Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIconic LA Attraction.
Boutique shops galore. This street has changed rapidly in the past few years with many original shops now gone. Its a pretty trendy stretch with lots of people watching and good restaurants. Pricey.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardBoutique shops galore. This street has changed rapidly in the past few years with many original shops now gone. Its a pretty trendy stretch with lots of people watching and good restaurants. Pricey.
Venice has been changing rapidly but still has a very funky vibe. The beach has not changed much, but Abbot Kinney Blvd is now full of many boutiques, hot restaurants and bars.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkVenice has been changing rapidly but still has a very funky vibe. The beach has not changed much, but Abbot Kinney Blvd is now full of many boutiques, hot restaurants and bars.
University of California, Los Angeles
Go Bruins! Beautiful campus.
Great walk atop the Westchester bluffs. Views of the Pacific, West LA, Malibu and Hollywood.
South Bluff Trail Road
South Bluff Trail RoadGreat walk atop the Westchester bluffs. Views of the Pacific, West LA, Malibu and Hollywood.
Best View of LA! Moderate or strenuous hike to the top. Parking also available at top for a fee. State run park and small exhibit space.
337 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdBest View of LA! Moderate or strenuous hike to the top. Parking also available at top for a fee. State run park and small exhibit space.
Beautiful views of Marina del Rey and the Santa Monica Mountains. Enjoy a picnic here or a concert in Summer.
72 locals recommend
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao WayBeautiful views of Marina del Rey and the Santa Monica Mountains. Enjoy a picnic here or a concert in Summer.
Enjoy a beautiful stroll through the canals of Venice! There are many beautiful homes that line the canals and its a easy stroll through this unique LA neighborhood.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
Enjoy a beautiful stroll through the canals of Venice! There are many beautiful homes that line the canals and its a easy stroll through this unique LA neighborhood.
The Venice Pier area tends to be a little quieter than Muscle Beach to the north. Several nice restaurants nearby.
186 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing PierThe Venice Pier area tends to be a little quieter than Muscle Beach to the north. Several nice restaurants nearby.
L A Clippers Training Center
6951 S Centinela AveHeadquarters and training center for the LA Clippers!
Beautiful hotel lobby bar overlooking the Pacific and the Santa Monica pier.
76 locals recommend
Hotel Casa del Mar
1910 Ocean WayBeautiful hotel lobby bar overlooking the Pacific and the Santa Monica pier.
Nice County park with several areas for BBQ, playgrounds and a large field. Walking trails around the park offer vast views of the LA area.
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdNice County park with several areas for BBQ, playgrounds and a large field. Walking trails around the park offer vast views of the LA area.
This stretch of park runs along the top of the Santa Monica bluffs and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, up to Malibu and Catalina on clear days. The north end of the park is much quieter!
130 locals recommend
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueThis stretch of park runs along the top of the Santa Monica bluffs and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, up to Malibu and Catalina on clear days. The north end of the park is much quieter!
This State Park features Will Rogers home, a polo field, and numerous hiking trails. The moderate hike to Inspiration Point is worth it! Approx 45 mins each way, picnics allowed! Fee to park charged.
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdThis State Park features Will Rogers home, a polo field, and numerous hiking trails. The moderate hike to Inspiration Point is worth it! Approx 45 mins each way, picnics allowed! Fee to park charged.
Downtown LA is booming. New construction, museums, restaurants and bars are opening daily. It is worth a visit to the Disney Concert Hall, Grand Park, Grand Central Market and Biltmore Hotel!
737 locals recommend
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown LA is booming. New construction, museums, restaurants and bars are opening daily. It is worth a visit to the Disney Concert Hall, Grand Park, Grand Central Market and Biltmore Hotel!
This town remains a quintessential SoCal surfer town, now with astronomical home prices. There is a quaint downtown with shops, restaurants and bars. The beach and pier and wonderful but crowded.
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
This town remains a quintessential SoCal surfer town, now with astronomical home prices. There is a quaint downtown with shops, restaurants and bars. The beach and pier and wonderful but crowded.
