Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
great new restaurant. BBQ, smoked meats, great salads & calamari tacos
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Clutch
427 Lincoln Blvdgreat new restaurant. BBQ, smoked meats, great salads & calamari tacos
So yummy unique cuisine worth checking out for lunch or dinner
92 abantu bendawo batusa
Superba Snack Bar
So yummy unique cuisine worth checking out for lunch or dinner
Bar and German style Brats! Newly redone. cool spot, great atmosphere.
243 abantu bendawo batusa
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdBar and German style Brats! Newly redone. cool spot, great atmosphere.
very California culture infused restaurant & concept! Very unique super delicious (don't forget dessert!). A must try
488 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Avevery California culture infused restaurant & concept! Very unique super delicious (don't forget dessert!). A must try
Atmosphere is not the most amazing, but their bunch menu is hands down my favorite. If you're gluten free you will love it too. So many great options for everyone. Very extensive menu
53 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe Buna
552 Washington BlvdAtmosphere is not the most amazing, but their bunch menu is hands down my favorite. If you're gluten free you will love it too. So many great options for everyone. Very extensive menu
one of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
90 abantu bendawo batusa
26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvdone of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
incredible drinks and a menu to impress. You chose how many courses you'd like and leave the rest up to the experts. We love this place!
395 abantu bendawo batusa
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvdincredible drinks and a menu to impress. You chose how many courses you'd like and leave the rest up to the experts. We love this place!
Delicious traditional mexican food, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole
119 abantu bendawo batusa
La Cabaña
738 Rose AveDelicious traditional mexican food, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole
a locals spot! great for coffee, tea, juice and light lunch or breakfast
220 abantu bendawo batusa
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington Blvda locals spot! great for coffee, tea, juice and light lunch or breakfast
Named one of LA's best restaurants. Italian, amazing and yes, pricey.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Bobo Venice
5 Dudley AvenueNamed one of LA's best restaurants. Italian, amazing and yes, pricey.
half price breakfast from 8am-9am. right on the beach, good food, wide variety
86 abantu bendawo batusa
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front Walkhalf price breakfast from 8am-9am. right on the beach, good food, wide variety
some of the best food on the beach. almost always busy- for a reason! A lively spot to meet some locals
321 abantu bendawo batusa
The Commons Ale House
129 Broadwaysome of the best food on the beach. almost always busy- for a reason! A lively spot to meet some locals
We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a small bite and drinks in the evening
199 abantu bendawo batusa
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdWe love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a small bite and drinks in the evening
a nice indoor/outdoor brunch place. Also good for nighttime drinks
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Areal Restaurant
2820 Main Streeta nice indoor/outdoor brunch place. Also good for nighttime drinks
Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch
161 abantu bendawo batusa
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch
Restaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
267 abantu bendawo batusa
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyRestaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
Looking for a romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view? This is it. $$$
83 abantu bendawo batusa
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveLooking for a romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view? This is it. $$$
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Call for a reservation.
1062 abantu bendawo batusa
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of the hottest restaurants in LA. Call for a reservation.
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is brand new and noteworthy! outdoor and indoor seating. Snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices
447 abantu bendawo batusa
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveFrom the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is brand new and noteworthy! outdoor and indoor seating. Snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices
Shopping
lifestyle and design shop with items from Raen, a local sunglasses label; pottery by the artist Luna García; and salts from Hepp’s, a company in Venice.
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The Golden State
1916 Lincoln Blvdlifestyle and design shop with items from Raen, a local sunglasses label; pottery by the artist Luna García; and salts from Hepp’s, a company in Venice.
suuuper cool place to get inspired if you like interiors and vintage things. LOVE this place
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The Mart Collective
1600 Lincoln Blvdsuuuper cool place to get inspired if you like interiors and vintage things. LOVE this place
If you need something you forgot, household, apparel, jewelry, bedding, kids. This is a great spot to find something inexpensive
82 abantu bendawo batusa
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln BlvdIf you need something you forgot, household, apparel, jewelry, bedding, kids. This is a great spot to find something inexpensive
beautiful apparel and accessories for women. one of Rebecca's favorites
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Planet Blue
2940 Main Stbeautiful apparel and accessories for women. one of Rebecca's favorites
This Planet Blue location has Mens & Womens. super California style apparel
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Planet Blue
2940 Main StThis Planet Blue location has Mens & Womens. super California style apparel
Cross Creek Road
Cross Creek RoadOutdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu
The famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. whats unique? the street performers. Many get discovered here.
1595 abantu bendawo batusa
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThe famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. whats unique? the street performers. Many get discovered here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveHip new wine bar and tapas
Everything Else
Moon Juice
507 Rose AveSuper yummy juices and almond based drinks. We love this place
One of the best Farmers Markets with great food to sample, breakfast items to eat, Merchants for textiles and food. Open Sunday only 9:30am-1pm.
162 abantu bendawo batusa
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StOne of the best Farmers Markets with great food to sample, breakfast items to eat, Merchants for textiles and food. Open Sunday only 9:30am-1pm.
$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Toe Heaven Spa
2814 Main St$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny
If you want an excellent new hairstyle this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
Luxelab Salon
1408 Montana AveIf you want an excellent new hairstyle this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
YogaWorks Montana Ave
1426 Montana Avea great yoga studio with a class to suit every level
Essentials
Our favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar
1701 abantu bendawo batusa
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOur favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar
One Life Natural Foods
3001 Main Streeta smaller, local version of Whole Foods Market
Sightseeing
a more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
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El Capitan State Beach
a more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience..
Adamson House Museum is right next door also.
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Malibu Lagoon
3835 Cross Creek RdCheck out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience..
Adamson House Museum is right next door also.
The museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an excellent opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days of the famed ..
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Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast HwyThe museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an excellent opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days of the famed ..
One of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
129 abantu bendawo batusa
Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake DrOne of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
Check out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America.
4367 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdCheck out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America.
a virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course the beautiful Pacific.
815 abantu bendawo batusa
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walka virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course the beautiful Pacific.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids
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Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveSanta Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids