Guidebook for Compton
Sightseeing
Amazing often missed Simon Rodia Sculptures. Restored and a must see in the nieghborhood
55 locals recommend
Watts Towers Arts Center
1727 E 107th StAmazing often missed Simon Rodia Sculptures. Restored and a must see in the nieghborhood
Food Scene
Superb Italian. Folks drive from all over the city for their pizza, pasta and Gelato
24 locals recommend
Eatalian Cafe Italian Restaurant
15500 S BroadwaySuperb Italian. Folks drive from all over the city for their pizza, pasta and Gelato
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlOutstanding food, great service. Reservations can be a bit hard to get
Awesome Yakatori and fun atmosphere. You are greeted by all the staff with a healthy loud Japanese welcome when you walk in the door.
9 locals recommend
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Chanko Gardena
18517 S Western AveAwesome Yakatori and fun atmosphere. You are greeted by all the staff with a healthy loud Japanese welcome when you walk in the door.
Abigaile Restaurant and Brewery
1301 Manhattan AveCraft beer brewed on site. Great Burgers
Elegant Asian influenced cuisine and wonderful wine list. A bit expensive and you must book ahead, but worth the effort. Same chef owner as Abigaile.
43 locals recommend
Little Sister Manhattan Beach
Elegant Asian influenced cuisine and wonderful wine list. A bit expensive and you must book ahead, but worth the effort. Same chef owner as Abigaile.
Entertainment & Activities
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThe happiest place on earth
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdOld school amusement park and great pie!
Spectacular aquarium with knowledgable staff and well designed touching tanks and other exhibits
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WaySpectacular aquarium with knowledgable staff and well designed touching tanks and other exhibits
Everything Else
Great park for strolling and taking in the California coast. Near to the Korean Bell and a cool old roadhouse for a drink stop. Bring a picnic and your kite, then climb the hill to the bell.
34 locals recommend
Point Fermin Park
807 W Paseo Del MarGreat park for strolling and taking in the California coast. Near to the Korean Bell and a cool old roadhouse for a drink stop. Bring a picnic and your kite, then climb the hill to the bell.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beer bar with lots of atmosphere! Dark, moody and fun place to try out original beers and spooky movies.
6 locals recommend
Phantom Carriage Brewery
18525 S Main StCraft beer bar with lots of atmosphere! Dark, moody and fun place to try out original beers and spooky movies.
Parks & Nature
Wild beach with tide pools and gorgeous views to Catalina Island. A 1/2 mile hike down the hill lands you at the beach and tide pools.
63 locals recommend
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
5970 Palos Verdes Dr SWild beach with tide pools and gorgeous views to Catalina Island. A 1/2 mile hike down the hill lands you at the beach and tide pools.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
4210 Long Beach Blvd