Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Alibi Room
12236 Washington BlvdSome of the best bar food I've ever had!
The Whaler is one of my favorite bars. Its the last restaurant on Washington blvd. before you hit the beach! Jump off your rental bike and grab a cocktail and the best hot wings in town. Enjoy watching the sunset from the rooftop view.
282 locals recommend
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardThe Whaler is one of my favorite bars. Its the last restaurant on Washington blvd. before you hit the beach! Jump off your rental bike and grab a cocktail and the best hot wings in town. Enjoy watching the sunset from the rooftop view.
Townhouse is one of the oldest bars in Venice Beach. They have live music and DJs throughout the week. They even have a comedy show at 9pm followed by a burlesque show at 11pm Wednesday nights. Get there early the place fills up pretty quick!
212 locals recommend
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveTownhouse is one of the oldest bars in Venice Beach. They have live music and DJs throughout the week. They even have a comedy show at 9pm followed by a burlesque show at 11pm Wednesday nights. Get there early the place fills up pretty quick!
Ocean view cottage feel bar. Many areas to socialize. Pool table and fireplace. Very cozy setting. Can be for professionals or for people who just got done with a beach day.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdOcean view cottage feel bar. Many areas to socialize. Pool table and fireplace. Very cozy setting. Can be for professionals or for people who just got done with a beach day.
Food Scene
They have THE BEST Huevos Rancheros I've ever had. The food is amazing and cheap. Hard to find in Los Angeles.
23 locals recommend
S & W Country Diner
9748 Washington BlvdThey have THE BEST Huevos Rancheros I've ever had. The food is amazing and cheap. Hard to find in Los Angeles.
The best almond milk vanilla latte you can find in Los Angeles.
52 locals recommend
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington BlvdThe best almond milk vanilla latte you can find in Los Angeles.
Their homemade tortillas are to die for. Authentic mexican food dishes coupled with speedy great service.
54 locals recommend
Paco's Tacos
4141 S Centinela AveTheir homemade tortillas are to die for. Authentic mexican food dishes coupled with speedy great service.
Fast, easy, yummy food with a wonderful coffee and baked good selection. You may run into a celebrity at this hot spot.
256 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StFast, easy, yummy food with a wonderful coffee and baked good selection. You may run into a celebrity at this hot spot.
Super hip crowd eats here. Happy hour is great. Food is tasty and unique. If you want to be around a lot of beautiful people go on a Sunday afternoon!
80 locals recommend
Brick + Mortar
2435 Main StSuper hip crowd eats here. Happy hour is great. Food is tasty and unique. If you want to be around a lot of beautiful people go on a Sunday afternoon!
Located right next to Santa Monica Pier. Grab a beer and some fish and chips and watch the volleyball players and roller bladders cruise by.
24 locals recommend
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
1615 Ocean Front WalkLocated right next to Santa Monica Pier. Grab a beer and some fish and chips and watch the volleyball players and roller bladders cruise by.
Authentic Mexican food close to Venice Beach. Great outdoor patio to enjoy your margarita and enchiladas!
119 locals recommend
La Cabaña
738 Rose AveAuthentic Mexican food close to Venice Beach. Great outdoor patio to enjoy your margarita and enchiladas!
Sightseeing
Drive up Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu and you can find a ton of beaches with hardly anyone there. The cleanest beaches you'll find in Los Angeles. Also many cool, beach front restaurants to find along the way.
580 locals recommend
Malibu
Drive up Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu and you can find a ton of beaches with hardly anyone there. The cleanest beaches you'll find in Los Angeles. Also many cool, beach front restaurants to find along the way.
This is a wonderful overlook in Culver City. You can see all the way to Manhattan beach, to Malibu, to Hollywood, to downtown Los Angeles. It's right down the street from Downtown Culver City where there is a movie theater and a ton of restaurants.
337 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdThis is a wonderful overlook in Culver City. You can see all the way to Manhattan beach, to Malibu, to Hollywood, to downtown Los Angeles. It's right down the street from Downtown Culver City where there is a movie theater and a ton of restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Runyon Canyon is one of the most visited hiking trails in Los Angeles. Be prepared to see many celebrities strutting their stuff. Dog friendly and great views!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveRunyon Canyon is one of the most visited hiking trails in Los Angeles. Be prepared to see many celebrities strutting their stuff. Dog friendly and great views!
Shopping
3rd street promenade is a wonderful place to explore after you've had your beach fun in Santa Monica. There are live street performers, plenty of shops, and restaurants for all budgets.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade3rd street promenade is a wonderful place to explore after you've had your beach fun in Santa Monica. There are live street performers, plenty of shops, and restaurants for all budgets.