Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Coffee/Clothing/Motocycles - A really cool taste of Venice just blocks from the apartment.
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Coffee/Clothing/Motocycles - A really cool taste of Venice just blocks from the apartment.
Japanese Market and Food Court. Very authentic!
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveJapanese Market and Food Court. Very authentic!
Salt Air
1616 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat Seafood and Brunch.
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardBest quick pizza in the area.
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdFor that special night out. Amazing Food!
Sinners & Saints Desserts
2547 Lincoln BlvdFor that sweet tooth.
Best views of the West Side! Trendy and pricing drinks but worth the view. Go for sunset!
248 locals recommend
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveBest views of the West Side! Trendy and pricing drinks but worth the view. Go for sunset!
Poke-Poke
2011 Ocean Front WalkA must try if down by the beach.
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdDive Bar w/ classic burgers. Cash Only. Venice institution.
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdHipster Coffee Shop.
Chop Daddy's
9552 Washington BlvdRidiculous Sandwiches. Foie Gras is a must order.
German Beer Hall and Sausage Emporium. A must visit.
243 locals recommend
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdGerman Beer Hall and Sausage Emporium. A must visit.
Bar/Restaurant. A MUST DO for brunch on the weekend for anyone young/fun looking for a boozy brunch w/ Venice's Hippest 20 and 30-something crowd. Bottomless Mimosa's and Caribbean food.
161 locals recommend
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdBar/Restaurant. A MUST DO for brunch on the weekend for anyone young/fun looking for a boozy brunch w/ Venice's Hippest 20 and 30-something crowd. Bottomless Mimosa's and Caribbean food.
The Best Ramen you will ever eat. I take every out of town guest here. You can also take a stroll down Sawtelle for a little taste of "Little Osaka"
96 locals recommend
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdThe Best Ramen you will ever eat. I take every out of town guest here. You can also take a stroll down Sawtelle for a little taste of "Little Osaka"
The Sandwich king on the Westside. Frequented by celebrities and locals alike. Pro Tip: Call in your order (or online) and skip the wait as it can be bad. Order the Godmother. Trust Me.
141 locals recommend
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdThe Sandwich king on the Westside. Frequented by celebrities and locals alike. Pro Tip: Call in your order (or online) and skip the wait as it can be bad. Order the Godmother. Trust Me.
Animal
435 N Fairfax AveMy favorite restaurant in LA. Reservations required.
Essentials
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Every Sunday until 2pm. Local scene!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brennan's
4089 Lincoln BlvdLocal dive bar w/ turtle racing
Speakeasy upstairs and dance club downstairs. For those looking for Venice's nightlife.
212 locals recommend
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveSpeakeasy upstairs and dance club downstairs. For those looking for Venice's nightlife.
The Victoria and The Basement (same building) are extremely trendy clubs/lounges known for dancing and attracting Santa Monica's young scene.
96 locals recommend
The Victorian
2640 Main StThe Victoria and The Basement (same building) are extremely trendy clubs/lounges known for dancing and attracting Santa Monica's young scene.
The trendiest spot in town for night life, but also probably the coolest, most unique "bar" on the Westside of LA. Expect long lines, so go early!
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdThe trendiest spot in town for night life, but also probably the coolest, most unique "bar" on the Westside of LA. Expect long lines, so go early!
Alibi Room
12236 Washington BlvdTrendy Lounge/Bar. Loud and dark, good but expensive cocktails.
Food is just So-So (Fish Tacos from "I Love You Man" are overrated), but fun nightlife. Very mixed group of people go here, Young and Old.
258 locals recommend
James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdFood is just So-So (Fish Tacos from "I Love You Man" are overrated), but fun nightlife. Very mixed group of people go here, Young and Old.
Sightseeing
Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.Really strange, unique "museum:
Take a stroll! Come on, everyone does it. Especially cool at sunset.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
Take a stroll! Come on, everyone does it. Especially cool at sunset.
Best views on Los Angeles from the Iconic Observatory. Make sure you go when the Observatory is open so you can view the museum inside (free).
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdBest views on Los Angeles from the Iconic Observatory. Make sure you go when the Observatory is open so you can view the museum inside (free).
Long but amazing hike (Probably 8/10 difficulty) and its 7 miles round trip. Multiple points to stop and enjoy the view of Santa Monica/Malibu/Downtown/Hollywood.
75 locals recommend
Los Leones Canyon Trailhead
510 Los Liones DrLong but amazing hike (Probably 8/10 difficulty) and its 7 miles round trip. Multiple points to stop and enjoy the view of Santa Monica/Malibu/Downtown/Hollywood.
Great option for comedy. On the weekends they do a 4-5 hour show, with all famous comedians. Best Bang for your buck in LA.
225 locals recommend
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset BlvdGreat option for comedy. On the weekends they do a 4-5 hour show, with all famous comedians. Best Bang for your buck in LA.
Arts & Culture
Best Museum in LA. Right next to the Tar Pits. Expect it to be very busy during summer/weekend.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdBest Museum in LA. Right next to the Tar Pits. Expect it to be very busy during summer/weekend.
Mostly Comedy here. Check the schedule online, they have some really cool/unique shows.
34 locals recommend
Largo at the Coronet
366 N La Cienega BlvdMostly Comedy here. Check the schedule online, they have some really cool/unique shows.