This is one of the best spots to view LAX airport operations! It also features great views of LA all the way to downtown. A regular crowd assembles here to view the endless flow of planes through LAX!
Clutter’s Park
423 E Imperial AveThis is one of the best spots to view LAX airport operations! It also features great views of LA all the way to downtown. A regular crowd assembles here to view the endless flow of planes through LAX!
The only beach in LA County with bonfires! You will need to arrive EARLY to secure a fire spot. This beach gets very crowded in summer and is under the LAX path, so it is noisy. The bonfires are fun!
144 locals recommend
Dockweiler Beach Charging Sta
12000 Vista Del MarThe only beach in LA County with bonfires! You will need to arrive EARLY to secure a fire spot. This beach gets very crowded in summer and is under the LAX path, so it is noisy. The bonfires are fun!
The famous Griffith Observatory! Recently remodeled and better than ever. The views are amazing, and the Planetarium shows are excellent. Parking can be tricky and you must walk uphill.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe famous Griffith Observatory! Recently remodeled and better than ever. The views are amazing, and the Planetarium shows are excellent. Parking can be tricky and you must walk uphill.
YouTube Space
YouTube's LA production space!
TMZ
13031 W Jefferson BlvdTMZ's headquarters and production space. Lovely journalism.
Site of the Academy Awards and a poorly designed mall -- this is the heart of Hollywood and while worth a trip -- it can be very congested and is full of many, many characters.
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdSite of the Academy Awards and a poorly designed mall -- this is the heart of Hollywood and while worth a trip -- it can be very congested and is full of many, many characters.
This is a lovely community with many hidden stair hikes, architectural gems, and a nice collection of local restaurants and coffee shops.
256 locals recommend
Silver Lake
This is a lovely community with many hidden stair hikes, architectural gems, and a nice collection of local restaurants and coffee shops.
Lakers. Kings. The Staples Center is quite popular for sporting events and many concerts. Approx 30 minute drive depending on traffic (recommend taking the 105 Fwy to the 110 Fwy).
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StLakers. Kings. The Staples Center is quite popular for sporting events and many concerts. Approx 30 minute drive depending on traffic (recommend taking the 105 Fwy to the 110 Fwy).
LA's beautiful Union Station located on the outskirts of Downtown. Access to Amtrak trains and several of LA's light rail lines.
341 locals recommend
Union Station
800 N Alameda StLA's beautiful Union Station located on the outskirts of Downtown. Access to Amtrak trains and several of LA's light rail lines.
Everything Else
Beautiful college campus and great views from their cliffs!
44 locals recommend
Loyola Marymount University
1 Loyola Marymount University DrBeautiful college campus and great views from their cliffs!
Hot bed for tech companies...including Google's newly purchased 12 acres of land!
54 locals recommend
Playa Vista
Hot bed for tech companies...including Google's newly purchased 12 acres of land!
Marina del Rey Visitors Center
4701 Admiralty WayGreat seaside marina with a neat walking village!
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeSome of the best shopping in Santa Monica!
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayLAX Airport. About a mile drive from our unit.
This 18-hole, 4,364 yard public golf course is a fun and affordable challenge for golfers of all abilities. Also has great driving range.
23 locals recommend
Westchester Golf Course
6900 W Manchester AveThis 18-hole, 4,364 yard public golf course is a fun and affordable challenge for golfers of all abilities. Also has great driving range.
Beautiful park near the beach. Enjoy a walk around the lagoon and stop by the bridge overlooking the ocean and Marina del Rey!
10 locals recommend
Del Rey Lagoon
Beautiful park near the beach. Enjoy a walk around the lagoon and stop by the bridge overlooking the ocean and Marina del Rey!
Great spot for a walk! Beautiful residential neighborhood with views of the mountains, ocean and Downtown LA.
Mar Vista Stairs
Mar Vista StairsGreat spot for a walk! Beautiful residential neighborhood with views of the mountains, ocean and Downtown LA.
