Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Amazing spot to have breakfast. P.S. They also have a great happy hour with my favorite bacon wrapped dates!
74 locals recommend
Tavern Restaurant
11648 San Vicente BlvdAmazing spot to have breakfast. P.S. They also have a great happy hour with my favorite bacon wrapped dates!
Bandera
11700 Wilshire Blvd
sweetgreen
8055 W 3rd StAwesome, healthy, fast casual spot.
Kye's
11419 Montana AveNori wrap heaven!
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierJust get over there. Trust me.
Marina del Rey Parasailing
13717 Fiji WayPaddle boarding and surfing here is much less crowded and laid back than Santa Monica
30 locals recommend
Malibu Surf Shack
22935 Pacific Coast HwyPaddle boarding and surfing here is much less crowded and laid back than Santa Monica
Parks & Nature
This can be a longer trail if you go the whole way but has a fairly easy to walk path, stunning views, and is easy to get to.
75 locals recommend
Los Leones Canyon Trailhead
510 Los Liones DrThis can be a longer trail if you go the whole way but has a fairly easy to walk path, stunning views, and is easy to get to.
You can watch soccer games, see horses, lay in the grass, or get inspired by taking a short hike up to inspiration point.
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdYou can watch soccer games, see horses, lay in the grass, or get inspired by taking a short hike up to inspiration point.
Awesome spot for yoga, a jog, or people watching. Isn't it funny how people match their dogs?
130 locals recommend
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueAwesome spot for yoga, a jog, or people watching. Isn't it funny how people match their dogs?
Shopping
Cute little shops! Awesome unique finds. (Also an amazing street for food!)
82 locals recommend
Sawtelle Japantown
Cute little shops! Awesome unique finds. (Also an amazing street for food!)
Even if you're not shopping, this is a great spot for people watching and live street performers.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeEven if you're not shopping, this is a great spot for people watching and live street performers.
Essentials
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire BlvdHas everything you'd need. PLUS: Totally walk-able from my place!
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd7-Eleven
2541 S Barrington AveCVS
12015 Wilshire BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Go to spot for sports and actually has good bar food!
95 locals recommend
Q's Billiard Club & Restaurant
11835 Wilshire BlvdGo to spot for sports and actually has good bar food!
Happy Hour here can turn into an adventure! They have 2 for 1 drinks 4-8pm every day plus a late night happy hour. On the weekends you can get bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. AND, let's not forget about taco Tuesdays!
172 locals recommend
Cabo Cantina
6669 Hollywood BlvdHappy Hour here can turn into an adventure! They have 2 for 1 drinks 4-8pm every day plus a late night happy hour. On the weekends you can get bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. AND, let's not forget about taco Tuesdays!
Great spot for grabbing a drink, meeting friends and watching the ocean and sunset.
282 locals recommend
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardGreat spot for grabbing a drink, meeting friends and watching the ocean and sunset.
Arts & Culture
Some go there for a shot of that iconic pool...some go there for wine ;)
It's free to get in but be sure to go online and reserve a time beforehand.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwySome go there for a shot of that iconic pool...some go there for wine ;)
It's free to get in but be sure to go online and reserve a time beforehand.
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Blvd