Kristin’s guidebook

Kristin
Kristin’s guidebook

Food Spots

our favorite local spots to eat!
Local's favorite cafe with what we think is the best Acai bowl and cronut (a croissant/donut highbred!) Great for brunch.
174 locals recommend
Flake
513 Rose Ave
174 locals recommend
Local's favorite cafe with what we think is the best Acai bowl and cronut (a croissant/donut highbred!) Great for brunch.
Best Coffee on the westside - locals hang out
300 locals recommend
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose Ave
300 locals recommend
Best Coffee on the westside - locals hang out
best burger on the westside. Casual walk up window with limited seating... but worth it!!!!
26 locals recommend
The Window at American Beauty
425 Rose Ave
26 locals recommend
best burger on the westside. Casual walk up window with limited seating... but worth it!!!!
An alternative to Whole Foods, if you'd prefer to do it like us locals. Cold salad bar and hot food bar. Great for a grab n go lunch that's healthy. Plenty of other things in store.
139 locals recommend
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington Blvd
139 locals recommend
An alternative to Whole Foods, if you'd prefer to do it like us locals. Cold salad bar and hot food bar. Great for a grab n go lunch that's healthy. Plenty of other things in store.
Award winning dessert chef's ice cream shop. Great after a burger across the street.
34 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose Ave
34 locals recommend
Award winning dessert chef's ice cream shop. Great after a burger across the street.
Great fresh Mexican (not mucho authentico - but VERY fresh quality ingredients, plus lots of vegan options) Most everyone in LA eats here once a week. ;)
74 locals recommend
Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific Ave
74 locals recommend
Great fresh Mexican (not mucho authentico - but VERY fresh quality ingredients, plus lots of vegan options) Most everyone in LA eats here once a week. ;)
Newly renovated spot right in the heart of all the action down on Venice Beach. Great for drinks with friends or grabbing a bite. Excellent people watching.
11 locals recommend
The Pier House
7 Washington Blvd
11 locals recommend
Newly renovated spot right in the heart of all the action down on Venice Beach. Great for drinks with friends or grabbing a bite. Excellent people watching.
One of the best hidden gems of LA
33 locals recommend
MTN
33 locals recommend
One of the best hidden gems of LA

Food scene

One of the best places to eat in LA. Make sure to use the restroom - you get to walk through the kitchen and sneak a peek ;)
37 locals recommend
Otium
222 S Hope St
37 locals recommend
One of the best places to eat in LA. Make sure to use the restroom - you get to walk through the kitchen and sneak a peek ;)
Can’t believe this place is vegan! Super delicious - must get the truffle potato’s!
88 locals recommend
Crossroads Kitchen
8284 Melrose Ave
88 locals recommend
Can’t believe this place is vegan! Super delicious - must get the truffle potato’s!

Sightseeing

Free incredible modern art gallery in the heart of DTLA. Really cool building and exceptional restaurant next door (Otium)
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 locals recommend
Free incredible modern art gallery in the heart of DTLA. Really cool building and exceptional restaurant next door (Otium)
There’s a reason it’s called the most magical place on earth. A 50/60 min drive away, we recommend going on a Monday or Tuesday for the shortest lines.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
There’s a reason it’s called the most magical place on earth. A 50/60 min drive away, we recommend going on a Monday or Tuesday for the shortest lines.
Venice surf spot and where locals usually meet on our beach. Easy access to local cafes and the Venice Pier.
Venice Breakwater
Ocean Front Walk
Venice surf spot and where locals usually meet on our beach. Easy access to local cafes and the Venice Pier.