ATM (Bank of America)
4975 Melrose AveBank of America branch and ATM.
Local dry cleaner and tailor! They are very quick, reasonable prices and have provided us with great service.
Kentwood Cleaners & Laundry
7921 Emerson AveLocal dry cleaner and tailor! They are very quick, reasonable prices and have provided us with great service.
Belkin International
12045 Waterfront DrBelkin USA Headquarters
Great dog park at the base of LMU in Playa Vista. Separate large/small areas for dogs and ample space to run. Clean and safe.
Oberrieder Dog Park
Bluff Creek DriveGreat dog park at the base of LMU in Playa Vista. Separate large/small areas for dogs and ample space to run. Clean and safe.
Public tennis courts! Reservations not always required, but they are during peak weekday and weekend times. See their website for details. Recently renovated courts!
The Tennis Key
7000 West Manchester AvenuePublic tennis courts! Reservations not always required, but they are during peak weekday and weekend times. See their website for details. Recently renovated courts!
This is our closest medical care facility if needed. They offer fast service and are priced reasonably. We have had excellent care here when needed.
Manchester Medical Group
6222 W Manchester AveThis is our closest medical care facility if needed. They offer fast service and are priced reasonably. We have had excellent care here when needed.
This is the closest hospital with Emergency Room facilities.
22 locals recommend
Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
4650 Lincoln BlvdThis is the closest hospital with Emergency Room facilities.
IMAX Headquarters
12582 Millennium DrIMAX Headquarters
LA FITNESS - PLAYA VISTA
5570 Lincoln BlvdLA Fitness Location with nice outdoor pool.
Path open to public that runs along the Westchester Bluffs. Entrance is to the left of 6829 Altamor Drive. Leads steeply down the hill and you can turn right to walk to Playa Vista or left.
6829 Altamor Dr
6829 Altamor DrivePath open to public that runs along the Westchester Bluffs. Entrance is to the left of 6829 Altamor Drive. Leads steeply down the hill and you can turn right to walk to Playa Vista or left.
CVS
6299 Bristol PkwyDrug store and pharmacy.
The Expo Light Rail Line runs from Culver City to Downtown LA with stops at USC and the Staples Center. Phase 2 opening in May 2016 that will run from Santa Monica to Downtown LA.
154 locals recommend
Culver City station
8817 Washington BlvdThe Expo Light Rail Line runs from Culver City to Downtown LA with stops at USC and the Staples Center. Phase 2 opening in May 2016 that will run from Santa Monica to Downtown LA.
Shopping
Formerly the Fox Hills Mall. Recently renovated with a good mix of shops including Target, H&M and a Best Buy. Generally easy, free parking.
272 locals recommend
Westfield Culver City
6000 Sepulveda BlvdFormerly the Fox Hills Mall. Recently renovated with a good mix of shops including Target, H&M and a Best Buy. Generally easy, free parking.
Decent shopping center, currently being remodeled as of Fall 2015. Large movie theater and several restaurants. Paid parking only.
32 locals recommend
The Promenade At Howard Hughes Center
6081 Center DrDecent shopping center, currently being remodeled as of Fall 2015. Large movie theater and several restaurants. Paid parking only.
Amazing bookstore focused on design of all disciplines, architecture, and photography. One of the best bookstores in LA! Parking near in Santa Monica Parking Structure #2 - 2 hours free!
18 locals recommend
Hennessey + Ingalls
300 S Santa Fe AveAmazing bookstore focused on design of all disciplines, architecture, and photography. One of the best bookstores in LA! Parking near in Santa Monica Parking Structure #2 - 2 hours free!
Large, outdoor mall in the heart of Century City. Offers higher end shops and a great food court with plenty of outdoor seating.
372 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdLarge, outdoor mall in the heart of Century City. Offers higher end shops and a great food court with plenty of outdoor seating.
One of the last bookstores nearby! Surrounded by tons of retail and small restaurants.
