Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Drinks & Nightlife

The perfect spot for a cocktail as you watch the sunset at the incredible rooftop bar. Tables can be booked online but if they are fully booked (as they usually are) you can grab a drink at the bar.
248 locals recommend
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific Ave
248 locals recommend
The perfect spot for a cocktail as you watch the sunset at the incredible rooftop bar. Tables can be booked online but if they are fully booked (as they usually are) you can grab a drink at the bar.
A delicious breakfast spot.
161 locals recommend
Sunny Spot
822 Washington Blvd
161 locals recommend
A delicious breakfast spot.
On a budget but fancy a drink? Come here for cheap burgers and beer while listening to live music or playing a game of pool. A sawdust on the floor dive bar.
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington Blvd
318 locals recommend
On a budget but fancy a drink? Come here for cheap burgers and beer while listening to live music or playing a game of pool. A sawdust on the floor dive bar.
After a day sightseeing in Santa Monica this is a good spot to stop for a drink on the terrace and watch the sunset.
The Georgian Hotel
1415 Ocean Ave
After a day sightseeing in Santa Monica this is a good spot to stop for a drink on the terrace and watch the sunset.
Another rooftop bar, with great sunset views.
99 locals recommend
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean Ave
99 locals recommend
Another rooftop bar, with great sunset views.

Food Scene

This vegetarian restaurant is an easy walk from here and the place to grab a quick and cheap lunch or dinner. Try their buffet, with your choice of three types of curry, rice and naan bread for $10.
53 locals recommend
Samosa House
11510 Washington Blvd
53 locals recommend
This vegetarian restaurant is an easy walk from here and the place to grab a quick and cheap lunch or dinner. Try their buffet, with your choice of three types of curry, rice and naan bread for $10.
All you can eat pancakes with a choice of flavours, including some unusual Hawaian styles. And a popular, delicious, choice for dinner.
98 locals recommend
A-Frame
12565 W Washington Blvd
98 locals recommend
All you can eat pancakes with a choice of flavours, including some unusual Hawaian styles. And a popular, delicious, choice for dinner.
Another great local coffee shop, if you fancy something other than Starbucks.
32 locals recommend
Coffee Connection
3838 S Centinela Ave
32 locals recommend
Another great local coffee shop, if you fancy something other than Starbucks.
A good to grab lunch. Try the tuna or steak either in a sandwich or on a salad.also good for vegetarians.
432 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset Blvd
432 locals recommend
A good to grab lunch. Try the tuna or steak either in a sandwich or on a salad.also good for vegetarians.
The iconic california burger chain. Has a drive through.
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington Blvd
336 locals recommend
The iconic california burger chain. Has a drive through.
Newly opened and the PERFECT spot for breakfast. An easy short walk from the house.
50 locals recommend
Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington Boulevard
50 locals recommend
Newly opened and the PERFECT spot for breakfast. An easy short walk from the house.

Essentials

Feeling flush? Get your groceries here! Or grab lunch at the salad bar and take a seat at the outdoor tables.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 locals recommend
Feeling flush? Get your groceries here! Or grab lunch at the salad bar and take a seat at the outdoor tables.
Only on a Sunday morning. Come here for brunch and pick up some fruit from a local grower, while listening to a band.
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.
122 locals recommend
Only on a Sunday morning. Come here for brunch and pick up some fruit from a local grower, while listening to a band.
On a Tuesday afternoon. Lots of food options, we like the crepes.
59 locals recommend
Culver City Farmers Market
Main Street
59 locals recommend
On a Tuesday afternoon. Lots of food options, we like the crepes.

Sightseeing

Embrace the Californian lifestyle with a hike. Either climb the steps or stroll up the hill.
337 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler Rd
337 locals recommend
Embrace the Californian lifestyle with a hike. Either climb the steps or stroll up the hill.
A great place for a hike with wonderful views. Free parking in the week.
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega Blvd
289 locals recommend
A great place for a hike with wonderful views. Free parking in the week.
The end of Route 66, you'll recognise this location from a thousand movies. Take a ride on the big wheel and admire the coastline views.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 locals recommend
The end of Route 66, you'll recognise this location from a thousand movies. Take a ride on the big wheel and admire the coastline views.
Hire a bike and take a ride down the beach path, people watch on the board walk, and dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk
815 locals recommend
Hire a bike and take a ride down the beach path, people watch on the board walk, and dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean.

Shopping

Great selection of books, including a whole LA section.
23 locals recommend
Small World Books
1407 Ocean Front Walk
23 locals recommend
Great selection of books, including a whole LA section.
The music shop in LA.
272 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood Blvd
272 locals recommend
The music shop in LA.