Guidebook LA Coast and Lifestyle
Food Scene
By the Venice Canals, great food and atmosphere at a great price. RSVP is better.
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Siamese Garden
301 Washington BlvdBy the Venice Canals, great food and atmosphere at a great price. RSVP is better.
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdLocal vibe, good coffee, surfers spot.
Röckenwagner
12835 Washington BlvdUrth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StThai Vegan
2400 Main StGreat vegan option, yummy pad thais and curries.
Arts & Culture
Stunning architecture, garden, food and exhibitions. Free entrance, parking only. See open days before driving there.
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Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveStunning architecture, garden, food and exhibitions. Free entrance, parking only. See open days before driving there.
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyEssentials
Great deli selection. On site take outs: sushi and roasted chicken. Starbucks coffee near by.
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Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdGreat deli selection. On site take outs: sushi and roasted chicken. Starbucks coffee near by.
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveSightseeing
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdStunning views of LA!
Parks & Nature
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdStunning views, easy hike, that is also LA!!
3 hours from LA. Try Mount Ryan for a stunning 360 view of the area. Check advisories on the Joshua Tree National Park website.
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IJoshua Tree National Park
3 hours from LA. Try Mount Ryan for a stunning 360 view of the area. Check advisories on the Joshua Tree National Park website.
Shopping
High end chic bobo eco classy:-)
Clothing on the pricey side, local designers. Great food scene too.
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Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtHigh end chic bobo eco classy:-)
Clothing on the pricey side, local designers. Great food scene too.
Shop until you drop in a pedestrian street. Santa Monica Pier close by.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeShop until you drop in a pedestrian street. Santa Monica Pier close by.
Margaret O'Leary
1410 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest cashmeres from a San Francisco based designer.
Half of the store is impeccably curated designers and the other half a fun bookstore.
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Salt
13534 Bali WayHalf of the store is impeccably curated designers and the other half a fun bookstore.
So close by, best taste ofJapan. Everything from paper, pencils, clocks, watches, socks, art, kitchenware, etc.
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Tortoise General Store
12701 Venice Blvd.So close by, best taste ofJapan. Everything from paper, pencils, clocks, watches, socks, art, kitchenware, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Best yoga in town, small community style studio. We love Courtney's, Yonnus and Max (more advanced) classes but frankly, all instructors are fab. Check it out.
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Studio Surya Yoga Venice
1501 Main StBest yoga in town, small community style studio. We love Courtney's, Yonnus and Max (more advanced) classes but frankly, all instructors are fab. Check it out.