Guidebook for Los Angeles

Lila
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Drinks & Nightlife

Best way to experience the Boardwalk! Grab a beer tasting flight and watch Venice cruise on by.
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The Commons Ale House
129 Broadway
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Best way to experience the Boardwalk! Grab a beer tasting flight and watch Venice cruise on by.
Sweet spot to grab a wine and a couple of tasting plates.
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The Corner Door
12477 Washington Blvd
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Sweet spot to grab a wine and a couple of tasting plates.
Beer, beer, beer
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Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator
3205 Washington Blvd
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Beer, beer, beer

Food Scene

World Class chef and dining experience. Not to be missed and only a hop, skip and a jump for our front door.
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Hatchet Hall
12517 W Washington Blvd
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World Class chef and dining experience. Not to be missed and only a hop, skip and a jump for our front door.
Seriously the best bread I have ever had in America. Great place to have coffee and a little brunch.
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Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington Boulevard
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Seriously the best bread I have ever had in America. Great place to have coffee and a little brunch.
I'm addicted to their hot chocolates. A must!!!
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ChocoVivo
12469 Washington Blvd
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I'm addicted to their hot chocolates. A must!!!
An LA coffee institution. Cool place to pick up on the LA vibe. Every second person in here is either working on a screen-play or a start-up. A little too cool for school but definitely worth the visit and the coffee is great.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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An LA coffee institution. Cool place to pick up on the LA vibe. Every second person in here is either working on a screen-play or a start-up. A little too cool for school but definitely worth the visit and the coffee is great.
Very LA Hipster scene but the food and coffee is absolutely fabulous.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
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Very LA Hipster scene but the food and coffee is absolutely fabulous.
Cool courtyard vibes. Lots of people come here to work and hang out with their dogs, but it is great for kids too because they can run around.
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TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Cool courtyard vibes. Lots of people come here to work and hang out with their dogs, but it is great for kids too because they can run around.
Supermarket chain offering a range of Japanese groceries, plus a great food hall. This is where you go to get Ramen.
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Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela Ave
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Supermarket chain offering a range of Japanese groceries, plus a great food hall. This is where you go to get Ramen.
One of our favorites because you feel like your in Europe. Great food and courtyard space.
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Atmosphere Mar Vista
12034 Venice Blvd.
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One of our favorites because you feel like your in Europe. Great food and courtyard space.
If you are as Pho obsessed as we are, this is your go to in LA.
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Bambou Le Pho
8351 CA-2
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If you are as Pho obsessed as we are, this is your go to in LA.
Vegan at its best!
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
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Vegan at its best!
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Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice Boulevard
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Parks & Nature

I love taking Mana here. If you are interested in going I can get you tickets.
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr
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I love taking Mana here. If you are interested in going I can get you tickets.

Essentials

You'll get lost in this place. It is perfect for a quick snack, juice, or picking up supplies and supplements.
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Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington Blvd
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You'll get lost in this place. It is perfect for a quick snack, juice, or picking up supplies and supplements.
Super close and easy.
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Vons
4030 S Centinela Ave
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Super close and easy.
The pinnacle of wellness. A highly curated whole foods store. Ah-mazing tonics, elixirs, and food but expect to drop a pretty penny.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
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The pinnacle of wellness. A highly curated whole foods store. Ah-mazing tonics, elixirs, and food but expect to drop a pretty penny.

Sightseeing

We love taking Mana down here. Full Venice vibes!
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Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front Walk
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We love taking Mana down here. Full Venice vibes!
Voted the coolest block in America. It is like walking into an Instagram feed.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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Voted the coolest block in America. It is like walking into an Instagram feed.
...Because you are in LA. Sweeping views of the skyline.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
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...Because you are in LA. Sweeping views of the skyline.
In case you were wondering why it is called Venice.
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Izulu laseVenice
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In case you were wondering why it is called Venice.

Shopping

Sunday open-air market featuring a range of vendors selling clothing, antiques, vintage goods & collectibles. Always the best finds!!
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Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose Ave
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Sunday open-air market featuring a range of vendors selling clothing, antiques, vintage goods & collectibles. Always the best finds!!
If you end up going to Topanga to go on the Labyrinth Hike, be sure to pop into Hidden Treasures. It's a colorful store featuring eclectic vintage items, including couture clothing, accessories & oh so much more.
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Hidden Treasures
154 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
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If you end up going to Topanga to go on the Labyrinth Hike, be sure to pop into Hidden Treasures. It's a colorful store featuring eclectic vintage items, including couture clothing, accessories & oh so much more.

Entertainment & Activities

If you are here and it is playing, we can't recommend Improvised Shakespear enough. Its laughter therapy!!! http://www.improvisedshakespeare.com/shows/
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Largo at the Coronet
366 N La Cienega Blvd
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If you are here and it is playing, we can't recommend Improvised Shakespear enough. Its laughter therapy!!! http://www.improvisedshakespeare.com/shows/
Take a stroll down near the pier to the original muscle beach. It's a scene, especially on Sunday afternonns. Acro Yoga, slackline, gymnastics and so much more. Such a cool hang!
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Traveling Rings Set 1
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Take a stroll down near the pier to the original muscle beach. It's a scene, especially on Sunday afternonns. Acro Yoga, slackline, gymnastics and so much more. Such a cool hang!