Ruben’s guidebook
Favorite nearby restaurants
This is a list of all my favorite eats all within a mile from my home.
Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood BlvdAmazing Thai food at an affordable price
This is a MUST HAVE before you leave! Do not judge a book by its cover, you will not be disappointed
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Mario's Peruvian & Seafood
5786 Melrose AveThis is a MUST HAVE before you leave! Do not judge a book by its cover, you will not be disappointed
DeSano Pizza Bakery
4959 Santa Monica BlvdUpscale pizza option, one of my favs.
Joe's Pizza - Hollywood Blvd
6504 Hollywood BlvdIf you want East Coast style pizza, this is it.
Most people love this place, I think its overrated. Great chicken and waffles :)
164 abantu bendawo batusa
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Hollywood
1514 N Gower StMost people love this place, I think its overrated. Great chicken and waffles :)
I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Do not be intimidated by their large menu, their food is something special.
263 abantu bendawo batusa
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 Sunset BlvdI LOVE THIS PLACE!! Do not be intimidated by their large menu, their food is something special.
Great date night option, be prepared to open your check book.
208 abantu bendawo batusa
Mastro's Steakhouse
246 N Canon DrGreat date night option, be prepared to open your check book.
Nearby Grocery Stores
These grocery stores are all a mile away or less
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdFood 4 Less
5420 Sunset BlvdThis is further away but who doesn't love Whole Foods. Check out the Grove shopping mall while you're there.
1202 abantu bendawo batusa
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdThis is further away but who doesn't love Whole Foods. Check out the Grove shopping mall while you're there.
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdLos Angeles's favorite grocery chain
Pavilions
727 Vine StI seen Iggy Azalea here :)
Things to do
Typical Touristy stuff
Great hiking trails with views of Downtown Los Angeles and Beverly Hills
2445 abantu bendawo batusa
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat hiking trails with views of Downtown Los Angeles and Beverly Hills
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdSuper close hiking trails
3rd Street Promenade
3rd Street PromenadeFavorite shopping area in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierEveryone has to see it at least once!
West Hollywood
Great young and vibrant night life!
Te'Kila
6541 Hollywood BlvdHollywood Blvd happy hour bar from 4-8