Yu-Lin’s guidebook
Food scene
Amazing bread and bakery with savory delights using some of California's fresh produce. Great for grab and go or give your feet a rest and enjoy your snacks and treats in their rustic outdoor patio.
447 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveAmazing bread and bakery with savory delights using some of California's fresh produce. Great for grab and go or give your feet a rest and enjoy your snacks and treats in their rustic outdoor patio.
Delicious homemade pasta. Reservations a must or get there before they open to snag a seat at the bar.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdDelicious homemade pasta. Reservations a must or get there before they open to snag a seat at the bar.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Recommend reservations for weekends and evenings unless you don't mind waiting an hour +.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Recommend reservations for weekends and evenings unless you don't mind waiting an hour +.
Grab a slice of pizza, meatball sandwich, or bahn mi and sit on their bench outside and people watch along Abbott Kinney.
Gta
Grab a slice of pizza, meatball sandwich, or bahn mi and sit on their bench outside and people watch along Abbott Kinney.
Cassia
1314 7th StDelicious South East Asian food
Great for coffee, pastries, brunch, and dinner!
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveGreat for coffee, pastries, brunch, and dinner!
Piccolo Santa Monica
2127 Lincoln BoulevardModern Italian cuisine a couple blocks walking distance.
Delicious rustic Italian food. I enjoy getting their happy hour deal at the bar on weekdays.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main StDelicious rustic Italian food. I enjoy getting their happy hour deal at the bar on weekdays.
Little Fatty
3809 Grand View BlvdYummy Taiwanese food!
MIAN West Adams
5263 West Adams BoulevardDan dan mian is so tasty!
My go-to Szechuan spot on the westside.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sichuan Impression
235 W Valley BlvdMy go-to Szechuan spot on the westside.
Tuk Tuk Thai
1638 W Pico BlvdGo to Thai food on the west side.
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveGreat for vegetarians/vegans!
Sausage, fries, and beer garden.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdSausage, fries, and beer garden.
Pizza, pasta, salads, brunch, and pastries too!
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdPizza, pasta, salads, brunch, and pastries too!
Breakfast, brunch, pastries, and dinner are all delicious!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lunetta All Day
2420 Pico BlvdBreakfast, brunch, pastries, and dinner are all delicious!
Camp Pho
715 Lincoln BlvdPho broth is very fresh and delicious.
Sushi King
1330 Wilshire BlvdFresh sushi!
Yama Sushi Sake & Attitude
11709 National BoulevardFresh grab-and-go sushi for lunch!
Destination spot for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Pastries, and Dinner. You'll need a reservation for dinner. Expect to wait for brunch on the weekend. Great time to go is weekdays!
319 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Republique
624 S La Brea AveDestination spot for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Pastries, and Dinner. You'll need a reservation for dinner. Expect to wait for brunch on the weekend. Great time to go is weekdays!
Destination spot great for special occasions. Everything is delicious here. Reservations are generally required in advance.
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlDestination spot great for special occasions. Everything is delicious here. Reservations are generally required in advance.
Damian
2132 East 7th PlaceDestination spot for Mexican food that's out of this world.
Destination spot for delicious Mediterranean/California cuisine.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bavel
500 Mateo StDestination spot for delicious Mediterranean/California cuisine.
Destination spot for Spanish food. My favorite black squid ink paella.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Otoño
5715 N Figueroa StDestination spot for Spanish food. My favorite black squid ink paella.
Haidilao
10250 Santa Monica BoulevardBest hot pot in LA!
Leo's Tacos Truck
415 Glendale BlvdAl pastor tacos is my go-to here.
Cafe | Breakfast | Brunch
Delicious food for on the go or enjoy in their cafe.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdDelicious food for on the go or enjoy in their cafe.
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdYummy brunch, coffee and pastries.
Brunch and pastries to eat there or take away. Get there right before they close and you might get a discount on their pastries.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdBrunch and pastries to eat there or take away. Get there right before they close and you might get a discount on their pastries.
Known for their bread, everything I've had here is delicious (pastries, sandwiches, salads).
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tartine Santa Monica
1925 Arizona AveKnown for their bread, everything I've had here is delicious (pastries, sandwiches, salads).
Breakfast burrito with tater tots is my go-to.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dogtown Coffee
2003 Main StBreakfast burrito with tater tots is my go-to.
Try their veggie rad breakfast sandwich. It's my favorite!
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flake
513 Rose AveTry their veggie rad breakfast sandwich. It's my favorite!
Grab a sandwich to go before heading to the beach. Known for The Godmother sandwich.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdGrab a sandwich to go before heading to the beach. Known for The Godmother sandwich.
Farmer's Market
Wednesdays is when all the local restaurants get there early to source ingredients for their diners.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
155-199 Arizona AveWednesdays is when all the local restaurants get there early to source ingredients for their diners.
Lots of great food vendors to enjoy and take in fresh California produce for a leisurely Sunday. Arepas, falafel, spam musubi, tamales are some of my favorites to enjoy.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Lots of great food vendors to enjoy and take in fresh California produce for a leisurely Sunday. Arepas, falafel, spam musubi, tamales are some of my favorites to enjoy.
Sightseeing
Point Dume
Enjoy the view and light hike in Malibu.
Playa Zuma
Favorite beach to enjoy in Malibu.
My go to local hike < 20 min drive away.
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Temescal Canyon
15900 Pacific Coast HwyMy go to local hike < 20 min drive away.
Hike to the observatory to get a view of LA
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdHike to the observatory to get a view of LA