Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Upscale dining with a beautiful outdoor patio. Walking distance!
13 locals recommend
The Villa Restaurant of Woodland Hills
22160 Ventura BlvdUpscale dining with a beautiful outdoor patio. Walking distance!
Hip neighborhood eatery. Great local craft beer, craft cocktails scratch-made, local wine and American bistro style plates.
22901 Ventura Blvd
Hip neighborhood eatery. Great local craft beer, craft cocktails scratch-made, local wine and American bistro style plates.
There are several Indian restaurants in the neighborhood, and this one is our favorite!
Taste of India
21833 Ventura BlvdThere are several Indian restaurants in the neighborhood, and this one is our favorite!
Pedalers Fork is a farm direct restaurant with an extensive bar/beer selection, a Coffee shop/roastery and a boutique bike shop -- all set in a beautiful, rustic indoor/outdoor space.
38 locals recommend
Pedalers Fork
23504 Calabasas RdPedalers Fork is a farm direct restaurant with an extensive bar/beer selection, a Coffee shop/roastery and a boutique bike shop -- all set in a beautiful, rustic indoor/outdoor space.
Sagebrush is the closest Mexican restaurant if you need your salsa and margarita fix. Large outdoor patio, live entertainment and lots of bikers on weekends, and the usual yummy Mexican fare.
58 locals recommend
Sagebrush Cantina
23527 Calabasas RdSagebrush is the closest Mexican restaurant if you need your salsa and margarita fix. Large outdoor patio, live entertainment and lots of bikers on weekends, and the usual yummy Mexican fare.
The Village is a new gathering place for upscale shopping, sensational restaurants offering al fresco patio dining, spa, yoga studio and Sunday farmers market all in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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6600 California 27The Village is a new gathering place for upscale shopping, sensational restaurants offering al fresco patio dining, spa, yoga studio and Sunday farmers market all in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Some people say it's L.A.'s most romantic restaurant. Californian cuisine made with seasonal, organic ingredients, in a woodland setting overlooking a creek. Great for brunch and date nights.
220 locals recommend
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdSome people say it's L.A.'s most romantic restaurant. Californian cuisine made with seasonal, organic ingredients, in a woodland setting overlooking a creek. Great for brunch and date nights.
Leo & Lily offers a wide range of pastries and breads, coffee, full breakfast, lunch & dinner menu, where everything is made from scratch. Try the portobello fries! Walking distance (parking is tough there).
34 locals recommend
Leo & Lily
22420 Ventura BlvdLeo & Lily offers a wide range of pastries and breads, coffee, full breakfast, lunch & dinner menu, where everything is made from scratch. Try the portobello fries! Walking distance (parking is tough there).
Contemporary tavern with chic interior of natural wood beams and sparkly chandeliers. Luke serves modern American fare & handcrafted beverages. Excellent food, drink prices on the higher side.
Luke Bar and Restaurant
22616 Ventura BoulevardContemporary tavern with chic interior of natural wood beams and sparkly chandeliers. Luke serves modern American fare & handcrafted beverages. Excellent food, drink prices on the higher side.
Charming ice cream shop with handmade artisan ice cream and sorbet in flavors like salted caramel and lavender honey. They also have coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Just 3 blocks away -- it's fun to walk down there on a hot day or warm night!
47 locals recommend
Carmela Ice Cream
2495 E Washington BlvdCharming ice cream shop with handmade artisan ice cream and sorbet in flavors like salted caramel and lavender honey. They also have coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Just 3 blocks away -- it's fun to walk down there on a hot day or warm night!
This quaint Farmers Market is on Saturday mornings until about 1pm. Fruits, veggies, cheese, flowers, meats & fish -- all the usual stuff!
45 locals recommend
Calabasas Farmers Market
23504 Calabasas RdThis quaint Farmers Market is on Saturday mornings until about 1pm. Fruits, veggies, cheese, flowers, meats & fish -- all the usual stuff!
Shopping
Every type of store you can imagine is here, from high end (Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton) to everyday (J. Crew, RadioShack, Target) and everything in between!
