Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
The absolute fresh-est coffee beans! They roast on site. The best.
48 paikallista suosittelee
Alana's Coffee Roasters
12511 Venice Blvd.The absolute fresh-est coffee beans! They roast on site. The best.
Extremely close to the apartment, small and cute authentic Thai Cuisine for a good price! Nice little walk or they do delivery for free on orders over $15.
25 paikallista suosittelee
House of Thai Taste
12824 Venice Blvd.Extremely close to the apartment, small and cute authentic Thai Cuisine for a good price! Nice little walk or they do delivery for free on orders over $15.
Awesome, hearty Indian Food. It's slightly Americanized but we love it. Garlic naan is great and we dig the deep fried samosas! Very close, easily walkable.
19 paikallista suosittelee
Hurry Curry
12825 Venice Blvd.Awesome, hearty Indian Food. It's slightly Americanized but we love it. Garlic naan is great and we dig the deep fried samosas! Very close, easily walkable.
Röckenwagner
12835 Washington BlvdBest bet for fresh pastries. Great coffee too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Not really so much a bar as it is a restaurant with a bar like atmosphere. They have an ala cart Sriracha Chicken on the menu that is full of deep fried deliciousness!! Not open super late however so it works best to have a drink and dinner there and then move to elsewhere.
25 paikallista suosittelee
Louie's of Mar Vista
3817 Grand View BoulevardNot really so much a bar as it is a restaurant with a bar like atmosphere. They have an ala cart Sriracha Chicken on the menu that is full of deep fried deliciousness!! Not open super late however so it works best to have a drink and dinner there and then move to elsewhere.
TR!P Santa Monica
2101 Lincoln BlvdLocal spot with local flavor and live bands.
Best place to go bar hopping in West LA!! Check out The Victorian, The Basement, Ricks Tavern, and Finn Mccouls for a fun time. Also available for more wholesome activities during the day. Beach within walking distance!
207 paikallista suosittelee
Main Street
Main StreetBest place to go bar hopping in West LA!! Check out The Victorian, The Basement, Ricks Tavern, and Finn Mccouls for a fun time. Also available for more wholesome activities during the day. Beach within walking distance!
Arts & Culture
Stunning view of LA. Nice for sunset and pictures. Small astronomy museum attached. And there are various hiking trails around area. Parking gets crazy! If, you drive and it's busy (which it's always busy) you will have to park along the road and walk up.. it's worth it!
4367 paikallista suosittelee
Griffithin observatorio
2800 E Observatory RdStunning view of LA. Nice for sunset and pictures. Small astronomy museum attached. And there are various hiking trails around area. Parking gets crazy! If, you drive and it's busy (which it's always busy) you will have to park along the road and walk up.. it's worth it!
A huge art museum that has very famous art ranging from all periods. Great view and outdoor space as well. Oh yeah and they have a cafe with a really great selection of food!
2309 paikallista suosittelee
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center DrA huge art museum that has very famous art ranging from all periods. Great view and outdoor space as well. Oh yeah and they have a cafe with a really great selection of food!
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdSuperb modern art.
Parks & Nature
Covered in oak trees, can be hot and dry depending on time of year. I often see deer when I go hiking here!
277 paikallista suosittelee
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdCovered in oak trees, can be hot and dry depending on time of year. I often see deer when I go hiking here!
Check out those iconic Malibu beach vibes! Very popular spot for photographers. Nice beach, clear water, just outside of busy West LA.
222 paikallista suosittelee
El Matadorin ranta
32350 Pacific Coast HwyCheck out those iconic Malibu beach vibes! Very popular spot for photographers. Nice beach, clear water, just outside of busy West LA.
Off the beaten path and away from the more sought after spots. Great place to disconnect that is close and quiet!
38 paikallista suosittelee
Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
15601 Sunset BlvdOff the beaten path and away from the more sought after spots. Great place to disconnect that is close and quiet!
Shopping
High end fashion stores, organic and healthy restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors.. If you are into fashion, this place is a real cat walk! Great for people watching and/or showing off your own look ;)
225 paikallista suosittelee
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtHigh end fashion stores, organic and healthy restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors.. If you are into fashion, this place is a real cat walk! Great for people watching and/or showing off your own look ;)
A street closed to traffic. You will find various entertainers busking on the street, popular clothing stores, and restaurants galore. Walking distance to the beach and Santa Monica Pier.
1595 paikallista suosittelee
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeA street closed to traffic. You will find various entertainers busking on the street, popular clothing stores, and restaurants galore. Walking distance to the beach and Santa Monica Pier.
Adorable local shop with a true Los Angeles style. Stocked with clothing, home furnishings, and jewelry by local artists who happen to mostly be women :) They also have art shows, live music, and really cool workshops from time to time. Love this spot and the owners, Amy and Dj. Dj is also a local street artist who's work is all over the neighborhood.
Mar Vista Art Department
12513 Venice Blvd.Adorable local shop with a true Los Angeles style. Stocked with clothing, home furnishings, and jewelry by local artists who happen to mostly be women :) They also have art shows, live music, and really cool workshops from time to time. Love this spot and the owners, Amy and Dj. Dj is also a local street artist who's work is all over the neighborhood.
Vintage on Venice
12218 Venice Blvd.Vintage clothing, furniture, and knick knacks. Great selection and fun atmosphere.
Essentials
The best grocery store in West LA if you are into healthy, organic food and produce. I love this place and shop here all the time! The also have a prepared foods section and juice/smoothie bar inside.
139 paikallista suosittelee
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington BlvdThe best grocery store in West LA if you are into healthy, organic food and produce. I love this place and shop here all the time! The also have a prepared foods section and juice/smoothie bar inside.
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveRegular grocery store.
CVS
12015 Wilshire BlvdCan pick up any bathroom toiletries or medicine you need here.
Entertainment & Activities
Trendy bowling alley with a bar! Cool atmosphere and you can be around locals while listening to fun music! They're open until 2am
76 paikallista suosittelee
Bowlero Mar Vista
12125 Venice Blvd.Trendy bowling alley with a bar! Cool atmosphere and you can be around locals while listening to fun music! They're open until 2am
Arcade, amusement park, live entertainment, and some of the most iconic views of Los Angeles. Excellent for sunset. Very safe and family friendly. The end of Route 66!
2744 paikallista suosittelee
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierArcade, amusement park, live entertainment, and some of the most iconic views of Los Angeles. Excellent for sunset. Very safe and family friendly. The end of Route 66!
Authentic CALIFORNIA YOGA Studio!! Super cute and fun, classes are $18 for a drop in. Start your day right with a 7am class! Nice little walk (about 10 mins from apartment).
Light on Lotus
12513 Venice Blvd.Authentic CALIFORNIA YOGA Studio!! Super cute and fun, classes are $18 for a drop in. Start your day right with a 7am class! Nice little walk (about 10 mins from apartment).