Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdBurger, fries, chocolate shake = perfection.
One of the greatest Ramen locations in Los Angeles.
96 residents recomanen
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdOne of the greatest Ramen locations in Los Angeles.
Love Vietnamese food? Head this direction for your fix. Only 10 minute walk from the apartment.
34 residents recomanen
Nong La Cafe
2055 Sawtelle BlvdLove Vietnamese food? Head this direction for your fix. Only 10 minute walk from the apartment.
One of the better LA burgers - ask to sit at the bar and watch them prepare your burger.
200 residents recomanen
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdOne of the better LA burgers - ask to sit at the bar and watch them prepare your burger.
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdIdeal for lunch - Think Dean & Deluca with a California twist.
Perch Los Angeles is an elevated resting place. A French inspired rooftop bistro that offers unobstructed views of Downtown Los Angeles that makes it feel as though you are floating at the skyline.
786 residents recomanen
Perch
448 S Hill StPerch Los Angeles is an elevated resting place. A French inspired rooftop bistro that offers unobstructed views of Downtown Los Angeles that makes it feel as though you are floating at the skyline.
One of the coolest spaces/casual restaurants in downtown...Amazingly chic interior with high ceilings and beautiful marble decor, Purchase some macaroons on your way out. http://www.bottegalouie.com/
584 residents recomanen
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveOne of the coolest spaces/casual restaurants in downtown...Amazingly chic interior with high ceilings and beautiful marble decor, Purchase some macaroons on your way out. http://www.bottegalouie.com/
Brunch out at this local hot-spot. Sit back, relax and don't forget your sunglasses. Ask for patio seating and park for free in the complex parking lot.
85 residents recomanen
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StBrunch out at this local hot-spot. Sit back, relax and don't forget your sunglasses. Ask for patio seating and park for free in the complex parking lot.
Artisan Pizza with a California twist - great pitstop on your way to or from LAX.
168 residents recomanen
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdArtisan Pizza with a California twist - great pitstop on your way to or from LAX.
Walk here and plan to wait 5-10 minutes for some of the best coffee in the area. The staff are incredibly kind.
21 residents recomanen
Balconi Coffee Company
11301 W Olympic BlvdWalk here and plan to wait 5-10 minutes for some of the best coffee in the area. The staff are incredibly kind.
Want to see a celebrity while grabbing your morning Joe? A must see for those not from SoCal.
394 residents recomanen
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdWant to see a celebrity while grabbing your morning Joe? A must see for those not from SoCal.
Some of the best late night pizza in the city. Hit the bars then stop by for a late night slice. They project old Italian movies on the wall and have friendly staff.
11 residents recomanen
Pellicola Pizzeria
421 W 8th StSome of the best late night pizza in the city. Hit the bars then stop by for a late night slice. They project old Italian movies on the wall and have friendly staff.
One of the best Steak's in downtown, Los Angeles. A little pricey, but a delightful experience. Call ahead and schedule a small tour of the meat fridge.
11 residents recomanen
Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
330 S Hope StOne of the best Steak's in downtown, Los Angeles. A little pricey, but a delightful experience. Call ahead and schedule a small tour of the meat fridge.
Deli sandwiches, cold drinks and a delightful setting - visit Griffith Observatory then plan to stop here on your way back to the West-side.
276 residents recomanen
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveDeli sandwiches, cold drinks and a delightful setting - visit Griffith Observatory then plan to stop here on your way back to the West-side.
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveBrunch out - you will see celebrities here.
Vietnamese with a splash of French cuisine. No reservations required...one of the best new restaurants in the area.
6 residents recomanen
East Borough
9810 Washington BlvdVietnamese with a splash of French cuisine. No reservations required...one of the best new restaurants in the area.
Heard of Roy Choi - check out his signature A-Frame. Enjoy a modern picnic in a modern space (previously an I-Hop) http://aframela.com/new/
98 residents recomanen
A-Frame
12565 W Washington BlvdHeard of Roy Choi - check out his signature A-Frame. Enjoy a modern picnic in a modern space (previously an I-Hop) http://aframela.com/new/
Some of the best drinks and tacos on the Westside. Delightful for a date or a small group activity. And just blocks from the Venice strip.
http://cervetecala.com/
181 residents recomanen
Cerveteca
523 Rose AveSome of the best drinks and tacos on the Westside. Delightful for a date or a small group activity. And just blocks from the Venice strip.
http://cervetecala.com/
Wonderful dinner location with a heated back patio. This can be both a romantic or friendly environment. Restaurant has fantastic art to marvel at indoors.
19 residents recomanen
Michaels
1147 3rd StWonderful dinner location with a heated back patio. This can be both a romantic or friendly environment. Restaurant has fantastic art to marvel at indoors.
Primo's Donuts
2918 Sawtelle BlvdGreat local and family owned bakery within walking distance of the apartment.
Arts & Culture
The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico BlvdOne of the greatest movie theaters in LA
Drinks & Nightlife
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveOne of the greatest burgers/gastro-pubs in LA.
Need a burger and a brew in Santa Monica - this is your place.
344 residents recomanen
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveNeed a burger and a brew in Santa Monica - this is your place.
Walking distance from the apartment. Great location to start the evening with cocktails and appetizers.
16 residents recomanen
Freddy Smalls Bar and Kitchen
11520 W Pico BlvdWalking distance from the apartment. Great location to start the evening with cocktails and appetizers.
Want to catch the game and grab a beer in the neighborhood? Walking distance from the apartment. Tip - call ahead and make sure they have the game playing.
