Guidebook for Los Angeles
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Bacari PDR
6805 S Vista Del Mar LnDelicious small plates to share, great wine and drink menu.
Neighborhood coffee shop that also serves omelettes, Belgian waffles, French toast, skillets. Lunch also available.
65 locals recommend
The Coffee Company
8751 La Tijera BlvdNeighborhood coffee shop that also serves omelettes, Belgian waffles, French toast, skillets. Lunch also available.
The unique model includes four different restaurant concepts nestled within one 7,000-square foot, beach side location, including a bright and fun ice cream shop (with all ice creams made in-house) called Small Batch; a casual market counter serving breakfast and lunch, called King Beach; a back-room whisky bar called Grain; and a more high-end dining space dedicated to seasonal seafood fare, called Dockside. Inspired by the city's "country marts," the four separate, yet cohesive dining experiences provide a taste for everyone.
126 locals recommend
Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdThe unique model includes four different restaurant concepts nestled within one 7,000-square foot, beach side location, including a bright and fun ice cream shop (with all ice creams made in-house) called Small Batch; a casual market counter serving breakfast and lunch, called King Beach; a back-room whisky bar called Grain; and a more high-end dining space dedicated to seasonal seafood fare, called Dockside. Inspired by the city's "country marts," the four separate, yet cohesive dining experiences provide a taste for everyone.
Parks & Nature
Park in the small lot off Lincoln, just south of Bluff Creek Drive, north of LMU campus. There's a quiet fire road trail along the bluff with a nice view. Great for a walk or jog, about two miles each direction.
Bluff Trail
Bluff TrailPark in the small lot off Lincoln, just south of Bluff Creek Drive, north of LMU campus. There's a quiet fire road trail along the bluff with a nice view. Great for a walk or jog, about two miles each direction.
Watch the airplanes fly overhead, rent bikes along the beach path, roast s'mores over the bonfire pits.
144 locals recommend
Dockweiler Beach Charging Sta
12000 Vista Del MarWatch the airplanes fly overhead, rent bikes along the beach path, roast s'mores over the bonfire pits.
Playa Del Rey Beach
7313-7351 S Marine AveEl Porto
Great beach for families, metered parking.
Burn off some calories with a short (but steep) hike up this staircase and enjoy the beautiful view from the top! Especially great after a rain, it’s a nice view all the way to downtown. If you don’t want to do the stairs, there is also a onemile hiking path. Free parking on Jefferson, or $6 at the top of the hill near the visitor center.
337 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdBurn off some calories with a short (but steep) hike up this staircase and enjoy the beautiful view from the top! Especially great after a rain, it’s a nice view all the way to downtown. If you don’t want to do the stairs, there is also a onemile hiking path. Free parking on Jefferson, or $6 at the top of the hill near the visitor center.
Large areas of native coastal sage scrub habitat, lawns and landscaped areas, picnic sites, tot lots, fishing lake, lotus pond, community center and five miles of trails. Beautiful view of the city at the top. Parking is usually $6 cash on weekends.
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdLarge areas of native coastal sage scrub habitat, lawns and landscaped areas, picnic sites, tot lots, fishing lake, lotus pond, community center and five miles of trails. Beautiful view of the city at the top. Parking is usually $6 cash on weekends.
Food Scene
Classic American food with a few upscale twists. Burgers, flatbread pizzas, pastas, salads, vegetarian items.
70 locals recommend
Truxton's American Bistro
8611 Truxton AveClassic American food with a few upscale twists. Burgers, flatbread pizzas, pastas, salads, vegetarian items.
A Los Angeles tradition, InNOut’s freshly made burgers, fries and milkshakes can’t be beat! Eat outside on the patio, or bring a blanket and have a picnic on the little grassy park across the street where you can watch the airplanes land.
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdA Los Angeles tradition, InNOut’s freshly made burgers, fries and milkshakes can’t be beat! Eat outside on the patio, or bring a blanket and have a picnic on the little grassy park across the street where you can watch the airplanes land.
Lots of great restaurants in the Playa Vista area, this one is a great place for craft beers and burgers.
40 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
12746 Jefferson BlvdLots of great restaurants in the Playa Vista area, this one is a great place for craft beers and burgers.
Yummy Italian food, but if you're in the mood for something else, you can find everything along this block on Lincoln Blvd. - pizza, barbeque, crepes, Mexican, Thai and more.
13 locals recommend
Alejo's Presto Trattoria Italian Restaurant
8343 Lincoln BlvdYummy Italian food, but if you're in the mood for something else, you can find everything along this block on Lincoln Blvd. - pizza, barbeque, crepes, Mexican, Thai and more.
Fried chicken and waffles make Roscoe's an LA institution! President Barack Obama, Snoop Dogg, David Beckham and Larry King are among the few stars to visit & love Roscoe’s.
116 locals recommend
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
621 W Manchester BlvdFried chicken and waffles make Roscoe's an LA institution! President Barack Obama, Snoop Dogg, David Beckham and Larry King are among the few stars to visit & love Roscoe’s.
Essentials
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveTrader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave
Ralphs
910 Lincoln Blvd
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdGetting Around
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayShopping
The Promenade At Howard Hughes Center
6081 Center DrRestaurants, movie theater, shopping
Waterside, Marina del Rey
4700 Admiralty WayWestfield Culver City
6000 Sepulveda BlvdThe Point
850 CA-1Many new restaurants and upscale stores in this shopping area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Authentic Oaxacan style Mexican food and an extensive beer list (draft and bottle) that celebrates local craft breweries, as well as some old world standards. Cinco’s spirits and cocktail program are centered around an appreciation for mezcal, tequila, aged rums and whiskies. The extensive cocktail list incorporates modern methods and ingredients, while remaining firmly grounded in classic bartending.
48 locals recommend
Cinco
7241 W Manchester AveAuthentic Oaxacan style Mexican food and an extensive beer list (draft and bottle) that celebrates local craft breweries, as well as some old world standards. Cinco’s spirits and cocktail program are centered around an appreciation for mezcal, tequila, aged rums and whiskies. The extensive cocktail list incorporates modern methods and ingredients, while remaining firmly grounded in classic bartending.