The Beach House Guide: Extraordinary recommendations for an extraordinary stay.

Alex
The Beach House Guide: Extraordinary recommendations for an extraordinary stay.

World class golfing

7 minutes to one of SoCal’s finest golf courses, and one of LA’s most exquisite restaurants. Awesome weekend brunches.
63 residents recomanen
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
1 Trump National Dr
63 residents recomanen

Luxurious yet easy going celebrity getaway

12 minutes along the illustrious Palos Verdes Drive West takes you away to an amazing all inclusive resort with its own private beach, breathtaking views and trails, 5 restaurants , 2 pools, outdoor fireplaces, Italian hand painted tiles, champagne sunsets on over-stuffed outdoor couches and the best people watching and celebrity spotting in the South Bay
130 residents recomanen
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way
130 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

89 residents recomanen
Museu del vaixell de guerra USS Iowa
250 S Harbor Blvd
89 residents recomanen
Century old iconic massive and abandoned—this cool, eerie warehouse provides plenty of unique opportunities to take that perfect selfie. Also a big filming location and 360* views of Terminal Island.
Warehouse One
North Palos Verdes Street
Century old iconic massive and abandoned—this cool, eerie warehouse provides plenty of unique opportunities to take that perfect selfie. Also a big filming location and 360* views of Terminal Island.
34 residents recomanen
Parc Point Fermin
807 W Paseo Del Mar
34 residents recomanen
Step into this incredible 145 year old lighthouse and step back to the beginning of San Pedro Bay history...
26 residents recomanen
Point Fermin Lighthouse
807 W Paseo Del Mar
26 residents recomanen
Step into this incredible 145 year old lighthouse and step back to the beginning of San Pedro Bay history...
9 residents recomanen
Fort McArthur Military Museum
3601 S Gaffey St
9 residents recomanen
Buffalo herds, horseback, golf cart and Jeep tours, ballroom, snorkeling, legendary giants and a celebrity favorite during Hollywood’s golden era: Lucille Ball, Sinatra, Bob Hope, Joan Crawford, and Christina of course ;) Owned by the Wrigley Family of the chewing gum fame...
188 residents recomanen
Santa Catalina Island
188 residents recomanen
Buffalo herds, horseback, golf cart and Jeep tours, ballroom, snorkeling, legendary giants and a celebrity favorite during Hollywood’s golden era: Lucille Ball, Sinatra, Bob Hope, Joan Crawford, and Christina of course ;) Owned by the Wrigley Family of the chewing gum fame...
Art Deco movie palace, one of the last of the grand movie palaces, and right in San Pedro!
23 residents recomanen
Warner Grand Theatre
South Pacific Avenue
23 residents recomanen
Art Deco movie palace, one of the last of the grand movie palaces, and right in San Pedro!
Where it all started: the first family to settle in the South Bay in the early 1800’s, and the first structure of their 70,000 acre land grant from the King of Spain—a must see!!
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
18127 Alameda St
Where it all started: the first family to settle in the South Bay in the early 1800’s, and the first structure of their 70,000 acre land grant from the King of Spain—a must see!!
Step into old California inside this incredible historical home...
31 residents recomanen
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E Bixby Hill Rd
31 residents recomanen
Step into old California inside this incredible historical home...
2 minutes from the house
10 residents recomanen
Royal Palms Beach Park
10 residents recomanen
2 minutes from the house
Lloyd-Wright architecture
62 residents recomanen
Wayfarers Chapel
5755 Palos Verdes Dr S
62 residents recomanen
Lloyd-Wright architecture
1361 residents recomanen
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
1361 residents recomanen
161 residents recomanen
Pasadena
161 residents recomanen
334 residents recomanen
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach Blvd
334 residents recomanen
Frat party meets millionaires row. Home to Britney Spears and other interesting celebs ;)
283 residents recomanen
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier Ave
283 residents recomanen
Frat party meets millionaires row. Home to Britney Spears and other interesting celebs ;)
108 residents recomanen
Redondo Beach PD
401 Diamond St
108 residents recomanen
Cunard and the days of luxury travel and heavy suitcases...
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Cunard and the days of luxury travel and heavy suitcases...
Gotta do it once, but once is enough! ;)
1913 residents recomanen
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset Blvd
1913 residents recomanen
Gotta do it once, but once is enough! ;)
An absolute must to get a sense of real, local culture. Check out the unsurpassed historic gun vault including Annie Oakley, Billie The Kid, Pancho Villa, Teddy Roosevelt, the first Remington rifles and other famous owner guns on display.
8 residents recomanen
Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way
8 residents recomanen
An absolute must to get a sense of real, local culture. Check out the unsurpassed historic gun vault including Annie Oakley, Billie The Kid, Pancho Villa, Teddy Roosevelt, the first Remington rifles and other famous owner guns on display.
Incredible...
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Incredible...
24 residents recomanen
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
24 residents recomanen
461 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural del Comtat de Los Angeles
900 W Exposition Blvd
461 residents recomanen
Doheny Mansion
10 Chester Pl
96 residents recomanen
Greystone Mansion and Park
905 Loma Vista Dr
96 residents recomanen
Former home of Lucy and Desi... “you have some splainin’ to do!”
1000 N Roxbury Dr
1000 North Roxbury Drive
Former home of Lucy and Desi... “you have some splainin’ to do!”
You must see the view atop the uber hip Standard Hotel right smack dab in the center of skyscrapers, offices and airplanes in downtown Los Angeles. Door is tight and pretentious at night, recommend having drinks and or food before 7pm to get in without hassle. Want the ultimate instagram selfie? Here it is!
The Rooftop
550 Flower Street
You must see the view atop the uber hip Standard Hotel right smack dab in the center of skyscrapers, offices and airplanes in downtown Los Angeles. Door is tight and pretentious at night, recommend having drinks and or food before 7pm to get in without hassle. Want the ultimate instagram selfie? Here it is!

