Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Excellent food. Some of the best in LA. Lively scene. Reservations are a must but if you arrive at 5.30 pm they can usually offer you a walk in seat at the communal table
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdExcellent food. Some of the best in LA. Lively scene. Reservations are a must but if you arrive at 5.30 pm they can usually offer you a walk in seat at the communal table
Terrific food. Causal. Order and pay a the counter. Salvaged, barnatexture environment. Seating is a mish mash but adds to the charm. Counter seating inside is only available for dinner.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveTerrific food. Causal. Order and pay a the counter. Salvaged, barnatexture environment. Seating is a mish mash but adds to the charm. Counter seating inside is only available for dinner.
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardGreat food. Exciting menu. Nice ambience.
Good food in this downtown restaurant and front cafe. Bakery counter is unbelievable. No reservations so the wait can be
20 - 30 minutes Near metro station. Loud and lively!
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveGood food in this downtown restaurant and front cafe. Bakery counter is unbelievable. No reservations so the wait can be
20 - 30 minutes Near metro station. Loud and lively!
Our favorite! Asian fusion. Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean. Amazing. Great decor. We like to sit at the counter and watch the kitchen staff at work. New Expo line from Santa Monica will take you there.
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Lukshon
3239 Helms AveOur favorite! Asian fusion. Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean. Amazing. Great decor. We like to sit at the counter and watch the kitchen staff at work. New Expo line from Santa Monica will take you there.
Best Italian food in town! Small. Tables are close. Food is authentic and delicious.
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Il Pastaio
400 N Canon DrBest Italian food in town! Small. Tables are close. Food is authentic and delicious.
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat food & ambience.
Barrique
796 Main StGreat food. Charming old Venice house.
Good sharing plates. Terrific bread with olive oil. Separate and communal tables. Very noisy inside main room.
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The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdGood sharing plates. Terrific bread with olive oil. Separate and communal tables. Very noisy inside main room.
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdHeard it is great food.
Roof top bar. Great views of ocean and boardwalk from a perch
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Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveRoof top bar. Great views of ocean and boardwalk from a perch
Arts & Culture
Model car & city is fantastic. Only runs on weekends. Big suspended rock on the grounds is amazing. La Brea Tar Pits is adjacent and shares the grounds. Good cafes and gift store.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdModel car & city is fantastic. Only runs on weekends. Big suspended rock on the grounds is amazing. La Brea Tar Pits is adjacent and shares the grounds. Good cafes and gift store.
The garden is fantastic. I prefer it to the artwork so start there. Views are amazing from balconies off some of the galleries. Cafeteria is bright, airy and serves good food. Tram ride to the center from the parking lot is fun esp. for kids. Big lawn to roll on. Big hit for families. Free admission. $15.00 to park.
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IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrThe garden is fantastic. I prefer it to the artwork so start there. Views are amazing from balconies off some of the galleries. Cafeteria is bright, airy and serves good food. Tram ride to the center from the parking lot is fun esp. for kids. Big lawn to roll on. Big hit for families. Free admission. $15.00 to park.
Collection of contemporary art! Nice place to visit downtown. Restaurant in adjacent courtyard area.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveCollection of contemporary art! Nice place to visit downtown. Restaurant in adjacent courtyard area.
Short drive from the house, beautiful views of homes and the ocean.
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The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyShort drive from the house, beautiful views of homes and the ocean.
Parks & Nature
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes RoadGreat trails, creeks.
Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon DriveShopping
Heist
1100 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat fashion.
Guild
1335 1/2 Abbot Kinney BlvdFine clothing. Pricey but cutting edge.
Comfy clothing with style -TShirts, hoodies, sweatpants, the list goes on.
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Alternative Apparel
1337 Abbot Kinney BlvdComfy clothing with style -TShirts, hoodies, sweatpants, the list goes on.
Japanese general store. Unusual items, both clothing and household.
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MUJI Hollywood
7021 Hollywood BlvdJapanese general store. Unusual items, both clothing and household.
Great Stores and restaurants. Sandy playground in the center of main area for the little ones. Tra Di Noi restaurant has an order window with alfresco tables. Shop while the kids play. Beach is across the street. Lumber yard shopping is adjacent.
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Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdGreat Stores and restaurants. Sandy playground in the center of main area for the little ones. Tra Di Noi restaurant has an order window with alfresco tables. Shop while the kids play. Beach is across the street. Lumber yard shopping is adjacent.
Entertainment & Activities
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyIf you want a pool on the beach.
Rent a kayak, stand up paddle board,sailboat, catamaran. Paraglide. Swim at Mother's beach.
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Marina del Rey
Rent a kayak, stand up paddle board,sailboat, catamaran. Paraglide. Swim at Mother's beach.
This is the end of the iconic Route 66. Small amusement park and carnival booths. If you are a AAA member be sure to show your card for a discount. Rides for young children and teenagers.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThis is the end of the iconic Route 66. Small amusement park and carnival booths. If you are a AAA member be sure to show your card for a discount. Rides for young children and teenagers.
Getting Around
Expo Line
Expo LineColorado Blvd to Culver City.
Across from Olivera street, the first commercial street in Los Angeles. You will think you are in Mexico. Kitschy and entertaining.
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Union Station
800 N Alameda StAcross from Olivera street, the first commercial street in Los Angeles. You will think you are in Mexico. Kitschy and entertaining.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perch
448 S Hill StView from the roof deck. Drinks. Food is so so.