breakfast and lunch only
Pastina Trattoria
2260 Westwood Blvdauthentic Italian served by a friendly staff
an L.A. institution – burgers, fries, and pie – and a step back in time
82 locals recommend
The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico Blvdan L.A. institution – burgers, fries, and pie – and a step back in time
Hoboken
2323 Westwood Blvdanother great Italian place, slightly more casual than Pastina - great pizza!
The Six Restaurant
10668 West Pico Boulevardcasual bistro with small, creative menu
Pho Shop
1834 Westwood Blvd24-hour Vietnamese menu – great late-night option
Tacos Tu Madre
1824 N Vermont Avecreative Mexican fare in a fun setting
Why is there always a line here?? Taste it and then you'll know the answer!
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdWhy is there always a line here?? Taste it and then you'll know the answer!
British food and ale made California style - organic and vegetarian options available!
7 locals recommend
The Stalking Horse Brewery & Freehouse
10543 W Pico BlvdBritish food and ale made California style - organic and vegetarian options available!
Every been to Italy? This is the next best thing! You'll feel like you've stepped into a real Roman marketplace in this authentically Italian restaurant and market - mangia!
64 locals recommend
Eataly L.A.
10250 Santa Monica BlvdEvery been to Italy? This is the next best thing! You'll feel like you've stepped into a real Roman marketplace in this authentically Italian restaurant and market - mangia!
THE BEST CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD IN LOS ANGELES! That is all! Everything else you can skip... ;)
Feast From The East
1949 Westwood BlvdTHE BEST CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD IN LOS ANGELES! That is all! Everything else you can skip... ;)
Upscale healthy salads, sandwiches, food to-go, yummy baked goods, gluten-free options, too
27 locals recommend
FOOD
10571 W Pico BlvdUpscale healthy salads, sandwiches, food to-go, yummy baked goods, gluten-free options, too
Farsi Cafe
1916 Westwood BlvdYummy Persian and Mediterranean food in a friendly, casual atmosphere.
Delicious and exotic flavors- you must try it! (Ignore the photo of people eating dinner... this is purely an ice-cream place!)
18 locals recommend
Saffron & Rose Ice Cream
1387 Westwood BlvdDelicious and exotic flavors- you must try it! (Ignore the photo of people eating dinner... this is purely an ice-cream place!)
Westwood Thai Cafe
1375 Westwood BlvdYummy, well-prepared, consistent... We love their food!
Welcoming, rustic atmosphere with locally sourced and homemade entrees and appetizers (yes, there's only six of each on the menu) - great food and great bar, too!
28 locals recommend
The Six Chow House
26500 Calabasas RdWelcoming, rustic atmosphere with locally sourced and homemade entrees and appetizers (yes, there's only six of each on the menu) - great food and great bar, too!
Delicious, homemade, authentic Italian - with a California-friendly vibe!
7 locals recommend
Tuscan Son
10700 Santa Monica BlvdDelicious, homemade, authentic Italian - with a California-friendly vibe!
Mashti Malone's Ice Cream
1525 N La Brea AveExotic ice-creams to pleasure your palate!
Our son is a sushi fanatic and he says this place is amazing! They specialize in unique rolls made with shellfish - but there's something for everyone... even those who don't necessarily like sushi, but are happy to tag along!
9 locals recommend
The Room Sushi Bar
1884 Westwood BlvdOur son is a sushi fanatic and he says this place is amazing! They specialize in unique rolls made with shellfish - but there's something for everyone... even those who don't necessarily like sushi, but are happy to tag along!
Things to Do
So much to do... take a walk around our neighborhood!
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvdoutdoor shopping, dining, and great people watching
Rancho Park Golf Course
10460 W Pico Blvdputting green, driving range, and 18-hole public course
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd– eclectic art, ping pong, and it’s FREE
The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico Blvdsmall theatres, cozy couches, great popcorn
Westwood Village
great people watching, fun shopping, why not?
take your kids to the playground when they need to burn off steam! Or jog around the park! It’s right near Fox Studios and it’s lovely!
32 locals recommend
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
2551 Motor Avetake your kids to the playground when they need to burn off steam! Or jog around the park! It’s right near Fox Studios and it’s lovely!
The Pico
10508 W Pico BlvdGreat little theater with unexpected gems playing on different nights of the week!
Great theater from everywhere in a historic building near the UCLA campus. Never a bad night spent here.
56 locals recommend
Geffen Playhouse Theater
10886 Le Conte AveGreat theater from everywhere in a historic building near the UCLA campus. Never a bad night spent here.
The good people of Beverly Hills have amazing taste in the arts. Go there and see something incredibly classy in a gorgeous building. It used to be the old post office - they renovated it and turned it into an equally gorgeous and modernized theater. You will not be disappointed. They have music concerts, theater, lectures, dance - something really interesting will be playing!! Just go!
