Guidebook for Los Angeles

Kelsey
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Bustling hot spot with bar scene & happy hours, crafting a menu of Asian-fusion fare & sushi. Bar or traditional dining.
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Chaya
110 Navy St
153 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bustling hot spot with bar scene & happy hours, crafting a menu of Asian-fusion fare & sushi. Bar or traditional dining.
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic californian menus.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
347 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lofty, boho-chic all-day eatery with two patios, a bar & a bakery, serving rustic californian menus.
Chill hangout with a stylish patio for local & global craft beer & wine, plus inventive pub fare.
48 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ashland Hill
2807 Main St
48 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chill hangout with a stylish patio for local & global craft beer & wine, plus inventive pub fare.
Delicious and accessible Modern California Asian Fusion dishes. Mixing fresh high quality ingredients and unique flavors. We love the Chinese Chicken Salad and tacos!
61 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Komodo
8809 W Pico Blvd
61 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious and accessible Modern California Asian Fusion dishes. Mixing fresh high quality ingredients and unique flavors. We love the Chinese Chicken Salad and tacos!
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
115 (рекомендации местных жителей)
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd St
115 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
654 (рекомендации местных жителей)
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th St
654 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Featuring a pre fixed and a la carte menu- order the “trust me” or the “trust me lite” if you’re not so hungry. No frills, no substitutions. You will not be disappointed. One of our favorite sushi spots on the westside.
We almost didn’t share this one because it is our secret locals spot. This is where we go to have amazing sushi for any special occasion. The atmosphere is traditional, nothing special at all, but the pieces of fish and fresh quality is unbeatable. Shhh, don’t tell anyone else.
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Sushi King
1330 Wilshire Blvd
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We almost didn’t share this one because it is our secret locals spot. This is where we go to have amazing sushi for any special occasion. The atmosphere is traditional, nothing special at all, but the pieces of fish and fresh quality is unbeatable. Shhh, don’t tell anyone else.
Hip Venice wine bar & tapas.
192 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose Ave
192 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hip Venice wine bar & tapas.
Hip little spot for Indonesian fare & coffee during the day great happy hour & more elaborate dishes at night. Great happy hour.
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wallflower
609 Rose Ave
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Hip little spot for Indonesian fare & coffee during the day great happy hour & more elaborate dishes at night. Great happy hour.
Bar and Brats with a DJ. Newly redone. cool spot. The french fries are incredible!
243 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln Blvd
243 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bar and Brats with a DJ. Newly redone. cool spot. The french fries are incredible!
Very California culture infused restaurant. Hands down one of my favorites. We love the concept! Don’t leave without trying a dessert…trust me!
488 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Ave
488 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Very California culture infused restaurant. Hands down one of my favorites. We love the concept! Don’t leave without trying a dessert…trust me!
Authentic French cuisine & mini grocery store. We love this place for the yummy baguettes, great breakfast and outdoor patio seating.
123 (рекомендации местных жителей)
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd
123 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Authentic French cuisine & mini grocery store. We love this place for the yummy baguettes, great breakfast and outdoor patio seating.
Laid-back, beachside seafood restaurant known for lobster rolls, beer & sports on TV.
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The Anchor
235 Main St
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Laid-back, beachside seafood restaurant known for lobster rolls, beer & sports on TV.
This casual, bar/restaurant features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers. Great menu for bar dining and great spot for sports!
96 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Library Alehouse
2911 Main St
96 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This casual, bar/restaurant features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers. Great menu for bar dining and great spot for sports!
Casual-chic space with brick walls & a minimalist vibe for seasonal fare, eclectic wines & beer.
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CHEZ TEX
218 Main St
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Casual-chic space with brick walls & a minimalist vibe for seasonal fare, eclectic wines & beer.
Quaint Spanish restaurant offering wine, tapas & other traditional dishes in a romantic setting.
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Manchego
2518 Main St
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Quaint Spanish restaurant offering wine, tapas & other traditional dishes in a romantic setting.
Breezy trattoria with an open kitchen & a patio serving house-made pasta & rustic Italian eats. By Michelin Star Chef, Luigi Fineo.
