Our Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
The Mar Vista
12249 Venice Blvd.Local favorite.
Tangaroa Fish Market
12604 Washington BlvdSome of the freshest seafood in town.
Manchego
2518 Main StWonderful tapas and wine.
Great atmosphere in this scene and be seen Westside hotspot.
260 moradores locais recomendam
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdGreat atmosphere in this scene and be seen Westside hotspot.
Akbar
3115 Washington BlvdBest Indian ever.
Traditional sushi (take off your shoes) order the New Style Yellowtail or Red Snapper with Shiso Leaf and Yuzukosho Sauce with Sea Salt.
40 moradores locais recomendam
Irori Sushi
4371 Glencoe AveTraditional sushi (take off your shoes) order the New Style Yellowtail or Red Snapper with Shiso Leaf and Yuzukosho Sauce with Sea Salt.
Hatchet Hall
12517 W Washington BlvdGrilled Octopus.
Roma Specialty Pizza
10826 Venice Blvd.Great gluten free options.
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdClassic California Wood Fired Pizza.
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveGreat breakfast and brunch place.
Eggslut
1611 Pacific AveQuick in and out breakfast.
Best sausage in the West. Late night bar scene.
243 moradores locais recomendam
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdBest sausage in the West. Late night bar scene.
Sunday Seafood Buffet - classic old school fish house with funky maritime decor.
54 moradores locais recomendam
The Warehouse Restaurant
4499 Admiralty WaySunday Seafood Buffet - classic old school fish house with funky maritime decor.
Traditional local sushi restaurant - call ahead - expect a wait.
61 moradores locais recomendam
Sakura
4545 S Centinela AveTraditional local sushi restaurant - call ahead - expect a wait.
Great market/cafe style coffee and breakfast place.
89 moradores locais recomendam
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdGreat market/cafe style coffee and breakfast place.
Maxwell's Cafe
13329 Washington BlvdNeighborhood breakfast joint.
Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdBeach side market style restaurant.
Phenomenal food with Marina views. Be sure to get a seat on the west side patio just before sunset.
43 moradores locais recomendam
Salt
13534 Bali WayPhenomenal food with Marina views. Be sure to get a seat on the west side patio just before sunset.
This classic Mexican restaurant has a (loud) 12 piece Mariachi Band with a dance show - great one-of-a-kind experience.
49 moradores locais recomendam
Casa Sanchez
4500 S Centinela AveThis classic Mexican restaurant has a (loud) 12 piece Mariachi Band with a dance show - great one-of-a-kind experience.
Abbot Kinney has some of the West Side's best restaurants, this one is by far a shining star.
37 moradores locais recomendam
Neighbor
1031 Abbot Kinney BlvdAbbot Kinney has some of the West Side's best restaurants, this one is by far a shining star.
This is a scene and be-seen restaurant with good vibes.
1062 moradores locais recomendam
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis is a scene and be-seen restaurant with good vibes.
Authentic Japanese from a star chef - can come off a bit pretentious - definitely a culinary experience.
33 moradores locais recomendam
MTN
Authentic Japanese from a star chef - can come off a bit pretentious - definitely a culinary experience.
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveThis is the hot spot for java for sure.
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdSalads and Sandwiches - a local favorite.
Vegan Vegetarian hot spot. Cool little area on Rose with other fun restaurants and wine bars.
488 moradores locais recomendam
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveVegan Vegetarian hot spot. Cool little area on Rose with other fun restaurants and wine bars.
This is the best Mexican Restaurant in LA. There, I said it. Birria and Carnitas are the winners here.
35 moradores locais recomendam
Lares
2909 Pico BlvdThis is the best Mexican Restaurant in LA. There, I said it. Birria and Carnitas are the winners here.
Two guys from Silverlake won the best coffee in the World and thus Intelligentsia was born. Pretentious? Well, yes. It gives San Francisco a run for it's money as far as coffee snobbery, but great none the less.
394 moradores locais recomendam
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdTwo guys from Silverlake won the best coffee in the World and thus Intelligentsia was born. Pretentious? Well, yes. It gives San Francisco a run for it's money as far as coffee snobbery, but great none the less.
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveNo attitude. Great coffee. Grab and go.
If you can get a reservation, and are looking to spend on a culinary experience. This is one of LA's finest.
93 moradores locais recomendam
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdIf you can get a reservation, and are looking to spend on a culinary experience. This is one of LA's finest.
This is a $ushi restaurant that both embraces and defies traditional Japanese Sushi fare. It is a must if you are looking to rack up high end Sushi dining experiences.
30 moradores locais recomendam
Shima
1432 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis is a $ushi restaurant that both embraces and defies traditional Japanese Sushi fare. It is a must if you are looking to rack up high end Sushi dining experiences.
Highly rated one-of-a-kind LA culinary experience.
395 moradores locais recomendam
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdHighly rated one-of-a-kind LA culinary experience.
Wolfgang Puck opened Chinois before he ever considered marketing frozen pizza. He is often on the premises.
31 moradores locais recomendam
Chinois On Main
2709 Main StWolfgang Puck opened Chinois before he ever considered marketing frozen pizza. He is often on the premises.
Drinks & Nightlife
Accomplice Bar
3811 Grand View BlvdGreat cocktails. Friendly relaxed atmosphere.
James' Beach
60 N Venice Blvd
The Corner Door
12477 Washington BlvdUpscale dive vibe. Craft cocktails.
Alibi Room
12236 Washington BlvdBar food by the Kogi Food Truck
Oldfield's Liquor Room
10899 Venice Blvd.Cool craft cocktail vibe.
Get a table and hang for daytime cocktails, sunset beach views, night time drinks.
97 moradores locais recomendam
High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific AveGet a table and hang for daytime cocktails, sunset beach views, night time drinks.
Arts & Culture
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrA must see. Views are astounding.
This is the latest and greatest - call ahead and get details before showing up - lines can be long.
1555 moradores locais recomendam
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThis is the latest and greatest - call ahead and get details before showing up - lines can be long.
Getting Around
Expo/Bundy station
2154-2134 S Bundy DrShopping
The chic side of Venice beach - high end boutique shopping.
1065 moradores locais recomendam
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardThe chic side of Venice beach - high end boutique shopping.
Main Street is filled with boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafes for you to enjoy.
207 moradores locais recomendam
Main Street
Main StreetMain Street is filled with boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafes for you to enjoy.
Entertainment & Activities
A Classic Pier / Boardwalk Experience complete with Ferris Wheel and Rollercoaster.
114 moradores locais recomendam
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierA Classic Pier / Boardwalk Experience complete with Ferris Wheel and Rollercoaster.
Sightseeing
This is an iconic sight of Los Angeles - great view of the Hollywood Sign. One of the best places to watch the Sunset. It is clear across town so allow 45 min to an hour travel time - but once you are over there explore Los Feliz and Silverlake neighborhoods for boutiques, restaurants, and bars.
4367 moradores locais recomendam
Observatório Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdThis is an iconic sight of Los Angeles - great view of the Hollywood Sign. One of the best places to watch the Sunset. It is clear across town so allow 45 min to an hour travel time - but once you are over there explore Los Feliz and Silverlake neighborhoods for boutiques, restaurants, and bars.