Food scene

14 residents recomanen
Mar'sel
100 Terranea Way
14 residents recomanen
Excellent lite, fresh, modern French fare prepared by the great Tomás—former Executive Chef at the famed Trump International Golf Restaurant. Tell Tomas that Alex sent you! Best French cuisine in the South Bay with a superb wine selection.
9 residents recomanen
COMPAGNON Wine Bistro
335 W 7th St
9 residents recomanen
Excellent lite, fresh, modern French fare prepared by the great Tomás—former Executive Chef at the famed Trump International Golf Restaurant. Tell Tomas that Alex sent you! Best French cuisine in the South Bay with a superb wine selection.
The owner’s of Santa Monica’s famed restaurant The Lobster, bring chic yet casual and inventive gastro-foodie seafood fare to the heart of San Pedro’s historic Arts District, with original, newly discovered speakeasy entrance doors from the 1920’s!
11 residents recomanen
Pappys Seafood
301 W 6th St
11 residents recomanen
The owner’s of Santa Monica’s famed restaurant The Lobster, bring chic yet casual and inventive gastro-foodie seafood fare to the heart of San Pedro’s historic Arts District, with original, newly discovered speakeasy entrance doors from the 1920’s!
Wild fish, fresh produce, awesome menu and unbeatable prices/value. A new, hot local favorite!
Crazy Fish - Grill & Market
28158 S Western Ave
Wild fish, fresh produce, awesome menu and unbeatable prices/value. A new, hot local favorite!
Very high quality, extensive menu of tantalizing Korean fare you cook at your own tabletop gas grill. All you can eat for only $24 bucks—crazy good value!
120 residents recomanen
Gen Korean BBQ House
68 W Main St
120 residents recomanen
Very high quality, extensive menu of tantalizing Korean fare you cook at your own tabletop gas grill. All you can eat for only $24 bucks—crazy good value!
Local hot spot with excellent fresh Thai fare and extensive sushi menu: 5 minutes from the house!
16 residents recomanen
Sirinat Thai
1627 W 25th St
16 residents recomanen
Local hot spot with excellent fresh Thai fare and extensive sushi menu: 5 minutes from the house!
14 residents recomanen
Baramee Thai Restaurant
354 W 6th St
14 residents recomanen
Awesome freshly made beers and unforgettable location. Live music, food trucks and hot local gathering. Kid and pet friendly!
27 residents recomanen
Brouwerij West
110 E 22nd St
27 residents recomanen
Awesome freshly made beers and unforgettable location. Live music, food trucks and hot local gathering. Kid and pet friendly!
Fresh, delicious, authentic, affordable...
7 residents recomanen
Nazelie's Lebanese Cafe
1919 S Pacific Ave
7 residents recomanen
Fresh, delicious, authentic, affordable...
Plethora of restaurants, flamenco and night life
26 residents recomanen
Pine Avenue
Pine Avenue
26 residents recomanen
Plethora of restaurants, flamenco and night life
Next best thing if you’re not going up to San Francisco: the one, the only, the legendary Ghirardelli hot fudge sundae in all its gooey glory!
12 residents recomanen
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
6834 Hollywood Blvd
12 residents recomanen
Next best thing if you’re not going up to San Francisco: the one, the only, the legendary Ghirardelli hot fudge sundae in all its gooey glory!
Rub elbows with the locals and get your fill at this excellent traditional diner. Huge onelketes, creamy shakes and cheese drenched burgers...
27 residents recomanen
Pacific Diner
3821 S Pacific Ave
27 residents recomanen
Rub elbows with the locals and get your fill at this excellent traditional diner. Huge onelketes, creamy shakes and cheese drenched burgers...
Hand stretched noodles, hand rolled xiaolong-bao dumplings. Named one of the top restaurants in the world by NYT. Think Anthony Bourdain-worthy...
153 residents recomanen
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso Ave
153 residents recomanen
Hand stretched noodles, hand rolled xiaolong-bao dumplings. Named one of the top restaurants in the world by NYT. Think Anthony Bourdain-worthy...
Fresh exotic sausages and dozens of Belgian and local beers on tap
194 residents recomanen
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd Street
194 residents recomanen
Fresh exotic sausages and dozens of Belgian and local beers on tap
At least once... make reservations well in advance. Celebrity watching at its finest on this beach front uber hip uber delicious and uber pricey iconic restaurant. Try the MISO-MARINATED BLACK COD...
477 residents recomanen
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy
477 residents recomanen
At least once... make reservations well in advance. Celebrity watching at its finest on this beach front uber hip uber delicious and uber pricey iconic restaurant. Try the MISO-MARINATED BLACK COD...
