Ashley's Guidebook
Food scene
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdAwesome healthy breakfast / brunch / lunch spot
Super casual healthy fast lunch and dinner options. Affordable and lots of space. Great place to post up and work on your computer
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Flower Child
1332 2nd StSuper casual healthy fast lunch and dinner options. Affordable and lots of space. Great place to post up and work on your computer
Elephante
1332 2nd StGreat date spot. Dress to impress. Cool scene
The Chestnut Club
1348 14th StCocktail lounge. 1 block away. :). Mature crowd 30+
Great Co-working coffee hangout spot with plugs, from 8-5. You cannot use your computer there after 5 it turns into a Chill wine & pizza bar from 5-12 ( hrs vary).
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Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdGreat Co-working coffee hangout spot with plugs, from 8-5. You cannot use your computer there after 5 it turns into a Chill wine & pizza bar from 5-12 ( hrs vary).
Dinner
Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire BlvdAward winning cuisine
Sightseeing
Must go. Family, date, solo, it’s worth checking out twice.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierMust go. Family, date, solo, it’s worth checking out twice.
Happening outdoor mall. Great people watching.
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Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveHappening outdoor mall. Great people watching.
Epic hike! There is two vistas and two starting points for this hike. If you start at the church you will hit both and takes about 2.5 hours at a modest pace for a healthy individual. Both views are two of my fav in all LA. It’s much more peaceful ( and longer) then Runyon.
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Los Leones Canyon Trailhead
510 Los Liones DrEpic hike! There is two vistas and two starting points for this hike. If you start at the church you will hit both and takes about 2.5 hours at a modest pace for a healthy individual. Both views are two of my fav in all LA. It’s much more peaceful ( and longer) then Runyon.
Desert
Horrible service. Cash only. Everything unhealthy donut you could dream of for cheap. 24/7
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DK's Donuts & Bakery
1614 Santa Monica BlvdHorrible service. Cash only. Everything unhealthy donut you could dream of for cheap. 24/7
Bars
Local bar with the best outdoor vibe on ocean. Great ‘Sunday’ drink spot. The usually have a great dj. Mixed local and tourist spot.
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The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdLocal bar with the best outdoor vibe on ocean. Great ‘Sunday’ drink spot. The usually have a great dj. Mixed local and tourist spot.