Guidebook for Los Angeles

Lila
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Drinks & Nightlife

Best way to experience the Boardwalk! Grab a beer tasting flight and watch Venice cruise on by.
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 Broadway
321 locals recommend
Best way to experience the Boardwalk! Grab a beer tasting flight and watch Venice cruise on by.
Sweet spot to grab a wine and a couple of tasting plates.
75 locals recommend
The Corner Door
12477 Washington Blvd
75 locals recommend
Sweet spot to grab a wine and a couple of tasting plates.
Beer, beer, beer
55 locals recommend
Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator
3205 Washington Blvd
55 locals recommend
Beer, beer, beer

Food Scene

World Class chef and dining experience. Not to be missed and only a hop, skip and a jump for our front door.
93 locals recommend
Hatchet Hall
12517 W Washington Blvd
93 locals recommend
World Class chef and dining experience. Not to be missed and only a hop, skip and a jump for our front door.
Seriously the best bread I have ever had in America. Great place to have coffee and a little brunch.
50 locals recommend
Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington Boulevard
50 locals recommend
Seriously the best bread I have ever had in America. Great place to have coffee and a little brunch.
I'm addicted to their hot chocolates. A must!!!
28 locals recommend
ChocoVivo
12469 Washington Blvd
28 locals recommend
I'm addicted to their hot chocolates. A must!!!
An LA coffee institution. Cool place to pick up on the LA vibe. Every second person in here is either working on a screen-play or a start-up. A little too cool for school but definitely worth the visit and the coffee is great.
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd
394 locals recommend
An LA coffee institution. Cool place to pick up on the LA vibe. Every second person in here is either working on a screen-play or a start-up. A little too cool for school but definitely worth the visit and the coffee is great.
Very LA Hipster scene but the food and coffee is absolutely fabulous.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 locals recommend
Very LA Hipster scene but the food and coffee is absolutely fabulous.
Cool courtyard vibes. Lots of people come here to work and hang out with their dogs, but it is great for kids too because they can run around.
138 locals recommend
TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney Blvd
138 locals recommend
Cool courtyard vibes. Lots of people come here to work and hang out with their dogs, but it is great for kids too because they can run around.
Supermarket chain offering a range of Japanese groceries, plus a great food hall. This is where you go to get Ramen.
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela Ave
130 locals recommend
Supermarket chain offering a range of Japanese groceries, plus a great food hall. This is where you go to get Ramen.
One of our favorites because you feel like your in Europe. Great food and courtyard space.
23 locals recommend
Atmosphere Mar Vista
12034 Venice Blvd.
23 locals recommend
One of our favorites because you feel like your in Europe. Great food and courtyard space.
If you are as Pho obsessed as we are, this is your go to in LA.
9 locals recommend
Bambou Le Pho
8351 CA-2
9 locals recommend
If you are as Pho obsessed as we are, this is your go to in LA.
Vegan at its best!
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
488 locals recommend
Vegan at its best!
70 locals recommend
Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice Boulevard
70 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

I love taking Mana here. If you are interested in going I can get you tickets.
328 locals recommend
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr
328 locals recommend
I love taking Mana here. If you are interested in going I can get you tickets.

Essentials

You'll get lost in this place. It is perfect for a quick snack, juice, or picking up supplies and supplements.
139 locals recommend
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington Blvd
139 locals recommend
You'll get lost in this place. It is perfect for a quick snack, juice, or picking up supplies and supplements.
Super close and easy.
226 locals recommend
Vons
4030 S Centinela Ave
226 locals recommend
Super close and easy.
The pinnacle of wellness. A highly curated whole foods store. Ah-mazing tonics, elixirs, and food but expect to drop a pretty penny.
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
317 locals recommend
The pinnacle of wellness. A highly curated whole foods store. Ah-mazing tonics, elixirs, and food but expect to drop a pretty penny.

Sightseeing

We love taking Mana down here. Full Venice vibes!
162 locals recommend
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front Walk
162 locals recommend
We love taking Mana down here. Full Venice vibes!
Voted the coolest block in America. It is like walking into an Instagram feed.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1065 locals recommend
Voted the coolest block in America. It is like walking into an Instagram feed.
...Because you are in LA. Sweeping views of the skyline.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
...Because you are in LA. Sweeping views of the skyline.
In case you were wondering why it is called Venice.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
947 locals recommend
In case you were wondering why it is called Venice.

Shopping

Sunday open-air market featuring a range of vendors selling clothing, antiques, vintage goods & collectibles. Always the best finds!!
182 locals recommend
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose Ave
182 locals recommend
Sunday open-air market featuring a range of vendors selling clothing, antiques, vintage goods & collectibles. Always the best finds!!
If you end up going to Topanga to go on the Labyrinth Hike, be sure to pop into Hidden Treasures. It's a colorful store featuring eclectic vintage items, including couture clothing, accessories & oh so much more.
78 locals recommend
Hidden Treasures
154 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
78 locals recommend
If you end up going to Topanga to go on the Labyrinth Hike, be sure to pop into Hidden Treasures. It's a colorful store featuring eclectic vintage items, including couture clothing, accessories & oh so much more.

Entertainment & Activities

If you are here and it is playing, we can't recommend Improvised Shakespear enough. Its laughter therapy!!! http://www.improvisedshakespeare.com/shows/
34 locals recommend
Largo at the Coronet
366 N La Cienega Blvd
34 locals recommend
If you are here and it is playing, we can't recommend Improvised Shakespear enough. Its laughter therapy!!! http://www.improvisedshakespeare.com/shows/
Take a stroll down near the pier to the original muscle beach. It's a scene, especially on Sunday afternonns. Acro Yoga, slackline, gymnastics and so much more. Such a cool hang!
7 locals recommend
Traveling Rings Set 1
7 locals recommend
Take a stroll down near the pier to the original muscle beach. It's a scene, especially on Sunday afternonns. Acro Yoga, slackline, gymnastics and so much more. Such a cool hang!