Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Bustling hot spot with bar scene & happy hours, crafting a menu of Asian-fusion fare & sushi. Bar or traditional dining.
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Chaya
110 Navy StBustling hot spot with bar scene & happy hours, crafting a menu of Asian-fusion fare & sushi. Bar or traditional dining.
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic californian menus.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveLofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic californian menus.
Chill hangout with a stylish patio for local & global craft beer & wine, plus inventive pub fare.
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Ashland Hill
2807 Main StChill hangout with a stylish patio for local & global craft beer & wine, plus inventive pub fare.
Delicious and accessible Modern California Asian Fusion dishes. Mixing fresh high quality ingredients and unique flavors. We love the Chinese Chicken Salad and tacos!
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Komodo
8809 W Pico BlvdDelicious and accessible Modern California Asian Fusion dishes. Mixing fresh high quality ingredients and unique flavors. We love the Chinese Chicken Salad and tacos!
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
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SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StFeaturing a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StFeaturing a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
We almost didn’t share this one because it is our secret locals spot. This is where we go to have amazing sushi for any special occasion. The atmosphere is traditional, nothing special at all, but the pieces of fish and fresh quality is unbeatable. Shhh, don’t tell anyone else.
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Sushi King
1330 Wilshire BlvdWe almost didn’t share this one because it is our secret locals spot. This is where we go to have amazing sushi for any special occasion. The atmosphere is traditional, nothing special at all, but the pieces of fish and fresh quality is unbeatable. Shhh, don’t tell anyone else.
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveHip Venice wine bar & tapas.
Hip little spot for Indonesian fare & coffee during the day great happy hour & more elaborate dishes at night. Great happy hour.
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Wallflower
609 Rose AveHip little spot for Indonesian fare & coffee during the day great happy hour & more elaborate dishes at night. Great happy hour.
Bar and Brats with a DJ. Newly redone. cool spot. The french fries are incredible!
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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdBar and Brats with a DJ. Newly redone. cool spot. The french fries are incredible!
Very California culture infused restaurant. Hands down one of my favorites. We love the concept! Don’t leave without trying a dessert…trust me!
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveVery California culture infused restaurant. Hands down one of my favorites. We love the concept! Don’t leave without trying a dessert…trust me!
Authentic French cuisine & mini grocery store. We love this place for the yummy baguettes, great breakfast and outdoor patio seating.
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French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdAuthentic French cuisine & mini grocery store. We love this place for the yummy baguettes, great breakfast and outdoor patio seating.
Laid-back, beachside seafood restaurant known for lobster rolls, beer & sports on TV.
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The Anchor
235 Main StLaid-back, beachside seafood restaurant known for lobster rolls, beer & sports on TV.
This casual, bar/restaurant features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers. Great menu for bar dining and great spot for sports!
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Library Alehouse
2911 Main StThis casual, bar/restaurant features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers. Great menu for bar dining and great spot for sports!
Casual-chic space with brick walls & a minimalist vibe for seasonal fare, eclectic wines & beer.
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CHEZ TEX
218 Main StCasual-chic space with brick walls & a minimalist vibe for seasonal fare, eclectic wines & beer.
Quaint Spanish restaurant offering wine, tapas & other traditional dishes in a romantic setting.
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Manchego
2518 Main StQuaint Spanish restaurant offering wine, tapas & other traditional dishes in a romantic setting.
Breezy trattoria with an open kitchen & a patio serving house-made pasta & rustic Italian eats. By Michelin Star Chef, Luigi Fineo.
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Osteria Venice West
5 Dudley AvenueBreezy trattoria with an open kitchen & a patio serving house-made pasta & rustic Italian eats. By Michelin Star Chef, Luigi Fineo.
Casual, eco-minded regional chain for organic burgers (from beef to bison) & more, plus beer & wine.
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Bareburger
2732 Main StCasual, eco-minded regional chain for organic burgers (from beef to bison) & more, plus beer & wine.
Greens up! Salads
912 Montana AveGo-to and to go! Salad bar.
Atmosphere is nothing special, but their bunch menu is one of our favorites. If you're gluten free you will love it too. Great options for everyone. Very extensive menu.