18 locals recommend
Barnes & Noble
13400 Maxella AveOne of the last bookstores nearby! Surrounded by tons of retail and small restaurants.
Essentials
Recently renovated. Closest higher-end grocery store with lots of produce and specialty items. Pricey. Also has dining area.
56 locals recommend
Bristol Farms
8448 Lincoln BlvdRecently renovated. Closest higher-end grocery store with lots of produce and specialty items. Pricey. Also has dining area.
Great selection of their own line of groceries, produce, alcohol and small selection of toiletries.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveGreat selection of their own line of groceries, produce, alcohol and small selection of toiletries.
Closest grocery store in our neighborhood! Small store but carries all essentials and has deli.
226 locals recommend
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveClosest grocery store in our neighborhood! Small store but carries all essentials and has deli.
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdClosest large grocery store!
Quaint neighborhood store with back patio area for coffee or lunch. Sells limited selection of groceries and lunch items.
42 locals recommend
Jackson Market and Deli
4065 Jackson AveQuaint neighborhood store with back patio area for coffee or lunch. Sells limited selection of groceries and lunch items.
New Whole Foods Store (opened June 2015) that has great selection of local products and offers a poki and juice bar, restaurant and full bar. Many stores and restaurants to open nearby this store.
12746 W Jefferson Blvd
12746 West Jefferson BoulevardNew Whole Foods Store (opened June 2015) that has great selection of local products and offers a poki and juice bar, restaurant and full bar. Many stores and restaurants to open nearby this store.
Food Scene
Nom nom nom! Part seafood restaurant, ice cream shop and bar. Owned by Top Chef Brooke Williamson.
126 locals recommend
Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdNom nom nom! Part seafood restaurant, ice cream shop and bar. Owned by Top Chef Brooke Williamson.
Crazy Japanese burgers! Casual restaurant with amazing burgers, fries and salads.
39 locals recommend
Humble Potato
12608 Washington BlvdCrazy Japanese burgers! Casual restaurant with amazing burgers, fries and salads.
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdIconic burger with a view!
Very... good local pizza and pasta! Also open in the morning for coffee and breakfast. Nice local place, some outdoor seating.
41 locals recommend
The Good Pizza
8115 W Manchester AveVery... good local pizza and pasta! Also open in the morning for coffee and breakfast. Nice local place, some outdoor seating.
Relatively new Mexican restaurant and bar. Caters to locals and LMU students.
48 locals recommend
Cinco
7241 W Manchester AveRelatively new Mexican restaurant and bar. Caters to locals and LMU students.
Great local spot in Playa Vista. Saturday Farmers market nearby.
24 locals recommend
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
909 S Sepulveda BlvdGreat local spot in Playa Vista. Saturday Farmers market nearby.
One of the first restaurants to open on the now hot Rose Ave in Venice! Great food and wine but very small space!
192 locals recommend
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveOne of the first restaurants to open on the now hot Rose Ave in Venice! Great food and wine but very small space!
For the love of pork! Great local bar and restaurant. Low key and great food.
25 locals recommend
Louie's of Mar Vista
3817 Grand View BoulevardFor the love of pork! Great local bar and restaurant. Low key and great food.
Truxton's American Bistro
8611 Truxton AveNice casual eatery, mid priced and convenient!
Close and convenient coffee shop, free parking in structure in building or on street. Busy intersection.
24 locals recommend
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
909 S Sepulveda BlvdClose and convenient coffee shop, free parking in structure in building or on street. Busy intersection.
Alejo's Presto Trattoria Italian Restaurant
8343 Lincoln BlvdCasual Italian eatery.
The Tripel
333 Culver BlvdGreat gastropub and bar. Small space and lively crowd!
Dark, old-school, laid-back Italian eatery. Wonderful staff and food.
32 locals recommend
Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant
193 Culver BlvdDark, old-school, laid-back Italian eatery. Wonderful staff and food.
Classic So-Cal beachy restaurant and bar. Super casual, decent food and cheap drinks.
49 locals recommend
The Shack
185 Culver BlvdClassic So-Cal beachy restaurant and bar. Super casual, decent food and cheap drinks.
Fabulous for breakfast of lunch! Casual, near beach and excellent food.