12 residents recomanen
San Francisco Saloon
11501 W Pico BlvdWant to catch the game and grab a beer in the neighborhood? Walking distance from the apartment. Tip - call ahead and make sure they have the game playing.
Oldest bar on the West-side - ask for a Negroni and head to the basement for some live music. Check the website prior to see who is playing www.townhousevenice.com/
44 residents recomanen
The Del Monte Speakeasy
52 Windward AveOldest bar on the West-side - ask for a Negroni and head to the basement for some live music. Check the website prior to see who is playing www.townhousevenice.com/
Some of the best cocktails on the West-side. This is a Caribbean inspired bar. About a 10 minute drive from the apartment. Great for brunch, lite sandwich or a strong drink. Ask to sit on the patio...
161 residents recomanen
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdSome of the best cocktails on the West-side. This is a Caribbean inspired bar. About a 10 minute drive from the apartment. Great for brunch, lite sandwich or a strong drink. Ask to sit on the patio...
100% Hollywood experience - plan for a few cocktails and ask to be seated on the back patio.
407 residents recomanen
Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica Blvd100% Hollywood experience - plan for a few cocktails and ask to be seated on the back patio.
Imagine being invited to a 1970's house party in Hollywood....one of the greatest bars in the city. Plan to arrive early or you'll wait in line.
266 residents recomanen
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro AveImagine being invited to a 1970's house party in Hollywood....one of the greatest bars in the city. Plan to arrive early or you'll wait in line.
Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdGreat Wine Bar with beer for the fellas
Love the Chicago bar-scene - come here and you'll feel as though you just transported to the Windy City.
78 residents recomanen
Rush Street
9546 Washington BlvdLove the Chicago bar-scene - come here and you'll feel as though you just transported to the Windy City.
The single greatest beachside rooftop bar in LA. Bring your shades and a small camera.
248 residents recomanen
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveThe single greatest beachside rooftop bar in LA. Bring your shades and a small camera.
Best bar in Santa Monica - bring your boardshorts and swim suit and head to the beach after a few cocktails.
525 residents recomanen
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdBest bar in Santa Monica - bring your boardshorts and swim suit and head to the beach after a few cocktails.
The Chestnut Club
1348 14th StWonderful Cocktail bar
Sightseeing
One of the best Museums in LA. Check out their current exhibits at www.lacma.org/
3162 residents recomanen
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdOne of the best Museums in LA. Check out their current exhibits at www.lacma.org/
Plan to spend the day outside, under a tree in the hills on Malibu with a few bottles of wine. Bring a picnic blanket and some cool sunglasses, it doesnt get much better. 30-45 minute drive away
85 residents recomanen
Malibu Wines
31740 Mulholland HighwayPlan to spend the day outside, under a tree in the hills on Malibu with a few bottles of wine. Bring a picnic blanket and some cool sunglasses, it doesnt get much better. 30-45 minute drive away
A must-see attraction for those visiting Los Angeles. Bring your camera and capture the Hollywood sign in the background.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdA must-see attraction for those visiting Los Angeles. Bring your camera and capture the Hollywood sign in the background.
Classy old hotel with live music every night. Come to the area for drinks, dinner and dancing.
211 residents recomanen
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdClassy old hotel with live music every night. Come to the area for drinks, dinner and dancing.
Shopping
Love cafe-racers, strong coffee and old western movies? Stop by for an iced coffee, a new trucker hat and some of the best people watching in the area.
185 residents recomanen
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Love cafe-racers, strong coffee and old western movies? Stop by for an iced coffee, a new trucker hat and some of the best people watching in the area.
Some of the basic cotton shirts/pants you can buy in the area. A little pricey but the quality is unmatched.
6 residents recomanen
Alternative Apparel
1337 Abbot Kinney BlvdSome of the basic cotton shirts/pants you can buy in the area. A little pricey but the quality is unmatched.
The Third Street Promenade is an upscale shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the downtown area of Santa Monica, California. Shop till you drop...
1595 residents recomanen
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThe Third Street Promenade is an upscale shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the downtown area of Santa Monica, California. Shop till you drop...
lululemon
11920 San Vicente BlvdFor your local fitness apparel
One of the best SoCal stores in Santa Monica. Stop by and ask the staff to show you around.
Patagonia Santa Monica
1345 4th StOne of the best SoCal stores in Santa Monica. Stop by and ask the staff to show you around.
Check out a local shop with trendy clothing
http://www.blackmarketla.com/
16 residents recomanen
Black Market
2060 Sawtelle BlvdCheck out a local shop with trendy clothing
http://www.blackmarketla.com/
Essentials
Local Grocery Store, about a 10 minute walk from the apartment or 5 minute drive.
503 residents recomanen
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdLocal Grocery Store, about a 10 minute walk from the apartment or 5 minute drive.
Don't be shocked if you see Elijah Wood or a local celebrity while buying some fresh bread or a bottle of wine...
1701 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdDon't be shocked if you see Elijah Wood or a local celebrity while buying some fresh bread or a bottle of wine...
Everything Else
It doesn't get any better than Venice Yoga...but don't forget your water bottle.
71 residents recomanen
The Yoga Collective
512 Rose AveIt doesn't get any better than Venice Yoga...but don't forget your water bottle.
Some of the best hiking in the area - 2 mile hike up with views of downtown, the ocean and Malibu/Pacific Palisades. Dont forget a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat.
223 residents recomanen
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwySome of the best hiking in the area - 2 mile hike up with views of downtown, the ocean and Malibu/Pacific Palisades. Dont forget a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat.