Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great food, one of President Obama's favorite places to eat on the Westside. Intimate ambiance; lively bar area.
74 locals recommend
Tavern Restaurant
11648 San Vicente BlvdGreat food, one of President Obama's favorite places to eat on the Westside. Intimate ambiance; lively bar area.
Great for organic coffees, healthy entrees, baked goods, and desserts. A go-to local place to eat.
76 locals recommend
Coral Tree Cafe
11645 San Vicente BlvdGreat for organic coffees, healthy entrees, baked goods, and desserts. A go-to local place to eat.
Highly rated upscale Italian restaurant, ideal for business dinners with advance reservations.
43 locals recommend
Toscana Restaurant in Brentwood
11633 San Vicente BlvdHighly rated upscale Italian restaurant, ideal for business dinners with advance reservations.
Authentic real Italian food in the Brentwood area nearby, lovely wood interiors.
7 locals recommend
Pecorino Restaurant
11604 San Vicente BlvdAuthentic real Italian food in the Brentwood area nearby, lovely wood interiors.
This is a not to be missed seafood shack along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) north of Malibu. Enjoy freshly caught seafood on picnic tables overlooking the ocean. Very casual. Bring a sweater or jacket because it can get breezy.
161 locals recommend
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1This is a not to be missed seafood shack along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) north of Malibu. Enjoy freshly caught seafood on picnic tables overlooking the ocean. Very casual. Bring a sweater or jacket because it can get breezy.
A unique cafeteria-style organic restaurant with excellent and exceptionally tasty offerings, entrees, and sandwiches, located nearby in Brentwood Village, within walking distance.
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdA unique cafeteria-style organic restaurant with excellent and exceptionally tasty offerings, entrees, and sandwiches, located nearby in Brentwood Village, within walking distance.
Located in Brentwood Village nearby is the local outpost of a terrific chain of organic restaurants. Great coffee, bakery, and breakfast/lunch spot.
207 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose AveLocated in Brentwood Village nearby is the local outpost of a terrific chain of organic restaurants. Great coffee, bakery, and breakfast/lunch spot.
Our local go-to place for a quick coffee, sandwich, or refreshment. Also located in nearby Brentwood Village.
573 locals recommend
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdOur local go-to place for a quick coffee, sandwich, or refreshment. Also located in nearby Brentwood Village.
Excellent take out sandwiches and salads; great breakfast pastries and coffees.
8 locals recommend
Belwood Bakery
11625 Barrington CtExcellent take out sandwiches and salads; great breakfast pastries and coffees.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel Angeleno
170 N Church LnGreat top floor bar area directly across the street.
Nic's
453 North Canon DriveGreat happy hour, featuring select $7 martinis of the day.
Napa Valley Grille
1100 Glendon AveAnother great happy hour place with tasty appetizers to boot!
Sightseeing
Iconic Southern California pier with amusement park (ferris wheel for views).
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIconic Southern California pier with amusement park (ferris wheel for views).
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdFamous and near hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
Two short freeway exits to the north, a must-see destination in the neighborhood. Free admission but charge for parking.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrTwo short freeway exits to the north, a must-see destination in the neighborhood. Free admission but charge for parking.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdWho can miss this LA County Museum of Art!
The latest addition to the LA contemporary art scene; obtain tickets in advance online or show up and wait to get in.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe latest addition to the LA contemporary art scene; obtain tickets in advance online or show up and wait to get in.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveBeautiful building for beautiful, enriching music.
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand AveSee a performance by the LA Opera here!
Entertainment & Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaCheck out the new Harry Potter themed rides!
Shopping
Open air, pedestrian only shopping area in Santa Monica.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeOpen air, pedestrian only shopping area in Santa Monica.
Upscale mall nearby with movie theaters, food court, and restaurants (recommend Gulfstream Restaurant for seafood and The Counter for build your own burgers).
232 locals recommend
Century City Mall station
Upscale mall nearby with movie theaters, food court, and restaurants (recommend Gulfstream Restaurant for seafood and The Counter for build your own burgers).
Love this destination shopping area adjacent to the iconic Farmers' Market. A must see locale.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrLove this destination shopping area adjacent to the iconic Farmers' Market. A must see locale.
Essentials
CVS
11941 San Vicente BlvdNearby drug store for essentials.
Upscale nearby grocery store in Westwood area near UCLA with high end fruits and produce, ready to eat food.
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdUpscale nearby grocery store in Westwood area near UCLA with high end fruits and produce, ready to eat food.
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdNearby grocery store adjacent to UCLA campus.