Essentials
4 block walk. Parking is always easy and it's usually not crowded.
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd4 block walk. Parking is always easy and it's usually not crowded.
The parking is very difficult after work. But, it's also only a ten minute walk. And, sometimes you need organic vegetables!
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Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdThe parking is very difficult after work. But, it's also only a ten minute walk. And, sometimes you need organic vegetables!
On the pricier side. But, their organic juices and pre-made meals are the best around.
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Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdOn the pricier side. But, their organic juices and pre-made meals are the best around.
It is huge. But, if you need something strange or in bulk, this is your go to spot. 10 minute walk. Or, underground parking garage.
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CVS Pharmacy
7100 Santa Monica BlvdIt is huge. But, if you need something strange or in bulk, this is your go to spot. 10 minute walk. Or, underground parking garage.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a little hot spot. Neither a college atmosphere, nor trendy Hollywood. Rather, it is a nice mix of casual/ business/ first date types.
Great food and drinks. Highly recommend.
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The Village Idiot
7383 Melrose AveThis is a little hot spot. Neither a college atmosphere, nor trendy Hollywood. Rather, it is a nice mix of casual/ business/ first date types.
Great food and drinks. Highly recommend.
This is an arty, cool, cardigan and scotch crowd. Good comedy and music shows. Writers and would be writers. Great place to go alone and meet people. Or, check out a show.
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BAR Lubitsch
7702 Santa Monica BlvdThis is an arty, cool, cardigan and scotch crowd. Good comedy and music shows. Writers and would be writers. Great place to go alone and meet people. Or, check out a show.
Shopping
Sometimes you need a Kinkos. Parking is easy. Except during the day it is sometimes a challenge. Between 3 and 7pm, parking is the worst. Early and late night it's empty.
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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
5575 Sepulveda BlvdSometimes you need a Kinkos. Parking is easy. Except during the day it is sometimes a challenge. Between 3 and 7pm, parking is the worst. Early and late night it's empty.
Everything Else
There are closer pharmacies but they are often out of stock. I made this my regular pharmacy, they are fast and always have everything. Parking is terrible. Don't go during rush hour.
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CVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdThere are closer pharmacies but they are often out of stock. I made this my regular pharmacy, they are fast and always have everything. Parking is terrible. Don't go during rush hour.
This is a very popular hiking spot. Parking is terrible. Go during the week or when other people at work. On the weekends, parking is so bad you're better off walking!
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveThis is a very popular hiking spot. Parking is terrible. Go during the week or when other people at work. On the weekends, parking is so bad you're better off walking!
Arts & Culture
Cute outdoor mall with cobblestone streets. People dress well and wandering around constitutes a night out. Best movie theater in L.A.. Apple Store, Nike, Nordstroms, Jcrew, Fine dining & casual.
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StCute outdoor mall with cobblestone streets. People dress well and wandering around constitutes a night out. Best movie theater in L.A.. Apple Store, Nike, Nordstroms, Jcrew, Fine dining & casual.
Food Scene
Very Hollywood. People wear lots of black. But, it's a nice place for coffee or lunch. The cappuccinos and baked goods are great.
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Urth Caffe Melrose
8565 Melrose AveVery Hollywood. People wear lots of black. But, it's a nice place for coffee or lunch. The cappuccinos and baked goods are great.
Probably the best breakfast spot around. The meals are hearty, but healthy. Not a greasy diner. Also, not a spot to count calories. Great place to read.
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Kings Road Café
8361 Beverly BlvdProbably the best breakfast spot around. The meals are hearty, but healthy. Not a greasy diner. Also, not a spot to count calories. Great place to read.