Kristin’s guidebook
Food Spots
our favorite local spots to eat!
Local's favorite cafe with what we think is the best Acai bowl and cronut (a croissant/donut highbred!)
Great for brunch.
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Flake
513 Rose AveLocal's favorite cafe with what we think is the best Acai bowl and cronut (a croissant/donut highbred!)
Great for brunch.
Best Coffee on the westside - locals hang out
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Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveBest Coffee on the westside - locals hang out
best burger on the westside. Casual walk up window with limited seating... but worth it!!!!
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The Window at American Beauty
425 Rose Avebest burger on the westside. Casual walk up window with limited seating... but worth it!!!!
An alternative to Whole Foods, if you'd prefer to do it like us locals. Cold salad bar and hot food bar. Great for a grab n go lunch that's healthy. Plenty of other things in store.
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Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington BlvdAn alternative to Whole Foods, if you'd prefer to do it like us locals. Cold salad bar and hot food bar. Great for a grab n go lunch that's healthy. Plenty of other things in store.
Award winning dessert chef's ice cream shop. Great after a burger across the street.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose AveAward winning dessert chef's ice cream shop. Great after a burger across the street.
Great fresh Mexican (not mucho authentico - but VERY fresh quality ingredients, plus lots of vegan options) Most everyone in LA eats here once a week. ;)
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Tocaya Organica - Venice
1715 Pacific AveGreat fresh Mexican (not mucho authentico - but VERY fresh quality ingredients, plus lots of vegan options) Most everyone in LA eats here once a week. ;)
Newly renovated spot right in the heart of all the action down on Venice Beach. Great for drinks with friends or grabbing a bite. Excellent people watching.
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The Pier House
7 Washington BlvdNewly renovated spot right in the heart of all the action down on Venice Beach. Great for drinks with friends or grabbing a bite. Excellent people watching.
MTN
One of the best hidden gems of LA
Food scene
One of the best places to eat in LA. Make sure to use the restroom - you get to walk through the kitchen and sneak a peek ;)
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Otium
222 S Hope StOne of the best places to eat in LA. Make sure to use the restroom - you get to walk through the kitchen and sneak a peek ;)
Can’t believe this place is vegan! Super delicious - must get the truffle potato’s!
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Crossroads Kitchen
8284 Melrose AveCan’t believe this place is vegan! Super delicious - must get the truffle potato’s!
Sightseeing
Free incredible modern art gallery in the heart of DTLA. Really cool building and exceptional restaurant next door (Otium)
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveFree incredible modern art gallery in the heart of DTLA. Really cool building and exceptional restaurant next door (Otium)
There’s a reason it’s called the most magical place on earth. A 50/60 min drive away, we recommend going on a Monday or Tuesday for the shortest lines.
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThere’s a reason it’s called the most magical place on earth. A 50/60 min drive away, we recommend going on a Monday or Tuesday for the shortest lines.
Venice surf spot and where locals usually meet on our beach. Easy access to local cafes and the Venice Pier.
Venice Breakwater
Ocean Front WalkVenice surf spot and where locals usually meet on our beach. Easy access to local cafes and the Venice Pier.