Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific AveHipster Chinese food
Great spot for breakfast or lunch by the owners of Gjelina. Pricy, but amazing food and coffee (get the cortado)
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveGreat spot for breakfast or lunch by the owners of Gjelina. Pricy, but amazing food and coffee (get the cortado)
My favorite restaurant in LA - pricy, but well worth it. For a cheaper/quicker option, try Gjelina Take Away next door.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdMy favorite restaurant in LA - pricy, but well worth it. For a cheaper/quicker option, try Gjelina Take Away next door.
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdAmazing, unique ice cream from Portland
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdCheap burgers and beer by the beach.
Clutch
427 Lincoln BlvdCome here for happy hour. Outdoor patio with cheap eats and beer.
Good coffee, reasonable prices. If you want fancier stuff, head to Intelligentsia or Blue Bottle on Abbott Kinney
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Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveGood coffee, reasonable prices. If you want fancier stuff, head to Intelligentsia or Blue Bottle on Abbott Kinney
Sightseeing
This is the reason Venice is named Venice - canals filled with beautiful homes with drastically different architecture styles.
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Izulu laseVenice
This is the reason Venice is named Venice - canals filled with beautiful homes with drastically different architecture styles.
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtNamed "hippest street in America" by GQ
Parks & Nature
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes RoadRock climbing, hiking, cliff jumping, and more
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveShopping
STAG Provisions for Men
1338 Abbot Kinney BlvdHip, mostly Made in USA clothing for men
Japanese home decor shop where everything is beautifully designed
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Tortoise General Store
12701 Venice Blvd.Japanese home decor shop where everything is beautifully designed
Essentials
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdStandard grocery store with good prices
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdNatural and organic foods - pricier
Entertainment & Activities
World famous - you've definitely seen it in movies and TV
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierWorld famous - you've definitely seen it in movies and TV
Getting Around
Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveNew train line to Downtown Los Angeles