35 locals recommend
Cafe Milan
205 Culver BlvdFabulous for breakfast of lunch! Casual, near beach and excellent food.
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdExcellent salads and sandwiches for lunch or dinner! Casual.
Nice waterfront seafood restaurant and bar. Pricey but excellent views and decent food.
63 locals recommend
Tony P's Dockside Grill
4445 Admiralty WayNice waterfront seafood restaurant and bar. Pricey but excellent views and decent food.
Bar and restaurant with American-type food. Busy most weekends. Great brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating in Downtown Culver City.
78 locals recommend
Rush Street
9546 Washington BlvdBar and restaurant with American-type food. Busy most weekends. Great brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating in Downtown Culver City.
Good old-school diner spot for breakfast or lunch. As seen in Little Miss Sunshine!
23 locals recommend
Dinah's Family Restaurant
6521 South Sepulveda BoulevardGood old-school diner spot for breakfast or lunch. As seen in Little Miss Sunshine!
A legit Googie-style diner! Wonderful food, funky location and architecture. You may recognize it from PULP FICTION where the lengthy coffee shop scene took place.
61 locals recommend
Pann's Restaurant
6710 La Tijera BlvdA legit Googie-style diner! Wonderful food, funky location and architecture. You may recognize it from PULP FICTION where the lengthy coffee shop scene took place.
Spot Cafe & Lounge
4455 Overland AveCute, local coffee shop!
Small plates, great drinks. Focus on local food, sustainable produce and offers a great vibe.
27 locals recommend
The Wallace
3833 Main StSmall plates, great drinks. Focus on local food, sustainable produce and offers a great vibe.
Phorage
3300 Overland AveModern vietnamese food, small communal seating. Great for take out.
From the owner of Cerveteca and Venice Beach Wines comes this restaurant and bar. Nice mixture of small plates and BBQ inspired foods with a twist.
76 locals recommend
Clutch
427 Lincoln BlvdFrom the owner of Cerveteca and Venice Beach Wines comes this restaurant and bar. Nice mixture of small plates and BBQ inspired foods with a twist.
Brought to you by Oscar! He started the Rose Avenue craze with Venice Beach wines. This spot has a Mexican-inspired menu and cocktails. Great food a drinks. Seating is tight but worth it.
181 locals recommend
Cerveteca
523 Rose AveBrought to you by Oscar! He started the Rose Avenue craze with Venice Beach wines. This spot has a Mexican-inspired menu and cocktails. Great food a drinks. Seating is tight but worth it.
This is a tourist-friendly spot.. BUT the food is excellent, the views cannot be beat and the service is great. We recommend it!
83 locals recommend
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveThis is a tourist-friendly spot.. BUT the food is excellent, the views cannot be beat and the service is great. We recommend it!
This is a quaint tea and coffee shop located along busy Culver Blvd. Their back patio is tranquil and overlooks the wetlands. A nice local place to stop by for some peace!
12 locals recommend
Destini Cafe
423 Culver BlvdThis is a quaint tea and coffee shop located along busy Culver Blvd. Their back patio is tranquil and overlooks the wetlands. A nice local place to stop by for some peace!
Great for breakfast! No-nonsense place, packed on the weekends and offers solid breakfast items and quick service.
20 locals recommend
Ronnie's Diner
12740 Culver BlvdGreat for breakfast! No-nonsense place, packed on the weekends and offers solid breakfast items and quick service.
This is a casual sit down or take-out spot and offers some great Mexican food or chicken. Nothing fancy, but pleasant patio and busy atmosphere. Tends to attract LMU students.
27 locals recommend
Bennys Tacos & Chicken Rotisserie LA
7101 W Manchester AveThis is a casual sit down or take-out spot and offers some great Mexican food or chicken. Nothing fancy, but pleasant patio and busy atmosphere. Tends to attract LMU students.
Local Mexican restaurant with some good food and festive atmosphere most nights.
