Guidebook for Los Angeles
Parks & Nature
Yes, there really is a lake :) with paddle boats, walking/hiking/biking trails, golf, archery, soccer, picnicking... There is also a Wildlife Preserve and lovely Japanese Gardens to stroll through.
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Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park
6300 Balboa BlvdYes, there really is a lake :) with paddle boats, walking/hiking/biking trails, golf, archery, soccer, picnicking... There is also a Wildlife Preserve and lovely Japanese Gardens to stroll through.
The beautiful park is part of the Balboa Lake facilities. It features 6.5 acres of streams, koi ponds and relaxing gardens. And it's minutes walking distance from Chez Vive - a must see!
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The Japanese Garden
6100 Woodley AveThe beautiful park is part of the Balboa Lake facilities. It features 6.5 acres of streams, koi ponds and relaxing gardens. And it's minutes walking distance from Chez Vive - a must see!
Home to Muscle Beach; street performers that juggle chainsaws; many shops and cafes. And it's a great workout because you can walk or bike or roller blade or roller skate or skateboard from Venice Beach all the way to the Santa Monica Pier!
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkHome to Muscle Beach; street performers that juggle chainsaws; many shops and cafes. And it's a great workout because you can walk or bike or roller blade or roller skate or skateboard from Venice Beach all the way to the Santa Monica Pier!
Essentials
Costco Wholesale
6100 Sepulveda Blvd
JONS International Marketplace
12122 Magnolia BlvdAsian supermarket chain carrying imported specialty foods plus meat, seafood, produce & baked goods.
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99 Ranch Market
6450 Sepulveda BlvdAsian supermarket chain carrying imported specialty foods plus meat, seafood, produce & baked goods.
Shopping
Target
5711 Sepulveda BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Sports bar for fans of rugby, cricket & soccer with a menu featuring South African specialties.
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Springbok Bar & Grill
16153 Victory BlvdSports bar for fans of rugby, cricket & soccer with a menu featuring South African specialties.
Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
18389 Ventura BlvdLive Blues.
Live Jazz (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday); cheap drinks (CASH ONLY); friendly people (mostly in their 40s and 50s).
Casey's Tavern
22029 Sherman WayLive Jazz (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday); cheap drinks (CASH ONLY); friendly people (mostly in their 40s and 50s).
Food Scene
Wonderful traditional Vietnamese fare. Walking distance from Chez Vive.
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Phở 999
6411 Sepulveda BlvdWonderful traditional Vietnamese fare. Walking distance from Chez Vive.
Socorro's Restaurant
14657 Victory Blvd
Starbucks
4550 Van Nuys BlvdZig's Restaurant
6821 White Oak AveAmazingly yummy food in an interesting venue. Plus great service!!
Great place for Shrimp Tacos! The food is great and the place is always busy so plan on waiting a bit - but really worth it!
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Salsa & Beer
11669 Sherman WayGreat place for Shrimp Tacos! The food is great and the place is always busy so plan on waiting a bit - but really worth it!
If you like (Hawaiian) Poké Bowls, this is the place to go! Really fresh fish/ingredients, really friendly staff, really great location (right in the middle of The Village)!
Sweetfin
6256 CA-27If you like (Hawaiian) Poké Bowls, this is the place to go! Really fresh fish/ingredients, really friendly staff, really great location (right in the middle of The Village)!
Great organic food - huge ready-made area (sushi to pizza and more) with indoor/outdoor seating. When you are done eating, you can do your grocery shopping or take a walk along Ventura Blvd. to do other shopping;)
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Whole Foods Market
21347 Ventura BlvdGreat organic food - huge ready-made area (sushi to pizza and more) with indoor/outdoor seating. When you are done eating, you can do your grocery shopping or take a walk along Ventura Blvd. to do other shopping;)
IMHO best bagels in Los Angeles! The original Western Bagel bakery is located on Sepulveda and Stagg (take-out only) - not too far from Chez Vive. Great for grabbing freshly baked bagels and schmears - bring it back and have breakfast in bed! Or try this location on Ventura Blvd. - it has indoor/outdoor seating. Enjoy!
Western Bagel
17401 Ventura BlvdIMHO best bagels in Los Angeles! The original Western Bagel bakery is located on Sepulveda and Stagg (take-out only) - not too far from Chez Vive. Great for grabbing freshly baked bagels and schmears - bring it back and have breakfast in bed! Or try this location on Ventura Blvd. - it has indoor/outdoor seating. Enjoy!
Humble Bee Cafe
17321 Saticoy StAmazing food! All organic! Usually a wait - but worth it!
Kinnara Thai
15355 Sherman WayBest Thai food and within walking distance of Chez Vive!
Tel Aviv Glatt Kosher Grill
17201 Ventura BlvdLarge portions and good food.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
16101 Ventura BlvdLarge store - indoor/outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
Filming happens here (at times). The car chase in Grease (the original movie) was filmed here. Within walking distance from Chez Vive.
Sepulveda Dam
15758 Burbank BlvdFilming happens here (at times). The car chase in Grease (the original movie) was filmed here. Within walking distance from Chez Vive.
You can see for miles and miles and miles! And a great place to view the Hollywood sign!
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdYou can see for miles and miles and miles! And a great place to view the Hollywood sign!
An amusement park with ferris wheel, arcade, great food and best of all - it's on the beach!!
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierAn amusement park with ferris wheel, arcade, great food and best of all - it's on the beach!!
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveAn iconic street with an amazing collection of shops.
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveGreat shopping
Entertainment & Activities
Miniature golf, batting cages and arcade - been around for YEARS! Great place, reasonably priced.
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Sherman Oaks Castle Park
4989 Sepulveda BlvdMiniature golf, batting cages and arcade - been around for YEARS! Great place, reasonably priced.
There really isn't any place else like it in the world! You can walk to the Metro from Chez Vive and exit right in the heart of it!
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Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdThere really isn't any place else like it in the world! You can walk to the Metro from Chez Vive and exit right in the heart of it!
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaTake a tour of a real, working movie studio!
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Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveTake a tour of a real, working movie studio!