Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice BoulevardClosest coffee shop - they serve Stumptown
Abbot Kinney is a very eclectic street - and Intelli is the heart of it
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdAbbot Kinney is a very eclectic street - and Intelli is the heart of it
Rated best Ramen in LA, year after year. Cash only - the wait can sometimes be a while. But so worth it!
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Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdRated best Ramen in LA, year after year. Cash only - the wait can sometimes be a while. But so worth it!
Phorage
3300 Overland AveGood, healthy and cheap!
Tito’s Tacos
11222 Washington PlKinda a big deal...
Cafecito Organico
29169 Heathercliff Rdbest coffee in malibu
Most classic burger in LA. Cash only. Order the hickory burger, then say yes when they ask: Cheese? Fries? Ketchup?
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The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdMost classic burger in LA. Cash only. Order the hickory burger, then say yes when they ask: Cheese? Fries? Ketchup?
Cognoscenti Coffee
6114 Washington BlvdGreat (modern) coffee shop
Röckenwagner
12835 Washington BlvdGreat breakfasts!
Little Fatty
3809 Grand View BlvdModern new lunch/dinner spot
Epic new breakfast/lunch/dinner spot with amazing coffee!
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Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdEpic new breakfast/lunch/dinner spot with amazing coffee!
Great happy hour, Scandinavian-Turkish fusion with mostly cold (fresh) seafood dishes. Great for small bites with a glass of wine... eclectic setup inside
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Gravlax
12400 Washington BlvdGreat happy hour, Scandinavian-Turkish fusion with mostly cold (fresh) seafood dishes. Great for small bites with a glass of wine... eclectic setup inside
Shopping
Earl’s Mar Vista
12226 Venice Blvd.Delicious breakfast and sandwiches!
Sweet Rose Creamery
225 26th Stbest ice cream in LA
Best coffee roaster in LA. Visit on Sunday at Noon for a free public cupping (coffee tasting)
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Bar Nine
3515 Helms AveBest coffee roaster in LA. Visit on Sunday at Noon for a free public cupping (coffee tasting)
Everything Else
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Coffee and attire!
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdNeighborhood Whole Foods
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Every Sunday
I-Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdModern Art - fun
J Paul Getty reimagines the greco-roman villa. Its free and beautiful. Make free rezo online in advance to visit
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The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyJ Paul Getty reimagines the greco-roman villa. Its free and beautiful. Make free rezo online in advance to visit
IGetty
1200 Getty Center Drthe "big" Getty
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailThe "intro" hike to Santa Monica Mtns.
Fun for trail running, great view of LA
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I-Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdFun for trail running, great view of LA
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire Blvdpopular breakfast joint
Latigo Shore Drive
Latigo Shore DriveBest beach in Malibu
Lily's Malibu
29211 Heathercliff RdBest food in Malibu (breakfast burrito! chicken burrito!)
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayAirport
Secret mini-putt course (2-3 par) in a public park. Super fun. Near UCLA and Beverly Hills.
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Holmby Park
601 Comstock AvenueSecret mini-putt course (2-3 par) in a public park. Super fun. Near UCLA and Beverly Hills.
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the StarsCool photo exhibits
The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico BlvdGreat place to catch movies (and closeby)
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveCool wine bar
The Yoga Collective
512 Rose AveGreat yoga studio (drop-in rate approx $20)
DogTown CrossFit
3456 Motor AveGreat gym
The Culver City Municipal Plunge
4175 Overland AveGreat place for a lap/lane swimming
Drinks & Nightlife
A-Frame
12565 W Washington BlvdRoy Choi's modern take on the picnic. Delicious happy hour
The Corner Door
12477 Washington BlvdGreat happy hour! Get a moscow mule
Cozy Inn
11155 Washington Pldive bar (at its finest)
The Tripel
333 Culver Blvdcool little gastropub on your way to (or back from) the South Bay
Best Burger in LA (rated year after year) plus TONS of beers on tap
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Father's Office
1018 Montana AveBest Burger in LA (rated year after year) plus TONS of beers on tap