Guidebook for Los Angeles
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Pâtisserie Chantilly
2383 Lomita BlvdFrench/Japanese bakery (umai--oiishi desu)
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveGreat wines and foods
Sprouts Farmers Market
820 N Western AveWholesome health food with good prices
Sightseeing
We would never vote for this guy, but there's a golf course. Also, there is free parking and public access to several trails that go down a cliff to a beach. Historical Japanese farmer tribute.
63 residents recomanen
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
1 Trump National DrWe would never vote for this guy, but there's a golf course. Also, there is free parking and public access to several trails that go down a cliff to a beach. Historical Japanese farmer tribute.
Hiking trails, beautiful beaches, lifeguard. Must pay for parking. Near Wayfarer's Chapel.
63 residents recomanen
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
5970 Palos Verdes Dr SHiking trails, beautiful beaches, lifeguard. Must pay for parking. Near Wayfarer's Chapel.
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
30940 Hawthorne Boulevardnature preserve
Great museum. Whale counting Dec. - mid-May. FREE. Nearby Point Vicente Lighthouse is open second Saturday per month 10 AM - 3PM(free)
35 residents recomanen
Centre Interpretatiu de Point Vicente
31501 Palos Verdes Dr WGreat museum. Whale counting Dec. - mid-May. FREE. Nearby Point Vicente Lighthouse is open second Saturday per month 10 AM - 3PM(free)
Free tours 1-4 (except Mondays) First and last keepers were women.
26 residents recomanen
Point Fermin Lighthouse
807 W Paseo Del MarFree tours 1-4 (except Mondays) First and last keepers were women.
Walking distance--FREE. Special programs when grunion are running (March -- July). Grunion program is $5 adults, $1 kids, seniors, student ID. Must have Calif. fishing license to catch fish.
47 residents recomanen
Aquari Marí de Cabrillo
3720 Stephen M White DrWalking distance--FREE. Special programs when grunion are running (March -- July). Grunion program is $5 adults, $1 kids, seniors, student ID. Must have Calif. fishing license to catch fish.
World Class museum 9AM - 6 PM daily except when Long Beach Gran Prix (April 15 - 17) Adults $29, kids $15 Can be combined with Queen Mary, Battleship Iowa, harbor cruise, whale watching trips, etc.
806 residents recomanen
Aquari del Pacífic
100 Aquarium WayWorld Class museum 9AM - 6 PM daily except when Long Beach Gran Prix (April 15 - 17) Adults $29, kids $15 Can be combined with Queen Mary, Battleship Iowa, harbor cruise, whale watching trips, etc.
Too much to do to describe here. Best diving in CA, great fishing, zipline, fine dining, flying fish tours, glass bottom boats, submarine, more. Let us help you plan. Camping, hotels, hiking.
188 residents recomanen
Santa Catalina Island
Too much to do to describe here. Best diving in CA, great fishing, zipline, fine dining, flying fish tours, glass bottom boats, submarine, more. Let us help you plan. Camping, hotels, hiking.
Glass church built by Frank Lloyd Wright's son, (maintained by grandson). Has over 800 weddings per year. About 10- 15 minute drive, Near Vicente Nature Center, Abalone Cove, Pt. Vicente Lighthouse.
62 residents recomanen
Wayfarers Chapel
5755 Palos Verdes Dr SGlass church built by Frank Lloyd Wright's son, (maintained by grandson). Has over 800 weddings per year. About 10- 15 minute drive, Near Vicente Nature Center, Abalone Cove, Pt. Vicente Lighthouse.
Very close. Great fishing (guest and I met a boat that got 200 tuna). Also, good sea food restaurant at 22nd Street Landing. Also has whale watching.
17 residents recomanen
22nd Street Landing Sportfishing
141 W 22nd StVery close. Great fishing (guest and I met a boat that got 200 tuna). Also, good sea food restaurant at 22nd Street Landing. Also has whale watching.
Museu del vaixell de guerra USS Iowa
250 S Harbor BlvdSee the largest US battleship ever built.
Food Scene
Hands washed at table, belly dancing, fortunes told. Great food. Good deals during the week.
11 residents recomanen
Babouch Moroccan Restaurant
810 S Gaffey StHands washed at table, belly dancing, fortunes told. Great food. Good deals during the week.
Omelette & Waffle Shop
1103 S Gaffey StGood breakfasts. Close by.
Great breakfast!!! About 12 blocks from us. On weekends you sometimes have to wait in line.
22 residents recomanen
Rex's Cafe
2136 S Pacific AveGreat breakfast!!! About 12 blocks from us. On weekends you sometimes have to wait in line.
Walking distance. Good breakfast--usually long lines on weekends. Close to lighthouse (can walk there after eating). Right next do Lighthouse Cafe.
