Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Delicious coffee, tea, and pastries, only about a 10 minute walk, perfect if you are touring at Sony. We love the toffee latte!
52 locals recommend
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington BlvdDelicious coffee, tea, and pastries, only about a 10 minute walk, perfect if you are touring at Sony. We love the toffee latte!
Fun eclectic menu and great local owners. We've eaten almost everything here and everything is yummmm. About a 10 minute walk.
13 locals recommend
C&M Cafe
10640 Woodbine StFun eclectic menu and great local owners. We've eaten almost everything here and everything is yummmm. About a 10 minute walk.
Super fun Italian restaurant. Not terribly authentic food, but it is delicious and the portions are huge! They constantly pass out free garlic knots which is the reason this place is so popular, and they are to die for. They mostly take walk-ins, so no reservation needed. Afterward you can walk to the ocean and around Venice!
181 locals recommend
C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington BoulevardSuper fun Italian restaurant. Not terribly authentic food, but it is delicious and the portions are huge! They constantly pass out free garlic knots which is the reason this place is so popular, and they are to die for. They mostly take walk-ins, so no reservation needed. Afterward you can walk to the ocean and around Venice!
$1.75 for the most delicious ice cream sandwich. Can be a line especially in the evenings, but they know how to keep it moving. Walk around Westwood afterward.
65 locals recommend
Diddy Riese
926 Broxton Ave$1.75 for the most delicious ice cream sandwich. Can be a line especially in the evenings, but they know how to keep it moving. Walk around Westwood afterward.
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StDelicious food downtown LA, what other reason do you need?
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveTons of food choices, the most beautiful pastry case.
One of our go-to spots for years. Nicole always orders the Ahi Tuna Burger, Yosef recommends the Bison burger if they have it, turkey burger is also excellent. Upgrade to truffle fries. There is a large bar with TV's or plenty of tables inside and out.
78 locals recommend
Rush Street
9546 Washington BlvdOne of our go-to spots for years. Nicole always orders the Ahi Tuna Burger, Yosef recommends the Bison burger if they have it, turkey burger is also excellent. Upgrade to truffle fries. There is a large bar with TV's or plenty of tables inside and out.
A huge selection of ice cream flavors- the classics plus a lot of unique ones. You can get ice cream sandwiches, pops, brownies, or just a classic cone. So delicious! Open till 11 on weekends.
42 locals recommend
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington BlvdA huge selection of ice cream flavors- the classics plus a lot of unique ones. You can get ice cream sandwiches, pops, brownies, or just a classic cone. So delicious! Open till 11 on weekends.
Literally right down the street when you are tired and hungry. Delicious Mexican food, and you will usually be greeted by Gloria herself.
11 locals recommend
Gloria's Cafe
10227 Venice Blvd.Literally right down the street when you are tired and hungry. Delicious Mexican food, and you will usually be greeted by Gloria herself.
Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken
9537 Culver BlvdFried. Chicken.
If you are at the Beach in Santa Monica, this is must-try. Sandy feet not a problem.
83 locals recommend
Cha Cha Chicken
1906 Ocean AveIf you are at the Beach in Santa Monica, this is must-try. Sandy feet not a problem.
Our favorite sushi spot in LA. Impeccable and fun service. Amazing rolls.
10 locals recommend
Summer Fish & Rice
201 S Robertson BlvdOur favorite sushi spot in LA. Impeccable and fun service. Amazing rolls.
Awesome indian food about a 10 minute walk west on Venice.
31 locals recommend
Tara's Himalayan Cuisine
10855 Venice Blvd.Awesome indian food about a 10 minute walk west on Venice.
Not a lot of places you can get a Kringle in LA- this is one of them and they are super reasonable. Also sell a few other pastries and coffee.
42 locals recommend
Copenhagen Pastry
11113 Washington BlvdNot a lot of places you can get a Kringle in LA- this is one of them and they are super reasonable. Also sell a few other pastries and coffee.
Arts & Culture
Museum with the iconic lampposts outside. Great art!
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMuseum with the iconic lampposts outside. Great art!
Lots to see at the Getty, can be crowded on the weekend but it's big so it's usually fairly quite. Great views of the city and the ocean.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrLots to see at the Getty, can be crowded on the weekend but it's big so it's usually fairly quite. Great views of the city and the ocean.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really great little bar, handcrafted drinks at a reasonable price for LA. They don't serve food but allow you to bring it in.
53 locals recommend
Oldfield's Liquor Room
10899 Venice Blvd.Really great little bar, handcrafted drinks at a reasonable price for LA. They don't serve food but allow you to bring it in.
Celeb hotspot right now. Never been there, but some people are in to that!
88 locals recommend
The Nice Guy
401 N La Cienega BlvdCeleb hotspot right now. Never been there, but some people are in to that!
Shopping
Gift boutique. A lot of cute unique things, great for gifts. Also have some pretty jewelry.
D.L. Rhein
3303 Motor AveGift boutique. A lot of cute unique things, great for gifts. Also have some pretty jewelry.
Outdoor shopping mall with a ton of high- end shops. There is also an outside food area with tons of choices.
22 locals recommend
Beverly Grove
Outdoor shopping mall with a ton of high- end shops. There is also an outside food area with tons of choices.
Stroll along this outdoor mall with tons of shops. There are restaurants and movie theaters as well. Then you can walk down to the Santa Monica pier!
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeStroll along this outdoor mall with tons of shops. There are restaurants and movie theaters as well. Then you can walk down to the Santa Monica pier!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveSprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdParks & Nature
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyHike up to the ridge and get great views of the ocean.
Getting Around
Expo line goes West to Santa Monica (near downtown) and east to Downtown LA
154 locals recommend
Culver City station
8817 Washington BlvdExpo line goes West to Santa Monica (near downtown) and east to Downtown LA