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Osteria Venice West
5 Dudley Avenue
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Breezy trattoria with an open kitchen & a patio serving house-made pasta & rustic Italian eats. By Michelin Star Chef, Luigi Fineo.
Casual, eco-minded regional chain for organic burgers (from beef to bison) & more, plus beer & wine.
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bareburger
2732 Main St
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Casual, eco-minded regional chain for organic burgers (from beef to bison) & more, plus beer & wine.
Go-to and to go! Salad bar.
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Greens up! Salads
912 Montana Ave
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Go-to and to go! Salad bar.
Atmosphere is nothing special, but their bunch menu is one of our favorites. If you're gluten free you will love it too. Great options for everyone. Very extensive menu.
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Cafe Buna
552 Washington Blvd
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Atmosphere is nothing special, but their bunch menu is one of our favorites. If you're gluten free you will love it too. Great options for everyone. Very extensive menu.
One of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of our favorite brunch spots. Also amazing for the worlds most unique burgers. California Roll burger anyone? SO WORTH A TRY!
Delicious traditional Mexican food, yummy margaritas, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole. Open until 3am.
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
La Cabaña
738 Rose Ave
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious traditional Mexican food, yummy margaritas, great atmosphere & made at your table guacamole. Open until 3am.
Down by the 3rd Street Promenade, We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a food to share with friends and drinks in the evening. Free salted chocolate chip cookies with the check are enough to keep us going back :)
199 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
199 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Down by the 3rd Street Promenade, We love this place for their weekday $5 lunch specials. Also fun for a food to share with friends and drinks in the evening. Free salted chocolate chip cookies with the check are enough to keep us going back :)
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is very noteworthy! Outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful bakery for snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 (рекомендации местных жителей)
From the owners of Gjelina, Gjusta bakery is very noteworthy! Outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful bakery for snacks, dessert, lunch, coffee and juices.
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Excellent food. Call for a reservation. (310) 450-1429
1062 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
1062 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of the hottest restaurants in LA. Excellent food. Call for a reservation. (310) 450-1429
Good for a quick and easy meal- lunch or dinner. Easy & Inexpensive. Roasted chicken and traditional California style sides.
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln Blvd
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Good for a quick and easy meal- lunch or dinner. Easy & Inexpensive. Roasted chicken and traditional California style sides.
Looking for a high-end, romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view of the ocean? This is it. $$$$
83 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Lobster
1602 Ocean Ave
83 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Looking for a high-end, romantic dinner with great food and a gorgeous view of the ocean? This is it. $$$$
Restaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
267 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy
267 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Restaurant, Beach, Sightseeing all in one. This is a great place to spend all morning. I recommend their inside a coconut pina coladas.
Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch!
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Super fresh Malibu Seafood is a great spot for a quick lunch!
The best dairy free ice cream made of raw coconuts and sweetened naturally. Very low calories. My favorite is the chocolate with magic shell & spiced pecans. Must try!
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kippy's! Non-Dairy Ice Cream Shop
326 Main St
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The best dairy free ice cream made of raw coconuts and sweetened naturally. Very low calories. My favorite is the chocolate with magic shell & spiced pecans. Must try!
Lines out the door are worth the wait. This is the best ice cream I’ve ever had, and that’s saying a lot from a native Wisconsin cheesehead. Based out of Oregon, known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients.
189 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney Blvd
189 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lines out the door are worth the wait. This is the best ice cream I’ve ever had, and that’s saying a lot from a native Wisconsin cheesehead. Based out of Oregon, known for inventive flavors & farm-sourced ingredients.
We love their wide selection of Superfood shots, Super Smoothies and “booster” menu.
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Main Squeeze
2727 Main St
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
We love their wide selection of Superfood shots, Super Smoothies and “booster” menu.
Featuring old fashioned as well as VEGAN Ice cream. Made from cashew & coconut milk. SO good and made from scratch.
50 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
5915 Franklin Ave
50 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Featuring old fashioned as well as VEGAN Ice cream. Made from cashew & coconut milk. SO good and made from scratch.