27 residents recomanen
Pacific Diner
3821 S Pacific AveWalking distance. Good breakfast--usually long lines on weekends. Close to lighthouse (can walk there after eating). Right next do Lighthouse Cafe.
Great breakfasts and lunch. About a ten minute walk from the house, near Pacific Diner and Point Fermin Lighthouse.
31 residents recomanen
Lighthouse Cafe
1600 W Balboa BlvdGreat breakfasts and lunch. About a ten minute walk from the house, near Pacific Diner and Point Fermin Lighthouse.
Inexpensive fast food, but tasty. Less than ten minutes' drive.
16 residents recomanen
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
5550 Wilshire BlvdInexpensive fast food, but tasty. Less than ten minutes' drive.
Many things to see and do. Pick out seafood, they cook it for you. Mariachi music, harbor cruises. Near history walk, cruise terminals, 2 museums (USS Iowa), Maritime, Catalina Term., fountains.
33 residents recomanen
Ports O' Call Village
1150 Nagoya WayMany things to see and do. Pick out seafood, they cook it for you. Mariachi music, harbor cruises. Near history walk, cruise terminals, 2 museums (USS Iowa), Maritime, Catalina Term., fountains.
Good seafood restaurant about a dozen blocks away--reasonable prices. Sportsfishing and whale watching nearby.
25 residents recomanen
22nd St Landing Seafood Grill & Bar
141 W 22nd StGood seafood restaurant about a dozen blocks away--reasonable prices. Sportsfishing and whale watching nearby.
Great Italian/Greek food--very reasonable prices. Very popular with the locals. Close to the theaters and downtown.
14 residents recomanen
Niko's Pizzeria
399 W 6th StGreat Italian/Greek food--very reasonable prices. Very popular with the locals. Close to the theaters and downtown.
Good restaurant--reasonable prices. Microbrewery. Housed in former office building of important historical figure.
20 residents recomanen
San Pedro Brewing Company
331 W 6th StGood restaurant--reasonable prices. Microbrewery. Housed in former office building of important historical figure.
Good British Pub food and live music. Very popular with locals. Slightly pricey (fish and chips $17.95).
18 residents recomanen
The Whale & Ale
327 W 7th StGood British Pub food and live music. Very popular with locals. Slightly pricey (fish and chips $17.95).
Open Tues - Fri 5 PM - 10 PM, Saturdays 12 Noon - 10 PM. Ask owner Michael for Airbnb discount-mention our name. Wine tastings 5 - 9:30 T - F, 3-9:30 Sat. Gourmet food, too. Directly across from Warner Grand Theater in downtow San Pedro.
10 residents recomanen
Off the Vine
491 W 6th St Open Tues - Fri 5 PM - 10 PM, Saturdays 12 Noon - 10 PM. Ask owner Michael for Airbnb discount-mention our name. Wine tastings 5 - 9:30 T - F, 3-9:30 Sat. Gourmet food, too. Directly across from Warner Grand Theater in downtow San Pedro.
KoRyu Ramen San Pedro
362 W 6th StExcellent food, Yumi recommends the ramen (about $12)
Puesta Del Sol
1622 S Gaffey StGood family food, reasonable prices. Karaoke when no Covid.
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
2215 South Pacific AvenueGood family restaurant, close by.
J.Trani's Ristorante
584 W 9th StHigher end favorite of locals. Great food.
Family style Italian. Lots of free bread, etc. Lots of food for the money.
19 residents recomanen
Raffaello Ristorante
457 W 7th StFamily style Italian. Lots of free bread, etc. Lots of food for the money.
Busy Bee Market
2413 S Walker AveGreat sandwiches. Lots of food. Local favorite.
Arts & Culture
Adults $27 Seniors $25. Nearby good eating (like Whale and Ale ($10-$28), San Pedro Brew Co.($11-$30), Nikos Italian and Greek($10 - $20).
Little Fish Theatre
777 S Centre StAdults $27 Seniors $25. Nearby good eating (like Whale and Ale ($10-$28), San Pedro Brew Co.($11-$30), Nikos Italian and Greek($10 - $20).
Warner Grand Theatre
South Pacific AvenueGreat ballet in December. Beautiful old theater.
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrBeautiful art. Free. Recommend calling to check on parking.
Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyBeautiful art in Roman Villa in Malibu. Free. Call re parking.
Entertainment & Activities
Plays done outdoors at Pt. Fermin Park in summer. Free. Connected with theater in town.
Shakespeare by the Sea
777 S Centre StPlays done outdoors at Pt. Fermin Park in summer. Free. Connected with theater in town.
Getting Around
Enterprise
235 W 6th Stten minutes away from house. Also, good bus transportation
SS Dominator Shipwreck