Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Clutch
427 Lincoln BlvdGood BBQ, outdoor open air. Live tunes on Tuesday.
Hatchet Hall
12517 W Washington BlvdBrand new spot. Great vibe. Delicious food.
Cha Cha Chicken
1906 Ocean AveFeels like you stepped into Costa Rica/Jamaica. BYOB.
Simmzy's
37 Washington BlvdGreat burgers, fries, salads and beers.
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveHealthy food. Hippy vibes.
A classic lunch & dinner spot on the weekend after a good hike
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Froggy's Coffee
A classic lunch & dinner spot on the weekend after a good hike
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdRomance her!
Fig Tree
431 Ocean Front Walkgood breakfast watch the world walk by
Great White
1604 Pacific AveSi! Mon
Ospi
2025 Pacific Avegreat pizza & best kale salad in town
one of my favorites- line caught fish & natural wines. NYC style vibe spinning vinyl
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Dudley Market
9 Dudley Aveone of my favorites- line caught fish & natural wines. NYC style vibe spinning vinyl
Market
Drinks & Nightlife
Get the margaritas off Chips cart. This place is a classic, known for it's old school ambiance and calamari steaks. Classic Mexican.
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Casablanca
220 Lincoln BlvdGet the margaritas off Chips cart. This place is a classic, known for it's old school ambiance and calamari steaks. Classic Mexican.
Exotic sausage spot & Belgian beers on tap.
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Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdExotic sausage spot & Belgian beers on tap.
Sometimes pretty touristy but great for a sundowner. Food is hit or miss. Skateboard flight is a fun way to enjoy your sampler. Scallops are the best thing on the menu.
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The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwaySometimes pretty touristy but great for a sundowner. Food is hit or miss. Skateboard flight is a fun way to enjoy your sampler. Scallops are the best thing on the menu.
Mercede's Grille
14 W Washington BlvdGood Cuban-California fare. Try the Banana Mojito!
Surprisingly good food, fish especially. Classic bar known as an old actor hangout.
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Chez Jay
1657 Ocean AveSurprisingly good food, fish especially. Classic bar known as an old actor hangout.
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdAsk for the Braveheart. Best cocktail in town.
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveGood neighborhood pub.
Bigfoot West
10939 Venice Blvd.Whiskey Bar, hipster action
Mandrake
2692 La Cienega BlvdCool Culver city bar
Before or after Malibu wines. A classic western style saloon. Great brunch. Try the Manmosa. Just don't drive home after!
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Old Place
29983 Mulholland HwyBefore or after Malibu wines. A classic western style saloon. Great brunch. Try the Manmosa. Just don't drive home after!
Peruvian Seafood El Dorado Restaurant
730 Vine StGreat Monday Salsa spot.
La Descarga
1159 N Western AveSpeakeasy...Cuban theme. Dress it up!
Everything Else
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveEuro style bakery. Wide variety. Good environment.
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveBest rooftop sunset spot for a cocktail.
Good downstairs sweaty music venue. Tuesdays and Thursdays have the best night of tunes. Weds comedy.
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The Del Monte Speakeasy
52 Windward AveGood downstairs sweaty music venue. Tuesdays and Thursdays have the best night of tunes. Weds comedy.
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdGood morning spot. New budding part of town.
Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th StOldest Bar in Santa Monica.
Moon Juice
507 Rose AveGreen Juice Jump Start
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdSkip and a jump away from the spot.
Troubadour
9081 N Santa Monica BlvdGreat live music venue
El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire BlvdGreat layout for music venue. Check the calendar.
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire BlvdAnother epic music venue.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdBig Music venue. Big Acts.
I-Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveGreat Music venue
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdTake a walk on the water.
Malibu Wines
31740 Mulholland HighwayPerfect day trip, date spot
Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayGood stop for sunset
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdHike and explore
Silver Lake
Get out here for some art and culture.
Art District
Traction AvenueCheck it
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdContemporary Art...get it!
Shopping
Menotti's Coffee Stop
56 Windward AveBest coffee in town by far!
Sage Plant Based Bistro West
5668 Sepulveda BlvdGood healthy grub.