25 locals recommend
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N Santa Monica BlvdThe good people of Beverly Hills have amazing taste in the arts. Go there and see something incredibly classy in a gorgeous building. It used to be the old post office - they renovated it and turned it into an equally gorgeous and modernized theater. You will not be disappointed. They have music concerts, theater, lectures, dance - something really interesting will be playing!! Just go!
It’s less than a 2 mile walk to Beverly Hills, and after you grab a cupcake at Sprinkles, you’ll have plenty of energy to continue exploring this golden nugget of a city that sits within the boundaries of Los Angeles.
678 locals recommend
Beverly Hills
It’s less than a 2 mile walk to Beverly Hills, and after you grab a cupcake at Sprinkles, you’ll have plenty of energy to continue exploring this golden nugget of a city that sits within the boundaries of Los Angeles.
This is a great museum for people who don’t love to go to museums. You can enjoy an afternoon (and sometimes an evening) on this gorgeous hillside, take in the views on the tramway from the parking lot, stroll in the amazing garden, sit on the grass, enjoy a great meal - and never even step foot in one of the galleries. Enjoying the incredible, very eclectic collections is also recommended... if you’re into it!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThis is a great museum for people who don’t love to go to museums. You can enjoy an afternoon (and sometimes an evening) on this gorgeous hillside, take in the views on the tramway from the parking lot, stroll in the amazing garden, sit on the grass, enjoy a great meal - and never even step foot in one of the galleries. Enjoying the incredible, very eclectic collections is also recommended... if you’re into it!
Walk around the campus (especially the main quad) - you will be inspired!
473 locals recommend
University of California, Los Angeles
Walk around the campus (especially the main quad) - you will be inspired!
About 20 minutes by car from our Studio, or accessible by metro - about a 1.3 mile walk to the station in our neighborhood - it’s easy to get to the must-see Santa Monica Pier - take a ride on the solar-powered Ferris wheel!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierAbout 20 minutes by car from our Studio, or accessible by metro - about a 1.3 mile walk to the station in our neighborhood - it’s easy to get to the must-see Santa Monica Pier - take a ride on the solar-powered Ferris wheel!
About 20 minutes away by car, be prepared for anything goes on Venice Beach... art meets Bohemia meets the surf!
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkAbout 20 minutes away by car, be prepared for anything goes on Venice Beach... art meets Bohemia meets the surf!
About 20 minutes away by car, Hollywood’s easy to get to from our Studio. (There is a metro stop in the heart of Hollywood, but it would require a longer trip, going through downtown).
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdAbout 20 minutes away by car, Hollywood’s easy to get to from our Studio. (There is a metro stop in the heart of Hollywood, but it would require a longer trip, going through downtown).
Get Around
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12 locals recommend
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It's a 1.3 mile walk to our nearby Metro station - the Expo line will take you to west to the Santa Monica Pier or east to Downtown LA!
10 locals recommend
Westwood/Rancho Park station
It's a 1.3 mile walk to our nearby Metro station - the Expo line will take you to west to the Santa Monica Pier or east to Downtown LA!
Neighborhoods
On Sawtelle Blvd (between Olympic and Santa Monica Blvd), you’ll find a mini-Little Tokyo (the official Little Tokyo is downtown), but this one has plenty of wonderful Japanese restaurants, markets, and karaoke bars to make a really fun day/night! Check it out: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/a-walking-tour-of-sawtelle-japantown
82 locals recommend
Sawtelle Japantown
On Sawtelle Blvd (between Olympic and Santa Monica Blvd), you’ll find a mini-Little Tokyo (the official Little Tokyo is downtown), but this one has plenty of wonderful Japanese restaurants, markets, and karaoke bars to make a really fun day/night! Check it out: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/a-walking-tour-of-sawtelle-japantown
Supermarkets
Smaller than most Ralphs, a little more upscale - the closest supermarket to us
212 locals recommend
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire BlvdSmaller than most Ralphs, a little more upscale - the closest supermarket to us
If you haven't shopped at TJ's yet, now's your chance to try it! They've got everything - all private label, lots of organic choices - lots of interesting flavors! Wine and beer, too!
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveIf you haven't shopped at TJ's yet, now's your chance to try it! They've got everything - all private label, lots of organic choices - lots of interesting flavors! Wine and beer, too!
For organic and other wholesome choices, Sprouts is a great choice - a little more homey and a bit less pricey than Whole Foods...
218 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdFor organic and other wholesome choices, Sprouts is a great choice - a little more homey and a bit less pricey than Whole Foods...
For top-flight choices, shop and dine at Whole Foods - an upscale, organic experience!
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdFor top-flight choices, shop and dine at Whole Foods - an upscale, organic experience!