Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
One of the best lattes in town with a small but tasty display of baked goods at this local coffee shop
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alfred Coffee Brentwood
11908 San Vicente BlvdOne of the best lattes in town with a small but tasty display of baked goods at this local coffee shop
Upscale fine dining with melt in your mouth beignets and fireside seating. Live jazz on some nights
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baltaire Restaurant
11647 San Vicente BlvdUpscale fine dining with melt in your mouth beignets and fireside seating. Live jazz on some nights
California fresh takes on sushi & other Japanese classics served in dramatic Philippe Starck–designed digs. Some of their signature items: Crispy rice with spicy tuna, spicy albacore sashimi with with crispy onions, special katsuya roll, corn crunch roll
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Katsuya Brentwood
11777 San Vicente BlvdCalifornia fresh takes on sushi & other Japanese classics served in dramatic Philippe Starck–designed digs. Some of their signature items: Crispy rice with spicy tuna, spicy albacore sashimi with with crispy onions, special katsuya roll, corn crunch roll
Stylish eatery serving Mexican-inspired seafood dishes, mezcal cocktails & a variety of tequilas.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maradentro
1168 S Barrington AveStylish eatery serving Mexican-inspired seafood dishes, mezcal cocktails & a variety of tequilas.
Hip, Southwestern-American eatery with leather booths, a bustling bar & nightly live jazz.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bandera
11700 Wilshire BlvdHip, Southwestern-American eatery with leather booths, a bustling bar & nightly live jazz.
Warmly decorated upscale eatery offering chef-driven takes on traditional Sicilian cuisine. My favorite Italian place in the area.
Palmeri Ristorante
11650 San Vicente BlvdWarmly decorated upscale eatery offering chef-driven takes on traditional Sicilian cuisine. My favorite Italian place in the area.
Sandwiches, salads & other basic bites served amid welcoming, low-key indoor & outdoor environs. Tuna salad is delicious and the staff have been there forever giving you a sense of warmth, invitation, and consistency.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coral Tree Cafe
11645 San Vicente BlvdSandwiches, salads & other basic bites served amid welcoming, low-key indoor & outdoor environs. Tuna salad is delicious and the staff have been there forever giving you a sense of warmth, invitation, and consistency.
A savory venture, with thin-crust pizza & salads inspired by California produce. The newest pizza spot in the neighborhood.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzana Brentwood
11712 San Vicente BlvdA savory venture, with thin-crust pizza & salads inspired by California produce. The newest pizza spot in the neighborhood.
Opening in late 2017, Eataly L.A. will offer a place to eat, shop, and learn about high-quality products from Italy and the U.S.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eataly L.A.
10250 Santa Monica BlvdOpening in late 2017, Eataly L.A. will offer a place to eat, shop, and learn about high-quality products from Italy and the U.S.
Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.
654 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StCelebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdWiFi available
Swanky choice for sustainable seafood, raw-bar bites & craft cocktails in modern digs with a patio.
Bottlefish Restaurant
11677 San Vicente BlvdSwanky choice for sustainable seafood, raw-bar bites & craft cocktails in modern digs with a patio.
Upscale, Californian casual small plates & a unique wine list served in a stylish-yet-casual spot.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire BlvdUpscale, Californian casual small plates & a unique wine list served in a stylish-yet-casual spot.
Getting Around
A 7 minute drive or Uber ride to the station, or a 30 minute walk to the station. The Expo Line goes to Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles
https://www.metro.net/riding/paid_parking/expo-line/
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Expo/Bundy station
2154-2134 S Bundy DrA 7 minute drive or Uber ride to the station, or a 30 minute walk to the station. The Expo Line goes to Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles
https://www.metro.net/riding/paid_parking/expo-line/
Essentials
A small local certified organic grocer 7-10 minute walk from the unit
1701 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdA small local certified organic grocer 7-10 minute walk from the unit
If you sign up for their newsletter, you can get discounts on their dry cleaning and laundry services like 50% etc.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fazio Cleaners
9260 W Olympic BlvdIf you sign up for their newsletter, you can get discounts on their dry cleaning and laundry services like 50% etc.
Drybar is a California-based chain of salons that solely provide hair styling service, also known as "blowouts"
Drybar Brentwood
11677 San Vicente BlvdDrybar is a California-based chain of salons that solely provide hair styling service, also known as "blowouts"
Yoga & TRX classes offered in a spacious, contemporary studio with a shop for workout clothes.
YogaWorks Brentwood
11620 Wilshire BlvdYoga & TRX classes offered in a spacious, contemporary studio with a shop for workout clothes.
Full body exercises using treadmill training, indoor rowing, TRX suspension training, weight training blocks, and floor exercises
Orangetheory Fitness, Los Angeles
11661 San Vicente BlvdFull body exercises using treadmill training, indoor rowing, TRX suspension training, weight training blocks, and floor exercises
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire BlvdGrocery chain a 10-minute walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip local spot for a happy hour bite or late night drink. Daily happy hour 3-7 pm and sometimes live jazz. Their signature "tavern on the green" cocktail gets rave reviews.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tavern Restaurant
11648 San Vicente BlvdHip local spot for a happy hour bite or late night drink. Daily happy hour 3-7 pm and sometimes live jazz. Their signature "tavern on the green" cocktail gets rave reviews.
Hopping, brick-walled lounge with pool tables & lots of TVs serving bar bites & a big beer menu. Crowds are usually college-age and 20s.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Q's Billiard Club & Restaurant
11835 Wilshire BlvdHopping, brick-walled lounge with pool tables & lots of TVs serving bar bites & a big beer menu. Crowds are usually college-age and 20s.
Contemporary gastropub featuring sandwiches & upmarket bar bites, plus a large whiskey selection.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BarFood
12217 Wilshire BlvdContemporary gastropub featuring sandwiches & upmarket bar bites, plus a large whiskey selection.
Rustic wood & dramatic beamed ceilings set the mood at this hip cocktail lounge for craft drinks.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Chestnut Club
1348 14th StRustic wood & dramatic beamed ceilings set the mood at this hip cocktail lounge for craft drinks.
Sightseeing
Many outdoor shops, restaurants, bars, and live performers
1595 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeMany outdoor shops, restaurants, bars, and live performers
Parks & Nature
A less touristy beach 15-20 minute drive or Uber ride. The main parking lots at Will Rogers Beach are easy to access off the Pacific Coast Highway at Temescal Canyon Road. Fees are $4 - $12 in the summer and $4 to $9 during the winter.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1A less touristy beach 15-20 minute drive or Uber ride. The main parking lots at Will Rogers Beach are easy to access off the Pacific Coast Highway at Temescal Canyon Road. Fees are $4 - $12 in the summer and $4 to $9 during the winter.
The Hollywood Sign is a landmark and American cultural icon located in Los Angeles, California. It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains. The sign overlooks Hollywood, Los Angeles.
1173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardThe Hollywood Sign is a landmark and American cultural icon located in Los Angeles, California. It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains. The sign overlooks Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveGet tickets early as this is a popular spot