Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Amazing wines and small plates. I highly recommend their homemade truffle parmesan chips and spinach artichoke dip with a glass of Cote du Rhone or Rose wine...
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveAmazing wines and small plates. I highly recommend their homemade truffle parmesan chips and spinach artichoke dip with a glass of Cote du Rhone or Rose wine...
Amazing burger, pastries, coffee, atmosphere. I like coming here on off hours to sit in their indoor/outdoor area to a decadent pastry and cup of coffee, just because...
320 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdAmazing burger, pastries, coffee, atmosphere. I like coming here on off hours to sit in their indoor/outdoor area to a decadent pastry and cup of coffee, just because...
This is a lunch and dinner hotspot (I recommend for pickup ordering as there isn't a great place to sit and eat). Amazing coffee, you can stand at the bar. Very expensive, trendy, beautifully designed
447 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveThis is a lunch and dinner hotspot (I recommend for pickup ordering as there isn't a great place to sit and eat). Amazing coffee, you can stand at the bar. Very expensive, trendy, beautifully designed
Another trendy restaurant. Look out for celebs! Same owner as Gjusta...
1062 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdAnother trendy restaurant. Look out for celebs! Same owner as Gjusta...
I order takeout from here sometimes. Amazing meatball sandwich, pizza by the slice, decadent desserts… can you tell I'm a healthy eater? :)
1062 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdI order takeout from here sometimes. Amazing meatball sandwich, pizza by the slice, decadent desserts… can you tell I'm a healthy eater? :)
Have a hot date or meeting a friend for a nice dinner? Come here. Incredibly beautiful and delicious food. Each plate looks like a painting, farm to table and so so yummy. Great atmosphere too.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2424 Main Street Bar and Ristorante
2424 Santa Monica Frwy RampHave a hot date or meeting a friend for a nice dinner? Come here. Incredibly beautiful and delicious food. Each plate looks like a painting, farm to table and so so yummy. Great atmosphere too.
Great sushi joint. They project surf videos onto the walls and have great happy hours specials.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward AveGreat sushi joint. They project surf videos onto the walls and have great happy hours specials.
A wonderful local coffee shop. Nothing too fancy but great service and relaxed atmosphere.
300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveA wonderful local coffee shop. Nothing too fancy but great service and relaxed atmosphere.
Sam's Bagels
1305 Montana AvenueI go here for my Sunday morning bagel and coffee… incredible bagels.
Authentic Mexican on Rose Ave. They may be taken over by a fancy new restaurant soon (everyone in Venice is petitioning against it) so go there first! I recommend 'carnitas platter.' They prefer cash.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Fiesta Brava
259B Hampton DrAuthentic Mexican on Rose Ave. They may be taken over by a fancy new restaurant soon (everyone in Venice is petitioning against it) so go there first! I recommend 'carnitas platter.' They prefer cash.
Expensive and delicious vegan restaurant. I am far from vegan and enjoy most things on the menu. If you need a healthy day, go here.
488 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveExpensive and delicious vegan restaurant. I am far from vegan and enjoy most things on the menu. If you need a healthy day, go here.
Amazing indoor/outdoor atmosphere and extremely healthy, fresh food.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zinc Cafe & Market and Bar
580 Mateo StreetAmazing indoor/outdoor atmosphere and extremely healthy, fresh food.
Just come here and ask about it. They have a lot going on. Cafe, pop up shop, treatment rooms.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Springs
608 Mateo StJust come here and ask about it. They have a lot going on. Cafe, pop up shop, treatment rooms.
Get the pistachio croissant and chai tea latte before they go! I recommend calling ahead so you can cut the long line and pay at the pick up counter...
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StGet the pistachio croissant and chai tea latte before they go! I recommend calling ahead so you can cut the long line and pay at the pick up counter...
Late night pizza in Venice can be found here...
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardLate night pizza in Venice can be found here...
Shopping
Across the street from Superba Food & Bread- great shop for gifts and very CA things including vintage, pottery, books, jewelry...
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
General Store
1801 Lincoln BlvdAcross the street from Superba Food & Bread- great shop for gifts and very CA things including vintage, pottery, books, jewelry...
A great shop for women's clothing. Expensive but they always have great stuff on sale upstairs. Australian designer...
Flannel
1223 Abbot Kinney BlvdA great shop for women's clothing. Expensive but they always have great stuff on sale upstairs. Australian designer...
A pedestrian street in the heart of Santa Monica with endless shops, restaurants and department stores.
1595 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeA pedestrian street in the heart of Santa Monica with endless shops, restaurants and department stores.