Essentials

Our favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our favorite place to get it all groceries, juices, fresh always ready hot & cold food bars, international prepared cuisine. pick steaks or seafood and have it cooked for you while waiting at wine bar.
Fruits & Veggies, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Grocery.
67 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Windward Market
105 Windward Ave
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Fruits & Veggies, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Grocery.
Steps to the North, on Navy St .
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Davy Jones Liquor Locker
63 Navy St
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Steps to the North, on Navy St .
$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny.
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Toe Heaven Spa
2814 Main St
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
$20 for a mani pedi with great massaging chairs- worth every penny.
The NOW design aesthetic incorporates raw elements and natural materials that conjure nostalgic smells and scenes from remote and exotic hideaways. Natural wood surfaces, cement, exposed beams coupled with sheep skins and rawhides – everything aligns with nature, allowing guests to be transported. An oasis in the middle of the city, the boutique is a blend of bohemian chic and tranquility, evoking a soothing environment to unwind in and take a moment for you.
The Now Massage Boutique
2407 Main St
The NOW design aesthetic incorporates raw elements and natural materials that conjure nostalgic smells and scenes from remote and exotic hideaways. Natural wood surfaces, cement, exposed beams coupled with sheep skins and rawhides – everything aligns with nature, allowing guests to be transported. An oasis in the middle of the city, the boutique is a blend of bohemian chic and tranquility, evoking a soothing environment to unwind in and take a moment for you.
Bodywork, Acupuncture, Thai massage, Hammam room and Infared sauna.
8 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Raven Spa
208 Pier Ave
8 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bodywork, Acupuncture, Thai massage, Hammam room and Infared sauna.
Hour massages starting at $45.
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The Massage Place
245 Main St
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Hour massages starting at $45.
If you want an excellent new hairstyle with LA’s best stylists, this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana Ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.
Luxelab Salon
1408 Montana Ave
If you want an excellent new hairstyle with LA’s best stylists, this is THE place on the westside. Explore Montana Ave while you're over there. So many good things to uncover.

Shopping

“We strive to sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products, and household items.” Price tag to match! Beautiful store and conveniently close.
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Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.
317 (рекомендации местных жителей)
“We strive to sell only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products, and household items.” Price tag to match! Beautiful store and conveniently close.
Super yummy juices and almond based drinks and healthy snacks!
104 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Moon Juice
507 Rose Ave
104 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Super yummy juices and almond based drinks and healthy snacks!
Inspiring if you like interiors and vintage things.
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The Mart Collective
1600 Lincoln Blvd
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Inspiring if you like interiors and vintage things.
Outdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu.
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Malibu Lumber Yard
3939 Cross Creek Rd
56 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Outdoor shopping and dining center in Malibu.
Starting in Venice and extending through Santa Monica, Main street shopping is where you’ll find unique boutiques you won’t see anywhere else. Glittered with nail salons, hair salons, bars & restaurants, a walk down Main street is a fun day for everyone.
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Main Street
Main Street
207 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Starting in Venice and extending through Santa Monica, Main street shopping is where you’ll find unique boutiques you won’t see anywhere else. Glittered with nail salons, hair salons, bars & restaurants, a walk down Main street is a fun day for everyone.
Outdoor shopping, celebrity spotting and dining center (famed Nobu & Mr. Chow’s beach location can be found here).
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Торговый центр Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek Rd
195 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Outdoor shopping, celebrity spotting and dining center (famed Nobu & Mr. Chow’s beach location can be found here).

