Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Very popular, high-quality, fast-casual spot with an on-site mini market & an eclectic, seasonally inspired menu. Directly across the street on Pico.
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FOOD
10571 W Pico BlvdVery popular, high-quality, fast-casual spot with an on-site mini market & an eclectic, seasonally inspired menu. Directly across the street on Pico.
Popular fast food stand right next to the Shell gas station on Pico (4/5 on Yelp).
Marty's Hamburger Stand
10558 West Pico BoulevardPopular fast food stand right next to the Shell gas station on Pico (4/5 on Yelp).
Artsy reclaimed decor sets the tone for an inventive American menu of 6 appetizers & 6 entrees
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The Six Restaurant
10668 West Pico BoulevardArtsy reclaimed decor sets the tone for an inventive American menu of 6 appetizers & 6 entrees
Bustling neighborhood eatery offering hearty old-fashioned daytime grub, popular for brunch.
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John O'Groats
10516 W Pico BlvdBustling neighborhood eatery offering hearty old-fashioned daytime grub, popular for brunch.
One of Los Angeles’ oldest continuing operating restaurants, it is locally famous for its hamburgers and apple pies served with vanilla ice cream. Open late and feels like a diner.
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The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdOne of Los Angeles’ oldest continuing operating restaurants, it is locally famous for its hamburgers and apple pies served with vanilla ice cream. Open late and feels like a diner.
The Backhouse
10915 W Pico BlvdJapanese izakaya open late with happy hours.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
163 N La Cienega BlvdPopular Japanese bbq chain with multiple LA locations.
Closest, but also tasty, poke casual restaurant which also serves vegetarian ramen.
Nishi Poke & Ramen Bistro
2536 Overland AveClosest, but also tasty, poke casual restaurant which also serves vegetarian ramen.
Essentials
The closest of many laundry services in walking distance to the house. This one is behind the house on Pico Blvd.
West Pico Chinese Hand Laundry
10576 West Pico BoulevardThe closest of many laundry services in walking distance to the house. This one is behind the house on Pico Blvd.
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire BlvdClosest major supermarket, about 15-20 minutes away on foot.
Health and beauty shop with generic brand options in case you need anything for your stay, across the street from the house.
Face Values
Health and beauty shop with generic brand options in case you need anything for your stay, across the street from the house.
California grocery chain with private label quality food at affordable prices. 1.2 miles from the house.
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Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveCalifornia grocery chain with private label quality food at affordable prices. 1.2 miles from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Contemporary shopping mall with limited stores so come for Landmark movie theater or Westside Tavern, a great restaurant, perfect for eating or drinking before/after a movie. Definitely worth the drive over to Westfield if you are looking for better shopping. westsidepavilion.com
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Westside Pavilion
10800 W Pico BlvdContemporary shopping mall with limited stores so come for Landmark movie theater or Westside Tavern, a great restaurant, perfect for eating or drinking before/after a movie. Definitely worth the drive over to Westfield if you are looking for better shopping. westsidepavilion.com
Shopping
High end outdoor shopping mall anchored by Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Nordstrom's, Eataly, and a 15-screen AMC movie theater. Great for people watching and window shopping on a nice day. A myriad of very good food options ranging from a high quality fast casual food court to fine dining. About 1.5 miles away. http://www.westfield.com/centurycity/
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdHigh end outdoor shopping mall anchored by Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Nordstrom's, Eataly, and a 15-screen AMC movie theater. Great for people watching and window shopping on a nice day. A myriad of very good food options ranging from a high quality fast casual food court to fine dining. About 1.5 miles away. http://www.westfield.com/centurycity/
Gently used, unique children's clothing and toys at discount next door to a children's book store.
Clubhouse Exchange
10590 W Pico BlvdGently used, unique children's clothing and toys at discount next door to a children's book store.
Everything Else
10460 W Pico Blvd
8-hole par-71 public golf course with a driving range.
Sightseeing
The only solely photographic cultural destination in LA and always free! About 1.5 miles away with parking in the underground garage. Check website for current exhibit: http://annenbergphotospace.org
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Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the StarsThe only solely photographic cultural destination in LA and always free! About 1.5 miles away with parking in the underground garage. Check website for current exhibit: http://annenbergphotospace.org
Drinks & Nightlife
Sophisticated, book-lined bar featuring classic cocktails. Lively on the weekends.
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The Wellesbourne
10929 W Pico BlvdSophisticated, book-lined bar featuring classic cocktails. Lively on the weekends.
Vegan friendly gastropub with house-made beer on draft to compliment the British classics like meat pies or fish ‘n chips. Try the Impossible Burger if you are vegan!
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The Stalking Horse Brewery & Freehouse
10543 W Pico BlvdVegan friendly gastropub with house-made beer on draft to compliment the British classics like meat pies or fish ‘n chips. Try the Impossible Burger if you are vegan!