Guidebook for Los Angeles
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Cute and quaint coffee shop with amazing espresso based coffee in the UCLA area. 20 minute walk north on Glendon if you are up for a stroll toward UCLA. Great wifi, very conducive for getting work done.
46 locals recommend
Espresso Profeta
1129 Glendon AveCute and quaint coffee shop with amazing espresso based coffee in the UCLA area. 20 minute walk north on Glendon if you are up for a stroll toward UCLA. Great wifi, very conducive for getting work done.
Sushi Masu
1911 Westwood BlvdAmazingly fresh sushi!
Simply delicious tacos! Beware of long lines around lunch and dinner hours. I've definitely gotten take-out here more than I should.... check out the Korean BBQ tacos/burritos! :D
53 locals recommend
Tacos Tu Madre
1824 N Vermont AveSimply delicious tacos! Beware of long lines around lunch and dinner hours. I've definitely gotten take-out here more than I should.... check out the Korean BBQ tacos/burritos! :D
Great cafe with amazing almond essence latte. No wifi though. :( Cool spot to catch up with friends or just a spot of afternoon reading
21 locals recommend
Balconi Coffee Company
11301 W Olympic BlvdGreat cafe with amazing almond essence latte. No wifi though. :( Cool spot to catch up with friends or just a spot of afternoon reading
You can tell by the number of coffee shop recommendations I have that I am a coffee snob. I love this place especially on alternate Monday nights when they have live music!! Open till midnight. Great wifi. What else can you ask for in a neighborhood coffee shop?
CACAO
11609 CA-2You can tell by the number of coffee shop recommendations I have that I am a coffee snob. I love this place especially on alternate Monday nights when they have live music!! Open till midnight. Great wifi. What else can you ask for in a neighborhood coffee shop?
Life-changing ramen. Try the Tsukemen ramen and you will not regret it! Thick juicy broth that will leave you lusting for days after...
96 locals recommend
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdLife-changing ramen. Try the Tsukemen ramen and you will not regret it! Thick juicy broth that will leave you lusting for days after...
If you are in the mood for a nice cup of spanish latte... except they call it the Tomo Latte here (espresso with condensed milk). Yummy, great wifi though usually has a good amount of UCLA students hanging around doing work.
20 locals recommend
Coffee Tomo
11309 Mississippi AveIf you are in the mood for a nice cup of spanish latte... except they call it the Tomo Latte here (espresso with condensed milk). Yummy, great wifi though usually has a good amount of UCLA students hanging around doing work.
For a higher end new concept Japanese dining experience..check out this newly opened hotspot in DTLA. Full bar with amazing sake, whiskeys, cider program, you name it..
Shibumi
815 S Hill StFor a higher end new concept Japanese dining experience..check out this newly opened hotspot in DTLA. Full bar with amazing sake, whiskeys, cider program, you name it..
BEST KOREAN BBQ IN TOWN. Prefer this location over the Wilshire/K-town one because Beverly Hills takes reservations! Saves you a lot of time not having to wait in line. MUST get the GALBI.
9 locals recommend
Genwa Beverly Hills
170 N La Cienega BlvdBEST KOREAN BBQ IN TOWN. Prefer this location over the Wilshire/K-town one because Beverly Hills takes reservations! Saves you a lot of time not having to wait in line. MUST get the GALBI.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdLove the farm fresh produce, helpful staff!
I come here when I am in an elitist mode and am looking for high end cheeses at great prices. Their selection of French cheeses are to die for! Unbeatable.
46 locals recommend
Bristol Farms Westwood
1515 Westwood BlvdI come here when I am in an elitist mode and am looking for high end cheeses at great prices. Their selection of French cheeses are to die for! Unbeatable.
If you need to ship stuffs home, this location walkable from my home will get you great rates on Fedex/DHL/UPS ground etc
Mail and More in California
2355 Westwood BlvdIf you need to ship stuffs home, this location walkable from my home will get you great rates on Fedex/DHL/UPS ground etc
Sightseeing
Where the original Malibu board came from! Love the vibes. Check out the Malibu Pier Cafe or hang at the Malibu Country Mart!
580 locals recommend
Malibu
Where the original Malibu board came from! Love the vibes. Check out the Malibu Pier Cafe or hang at the Malibu Country Mart!
Venice
Check out the Abbott Kinney Blvd to get a more localized vibe of Venice!
The perfect beach town in a city... love the amazing views from the streets at the top of the hills, fancy mansions on the strand.
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
The perfect beach town in a city... love the amazing views from the streets at the top of the hills, fancy mansions on the strand.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's sadly shutting down in early Sept..but if it's still open it's an awesome music venue with amazing bands!
109 locals recommend
Piano Bar
6429 Selma AvenueIt's sadly shutting down in early Sept..but if it's still open it's an awesome music venue with amazing bands!
old-fashion British themed lounge. Love the decor, drinks and vibes!
45 locals recommend
The Wellesbourne
10929 W Pico Blvdold-fashion British themed lounge. Love the decor, drinks and vibes!
Love the bar decor, make sure you check out the edible drink along with the fancy show of getting it to your table...
45 locals recommend
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
465 S La Cienega BlvdLove the bar decor, make sure you check out the edible drink along with the fancy show of getting it to your table...
Open air rooftop bar in Santa Monica with views of Santa Monica/the ocean. Check it out for the local/touristy experience! :D
99 locals recommend
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveOpen air rooftop bar in Santa Monica with views of Santa Monica/the ocean. Check it out for the local/touristy experience! :D