Everything Else
I like this post office the best. Either get there right at opening or go around 2/3 to avoid lunch rush. Definitely don't go near closing time...
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
United States Postal Service
2720 Neilson WayI like this post office the best. Either get there right at opening or go around 2/3 to avoid lunch rush. Definitely don't go near closing time...
Go on Wednesday morning. They also have it on Saturdays but Wednesdays are bigger. All of the top chefs in the area go here if you are a foodie and want to stalk them here!
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StGo on Wednesday morning. They also have it on Saturdays but Wednesdays are bigger. All of the top chefs in the area go here if you are a foodie and want to stalk them here!
Have a hangover? They've got the cure. Shakes and juices.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moon Juice
507 Rose AveHave a hangover? They've got the cure. Shakes and juices.
Sign up for a temporary membership here and you might just find yourself working out next to Arnold.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gold’s Gym
360 Hampton DrSign up for a temporary membership here and you might just find yourself working out next to Arnold.
Take a hike with a great view of the Hollywood sign here. Try to go on a weekday mid morning when not many people are there and parking isn't scarce. Many different hikes, do some research online 1st.
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdTake a hike with a great view of the Hollywood sign here. Try to go on a weekday mid morning when not many people are there and parking isn't scarce. Many different hikes, do some research online 1st.
Another popular hike spot with great view of LA and Hollywood Sign.
2445 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Runyon Canyon
2000 N Fuller AveAnother popular hike spot with great view of LA and Hollywood Sign.
Come here for cool art galleries, adorable shops, coffee bars, restaurants...
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Art District
Traction AvenueCome here for cool art galleries, adorable shops, coffee bars, restaurants...
Come see a show here! Great music spot and artsy, fun crowd.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdCome see a show here! Great music spot and artsy, fun crowd.
Best place to get your nails done. Comfy seating with pillows and TV's with movies. Fun fun fun! Go crazy and get some nail art! So hot right now...
Deluxe Nail Bar & Spa
2913 Main StBest place to get your nails done. Comfy seating with pillows and TV's with movies. Fun fun fun! Go crazy and get some nail art! So hot right now...
SHOP TIL YOU DROP. Best shopping street in Venice. I would come here first to see what beautiful things CA has to offer. A wide variety of shops, you could spend all day here.
1065 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardSHOP TIL YOU DROP. Best shopping street in Venice. I would come here first to see what beautiful things CA has to offer. A wide variety of shops, you could spend all day here.
Hop on the bike and ride down the boardwalk. Touristy indeed but also a great way to take in the scenery. I wouldn't walk barefoot through the sand- a lot of homeless who do drugs around there...
815 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkHop on the bike and ride down the boardwalk. Touristy indeed but also a great way to take in the scenery. I wouldn't walk barefoot through the sand- a lot of homeless who do drugs around there...
In Malibu- an absolute must see. Free to go but you must reserve online or they won't let you in. I think parking is $10.
883 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyIn Malibu- an absolute must see. Free to go but you must reserve online or they won't let you in. I think parking is $10.
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrDon't miss it.
A fabulous contemporary art museum with best art book shop ever! So well curated. You can see everything in an hour if you want.
374 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Hammer
10899 Wilshire BlvdA fabulous contemporary art museum with best art book shop ever! So well curated. You can see everything in an hour if you want.
Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdSee it.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaAvoid weekends!
Nicest hotel in Santa Monica, on the beach. You should come here for a drink and watch the sunset. They have a beautiful lobby/sitting room with live music most nights. Nice place to work or read.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico BlvdNicest hotel in Santa Monica, on the beach. You should come here for a drink and watch the sunset. They have a beautiful lobby/sitting room with live music most nights. Nice place to work or read.
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun place to play darts and pool that's never too crowded (unless there is a 'football' game on and all of the LA Brits swarm this place…)
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cock 'n Bull
2947 Lincoln BlvdA fun place to play darts and pool that's never too crowded (unless there is a 'football' game on and all of the LA Brits swarm this place…)
Great beer and great sausages. Fun atmosphere on weekend, they have a DJ in the food hall. Always a line out the door.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdGreat beer and great sausages. Fun atmosphere on weekend, they have a DJ in the food hall. Always a line out the door.
Trendy night spot. Long line on weekends. Pool table, ping pong, cool lounge rooms, indoor/outdoor, people get dressed up or stay casual to come here. Bonfire in the back.
525 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdTrendy night spot. Long line on weekends. Pool table, ping pong, cool lounge rooms, indoor/outdoor, people get dressed up or stay casual to come here. Bonfire in the back.