Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Old school sushi place within walking distance, and great value!
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Sakura
4545 S Centinela AveOld school sushi place within walking distance, and great value!
Typical diner but with a couple healthy options, great value!
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Ronnie's Diner
12740 Culver BlvdTypical diner but with a couple healthy options, great value!
SACHI.LA
4574 S Centinela AveGood espresso, professional baristas, walking distance.
This in my favorite coffee roaster in all of North America. Originally opened in Redondo Beach, and I'm so happy their second location in in our neighborhood!
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The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery
12712 Washington BlvdThis in my favorite coffee roaster in all of North America. Originally opened in Redondo Beach, and I'm so happy their second location in in our neighborhood!
Ohhhhhh maw gawd! We have never heard anyone ever say that Ginger's is anything less than divine. They're open surprisingly late for the sleepy beach communities, too!
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Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington BlvdOhhhhhh maw gawd! We have never heard anyone ever say that Ginger's is anything less than divine. They're open surprisingly late for the sleepy beach communities, too!
Convenient, clean, local, vegan food with a Thai influence. They deliver, too.
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LA Vegan
4507 S Centinela AveConvenient, clean, local, vegan food with a Thai influence. They deliver, too.
If you love dark chocolate make sure to drop in for a chocolate tasting, wine or whiskey pairing, chocolate meditation, or sometimes even live music!
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ChocoVivo
12469 Washington BlvdIf you love dark chocolate make sure to drop in for a chocolate tasting, wine or whiskey pairing, chocolate meditation, or sometimes even live music!
Pronounced "joost-uh" (me thinks?!). This is our favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles. Reservations can be hard to nab but you can enjoy their more affordable but just-as-tasty offerings at GTA (right next door) or GJusta.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdPronounced "joost-uh" (me thinks?!). This is our favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles. Reservations can be hard to nab but you can enjoy their more affordable but just-as-tasty offerings at GTA (right next door) or GJusta.
Great when your wallet can't handle another hit from the mother-ship next door Gjusta.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat when your wallet can't handle another hit from the mother-ship next door Gjusta.
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveThe lunch sister of Gjelina. Never disappointed here.
Downtown
Lots of restaurants and bars open early and late.
This place is awesome because it's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Within, are different restaurants: Dockside has an awesome outdoor patio with fireplaces while you eat a full breakfast or a seafood inspired lunch or dinner; Provisions has coffee, ice cream, and a small deli; and there is a whiskey bar at the back!
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Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdThis place is awesome because it's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Within, are different restaurants: Dockside has an awesome outdoor patio with fireplaces while you eat a full breakfast or a seafood inspired lunch or dinner; Provisions has coffee, ice cream, and a small deli; and there is a whiskey bar at the back!
Essentials
Limited hours, but really convenient bodega for a quick snack. They have some boujie healthy options, too.
SOLMADE MARKET
12740 Culver BlvdLimited hours, but really convenient bodega for a quick snack. They have some boujie healthy options, too.
Huge deli, salad bar, coffee bar, etc. Validated parking for one hour.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdHuge deli, salad bar, coffee bar, etc. Validated parking for one hour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Okay Mexican food, but excellent mariachi shows almost every night of the week. It's close by, too! Enjoy your margaritas and walk home.
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Casa Sanchez
4500 S Centinela AveOkay Mexican food, but excellent mariachi shows almost every night of the week. It's close by, too! Enjoy your margaritas and walk home.
Sightseeing
It's not as wacky as it used to be but it's still fun. Definitely rent a bike and ride it all the way to the Santa Monica Pier.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkIt's not as wacky as it used to be but it's still fun. Definitely rent a bike and ride it all the way to the Santa Monica Pier.
Shopping
Cute funky clothing and jewels for men and women, but also custom hats made by a third-generation hat maker!
inland - clothing boutique | gifts | bespoke hats
12228 Venice Blvd.Cute funky clothing and jewels for men and women, but also custom hats made by a third-generation hat maker!
Arts & Culture
Awesome architecture, amazing views, free entry. I think it's about $7-10 to park your car.
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IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrAwesome architecture, amazing views, free entry. I think it's about $7-10 to park your car.
Parks & Nature
This is not a glamorous beach, but it's our local beach. And you can quickly get there on a bike! Stay further north in Playa Del Rey for a more peaceful scene, or head further south to watch airplanes take off overhead from LAX. Strangely interesting juxtaposition!
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I-Sta ye-Charging ye-Beach ye-Dockweiler
12000 Vista Del MarThis is not a glamorous beach, but it's our local beach. And you can quickly get there on a bike! Stay further north in Playa Del Rey for a more peaceful scene, or head further south to watch airplanes take off overhead from LAX. Strangely interesting juxtaposition!
Amazing hiking trails and views for all ages.
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I-Point Mugu State Park
9000 Pacific Coast HwyAmazing hiking trails and views for all ages.