Parks & Nature

Straight across the street from the famous Santa Monica Pier, is Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids.
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Парк Тонгва
1615 Ocean Ave
93 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Straight across the street from the famous Santa Monica Pier, is Santa Monica's newest park. Beautiful water features, landscaping and lighting at night. Fun for all ages. Including a play area for kids.
A more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
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El Capitan State Beach
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A more secluded, cliff-side beach. One of our favorite places to go. Definitely worth the drive. Stop in Malibu on your way back!
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience.. Adamson House Museum is right next door.
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Государственный пляж Лагуна Малибу
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Check out Malibu State Lagoon. Always a nice experience.. Adamson House Museum is right next door.

Sightseeing

The reason millions of people visit the Southern California coast. Definitely worth a ferris wheel ride, which carries you up and over the ocean and is 100% solar powered!
2744 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Мол Санта-Моника
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The reason millions of people visit the Southern California coast. Definitely worth a ferris wheel ride, which carries you up and over the ocean and is 100% solar powered!
A virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course, the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
815 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Набережная Венис-Бич
517 Ocean Front Walk
815 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A virtual circus- the place to get your souvenirs, gawk at people & street performers, check out Muscle Beach, the Venice Beach skate park and of course, the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
One of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
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Парк Лейк Холливуд
3160 Canyon Lake Dr
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One of the best places to view the Hollywood sign from. Get a view of the Reservoir, the sign, and all of LA on a clear day.
Named “the coolest street in America” by GQ magazine, Abbot Kinney has it all. One of a kind shopping, art galleries, organic juice & coffee shops, plus some of the hottest restaurants in LA. Starting with French Market Cafe (a great outdoor patio spot for breakfast) Abbot Kinney is about a mile long and lined with many places worth the stop.For more details: http://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/directory/list/
1065 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Бульвар Эббот-Кинни
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
1065 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Named “the coolest street in America” by GQ magazine, Abbot Kinney has it all. One of a kind shopping, art galleries, organic juice & coffee shops, plus some of the hottest restaurants in LA. Starting with French Market Cafe (a great outdoor patio spot for breakfast) Abbot Kinney is about a mile long and lined with many places worth the stop.For more details: http://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/directory/list/
The famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. Whats unique? The street performers. Many get discovered here.
1595 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
1595 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The famed Third Street Promenade is for walkers only, no driving. You'll find everything from the Apple store to Kitson here. Whats unique? The street performers. Many get discovered here.

Arts & Culture

The museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an unique opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days. Catch up on the complete history of Malibu.
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Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy
107 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The museum takes the visitor from the early Chumash Indian era through the Spanish California culture. Here is an unique opportunity to relive the genteel and romantic ranching days. Catch up on the complete history of Malibu.
Check out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America. Great hiking where you can see the Hollywood sign.
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Обсерватория Гриффита
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Check out the Observatory at one of the largest urban parks in North America. Great hiking where you can see the Hollywood sign.
Something to experience. Hollywood's famed outdoor amphitheater. Where you can catch a great show all year round. Bring your own picnic-even champagne (unless it is an outside promoter, check your tickets). One of the only venues that allows that!
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Голливуд-боул
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
1407 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Something to experience. Hollywood's famed outdoor amphitheater. Where you can catch a great show all year round. Bring your own picnic-even champagne (unless it is an outside promoter, check your tickets). One of the only venues that allows that!

Entertainment & Activities

Walt Disney’s original theme park. The happiest place on Earth (since 1955). Don't forget Disney California Adventure!
3085 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк Диснейленд
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Walt Disney’s original theme park. The happiest place on Earth (since 1955). Don't forget Disney California Adventure!
Hollywood's Amusement Park. Tour Hollywood's most famous studio backlot. Ride rides, shop, eat & be entertained at Universal Studio Walk. If you are a fan of Hogwarts, immerse yourself into the newest addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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Юниверсал Студиос Голливуд
100 Universal City Plaza
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Hollywood's Amusement Park. Tour Hollywood's most famous studio backlot. Ride rides, shop, eat & be entertained at Universal Studio Walk. If you are a fan of Hogwarts, immerse yourself into the newest addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.