Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Bandera
11700 Wilshire BlvdAmazing food and great live jazz music.
Fine dining, great ambiance. Wonderful for entertaining guests or to treat yourself.
74 locals recommend
Tavern Restaurant
11648 San Vicente BlvdFine dining, great ambiance. Wonderful for entertaining guests or to treat yourself.
Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose AveGreat place to sit outside and enjoy comfort french cuisine.
En Sushi
11651 Santa Monica BlvdGreat happy hour!
Fresh Brothers - Brentwood
11740 San Vicente BlvdTry the deep dish pizza!
Starbucks
13050 San Vicente BoulevardIt's Starbucks.
Peet's Coffee
11750 San Vicente BoulevardGreat white chocolate latte!
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
1312 3rd Street PromenadeSit outside and enjoy the free wifi
All the fresh fruits and vegetables you could ever want or need blended perfectly into a delicious treat.
28 locals recommend
Juice Crafters - Juice Bar
11682 San Vicente BlvdAll the fresh fruits and vegetables you could ever want or need blended perfectly into a delicious treat.
Authentic Spanish tapas with a great homemade Sangria. Try it out on Tuesday night, Paella night.
8 locals recommend
Bar Pintxo
109 Santa Monica BlvdAuthentic Spanish tapas with a great homemade Sangria. Try it out on Tuesday night, Paella night.
BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica
101 Santa Monica BlvdWorld famous and delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
BarFood
12217 Wilshire BlvdIf you like whiskey, this is where you'll want to go.
BRÜ HAUS
11831 Wilshire BlvdGreat happy hour, mix of German and American food.
Any kind of food or drink you can imagine, also marks the end of infamous Route 66.
138 locals recommend
Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton AveAny kind of food or drink you can imagine, also marks the end of infamous Route 66.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOrganic and thoughtful grocery store.
Everything Else
Anything you need for the home or yourself at a reasonable price.
82 locals recommend
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln BlvdAnything you need for the home or yourself at a reasonable price.
Shopping
CVS
12015 Wilshire BlvdGeneral store with a pharmacy.
Giant outdoor mall that does not lack in entertainment. Lots of street performers, shopping and great eating. Also two blocks from the sandy Santa Monica beach and famous pier.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeGiant outdoor mall that does not lack in entertainment. Lots of street performers, shopping and great eating. Also two blocks from the sandy Santa Monica beach and famous pier.
Entertainment & Activities
SusieCakes
11708 San Vicente BlvdYummy sweets/treats!
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIt's a must see while in town.
Sightseeing
You can see all of LA from here- from the mountains, to downtown to the ocean. Wonderful place to spend the afternoon. Bring lunch and enjoy the culture. Plus it's free!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrYou can see all of LA from here- from the mountains, to downtown to the ocean. Wonderful place to spend the afternoon. Bring lunch and enjoy the culture. Plus it's free!
Great place to hike, views are breathtaking at the top. Very kid friendly.
62 locals recommend
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailGreat place to hike, views are breathtaking at the top. Very kid friendly.
Santa Monica
Why not! Go to the beach!!!
Take a drive down San Vicente. Head west and it will lead you straight to the ocean. But not before hitting great shopping, restaurants, and beautiful tree-lined Santa Monica streets.
6 locals recommend
San Vicente Boulevard
San Vicente BoulevardTake a drive down San Vicente. Head west and it will lead you straight to the ocean. But not before hitting great shopping, restaurants, and beautiful tree-lined Santa Monica streets.