Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
A short 10 minute walk to Ronnies for breakfast or lunch, its closed for dinner. It a great local diner with good food at a fair price.
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Ronnie's Diner
12740 Culver BlvdA short 10 minute walk to Ronnies for breakfast or lunch, its closed for dinner. It a great local diner with good food at a fair price.
This is a hole in the wall gem. This is my families favorite mexican food to-go. The tortillas are freshly made in house. My favorite is the tacos de papas (potato tacos, crunchy). They also have healthy smoothies and fresh juices.
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Tacomiendo
4502 Inglewood BlvdThis is a hole in the wall gem. This is my families favorite mexican food to-go. The tortillas are freshly made in house. My favorite is the tacos de papas (potato tacos, crunchy). They also have healthy smoothies and fresh juices.
Sakura
4545 S Centinela AveThe fish is always fresh. My favorite local sushi spot.
The food is amazing. They also have a great happy hour and live music.
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Red O taste of Mexico
1541 Ocean AvenueThe food is amazing. They also have a great happy hour and live music.
I haven't eaten here yet, but the drinks are amazing. Very fun decor too.
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Hatchet Hall
12517 W Washington BlvdI haven't eaten here yet, but the drinks are amazing. Very fun decor too.
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyStarbucks
5301 West Centinela AvenueVenice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice BoulevardAmazing local coffee shop
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StSimple Sushi
Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington BoulevardGreat coffee and avocado toast.
They have a location in Play Vista too.
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
Address: Ste C4108C, 12105 E Waterfront Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: (510) 653-3394
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Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdThey have a location in Play Vista too.
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
Address: Ste C4108C, 12105 E Waterfront Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: (510) 653-3394
FIN
12223 W Washington BlvdYummy sushi and speakeasy bar in the back.
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdGreat pizza, beer and wine.
Tangaroa Fish Market
12604 Washington BlvdGreat seafood!
A-Frame
12565 W Washington BlvdSage Plant Based Bistro West
5668 Sepulveda BlvdVegan
Green Peas Casual Food
4437 Sepulveda BlvdVegan
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney BoulevardTrendy Vegan
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdTrendy restaurant
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveTrendy cafe/coffee/restaurant
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdSalad bar heaven
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
12746 Jefferson BlvdDarn good burgers and beer!
ROC Playa Vista
Great dim sum
SOL Mexican Cocina | Playa Vista
12775 Millennium DrTocaya Organica - Playa Vista
12150 Millennium DriveTocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific AveHumble Potato
12608 Washington BlvdMendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayHamakaze Sushi
13327 W Washington BlvdFresh sushi
Kaya Sushi
13400 Washington BlvdGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Then walk the boardwalk.
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The Venice Terrace
7 Washington BlvdGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Then walk the boardwalk.
C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington BoulevardFun Italian restaurant.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdIts a short 5 min drive away.
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveChevron
2400 Lincoln BlvdGas station
Pavilions
820 Montana AveDrinks & Nightlife
Great food and drinks. Located right on the beach, its great people watching.
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VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardGreat food and drinks. Located right on the beach, its great people watching.
Its a fun place to grab a drink and check out the Venice scene.
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Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdIts a fun place to grab a drink and check out the Venice scene.
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdBar/Restaurant that plays reggae music.
Shopping
Just minutes from Venice beach, Abott Kinney Blvd is a mile long street of cool stores, fashion, art and yummy food, and bars.
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Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtJust minutes from Venice beach, Abott Kinney Blvd is a mile long street of cool stores, fashion, art and yummy food, and bars.
Great shopping, restaurants/bars and people watching.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeGreat shopping, restaurants/bars and people watching.
Getting Around
Take the Culver city Metro to the beach at Santa Monica or to Hollywood Blvd.
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Expo/Bundy station
2154-2134 S Bundy DrTake the Culver city Metro to the beach at Santa Monica or to Hollywood Blvd.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierCalifornia Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrParks & Nature
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdA beautiful hike in Pacific Palisades over looking the ocean. The hike is about 5.5miles long. Make sure you bring lots of water and snacks.
I start from the Paseo Miramar Rd trail.
Paseo Miramar Trail
Paseo Miramar TrailA beautiful hike in Pacific Palisades over looking the ocean. The hike is about 5.5miles long. Make sure you bring lots of water and snacks.
I start from the Paseo Miramar Rd trail.
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdEasy hike and nice views.
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat people watching. Fairly easy hike.
Wacky, fun, culture.
Talk a walk along the boardwalk and see the craziness of Venice beach.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkWacky, fun, culture.
Talk a walk along the boardwalk and see the craziness of Venice beach.