23 locals recommend
Paco's Tacos Cantina
6212 W Manchester AveLocal Mexican restaurant with some good food and festive atmosphere most nights.
Another waterside dining establishment in the Marina. This is a pricier option, with a nice atmosphere and views.
48 locals recommend
Cafe del Rey
4451 Admiralty WayAnother waterside dining establishment in the Marina. This is a pricier option, with a nice atmosphere and views.
This is a local coffee house located on the southern end of Venice. This section of Venice is quieter than the northern portions and offers a nice quick stroll to the beach or Venice Canals.
220 locals recommend
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdThis is a local coffee house located on the southern end of Venice. This section of Venice is quieter than the northern portions and offers a nice quick stroll to the beach or Venice Canals.
This is a restaurant and bar located atop the Huntley hotel. It offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean up to Malibu and of all of the Los Angeles area. Atmosphere is slightly stuffy and pricey.
95 locals recommend
The Penthouse
1111 2nd StThis is a restaurant and bar located atop the Huntley hotel. It offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean up to Malibu and of all of the Los Angeles area. Atmosphere is slightly stuffy and pricey.
Sunday Mornings! One of the best Farmer's Markets in West LA. Great selection of produce, food and entertainment! Easy parking.
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Sunday Mornings! One of the best Farmer's Markets in West LA. Great selection of produce, food and entertainment! Easy parking.
Great small plate restaurant and bar, dark and small! One of our favorites.
75 locals recommend
The Corner Door
12477 Washington BlvdGreat small plate restaurant and bar, dark and small! One of our favorites.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
12746 Jefferson BlvdBurgers and beer!
Urban Plates
12746-3 W Jefferson BlvdNice casual and healthy place with delivery and lovely patio.
Higher end but casual Mexican restaurant in Playa Vista.
40 locals recommend
SOL Mexican Cocina | Playa Vista
12775 Millennium DrHigher end but casual Mexican restaurant in Playa Vista.
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdOne of several local Starbucks locations.
A-Frame
12565 W Washington BlvdHawaiian soul food with a LA outlook. A restaurant and bar by Roy Choi.
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdA Caribbean cookshop and bar by Roy Choi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour menu! Small space with patio. Wine bar and small plates.
54 locals recommend
Bacari PDR
6805 S Vista Del Mar LnGreat happy hour menu! Small space with patio. Wine bar and small plates.
Local dive bar, recently renovated and good food! Can be full of LMU students during the year but its a tame crowd and fun spot.
11 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Bar and Grill
8522 Lincoln BlvdLocal dive bar, recently renovated and good food! Can be full of LMU students during the year but its a tame crowd and fun spot.
Great old-school lobby bar with live music most nights and indoor/outdoor seating. Historic hotel in Downtown Culver City.
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdGreat old-school lobby bar with live music most nights and indoor/outdoor seating. Historic hotel in Downtown Culver City.
Best rooftop bar in West LA! Its right in the center of Venice Beach, so it can get very busy on weekends and in summer. Reservations are recommended. Located atop a hotel. Valet parking offered.
97 locals recommend
High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific AveBest rooftop bar in West LA! Its right in the center of Venice Beach, so it can get very busy on weekends and in summer. Reservations are recommended. Located atop a hotel. Valet parking offered.
Recommend the restaurant FIG and their lobby or outdoor bar! The Bungalow is trendy and often crowded; bar and nightclub. Beautiful setting and excellent food. Located in downtown Santa Monica across from Palisades Park.
21 locals recommend
Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows
101 Wilshire BlvdRecommend the restaurant FIG and their lobby or outdoor bar! The Bungalow is trendy and often crowded; bar and nightclub. Beautiful setting and excellent food. Located in downtown Santa Monica across from Palisades Park.
Small(ish) outdoor amphitheater that hosts many big-name concerts in the summer. Set in a tranquil park atmosphere, its a great LA summer tradition!
380 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveSmall(ish) outdoor amphitheater that hosts many big-name concerts in the summer. Set in a tranquil park atmosphere, its a great LA summer tradition!
