Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great Japanese-American hamburgers frequented by college students and locals.
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Humble Potato
12608 Washington BlvdGreat Japanese-American hamburgers frequented by college students and locals.
Really great sushi - our favorite spot to splurge on omakase (chef's choice menu).
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Kanpai
8325 Lincoln BlvdReally great sushi - our favorite spot to splurge on omakase (chef's choice menu).
Coffee and crepes make this a great little breakfast spot frequented by college students.
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KC's Crêpes Café
8320 Lincoln BlvdCoffee and crepes make this a great little breakfast spot frequented by college students.
Iconic California chain with great burgers and fries. Ask for your burger "animal style" to get a patty grilled in mustard plus grilled onions and pickles.
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In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdIconic California chain with great burgers and fries. Ask for your burger "animal style" to get a patty grilled in mustard plus grilled onions and pickles.
Great omakase (chef's choice) sushi at reasonable prices. Take a walk around Marina del Rey afterwards.
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StGreat omakase (chef's choice) sushi at reasonable prices. Take a walk around Marina del Rey afterwards.
Our recommended pizza delivery place. Order online via their website.
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The Good Pizza
8115 W Manchester AveOur recommended pizza delivery place. Order online via their website.
Really fun and intimate gastropub. Great for a date night or easy, delicious nearby dinner. If there is a wait, you can go next door to the Prince O' Whales for a drink and the Tripel will get you when your seats are ready.
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The Tripel
333 Culver BlvdReally fun and intimate gastropub. Great for a date night or easy, delicious nearby dinner. If there is a wait, you can go next door to the Prince O' Whales for a drink and the Tripel will get you when your seats are ready.
This Inglewood landmark is a famous soul-food spot and favorite of Snoop Dog :)
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Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
621 W Manchester BlvdThis Inglewood landmark is a famous soul-food spot and favorite of Snoop Dog :)
This restaurant opened by Top Chef veterans is a great destination for all your food needs if you're enjoying a beach day at Playa del Rey. It's a casual morning coffee and brunch spot, a more upscale dinner space, an all-day ice cream shop, and has a late-night whiskey bar in the back, in addition to grab-and-go sandwiches and snacks.
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Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdThis restaurant opened by Top Chef veterans is a great destination for all your food needs if you're enjoying a beach day at Playa del Rey. It's a casual morning coffee and brunch spot, a more upscale dinner space, an all-day ice cream shop, and has a late-night whiskey bar in the back, in addition to grab-and-go sandwiches and snacks.
Getting Around
Daily bike rentals from this convenient nearby location. Bike from here around Marina del Rey or to Venice Beach for a great day excursion.
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Daniel's Bicycle Rentals-Sales
13737 Fiji WayDaily bike rentals from this convenient nearby location. Bike from here around Marina del Rey or to Venice Beach for a great day excursion.
Sightseeing
Iconic LA neighborhood and famous beach. Lots of great restaurants and people-watching!
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkIconic LA neighborhood and famous beach. Lots of great restaurants and people-watching!
A really fun pier with great people-watching, ice cream, and rides. An iconic location in LA!
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Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierA really fun pier with great people-watching, ice cream, and rides. An iconic location in LA!
Per wikipedia: Olvera Street is an historic district in downtown Los Angeles, and a part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. It was officially founded in 1781 in Los Angeles, and was renamed to Olvera Street in 1877. Many of the Plaza District's Historic Buildings are on Olvera Street, as well as some of the oldest Los Angeles monuments including the Avila Adobe built in 1818, Pelanconi House built in 1857, and the Sepulveda House built in 1887. The tree-shaded, pedestrian mall marketplace with craft shops, restaurants and roving troubadours is a popular tourist destination. The street has been described as a "Top Five" in the "Great Streets of America" journal.
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Olvera Street
Olvera StreetPer wikipedia: Olvera Street is an historic district in downtown Los Angeles, and a part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. It was officially founded in 1781 in Los Angeles, and was renamed to Olvera Street in 1877. Many of the Plaza District's Historic Buildings are on Olvera Street, as well as some of the oldest Los Angeles monuments including the Avila Adobe built in 1818, Pelanconi House built in 1857, and the Sepulveda House built in 1887. The tree-shaded, pedestrian mall marketplace with craft shops, restaurants and roving troubadours is a popular tourist destination. The street has been described as a "Top Five" in the "Great Streets of America" journal.
Parks & Nature
Great beach that runs from El Segundo to Playa del Rey. Noisy from LAX planes but if you like watching planes it's a fun day for kids and adults!
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Estación de carga de Dockweiler Beach
12000 Vista Del MarGreat beach that runs from El Segundo to Playa del Rey. Noisy from LAX planes but if you like watching planes it's a fun day for kids and adults!
This large wetland area is a hidden gem in LA. Fresh air, flowers, and wildlife make this a great place for walk or jog. You can easily walk there from our house, or drive and park next to the trails.