THE macaron to have, directly from France. Shop is like walking into a shop in Paris 8me arrondisement. Worth every penny...
Ladurée
311 North Beverly Drive
THE macaron to have, directly from France. Shop is like walking into a shop in Paris 8me arrondisement. Worth every penny...
SoCal lux personified: drinks at the lobby bar and brunch or lunch at the sand front restaurant.
Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico Boulevard
SoCal lux personified: drinks at the lobby bar and brunch or lunch at the sand front restaurant.
Charming, Quirky historic restaurant that has never remodeled: known for their excellent prime rib, and best price for this most delectable of steak portions! Don’t forget the creamed horseradish!
The San Franciscan
2520 Sepulveda Blvd
Charming, Quirky historic restaurant that has never remodeled: known for their excellent prime rib, and best price for this most delectable of steak portions! Don’t forget the creamed horseradish!
Sprinkles New York has hit the west coast (thank goodness!): take a selfie at the worlds only gourmet cupcake ATM!!
62 residents recomanen
Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes
9635 S Santa Monica Blvd
62 residents recomanen
Sprinkles New York has hit the west coast (thank goodness!): take a selfie at the worlds only gourmet cupcake ATM!!
239 residents recomanen
Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood Blvd
239 residents recomanen
Some of the absolute best authentic Mexican food in LA....
Loteria Grill Catering Kitchen
Some of the absolute best authentic Mexican food in LA....
A classic LA icon and perhaps the best burger on planet earth? You decide... insider tip: order your burger or fries “animal style”...
7 residents recomanen
In-N-Out Burger
1090 N Western Ave
7 residents recomanen
A classic LA icon and perhaps the best burger on planet earth? You decide... insider tip: order your burger or fries “animal style”...
Great nyc style pizza: ma, perche no?! They deliver.
6 residents recomanen
Bonello's New York Pizza
806 S Gaffey St
6 residents recomanen
Great nyc style pizza: ma, perche no?! They deliver.
Small, energetic, fun dining experience. BEST Japanese yakitori in LA hands down (marinated mini skewers cooked over lump coals by the yakitori master). Expect up to an hour wait, but TOTALLY worth it.
9 residents recomanen
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Chanko Gardena
18517 S Western Ave
9 residents recomanen
Small, energetic, fun dining experience. BEST Japanese yakitori in LA hands down (marinated mini skewers cooked over lump coals by the yakitori master). Expect up to an hour wait, but TOTALLY worth it.
Theatre stations around this large authentic Italian eatery demonstrates food being prepared right before your very eyes. Great for lunch or dinner...
24 residents recomanen
Eatalian Cafe Italian Restaurant
15500 S Broadway
24 residents recomanen
Theatre stations around this large authentic Italian eatery demonstrates food being prepared right before your very eyes. Great for lunch or dinner...
Midwestern prime grade steaks, scallops, cheesecake and other standard classics. 10 minutes from the house!
14 residents recomanen
Think Prime Steak House
29601 S Western Ave
14 residents recomanen
Midwestern prime grade steaks, scallops, cheesecake and other standard classics. 10 minutes from the house!
The legend continues: Hollywood golden era icon. Breakfast with Marilyn Monroe and Doris Day? Why not... excellent NYC style Jewish deli.
29 residents recomanen
Nate n Als
414 N Beverly Dr
29 residents recomanen
The legend continues: Hollywood golden era icon. Breakfast with Marilyn Monroe and Doris Day? Why not... excellent NYC style Jewish deli.
Directly from Brazil: all you can eat, tableside carved meats and extraordinary salad bar with lots of lamb, filet mignon, smoked salmon, hearts of palm and so much more. All you can eat!
95 residents recomanen
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
133 N La Cienega Blvd
95 residents recomanen
Directly from Brazil: all you can eat, tableside carved meats and extraordinary salad bar with lots of lamb, filet mignon, smoked salmon, hearts of palm and so much more. All you can eat!
Best empanadas and plenty other fresh Argentinian fare. 20 minutes from the house.
Continental Gourmet Market - Lomita
25604 Narbonne Ave
Best empanadas and plenty other fresh Argentinian fare. 20 minutes from the house.
Very unique, romantic and one of my personal favorites: Carlitos Garden Argentine Steakhouse.
16 residents recomanen
Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse
7963 Melrose Ave
16 residents recomanen
Very unique, romantic and one of my personal favorites: Carlitos Garden Argentine Steakhouse.

