Guidebook for Santa Monica

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Guidebook for Santa Monica

Arts & Culture

The Getty houses quite a collection of styles and eras. The buildings and sprawling grounds are beautiful as well. Take a mid museum break and grab a cup of coffee and a pastry at their outdoor cafe.
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Le Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
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The Getty houses quite a collection of styles and eras. The buildings and sprawling grounds are beautiful as well. Take a mid museum break and grab a cup of coffee and a pastry at their outdoor cafe.
The Getty Villa houses an exceptional collection of statuary from Greco-Roman to Degas. Nice views of the ocean along the PCH Hwy make a great drive to the museum.
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La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
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The Getty Villa houses an exceptional collection of statuary from Greco-Roman to Degas. Nice views of the ocean along the PCH Hwy make a great drive to the museum.
The original Los Angeles Japanese community. It's small but cool and close to the MOCA Museum. Definitely stop in the Mochi ice cream shop.
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Little Tokyo
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The original Los Angeles Japanese community. It's small but cool and close to the MOCA Museum. Definitely stop in the Mochi ice cream shop.
Check out some great contemporary art here and then grab some grub in Little Tokyo a few blocks away.
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Le Musée d'Art Contemporain
250 S Grand Ave
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Check out some great contemporary art here and then grab some grub in Little Tokyo a few blocks away.
K-Town is a happenin' place in LA. They've got food, art, culture, bars, you name it. Anthony Bourdain did an episode on it and there are great write-ups in the LA Weekly and the NY Times. http://www.laweekly.com/arts/15-great-things-to-do-in-koreatown-5113357
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Koreatown
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K-Town is a happenin' place in LA. They've got food, art, culture, bars, you name it. Anthony Bourdain did an episode on it and there are great write-ups in the LA Weekly and the NY Times. http://www.laweekly.com/arts/15-great-things-to-do-in-koreatown-5113357
"Old Los Angeles" Historic landmark. This is the first street in LA, where it all started. It's a Mexican marketplace with traditional everything and lots of great food and margaritas. Take the metro rail to Union Station. Walk to Chinatown and Little Tokyo.
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Olvera Street
Olvera Street
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"Old Los Angeles" Historic landmark. This is the first street in LA, where it all started. It's a Mexican marketplace with traditional everything and lots of great food and margaritas. Take the metro rail to Union Station. Walk to Chinatown and Little Tokyo.

Parks & Nature

This pretty little park sits on the cliffs along the ocean, has a walking path, and a wonderful rose garden. It is 3 miles from the house and is a good destination for a walk, run, or cycle.
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Parc Palisades
Ocean Avenue
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This pretty little park sits on the cliffs along the ocean, has a walking path, and a wonderful rose garden. It is 3 miles from the house and is a good destination for a walk, run, or cycle.
This is a great place to head for a hike. There are several miles of trails, some overlooking the ocean. Take a picnic.
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Parc d'État de Topanga
20828 Entrada Rd
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This is a great place to head for a hike. There are several miles of trails, some overlooking the ocean. Take a picnic.

Shopping

Take a walk down Montana Ave and check out the funky high-end boutique shops, or grab something to eat in one of the nice restaurants.
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Montana Avenue
Montana Avenue
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Take a walk down Montana Ave and check out the funky high-end boutique shops, or grab something to eat in one of the nice restaurants.
Outdoor shopping mall with movie theaters, restaurants, the Apple store, Barnes & Noble, Levi's and much much more. Also a great place to see street performers.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
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Outdoor shopping mall with movie theaters, restaurants, the Apple store, Barnes & Noble, Levi's and much much more. Also a great place to see street performers.

Essentials

High-end grocery store. Everything from sushi to sandwiches, baked goods and groceries.
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Bristol Farms
3105 Wilshire Blvd
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High-end grocery store. Everything from sushi to sandwiches, baked goods and groceries.
Laundry mat close to the house.
Fox Coin Laundry
2439 Santa Monica Blvd
Laundry mat close to the house.
Good regular grocery store with a deli and sandwich shop.
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Ralphs
12057 Wilshire Blvd
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Good regular grocery store with a deli and sandwich shop.
Closest CVS Pharmacy. It's small but just a few blocks away.
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CVS
3202 Wilshire Blvd
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Closest CVS Pharmacy. It's small but just a few blocks away.

Getting Around

This is the closest stop for the Metro Rail Expo Line. From here you can take the train to anywhere in Los Angeles. You can take a public bike or bus down here, or you can walk.
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Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave
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This is the closest stop for the Metro Rail Expo Line. From here you can take the train to anywhere in Los Angeles. You can take a public bike or bus down here, or you can walk.

Entertainment & Activities

It's a blast to see favorite silver screen classics in this iconic theatre.
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Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
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It's a blast to see favorite silver screen classics in this iconic theatre.

Drinks & Nightlife

Monday nights this little restaurant has the best swing bands and big bands around! They always put on a stellar show! Dine next to the Santa Monica airport runway with some great Pan Asian cuisine and cocktails. There are menu items for the daring as well. Bring earplugs, it can get loud.
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Typhoon
3221 Donald Douglas Loop S
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Monday nights this little restaurant has the best swing bands and big bands around! They always put on a stellar show! Dine next to the Santa Monica airport runway with some great Pan Asian cuisine and cocktails. There are menu items for the daring as well. Bring earplugs, it can get loud.
This little blues joint has been around for decades and draws the best in the business. Check the schedule though because they also do a burlesque show some nights. Cocktails and a small dance floor.
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Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th St
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This little blues joint has been around for decades and draws the best in the business. Check the schedule though because they also do a burlesque show some nights. Cocktails and a small dance floor.
Awesome jazz and blues club in Studio City. Music every night of the week. It's worth the drive and the stuffed baked potatoes are amazing!
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The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga Blvd
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Awesome jazz and blues club in Studio City. Music every night of the week. It's worth the drive and the stuffed baked potatoes are amazing!
The local watering hole. They have great food and are just a short walk down the road.
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Sonny McLean's Irish Pub
2615 Wilshire Blvd
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The local watering hole. They have great food and are just a short walk down the road.