Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Quaint and friendly atmosphere with good food. French-American cuisine. The patio area is lovely. They close at 8pm
29 habitants recommandent
THE Curious PALATE
395 Santa Monica PlQuaint and friendly atmosphere with good food. French-American cuisine. The patio area is lovely. They close at 8pm
Tasty tasty ramen with no added MSG!
Open till 2 am is another reason to make this place a favorite.
130 habitants recommandent
Tatsu Ramen
7111 Melrose AveTasty tasty ramen with no added MSG!
Open till 2 am is another reason to make this place a favorite.
In an area known as "Little Osaka" this has some of the best coffee around. The owner created something called the "almond essence" latte. Definitely worth trying.
21 habitants recommandent
Balconi Coffee Company
11301 W Olympic BlvdIn an area known as "Little Osaka" this has some of the best coffee around. The owner created something called the "almond essence" latte. Definitely worth trying.
Trendy vegetarian spot that can also satisfy meat lovers. Open late during the summer.
If you like chocolate, give their superfood ice cream a try
86 habitants recommandent
Sage Plant Based Bistro West
5668 Sepulveda BlvdTrendy vegetarian spot that can also satisfy meat lovers. Open late during the summer.
If you like chocolate, give their superfood ice cream a try
Their artisnal chocolate is not for the timid. Wonderful place that is open late, and on weekends will pair their chocolates with fine liqueurs.
28 habitants recommandent
ChocoVivo
12469 Washington BlvdTheir artisnal chocolate is not for the timid. Wonderful place that is open late, and on weekends will pair their chocolates with fine liqueurs.
Little Fatty
3809 Grand View BlvdThis Stylish Bistro is within walking distance.
Louie's of Mar Vista
3817 Grand View BoulevardGreat place to go for food and libations
Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice BoulevardGreat place to grab a cappuccino
Coffee Connection
3838 S Centinela AveLovely patio area that has wifi. Closed on Sundays
15-20 minute walk from the house. This place has a great happy hour. Japanese/Sushi-fusion food.
46 habitants recommandent
FIN
12223 W Washington Blvd15-20 minute walk from the house. This place has a great happy hour. Japanese/Sushi-fusion food.
If you make it down to the Venice Pier, this is a popular Mexican Food spot that is affordable and fast. I recommend the Jr. Super Deluxe Burrito. Can't go wrong.
19 habitants recommandent
El Tarasco
109 Washington BlvdIf you make it down to the Venice Pier, this is a popular Mexican Food spot that is affordable and fast. I recommend the Jr. Super Deluxe Burrito. Can't go wrong.
Moon Juice
507 Rose AveA very popular juice spot that is a bike ride away
A very popular vegan place here in LA. Lots of healthy options and a great atmosphere
488 habitants recommandent
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveA very popular vegan place here in LA. Lots of healthy options and a great atmosphere
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdThis is a cafe/restaurant by day and a bar at night.
Essentials
Japanese market offers exotic treats as well as typical groceries. Try the green tea soft serve at the indoor coffee shop!
130 habitants recommandent
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveJapanese market offers exotic treats as well as typical groceries. Try the green tea soft serve at the indoor coffee shop!
Held on Sundays and is open till 1pm. This wonderful event is worth going to. Local crafts people and food vendors are present with live music/Dj.
122 habitants recommandent
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Held on Sundays and is open till 1pm. This wonderful event is worth going to. Local crafts people and food vendors are present with live music/Dj.
A market that is super close for any last minute provisions that are needed. They also have a space to sit and eat. Some nights they will have live bands and draft beer. It's a truly unique market.
27 habitants recommandent
Grand View Market
12210 Venice Blvd.A market that is super close for any last minute provisions that are needed. They also have a space to sit and eat. Some nights they will have live bands and draft beer. It's a truly unique market.
Trader Joes is a favorite here in the US. Select items are usually of better quality and reasonably priced.
881 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveTrader Joes is a favorite here in the US. Select items are usually of better quality and reasonably priced.
This nation wide Health Food chain is close to the house for easy access to organic produce and pasture raised meat.
1701 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThis nation wide Health Food chain is close to the house for easy access to organic produce and pasture raised meat.
Sightseeing
History Buff? This cute walking street has some sights that reflect a time when Los Angeles was not yet part of the United States.
412 habitants recommandent
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetHistory Buff? This cute walking street has some sights that reflect a time when Los Angeles was not yet part of the United States.
Want a slice of weird? Venice Beach Boardwalk continues to be a haven for bohemian counter culture. Street performers, loud music, and local artisans crowd the boardwalk and make for an interesting stroll. Head north to Santa Monica and you can literally see the great divide between the two cities.
815 habitants recommandent
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkWant a slice of weird? Venice Beach Boardwalk continues to be a haven for bohemian counter culture. Street performers, loud music, and local artisans crowd the boardwalk and make for an interesting stroll. Head north to Santa Monica and you can literally see the great divide between the two cities.