Authentic British-owned and operated English pub

Step into London at the Whale & Ale: a favourite for locals and tourists alike. British owned and operated gastro-pub with the best fresh beer-battered fish and chips in Los Angeles. Tell Andrew that Alex sent you! Fresh inventive British fare exceptionally prepared and served with many fine selections on tap.
18 residents recomanen
The Whale & Ale
327 W 7th St
18 residents recomanen

Recreational Outdoors

Trails, historic cove, reef, ocean life and multi-million dollar estates: need I say more?!
11 residents recomanen
Abalone Cove Trail
Abalone Cove Trail
11 residents recomanen
Trails, historic cove, reef, ocean life and multi-million dollar estates: need I say more?!
101 residents recomanen
Campana de l'amistat coreana
3601 S Gaffey St
101 residents recomanen
Best sweeping views from Point Mugu and Malibu, to downtown, and all the way down to San Diego’s La Jolla: see most of Southern California coastline at one location. Gorgeous park, barbecue area, baseball field, soccer field, hiking, tables with views and bbq grills — and an extensive playground for the little ones!
9 residents recomanen
Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
1805 W 9th St
9 residents recomanen
Best sweeping views from Point Mugu and Malibu, to downtown, and all the way down to San Diego’s La Jolla: see most of Southern California coastline at one location. Gorgeous park, barbecue area, baseball field, soccer field, hiking, tables with views and bbq grills — and an extensive playground for the little ones!
48 residents recomanen
Point Vicente Lighthouse
31550 Palos Verdes Dr W
48 residents recomanen
2 minutes from the house
31 residents recomanen
White Point
31 residents recomanen
2 minutes from the house
15 residents recomanen
Averill Park
1300 S Dodson Ave
15 residents recomanen
Extensive trails and large recreational area
Peck Park
560 N Western Ave
Extensive trails and large recreational area
Need I say more?!
3085 residents recomanen
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 residents recomanen
Need I say more?!
10 residents recomanen
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard
10 residents recomanen
6 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
6 residents recomanen
The SoCal life...
58 residents recomanen
Platja estatal de Point Dume
Birdview Avenue
58 residents recomanen
The SoCal life...
Titanic movie end scene....
94 residents recomanen
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
94 residents recomanen
Titanic movie end scene....
SURF CITY USA...
372 residents recomanen
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach Pier
372 residents recomanen
SURF CITY USA...
Big Bear Lake and Village: Hollywood Golden Era haunt. Rent a small or large boat and eat on the lake!
603 residents recomanen
Big Bear Lake
603 residents recomanen
Big Bear Lake and Village: Hollywood Golden Era haunt. Rent a small or large boat and eat on the lake!

Recreational Indoors

A very unique, historical 3 level library with an amazing selection of books for sale. Check out the lawn and third floor study.
Malaga Cove Library
2400 Vía Campesina
A very unique, historical 3 level library with an amazing selection of books for sale. Check out the lawn and third floor study.
50’s diner with great food next to an indoor ice skating rink!
62 residents recomanen
Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa Pier
62 residents recomanen
50’s diner with great food next to an indoor ice skating rink!
Great for kids and kids at heart! Free (donation suggested)
47 residents recomanen
Aquari Marí de Cabrillo
3720 Stephen M White Dr
47 residents recomanen
Great for kids and kids at heart! Free (donation suggested)
Watch a movie st this state of the art visual and sound quality historic movie palace!
212 residents recomanen
Teatre El Capitan
6838 Hollywood Blvd
212 residents recomanen
Watch a movie st this state of the art visual and sound quality historic movie palace!