Food Scene
the Persian hospitality and exquisite cuisine dating back 15 Centuries.
19 locals recommend
Darya Restaurant Santa Monica
12130 Santa Monica Blvdthe Persian hospitality and exquisite cuisine dating back 15 Centuries.
Established in 2000. Literati offers an earth friendly dining experience with farm fresh, organic foods avoiding preservatives, fillers or additives in a fun and friendly environment.
67 locals recommend
Literati Cafe
12081 Wilshire BlvdEstablished in 2000. Literati offers an earth friendly dining experience with farm fresh, organic foods avoiding preservatives, fillers or additives in a fun and friendly environment.
Wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, bakery, coffee, desserts, kid-friendly
130 locals recommend
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdWood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, bakery, coffee, desserts, kid-friendly
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdI usually get the BBQ chicken pizza or the chopped salad.
16 locals recommend
California Pizza Kitchen at Brentwood
11677 San Vicente BlvdI usually get the BBQ chicken pizza or the chopped salad.
High-end Italian eatery in a warm, intimate space with a wood-burning oven & an extensive wine list.
10 locals recommend
Vincenti Ristorante
11930 San Vicente BlvdHigh-end Italian eatery in a warm, intimate space with a wood-burning oven & an extensive wine list.
Warmly decorated upscale eatery offering chef-driven takes on traditional Sicilian cuisine.
Palmeri Ristorante
11650 San Vicente BlvdWarmly decorated upscale eatery offering chef-driven takes on traditional Sicilian cuisine.
Slow-cooked meats & vegetarian dishes, along with a lunch buffet, served in a modest setting.
16 locals recommend
India's Tandoori
5468 Wilshire BlvdSlow-cooked meats & vegetarian dishes, along with a lunch buffet, served in a modest setting.
Sandwiches, salads & other basic bites served amid welcoming, low-key indoor & outdoor environs.
76 locals recommend
Coral Tree Cafe
11645 San Vicente BlvdSandwiches, salads & other basic bites served amid welcoming, low-key indoor & outdoor environs.
Seasonal American cuisine in posh environs with a glass atrium, plus a bar & prepared foods to go.
74 locals recommend
Tavern Restaurant
11648 San Vicente BlvdSeasonal American cuisine in posh environs with a glass atrium, plus a bar & prepared foods to go.
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
133 locals recommend
IHOP
5655 Wilshire BlvdLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood bar complete with New York style pizza and hand crafted cocktails. Happy Hour Sunday-Friday 5-8
16 locals recommend
The Nickel Mine
11363 Santa Monica BlvdNeighborhood bar complete with New York style pizza and hand crafted cocktails. Happy Hour Sunday-Friday 5-8
It's an age old concept, and the bartender is probably on the top ten list for world's oldest professions.
53 locals recommend
BRÜ HAUS
11831 Wilshire BlvdIt's an age old concept, and the bartender is probably on the top ten list for world's oldest professions.
Shopping
REOPENING 2017
Shop an all-new lineup, including Nordstrom, Eataly, 120 new shops, 15 new eateries, and a newly renovated Bloomingdale's and Macy's, with more open-air strolling, gathering, and entertainment for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy.
372 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdREOPENING 2017
Shop an all-new lineup, including Nordstrom, Eataly, 120 new shops, 15 new eateries, and a newly renovated Bloomingdale's and Macy's, with more open-air strolling, gathering, and entertainment for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy.
So many great shops on Abbot Kinney. Great post-beach hanging out place.
225 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtSo many great shops on Abbot Kinney. Great post-beach hanging out place.
Convenience chain offering grab-&-go bites & beverages, plus assorted newsstand items
12 locals recommend
7-Eleven
1516 Lincoln BlvdConvenience chain offering grab-&-go bites & beverages, plus assorted newsstand items
Essentials
Mon 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Tue 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Wed 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Thu 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Fri 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Sat 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Sun 6:00 am - 2:00 am
212 locals recommend
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire BlvdMon 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Tue 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Wed 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Thu 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Fri 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Sat 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Sun 6:00 am - 2:00 am
Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveMon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
They sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products, and household items.
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.They sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products, and household items.
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
Warehouse-like supermarket chain for produce, meats & packaged foods, plus discounts on bulk items
88 locals recommend
Smart & Final
1041 N Fuller AveWarehouse-like supermarket chain for produce, meats & packaged foods, plus discounts on bulk items
Sightseeing
If You're Looking For An All Around Experience or Family/Date Night
3rd Street Promenade has VARIETY. There are numerous stores, restaurants, vendors, and lots of foot traffic. Everything from live music to yoga class to salsa dancing. Depending on the season, you will see different street performers doing/singing different tunes.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeIf You're Looking For An All Around Experience or Family/Date Night
3rd Street Promenade has VARIETY. There are numerous stores, restaurants, vendors, and lots of foot traffic. Everything from live music to yoga class to salsa dancing. Depending on the season, you will see different street performers doing/singing different tunes.
The street shows and live music; the vendors; food and bars; rooftop day parties; bike riders and skaters. This is literally the day MOVES!
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThe street shows and live music; the vendors; food and bars; rooftop day parties; bike riders and skaters. This is literally the day MOVES!
Famous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdFamous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
Walk featuring bronze plaques honoring people in the fashion & design industry, plus a sculpture.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveWalk featuring bronze plaques honoring people in the fashion & design industry, plus a sculpture.
Malibu is a city west of Los Angeles, California. It’s known for its celebrity homes and beaches, including wide and sandy Zuma Beach. To the east is Malibu Lagoon State Beach, known as Surfrider Beach for its waves. Nearby is the Spanish Revival–style Adamson House, with local history displays in its Malibu Lagoon Museum. Inland, trails weave through canyons, waterfalls and grasslands in the Santa Monica Mountains.
224 locals recommend
Malibu Beach
Malibu is a city west of Los Angeles, California. It’s known for its celebrity homes and beaches, including wide and sandy Zuma Beach. To the east is Malibu Lagoon State Beach, known as Surfrider Beach for its waves. Nearby is the Spanish Revival–style Adamson House, with local history displays in its Malibu Lagoon Museum. Inland, trails weave through canyons, waterfalls and grasslands in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Arts & Culture
Gallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art.
374 locals recommend
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdGallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art.
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFamous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.
Getty Center Drive
Getty Center Drive Always a pleasure. It is Free.
Diverse space featuring several art galleries with rotating exhibits, plus spaces for rent
102 locals recommend
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan AveDiverse space featuring several art galleries with rotating exhibits, plus spaces for rent
Parks & Nature
Popular urban park includes lawn bowling, a playground & 2 tennis courts, plus a rental clubhouse.
32 locals recommend
Douglas Park
2439 Wilshire BlvdPopular urban park includes lawn bowling, a playground & 2 tennis courts, plus a rental clubhouse.
This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots
40 locals recommend
Clover Park
2600 Ocean Park BlvdThis 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots