Guidebook for Los Angeles

Rebecca
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

great new restaurant. BBQ, smoked meats, great salads & calamari tacos
76 locals recommend
Clutch
427 Lincoln Blvd
76 locals recommend
great new restaurant. BBQ, smoked meats, great salads & calamari tacos
So yummy unique cuisine worth checking out for lunch or dinner
92 locals recommend
Superba Snack Bar
92 locals recommend
So yummy unique cuisine worth checking out for lunch or dinner
Bar and German style Brats! Newly redone. cool spot, great atmosphere.
243 locals recommend
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln Blvd
243 locals recommend
Bar and German style Brats! Newly redone. cool spot, great atmosphere.
very California culture infused restaurant & concept! Very unique super delicious (don't forget dessert!). A must try
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
488 locals recommend
very California culture infused restaurant & concept! Very unique super delicious (don't forget dessert!). A must try
Atmosphere is not the most amazing, but their bunch menu is hands down my favorite. If you're gluten free you will love it too. So many great options for everyone. Very extensive menu
53 locals recommend
Cafe Buna
552 Washington Blvd
53 locals recommend
Atmosphere is not the most amazing, but their bunch menu is hands down my favorite. If you're gluten free you will love it too. So many 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!
incredible drinks and a menu to impress. You chose how many courses you'd like and leave the rest up to the experts. We love this place!
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd
395 locals recommend
incredible drinks and a menu to impress. You chose how many courses you'd like and leave the rest up to the experts. We love this place!
Delicious traditional mexican food, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole
119 locals recommend
La Cabaña
738 Rose Ave
119 locals recommend
Delicious traditional mexican food, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole
a locals spot! great for coffee, tea, juice and light lunch or breakfast
220 locals recommend
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington Blvd
220 locals recommend
a locals spot! great for coffee, tea, juice and light lunch or breakfast
Named one of LA's best restaurants. Italian, amazing and yes, pricey.
26 locals recommend
Bobo Venice
5 Dudley Avenue
26 locals recommend
Named one of LA's best restaurants. Italian, amazing and yes, pricey.
half price breakfast from 8am-9am. right on the beach, good food, wide variety
86 locals recommend
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front Walk
86 locals recommend
half price breakfast from 8am-9am. right on the beach, good food, wide variety
some of the best food on the beach. almost always busy- for a reason! A lively spot to meet some locals
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 Broadway
321 locals recommend
some of the best food on the beach. almost always busy- for a reason! A lively spot to meet some locals
We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a small bite and drinks in the evening
199 locals recommend
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
199 locals recommend
We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a small bite and drinks in the evening
a nice indoor/outdoor brunch place. Also good for nighttime drinks
54 locals recommend
Areal Restaurant
2820 Main Street
54 locals recommend
a nice indoor/outdoor brunch place. Also good for nighttime drinks
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
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.
Looking for a romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view? This is it. $$$
83 locals recommend
The Lobster
1602 Ocean Ave
83 locals recommend
Looking for a romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view? This is it. $$$
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Call for a reservation.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
1062 locals recommend
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Call for a reservation.
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is brand new and noteworthy! outdoor and indoor seating. Snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 locals recommend
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is brand new and noteworthy! outdoor and indoor seating. Snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices

Shopping

lifestyle and design shop with items from Raen, a local sunglasses label; pottery by the artist Luna García; and salts from Hepp’s, a company in Venice.
47 locals recommend
The Golden State
1916 Lincoln Blvd
47 locals recommend
lifestyle and design shop with items from Raen, a local sunglasses label; pottery by the artist Luna García; and salts from Hepp’s, a company in Venice.
suuuper cool place to get inspired if you like interiors and vintage things. LOVE this place
13 locals recommend
The Mart Collective
1600 Lincoln Blvd
13 locals recommend
suuuper cool place to get inspired if you like interiors and vintage things. LOVE this place
If you need something you forgot, household, apparel, jewelry, bedding, kids. This is a great spot to find something inexpensive
82 locals recommend
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln Blvd
82 locals recommend
If you need something you forgot, household, apparel, jewelry, bedding, kids. This is a great spot to find something inexpensive
beautiful apparel and accessories for women. one of Rebecca's favorites
23 locals recommend
Planet Blue
2940 Main St
23 locals recommend
beautiful apparel and accessories for women. one of Rebecca's favorites
This Planet Blue location has Mens & Womens. super California style apparel
23 locals recommend
Planet Blue
2940 Main St
23 locals recommend
This Planet Blue location has Mens & Womens. super California style apparel
Outdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu
34 locals recommend
Cross Creek Road
Cross Creek Road
34 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu
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.

Drinks & Nightlife

Hip new wine bar and tapas
192 locals recommend
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose Ave
192 locals recommend
Hip new wine bar and tapas

Everything Else

Super yummy juices and almond based drinks. We love this place
104 locals recommend
Moon Juice
507 Rose Ave
104 locals recommend
Super yummy juices and almond based drinks. We love this place
One of the best Farmers Markets with great food to sample, breakfast items to eat, Merchants for textiles and food. Open Sunday only 9:30am-1pm.
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main St
162 locals recommend
One of the best Farmers Markets with great food to sample, breakfast items to eat, Merchants for textiles and food. Open Sunday only 9:30am-1pm.
$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
If you want an excellent new hairstyle 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 this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
a great yoga studio with a class to suit every level
34 locals recommend
YogaWorks Montana Ave
1426 Montana Ave
34 locals recommend
a great yoga studio with a class to suit every level

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
a smaller, local version of Whole Foods Market
42 locals recommend
One Life Natural Foods
3001 Main Street
42 locals recommend
a smaller, local version of Whole Foods Market

Sightseeing

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 also.
45 locals recommend
Malibu Lagoon
3835 Cross Creek Rd
45 locals recommend
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience.. Adamson House Museum is right next door also.
The museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an excellent opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days of the famed ..
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 excellent opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days of the famed ..
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.
Check out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America.
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.
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.
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.

Entertainment & Activities

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
Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids