Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
If you are looking for amazing and authentic mexican treats, look no further. Tacomiendo is affordable, always fresh, and delicious. A super friendly staff rounds out the total Zagat experience.
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Tacomiendo
4502 Inglewood BlvdIf you are looking for amazing and authentic mexican treats, look no further. Tacomiendo is affordable, always fresh, and delicious. A super friendly staff rounds out the total Zagat experience.
For those that like to start the day with a little coffee or a full stomach, Geo's opens at 6 AM and serves up delicious organic brews as well as smoothies, plus breakfast and lunch entrees.
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Josy's Organic Coffee
4508 Inglewood BoulevardFor those that like to start the day with a little coffee or a full stomach, Geo's opens at 6 AM and serves up delicious organic brews as well as smoothies, plus breakfast and lunch entrees.
If you are a vegetarian, this is one of many options around, and if you are not, this place may just convert you. Wholesome, savory, and affordable indian cuisine just a short walk away. Zagat rated.
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Samosa House
11510 Washington BlvdIf you are a vegetarian, this is one of many options around, and if you are not, this place may just convert you. Wholesome, savory, and affordable indian cuisine just a short walk away. Zagat rated.
We love this thai place! Supertasty, always fresh and affordable. NO MSG!!! Superb vegetarian and vegan options!
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Swanya
4322 Sepulveda BlvdWe love this thai place! Supertasty, always fresh and affordable. NO MSG!!! Superb vegetarian and vegan options!
If you can't find your perfect burger here, you can't find it anywhere. We mean it.
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The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdIf you can't find your perfect burger here, you can't find it anywhere. We mean it.
An all vegan restaurant! Everything is so yummy even carnivores love this place!
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Native Foods Cafe
9343 Culver BoulevardAn all vegan restaurant! Everything is so yummy even carnivores love this place!
Great for brunch. We especially love their flatbreads and burgers. Friendly staff.
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Ford's Filling Station
9531 Culver BoulevardGreat for brunch. We especially love their flatbreads and burgers. Friendly staff.
Subway
1801 Pico BlvdEat Fresh.
Essentials
This place lives up to its name. Ted (the owner) is sure to greet you with a smile. He has lots of craft, local and import beer plus a full selection of wine and spirits that he can tell you all about
HAPPY CORNER LIQUOR AND MARKET
4584 S Centinela AveThis place lives up to its name. Ted (the owner) is sure to greet you with a smile. He has lots of craft, local and import beer plus a full selection of wine and spirits that he can tell you all about
Attention all foodies! This is one of the best Farmers Markets in West L.A. Lots of organic fruit and veggies, great breakfast/lunch alternatives including vegan and raw food. Sundays 9 AM to 3 PM.
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Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Attention all foodies! This is one of the best Farmers Markets in West L.A. Lots of organic fruit and veggies, great breakfast/lunch alternatives including vegan and raw food. Sundays 9 AM to 3 PM.
If you like tequila, this place has been family owned for over 20 years, and they really know their stuff. Choose from one of the more than 50 different variations and brands that they carry.
Discoteca y Licorería La Mexicana
4513 Inglewood BlvdIf you like tequila, this place has been family owned for over 20 years, and they really know their stuff. Choose from one of the more than 50 different variations and brands that they carry.
Top Valu is a perfect blend of Latin American and local groceries at really good prices. Their bakery opens at 5AM and the lunch counter at 10.
Top Valu Market
4700 Inglewood BoulevardTop Valu is a perfect blend of Latin American and local groceries at really good prices. Their bakery opens at 5AM and the lunch counter at 10.
Trader Joe's is a wonderful grocery store for eco-friendly, socially conscious foodies (like us). They carry a wide selection of everything.
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Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveTrader Joe's is a wonderful grocery store for eco-friendly, socially conscious foodies (like us). They carry a wide selection of everything.
Everything Else
If your workout conscience is nagging at you, but you don't want to lose valuable trip time, this is your best bet. An intense workout in under 30 minutes with a picturesque overlook of L.A to boot!
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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdIf your workout conscience is nagging at you, but you don't want to lose valuable trip time, this is your best bet. An intense workout in under 30 minutes with a picturesque overlook of L.A to boot!
When was the last time you started your morning with a fresh fruit juice blend, of ANY fruit, from locally grown seasonal fruit? You have to get up early, but these juices will be worth it.
El Rancho Produce
4500 Inglewood BlvdWhen was the last time you started your morning with a fresh fruit juice blend, of ANY fruit, from locally grown seasonal fruit? You have to get up early, but these juices will be worth it.
Arts & Culture
The Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver city is just a short drive or bike ride from our house. There are many hip bars and restaurants around for a food and drink before or after the play.
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Kirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington BlvdThe Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver city is just a short drive or bike ride from our house. There are many hip bars and restaurants around for a food and drink before or after the play.
For all the movie buffs out there, this is the place where it all began back in 1918 with classics like Gone with the Wind and Citizen Kane. Newer hits include Scrubs and Arrested Development.
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The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdFor all the movie buffs out there, this is the place where it all began back in 1918 with classics like Gone with the Wind and Citizen Kane. Newer hits include Scrubs and Arrested Development.
Drinks & Nightlife
Have you ever seen turtle racing? Enough said. They race on Thursdays. Just remember DON'T POINT! :)
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Brennan's
4089 Lincoln BlvdHave you ever seen turtle racing? Enough said. They race on Thursdays. Just remember DON'T POINT! :)
Shopping
Although you likely won't need anything in bulk, we have a membership we can share here just in case.
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Costco Wholesale
13463 Washington BlvdAlthough you likely won't need anything in bulk, we have a membership we can share here just in case.