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Cafe Buna
552 Washington BlvdAtmosphere is nothing special, but their bunch menu is one of our favorites. If you're gluten free you will love it too. Great options for everyone. Very extensive menu.
One of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
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26 Beach
3100 Washington BlvdOne of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
Delicious traditional Mexican food, yummy margaritas, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole. Open until 3am.
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La Cabaña
738 Rose AveDelicious traditional Mexican food, yummy margaritas, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole. Open until 3am.
Down by the 3rd Street Promenade, We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a food to share with friends and drinks in the evening. Free salted chocolate chip cookies with the check are enough to keep us going back :)
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdDown by the 3rd Street Promenade, We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a food to share with friends and drinks in the evening. Free salted chocolate chip cookies with the check are enough to keep us going back :)
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is very noteworthy! Outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful bakery for snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveFrom the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is very noteworthy! Outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful bakery for snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices.
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Excellent food. Call for a reservation. (310) 450-1429
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of the hottest restaurants in LA. Excellent food. Call for a reservation. (310) 450-1429
Good for a quick and easy meal- lunch or dinner. Easy & Inexpensive. Roasted chicken and traditional California style sides.
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California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln BlvdGood for a quick and easy meal- lunch or dinner. Easy & Inexpensive. Roasted chicken and traditional California style sides.
Looking for a high-end, romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view of the ocean? This is it. $$$$
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The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveLooking for a high-end, romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view of the ocean? This is it. $$$$
Restaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyRestaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch!
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Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch!
The best dairy free ice cream made of raw coconuts and sweetened naturally. Very low calories. My favorite is the chocolate with magic shell & spiced pecans. Must try!
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Kippy's! Non-Dairy Ice Cream Shop
326 Main StThe best dairy free ice cream made of raw coconuts and sweetened naturally. Very low calories. My favorite is the chocolate with magic shell & spiced pecans. Must try!
Lines out the door are worth the wait. This is the best ice cream I’ve ever had, and that’s saying a lot from a native Wisconsin cheesehead. Based out of Oregon, known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients.
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Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdLines out the door are worth the wait. This is the best ice cream I’ve ever had, and that’s saying a lot from a native Wisconsin cheesehead. Based out of Oregon, known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients.
We love their wide selection of Superfood shots, Super Smoothies and “booster” menu.
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Main Squeeze
2727 Main StWe love their wide selection of Superfood shots, Super Smoothies and “booster” menu.
Featuring old fashioned as well as VEGAN Ice cream. Made from cashew & coconut milk. SO good and made from scratch.
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
5915 Franklin AveFeaturing old fashioned as well as VEGAN Ice cream. Made from cashew & coconut milk. SO good and made from scratch.
Essentials
Our favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOur favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar.
Windward Market
105 Windward AveFruits & Veggies, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Grocery.
Davy Jones Liquor Locker
63 Navy StSteps to the North, on Navy St .
$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny.
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Toe Heaven Spa
2814 Main St$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny.
The NOW design aesthetic incorporates raw elements and natural materials that conjure nostalgic smells and scenes from remote and exotic hideaways. Natural wood surfaces, cement, exposed beams coupled with sheep skins and rawhides – everything aligns with nature, allowing guests to be transported. An oasis in the middle of the city, the boutique is a blend of bohemian chic and tranquility, evoking a soothing environment to unwind in and take a moment for you.
The Now Massage Boutique
2407 Main StThe NOW design aesthetic incorporates raw elements and natural materials that conjure nostalgic smells and scenes from remote and exotic hideaways. Natural wood surfaces, cement, exposed beams coupled with sheep skins and rawhides – everything aligns with nature, allowing guests to be transported. An oasis in the middle of the city, the boutique is a blend of bohemian chic and tranquility, evoking a soothing environment to unwind in and take a moment for you.
Bodywork, Acupuncture, Thai massage, Hammam room and Infared sauna.
