Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great food and wine/beer selection - though not quite a romantic atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
Rustic Kitchen Market & Cafe
3523 S Centinela AveGreat food and wine/beer selection - though not quite a romantic atmosphere.
The Mar Vista
12249 Venice Blvd.Yummy French-inspired cuisine.
They have a few restaurants inside the market. Great, cheap, udon and ramen. My go-to when I want Japanese I can walk to.
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveThey have a few restaurants inside the market. Great, cheap, udon and ramen. My go-to when I want Japanese I can walk to.
French inspired breakfast and lunch selections. Not too expensive and delicious. Cute atmosphere as well.
23 locals recommend
Atmosphere Mar Vista
12034 Venice Blvd.French inspired breakfast and lunch selections. Not too expensive and delicious. Cute atmosphere as well.
Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice BoulevardLocal coffee!!
Great restaurant and bar. A little pricey, but you're also paying for the atmosphere. Hip. Good music.
75 locals recommend
The Corner Door
12477 Washington BlvdGreat restaurant and bar. A little pricey, but you're also paying for the atmosphere. Hip. Good music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Louie's of Mar Vista
3817 Grand View BoulevardWhere the locals go...
Fantastic if you're into a more hipster vibe, great selections of whiskey. Good music...
21 locals recommend
Old Man Bar
12517 W Washington BlvdFantastic if you're into a more hipster vibe, great selections of whiskey. Good music...
Shopping
Soaptopia
127 E 163rd StHandmade soaps that smell amazing. Great for gifts.