Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat food and atmosphere. Local favorite
Local Favorite "foodie" Seafood Restaurant very close to the apartment. Great for weekend brunch, sometimes they have live jazz during brunch!
126 locals recommend
Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdLocal Favorite "foodie" Seafood Restaurant very close to the apartment. Great for weekend brunch, sometimes they have live jazz during brunch!
Beautiful indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant in Venice. Best place for weekend brunch on the west side. Local Favorite!
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveBeautiful indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant in Venice. Best place for weekend brunch on the west side. Local Favorite!
Great Organic Farmers Market in Santa Monica every Sunday, 8:30am-1:30pm
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StGreat Organic Farmers Market in Santa Monica every Sunday, 8:30am-1:30pm
Local favorite restaurant and bar. Great food! Ask for the free cookies!
199 locals recommend
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdLocal favorite restaurant and bar. Great food! Ask for the free cookies!
My all time favorite Thai restaurant. Very good food, vegan/vegetarian friendly.
12 locals recommend
Thai East Wind Restaurant
2928 Washington BoulevardMy all time favorite Thai restaurant. Very good food, vegan/vegetarian friendly.
Great place for burgers! Has organic, vegetarian/vegan options and a great weekend brunch menu. Seems to be a popular place for tourist.
90 locals recommend
26 Beach
3100 Washington BlvdGreat place for burgers! Has organic, vegetarian/vegan options and a great weekend brunch menu. Seems to be a popular place for tourist.
This is known by the locals as the best place to get a sandwich on the west side. It's a small convenience store with a deli. It doesn't look like much but the sandwiches are everything!
51 locals recommend
Bellissimo Venice
68 N Venice BlvdThis is known by the locals as the best place to get a sandwich on the west side. It's a small convenience store with a deli. It doesn't look like much but the sandwiches are everything!
Local favorite for late night breakfast food and cocktails. Kitchen is open from 6pm to 11 or 12pm nightly.
25 locals recommend
Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar
417 Washington BlvdLocal favorite for late night breakfast food and cocktails. Kitchen is open from 6pm to 11 or 12pm nightly.
Popular restaurant/bakery; communal tables, amazing cocktail bar and a beautiful atmosphere. It's a local favorite for french pastries and delicious french cuisine.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AvePopular restaurant/bakery; communal tables, amazing cocktail bar and a beautiful atmosphere. It's a local favorite for french pastries and delicious french cuisine.
Beautiful bar/restaurant in West Hollywood. They serve healthy vegan Mexican food but it's loved by ALL the locals no matter what your dietary preference is. The atmosphere is the best part. They have indoor/outdoor seating and some of the best cocktails in the city!
241 locals recommend
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose AveBeautiful bar/restaurant in West Hollywood. They serve healthy vegan Mexican food but it's loved by ALL the locals no matter what your dietary preference is. The atmosphere is the best part. They have indoor/outdoor seating and some of the best cocktails in the city!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tripel
333 Culver BlvdGreat bar with food. Lovely atmosphere. Very close to the apartment.
Great wine bar with Israeli Tapas. On Culver Blvd. Close to the apartment.
54 locals recommend
Bacari PDR
6805 S Vista Del Mar LnGreat wine bar with Israeli Tapas. On Culver Blvd. Close to the apartment.
The Lincoln
2536 Lincoln BlvdGreat bar in Venice. Fun atmosphere.
The Edison
Great Nightclub in Downtown LA
Great Nightclub with live music and entertainment nightly in Downtown LA. Check website before going, they often have private events.
79 locals recommend
The Pacific Seas at Clifton’s Cafeteria
648 S BroadwayGreat Nightclub with live music and entertainment nightly in Downtown LA. Check website before going, they often have private events.
Parks & Nature
My favorite west side Hiking Trail. Easy to get to and has amazing views of the mountains and ocean.
223 locals recommend
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyMy favorite west side Hiking Trail. Easy to get to and has amazing views of the mountains and ocean.
Wonderful Hiking trail in Malibu. Farther than other trails but well worth it. Has breathtaking views!!
10 locals recommend
Sandstone Trailhead
12869 Yerba Buena RdWonderful Hiking trail in Malibu. Farther than other trails but well worth it. Has breathtaking views!!
Local favorite fitness spot. Locals love to run or walk these stairs for a fun and scenic workout.
57 locals recommend
Santa Monica Stairs
699 Adelaide DrLocal favorite fitness spot. Locals love to run or walk these stairs for a fun and scenic workout.
Dockweiler Beach Charging Sta
12000 Vista Del MarGreat beach at night. Join the local fire pits.
Playa Del Rey Beach
7313-7351 S Marine AveClosest Local Beach. 10 minute walk from the apartment
Arts & Culture
Great Museum in Mid-City. Always new and interesting exhibits.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGreat Museum in Mid-City. Always new and interesting exhibits.
Shopping
Great place close to everything in Downtown Santa Monica
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeGreat place close to everything in Downtown Santa Monica
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtMy favorite area for food and shopping. Fun vibe.
Main Street
Main StreetGreat shopping and restaurants. Locals love.
Great Flea Market on the corner of Melrose and Fairfax every Sunday! Many of the great decorative items in the apartment came from this flea market :) Fun place to find vintage clothes too!
182 locals recommend
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveGreat Flea Market on the corner of Melrose and Fairfax every Sunday! Many of the great decorative items in the apartment came from this flea market :) Fun place to find vintage clothes too!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdClosest Whole Foods to the Apartment
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveClosest Trader Joe's to the Apartment
Convenience Store on Culver. Alkaline Water facility ($2 gallon). Ask for Teresa. She's a local favorite :)
13 locals recommend
Gordon's Market
303 Culver BlvdConvenience Store on Culver. Alkaline Water facility ($2 gallon). Ask for Teresa. She's a local favorite :)
Howe Mart
8501 Pershing DrHas wine and other essentials. Very Close to the Apartment
ARCO
8007 West Manchester AvenueCheapest gas station, very close to the Apartment
Nice grocery store. A happy medium between Whole Foods and Trader Joe's
218 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdNice grocery store. A happy medium between Whole Foods and Trader Joe's
Launder Mat closest to the apartment. They have a coin machine if you need quarters to do laundry at the apartment.
Sparkles Wash & Fold
Launder Mat closest to the apartment. They have a coin machine if you need quarters to do laundry at the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Area for shopping, restaurants and great beaches/surfing
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdGreat Area for shopping, restaurants and great beaches/surfing
Cinemark Playa Vista and XD
12746 W Jefferson BlvdClosest Movie Theater to the apartment. Nice theater.