302 locals recommend
Westfield Topanga
6600 CA-27Every type of store you can imagine is here, from high end (Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton) to everyday (J. Crew, RadioShack, Target) and everything in between!
Best vintage and thrift store in town, right in the middle of idyllic Topanga Canyon. After shopping, have a margarita at Abuelita's across the road!
78 locals recommend
Hidden Treasures
154 S Topanga Canyon BlvdBest vintage and thrift store in town, right in the middle of idyllic Topanga Canyon. After shopping, have a margarita at Abuelita's across the road!
Local-owned store with a great selection of unique clothing and gifts for women, men and babies. Find lovely candles, books, soaps, scarves, Buddhas and other accessories in this awesome boutique.
41 locals recommend
Topanga Homegrown
120 S Topanga Canyon BlvdLocal-owned store with a great selection of unique clothing and gifts for women, men and babies. Find lovely candles, books, soaps, scarves, Buddhas and other accessories in this awesome boutique.
Parks & Nature
Closest local beach with a great surf break. Park for free along PCH or in the pay parking lot. Swim in gentle waves at the southern end (towards Mastro's restaurant). The Reel Inn across the street is famous for its fresh fish dishes in a casual, communal type dining room and patio.
106 locals recommend
Topanga Beach
Closest local beach with a great surf break. Park for free along PCH or in the pay parking lot. Swim in gentle waves at the southern end (towards Mastro's restaurant). The Reel Inn across the street is famous for its fresh fish dishes in a casual, communal type dining room and patio.
Great hiking trail. Dogs are allowed but must be on leash. The riparian canyon walls are fortified with huge red sandstone outcroppings, reminiscent of Southwest canyons and gorges.
42 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
23601 W Red Rock RdGreat hiking trail. Dogs are allowed but must be on leash. The riparian canyon walls are fortified with huge red sandstone outcroppings, reminiscent of Southwest canyons and gorges.
Arts & Culture
Woodland Hills Branch Library
22200 Ventura BlvdWalking distance to the public library
The Getty Villa houses a collection of approximately 44,000 Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities. Admission is always free; an advance, timed-entry ticket is required. Parking $15 per car.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThe Getty Villa houses a collection of approximately 44,000 Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities. Admission is always free; an advance, timed-entry ticket is required. Parking $15 per car.
Entertainment & Activities
Smaller outdoor shopping center in a beautiful setting with ponds and waterfalls. Great restaurants and a movie theater with reclining leather seats!
114 locals recommend
The Commons at Calabasas
4799 Commons WaySmaller outdoor shopping center in a beautiful setting with ponds and waterfalls. Great restaurants and a movie theater with reclining leather seats!
Bowling redefined! Bowlero is a sports and dining experience that’s born of the past and sent from the future, combining rustic, vintage nostalgia, and modern, eclectic style all in one delightfully different space. Inventive food offerings, adult drinks -- and of course, there's bowling.
18 locals recommend
Bowlero
23130 Ventura BlvdBowling redefined! Bowlero is a sports and dining experience that’s born of the past and sent from the future, combining rustic, vintage nostalgia, and modern, eclectic style all in one delightfully different space. Inventive food offerings, adult drinks -- and of course, there's bowling.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine tasting in a beautiful outdoor setting. Variety of regional wines are featured with picnic tables and adjoining store. Live music on weekends. Special event nights and tours offered as well.
31740 Mulholland Hwy
31740 Mulholland HighwayWine tasting in a beautiful outdoor setting. Variety of regional wines are featured with picnic tables and adjoining store. Live music on weekends. Special event nights and tours offered as well.
Sightseeing
Drive up the iconic Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu and take a walk on the Malibu Pier for panoramic ocean views. Two locations on the pier offer fresh, organic, local cuisine. Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar serves dinner, and The Farm Cafe at the end of the pier serves breakfast & lunch.
244 locals recommend
Malibu Pier
23000 CA-1Drive up the iconic Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu and take a walk on the Malibu Pier for panoramic ocean views. Two locations on the pier offer fresh, organic, local cuisine. Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar serves dinner, and The Farm Cafe at the end of the pier serves breakfast & lunch.