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Raven Spa
208 Pier AveBodywork, Acupuncture, Thai massage, Hammam room and Infared sauna.
The Massage Place
245 Main StHour massages starting at $45.
If you want an excellent new hairstyle with LA’s best stylists, this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana Ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
Luxelab Salon
1408 Montana AveIf you want an excellent new hairstyle with LA’s best stylists, this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana Ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
Shopping
“We strive to sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products, and household items.” Price tag to match! Beautiful store and conveniently close.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.“We strive to sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products, and household items.” Price tag to match! Beautiful store and conveniently close.
Moon Juice
507 Rose AveSuper yummy juices and almond based drinks and healthy snacks!
The Mart Collective
1600 Lincoln BlvdInspiring if you like interiors and vintage things.
Malibu Lumber Yard
3939 Cross Creek RdOutdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu.
Starting in Venice and extending through Santa Monica, Main street shopping is where you’ll find unique boutiques you won’t see anywhere else. Glittered with nail salons, hair salons, bars & restaurants, a walk down Main street is a fun day for everyone.
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Main Street
Main StreetStarting in Venice and extending through Santa Monica, Main street shopping is where you’ll find unique boutiques you won’t see anywhere else. Glittered with nail salons, hair salons, bars & restaurants, a walk down Main street is a fun day for everyone.
Outdoor shopping, celebrity spotting and dining center (famed Nobu & Mr. Chow’s beach location can be found here).
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Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdOutdoor shopping, celebrity spotting and dining center (famed Nobu & Mr. Chow’s beach location can be found here).
Parks & Nature
Straight across the street from the famous Santa Monica Pier, is Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids.
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Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveStraight across the street from the famous Santa Monica Pier, is Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids.
A more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
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El Capitan State Beach
A more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience.. Adamson House Museum is right next door.
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Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience.. Adamson House Museum is right next door.
Sightseeing
The reason millions of people visit the Southern California coast. Definitely worth a ferris wheel ride, which carries you up and over the ocean and is 100% solar powered!
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThe reason millions of people visit the Southern California coast. Definitely worth a ferris wheel ride, which carries you up and over the ocean and is 100% solar powered!
A virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course, the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkA virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course, the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
One of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
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Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake DrOne of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
Named “the coolest street in America” by GQ magazine, Abbot Kinney has it all. One of a kind shopping, art galleries, organic juice & coffee shops, plus some of the hottest restaurants in LA. Starting with French Market Cafe (a great outdoor patio spot for breakfast) Abbot Kinney is about a mile long and lined with many places worth the stop.For more details: http://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/directory/list/
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardNamed “the coolest street in America” by GQ magazine, Abbot Kinney has it all. One of a kind shopping, art galleries, organic juice & coffee shops, plus some of the hottest restaurants in LA. Starting with French Market Cafe (a great outdoor patio spot for breakfast) Abbot Kinney is about a mile long and lined with many places worth the stop.For more details: http://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/directory/list/
The famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. Whats unique? The street performers. Many get discovered here.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThe famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. Whats unique? The street performers. Many get discovered here.
Arts & Culture
The museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an unique opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days. Catch up on the complete history of Malibu.
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Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast HwyThe museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an unique opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days. Catch up on the complete history of Malibu.
Check out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America. Great hiking where you can see the Hollywood sign.
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdCheck out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America. Great hiking where you can see the Hollywood sign.
Something to experience. Hollywood's famed outdoor amphitheater. Where you can catch a great show all year round. Bring your own picnic-even champagne (unless it is an outside promoter, check your tickets). One of the only venues that allows that!
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdSomething to experience. Hollywood's famed outdoor amphitheater. Where you can catch a great show all year round. Bring your own picnic-even champagne (unless it is an outside promoter, check your tickets). One of the only venues that allows that!
Entertainment & Activities
Walt Disney’s original theme park. The happiest place on Earth (since 1955). Don't forget Disney California Adventure!
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWalt Disney’s original theme park. The happiest place on Earth (since 1955). Don't forget Disney California Adventure!
Hollywood's Amusement Park. Tour Hollywood's most famous studio backlot. Ride rides, shop, eat & be entertained at Universal Studio Walk. If you are a fan of Hogwarts, immerse yourself into the newest addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaHollywood's Amusement Park. Tour Hollywood's most famous studio backlot. Ride rides, shop, eat & be entertained at Universal Studio Walk. If you are a fan of Hogwarts, immerse yourself into the newest addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.