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Ballona Wetlands
This large wetland area is a hidden gem in LA. Fresh air, flowers, and wildlife make this a great place for walk or jog. You can easily walk there from our house, or drive and park next to the trails.
The long staircase up this hill rewards you with some of the best views of Los Angeles, and your body will thank you for the work-out! Definitely a great photo location.
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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdThe long staircase up this hill rewards you with some of the best views of Los Angeles, and your body will thank you for the work-out! Definitely a great photo location.
This under-rated beach is the closest to our home and not as crowded as others in the area. You can usually find free parking, or just take a quick Uber ride down. Enjoy your meals at Playa Provisions or any of the other restaurants in the little village while you play volleyball, swim, or just soak in the sun while plane-spotting.
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Playa Del Rey Playa
7313-7351 S Marine AveThis under-rated beach is the closest to our home and not as crowded as others in the area. You can usually find free parking, or just take a quick Uber ride down. Enjoy your meals at Playa Provisions or any of the other restaurants in the little village while you play volleyball, swim, or just soak in the sun while plane-spotting.
Essentials
Gourmet grocery store that offers healthy snacks and organic food, and also has a great wine and beer selection.
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Bristol Farms
8448 Lincoln BlvdGourmet grocery store that offers healthy snacks and organic food, and also has a great wine and beer selection.
If you need a massage this is our go-to place. The $25, hour-long Chinese foot massage is a relaxing and budget-friendly option, or you can get an amazing full-body massage that still won't hurt your wallet. Usually they can't accommodate walk-ins, so call ahead.
Massage for your Health
8416 Pershing DrIf you need a massage this is our go-to place. The $25, hour-long Chinese foot massage is a relaxing and budget-friendly option, or you can get an amazing full-body massage that still won't hurt your wallet. Usually they can't accommodate walk-ins, so call ahead.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful university campus that's worth walking around just for the views. Rani's Catholic mom loves going to mass at the gorgeous chapel on campus.
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Loyola Marymount University
1 Loyola Marymount University DrA beautiful university campus that's worth walking around just for the views. Rani's Catholic mom loves going to mass at the gorgeous chapel on campus.
This amazing museum is a great place to spend some time. Parking is paid but museum entrance is free, and guests can bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens while taking in the views.
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El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThis amazing museum is a great place to spend some time. Parking is paid but museum entrance is free, and guests can bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens while taking in the views.
Beautiful villa in the hills of Malibu with great exhibits from the Getty collection and beautiful gardens.
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La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyBeautiful villa in the hills of Malibu with great exhibits from the Getty collection and beautiful gardens.
LACMA is one of the most well-respected museums on the west coast, with a great permanent collection and exhibits that span centuries and continents. If you like art, definitely check this place out. It's also adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits, a famous natural wonder.
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Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA is one of the most well-respected museums on the west coast, with a great permanent collection and exhibits that span centuries and continents. If you like art, definitely check this place out. It's also adjacent to the La Brea Tar Pits, a famous natural wonder.
This Frank Gehry building houses the most forward-looking orchestra in the US, the LA Philharmonic. A concert here is a treat for the eyes, ears, and soul. If you love music, this place is a must-visit!
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Sala de Conciertos Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveThis Frank Gehry building houses the most forward-looking orchestra in the US, the LA Philharmonic. A concert here is a treat for the eyes, ears, and soul. If you love music, this place is a must-visit!
This new museum pops up on the Instagrams of celebrities all the time. A contemporary art museum, it's exhibits are fascinating and the architecture and space divine. It's also right across the street from Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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Broad Art Center
240 Charles E Young Drive NorthThis new museum pops up on the Instagrams of celebrities all the time. A contemporary art museum, it's exhibits are fascinating and the architecture and space divine. It's also right across the street from Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dubbed the most famous gay club in the world, we love this nightclub for it's diverse crowd and wild scene. Celebrities are a frequent sight in here and the surrounding West Hollywood area.
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The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdDubbed the most famous gay club in the world, we love this nightclub for it's diverse crowd and wild scene. Celebrities are a frequent sight in here and the surrounding West Hollywood area.
This friendly neighborhood dive bar always has good beer on tap and excellent food. It's also just a few minutes walk from the beach if you want to work off the calories you just consumed! Families and locals lunch here.
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The Shack
185 Culver BlvdThis friendly neighborhood dive bar always has good beer on tap and excellent food. It's also just a few minutes walk from the beach if you want to work off the calories you just consumed! Families and locals lunch here.
This dive bar in Venice Beach is close to everything the iconic city has to offer and has great burgers, beer, and pool tables. Don't be surprised if you show up only to find that it's closed for a movie shoot!
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdThis dive bar in Venice Beach is close to everything the iconic city has to offer and has great burgers, beer, and pool tables. Don't be surprised if you show up only to find that it's closed for a movie shoot!