This is a casual bar, recently renovated with a touch of neighborhood dive and urban classy. Offers excellent food at the bar and several seating areas. Small outdoor patio. Great drinks!
116 locals recommend
Alibi Room
12236 Washington BlvdThis is a casual bar, recently renovated with a touch of neighborhood dive and urban classy. Offers excellent food at the bar and several seating areas. Small outdoor patio. Great drinks!
Total dive bar, tiny, hasn't changed much since the 60s! Great for a drink when waiting to eat next door or to just have a nice casual, beachy experience. Friendly local crowd and strong drinks.
18 locals recommend
Harbor Room
195 Culver BlvdTotal dive bar, tiny, hasn't changed much since the 60s! Great for a drink when waiting to eat next door or to just have a nice casual, beachy experience. Friendly local crowd and strong drinks.
Lovely spot for outdoor wine tasting in the heart of the Santa Monica mountains. Can bring picnics. Gets crowded on weekends.
85 locals recommend
Malibu Wines
31740 Mulholland HighwayLovely spot for outdoor wine tasting in the heart of the Santa Monica mountains. Can bring picnics. Gets crowded on weekends.
For a night out, West Hollywood is one of the most popular spots in LA with a high concentration of restaurants and bars (and celebrity sightings). 30 minute car ride from us. Recommend Uber!
49 locals recommend
West Hollywood Park
647 N San Vicente BlvdFor a night out, West Hollywood is one of the most popular spots in LA with a high concentration of restaurants and bars (and celebrity sightings). 30 minute car ride from us. Recommend Uber!
Entertainment & Activities
Formerly the historic MGM Studios and the current home of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!
129 locals recommend
Sony Pictures Entertainment
10202 Washington BlvdFormerly the historic MGM Studios and the current home of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!
LiveYoga Wellness
6700 W 83rd StWonderful local yoga studio with daily classes! 5 minute walk!
Titmouse Park
415 Culver BlvdAdorable, shaded, small park overlooking the Ballona Wetlands.
Great park with summer concerts and movie screenings. Surrounded by old Howard Hughes airport hangars and new tech buildings.
8 locals recommend
Central Park
West Waterfront DriveGreat park with summer concerts and movie screenings. Surrounded by old Howard Hughes airport hangars and new tech buildings.
This local park offers baseball fields, picnic areas, a pool and walking paths. The park is in moderate condition, but offers a nice escape if you need it!
6 locals recommend
Westchester Recreation Center
7000 W Manchester AveThis local park offers baseball fields, picnic areas, a pool and walking paths. The park is in moderate condition, but offers a nice escape if you need it!
Relatively new branch of the LA Library System. Small branch with super helpful staff and nicely designed.
Playa Vista Library
6400 Playa Vista DrRelatively new branch of the LA Library System. Small branch with super helpful staff and nicely designed.
Concert Park in Playa Vista offers food truck nights in the summer and... concerts. This is a lovely spot surrounded by several stores and retail.
Concert Park Drive
Concert Park DriveConcert Park in Playa Vista offers food truck nights in the summer and... concerts. This is a lovely spot surrounded by several stores and retail.
The location where many of your favorite shows are filmed... including Modern Family and the Simpsons (animated of course!). Tours offered.
22 locals recommend
Fox Searchlight Pictures
10201 W Pico BlvdThe location where many of your favorite shows are filmed... including Modern Family and the Simpsons (animated of course!). Tours offered.
Nice walk around a wetland area. Can be noisy with some car traffic but a pleasant stroll.
Ballona Freshwater Marsh
Lincoln BoulevardNice walk around a wetland area. Can be noisy with some car traffic but a pleasant stroll.
The Natural History Museum has lovely gardens and recently re-opened after a large renovation. Easy access via car or the Expo Line USC stop. First Fridays in summer are great for music.
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdThe Natural History Museum has lovely gardens and recently re-opened after a large renovation. Easy access via car or the Expo Line USC stop. First Fridays in summer are great for music.