This particular pier may not seem like much but it has a strange phenomenon. To the the end of the pier and stand in the middle. Clap your hands and stomp your feet and you will be able to hear a weird echo (even though you are out in the open). It also offers wonderful views of the Santa Monica pier at night.
186 habitants recommandent
Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing PierThis particular pier may not seem like much but it has a strange phenomenon. To the the end of the pier and stand in the middle. Clap your hands and stomp your feet and you will be able to hear a weird echo (even though you are out in the open). It also offers wonderful views of the Santa Monica pier at night.
One of LA's very unique residential neighborhoods. You can ride a bike from my house to get there and the beach is only a block away from this local point of interest. The Venice Canals hark back to the early 1900s when the entire city of Venice was a theme park that mimicked Venice Italy. Many of the wide streets we drive on today, were once water canals where tourists could hire a gondola. The Venice Canals that remain were saved by conservancy groups and today you can meander along the waterways while taking in the beauty and uniqueness of this Venice neighborhood.
947 habitants recommandent
Canaux de Venise
One of LA's very unique residential neighborhoods. You can ride a bike from my house to get there and the beach is only a block away from this local point of interest. The Venice Canals hark back to the early 1900s when the entire city of Venice was a theme park that mimicked Venice Italy. Many of the wide streets we drive on today, were once water canals where tourists could hire a gondola. The Venice Canals that remain were saved by conservancy groups and today you can meander along the waterways while taking in the beauty and uniqueness of this Venice neighborhood.
Shopping
Only a block away from the house, this is a Mar Vista gem.
Natural, local-made soaps and other specialty items. It's a nice place to stop in after perusing the nearby farmers market on Sunday
14 habitants recommandent
Soaptopia
127 E 163rd StOnly a block away from the house, this is a Mar Vista gem.
Natural, local-made soaps and other specialty items. It's a nice place to stop in after perusing the nearby farmers market on Sunday
"First Fridays"
Galleries, restaurants and shops stay open till midnight on the First Friday of every month. Even if you miss Friday, it's a street still worth checking out. Privately owned boutiques and artisan shops line the street. This is another easy bike ride, bus ride, or 5 minute drive from my house.
1065 habitants recommandent
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard"First Fridays"
Galleries, restaurants and shops stay open till midnight on the First Friday of every month. Even if you miss Friday, it's a street still worth checking out. Privately owned boutiques and artisan shops line the street. This is another easy bike ride, bus ride, or 5 minute drive from my house.
Another local shopping street that also has great cafes and restaurants. On a sunny day, take the bike down there and spend time going in and out of shops, soaking up a little bit of West Side flavor. At night, this area has a lively bar scene.
105 habitants recommandent
Main Street Santa Monica
Main StreetAnother local shopping street that also has great cafes and restaurants. On a sunny day, take the bike down there and spend time going in and out of shops, soaking up a little bit of West Side flavor. At night, this area has a lively bar scene.
If you want to find specialty health food items, you will find them here. This place usually has things you won't find at Whole Foods
139 habitants recommandent
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington BlvdIf you want to find specialty health food items, you will find them here. This place usually has things you won't find at Whole Foods
Drinks & Nightlife
Want to go Bowling? This place is brand new, open late, has a bar, and makes for a fun place to spend the evening. (Within walking distance)
76 habitants recommandent
Bowlero Mar Vista
12125 Venice Blvd.Want to go Bowling? This place is brand new, open late, has a bar, and makes for a fun place to spend the evening. (Within walking distance)
Local bar that is within walking distance. Sometimes they book live bands.
7 habitants recommandent
Good Hurt
12249 Venice Blvd.Local bar that is within walking distance. Sometimes they book live bands.
The historic Culver Hotel has been used by the movie studios since 1924. It's widely known that all of the munchkins from The Wizard of Oz stayed there during filming.
211 habitants recommandent
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdThe historic Culver Hotel has been used by the movie studios since 1924. It's widely known that all of the munchkins from The Wizard of Oz stayed there during filming.
This is the oldest running bar on the west side. It even has a secret tunnel from prohibition times.
212 habitants recommandent
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveThis is the oldest running bar on the west side. It even has a secret tunnel from prohibition times.
Parks & Nature
It is a good place to go stand up paddle boarding. The waters are calm.
277 habitants recommandent
Marina del Rey
It is a good place to go stand up paddle boarding. The waters are calm.
Sun, surf, and sand. Los Angeles has some of the best beaches for laying out, playing in waves, playing volleyball or bike riding.
1387 habitants recommandent
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkSun, surf, and sand. Los Angeles has some of the best beaches for laying out, playing in waves, playing volleyball or bike riding.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGreat hiking with beautiful views of the city.