Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Terroni
7605 Beverly BlvdGreat specialty pizza and italian cuisine!
Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd StLovely local sushi spot in Little Tokyo!
Wonderful nearby sushi spot for lunch. It is juuuust outside of Santee Court. The place is very small, but don't be fooled- their food is Great!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Nabeeya
766 Santee StWonderful nearby sushi spot for lunch. It is juuuust outside of Santee Court. The place is very small, but don't be fooled- their food is Great!
Upscale Mexican food with a fun vibe and great cocktails.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mas Malo
515 West 7th StreetUpscale Mexican food with a fun vibe and great cocktails.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
806 S Santa Fe AveBest coffee in town.
Good lunch spot. Decent quality for an in and out meal. Spicy bento box is a must! ; )
Wow Bento & Roll
710 S Hill StGood lunch spot. Decent quality for an in and out meal. Spicy bento box is a must! ; )
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdGet the sampler! The taco are bueno!!!
Australian coffee and espresso! Wake up and grab a coffee just downstairs. :-)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bronzed Aussie
1437 S Robertson BlvdAustralian coffee and espresso! Wake up and grab a coffee just downstairs. :-)
French Bistro. Busy and fun atmosphere. Great food, killer cocktails.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Church & State LA
1850 Industrial StFrench Bistro. Busy and fun atmosphere. Great food, killer cocktails.
The best Italian food in LA! Plus it is in the hip Arts district, whats not to love? Valet parking available.
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlThe best Italian food in LA! Plus it is in the hip Arts district, whats not to love? Valet parking available.
Pho! Lovely lighted Vietnamese food. It is all wonderful and authentically prepared. The space is peaceful and their wine list is almost all Italian. They have beer as well.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blossom Vietnamese restaurant
426 S Main StPho! Lovely lighted Vietnamese food. It is all wonderful and authentically prepared. The space is peaceful and their wine list is almost all Italian. They have beer as well.
Hard to get into, but it is a great experience if you do.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar 107
118 W 4th StHard to get into, but it is a great experience if you do.
If you peddle their stationary bike for 20 minutes, you earn a free scoop! All of the ice cream is churned by peddling! Neat concept.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peddler's Creamery
458 Main StreetIf you peddle their stationary bike for 20 minutes, you earn a free scoop! All of the ice cream is churned by peddling! Neat concept.
SO CLOSE! aaaand amazing! Cycling scene, but all are welcome!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NO GHOST BEARS
808 E 8th StSO CLOSE! aaaand amazing! Cycling scene, but all are welcome!
Great Ramen! Such a fun atmosphere! One of our fav's!!! Take an Uber late at night or walk if you have 25 min to spare :-) Open LATE!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo
132 S Central AveGreat Ramen! Such a fun atmosphere! One of our fav's!!! Take an Uber late at night or walk if you have 25 min to spare :-) Open LATE!
Essentials
Located in the courtyard and open until 10pm on weeknights. If you forgot a toothbrush or need a coconut water, this is your super convenient answer! ;-)
Santee Court Market Inc
716 S Los Angeles StLocated in the courtyard and open until 10pm on weeknights. If you forgot a toothbrush or need a coconut water, this is your super convenient answer! ;-)
It is a nicer Ralphs, and just about the only grocery store downtown currently.
766 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ralphs
645 W 9th StIt is a nicer Ralphs, and just about the only grocery store downtown currently.
A huge variety of Asian foods, fresh vegetables, fish and meats. There are many restaurants within this same building including sushi and Korean BBQ!
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Tokyo Market Place
333 S Alameda StA huge variety of Asian foods, fresh vegetables, fish and meats. There are many restaurants within this same building including sushi and Korean BBQ!
Everything Else
Art District
Traction AvenueGreat part of town. Lots to see and do!
Apartment building parking ramp. use keycard for access. park on 6th floor and above (spaces with signs for "santee court"). shuttle to building available on 2nd floor.
638 Maple Ave
638 Maple AvenueApartment building parking ramp. use keycard for access. park on 6th floor and above (spaces with signs for "santee court"). shuttle to building available on 2nd floor.
Great beer garden! Bean bag toss and other games to help pass the time. :-)
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StGreat beer garden! Bean bag toss and other games to help pass the time. :-)
Shopping
Lab 3
Cute little shop with fun gifts, vintage items and a nice selection of craft cards.
This place is great for an interesting bottle of wine or a pack of craft beer. They also have a tasting area where you can enjoy the bottle/s you purchase on the spot. :-)
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BUZZ wine beer bottleshop & bar
460 S Spring StThis place is great for an interesting bottle of wine or a pack of craft beer. They also have a tasting area where you can enjoy the bottle/s you purchase on the spot. :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Rustic atmosphere with a nice vibe. Huge space for a downtown bar. This is your quieter, more relaxed hang out spot.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Stocking Frame
911 S Hill StRustic atmosphere with a nice vibe. Huge space for a downtown bar. This is your quieter, more relaxed hang out spot.
Trendy bar. Good cocktails. Worth checking out.
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Edison
Trendy bar. Good cocktails. Worth checking out.
Wendell Bar
656 S Main StVery close to home and lively ;-)
Arts & Culture
A historic landmark redone into a trendy hotel/theater/restaurant & bar. There is a rooftop pool that is open to a lively bar crowd, or a nice chill mezzanine for those afraid of heights ;-)
239 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayA historic landmark redone into a trendy hotel/theater/restaurant & bar. There is a rooftop pool that is open to a lively bar crowd, or a nice chill mezzanine for those afraid of heights ;-)
MOCA downtown. Special Exhibitions
401 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveMOCA downtown. Special Exhibitions
The Broad
221 S Grand AveEl Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
250 S Grand Ave