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Food scene
Informal Japanese restaurant for charcoal-grilled yakitori, sushi, udon & ramen.
Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu
1695 Artesia BlvdInformal Japanese restaurant for charcoal-grilled yakitori, sushi, udon & ramen.
My friend recommended this place, I haven't been yet.
24 locals recommend
Eatalian Cafe Italian Restaurant
15500 S BroadwayMy friend recommended this place, I haven't been yet.
Zacatecas Restaurant
13737 S Inglewood Avegreat Mexican food!
Maruhide Uni Club
2130 Redondo Beach BlvdThey serve the freshest and tastiest Uni from Santa Barbara.
El Rocoto
1356 Artesia BlvdYum... Peruvian!
Boiling Point
15488 S Western AveHot Pot!
Sakuraya
16134 S Western AveYummy and fresh mochi and manju from this Japanese bakery
Honeymee
15480 S Western Avecan't go wrong with Honey and ice cream!
Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop
15707 S Vermont AveHawaiian... Get the bacon fried rice!
Donut King 2
15032 S Western AveIf you don't want to go all the way to Koreatown for Donut King, this one is close by!
Wing Ferno
2221 West Redondo Beach BoulevardIf you're craving wings!
Pho Ever Restaurant
2228 Rosecrans AveThey also now have Banh Mi!
Pizza Show
13344 Hawthorne BlvdMy favorite nearby pizza joint.
Yuk Dae Jang Gardena 육대장 가디나
15420 South Western AvenueLonzo's Bakery
10804 Washington BlvdFor Peruvian food, this place is amazing!
My favorite brunch places
This breakfast joint is right on the beach strand by the Hermosa beach pier. The food is pretty good, depending on what you order. Afterward, enjoy a nice stroll on the pier!
39 locals recommend
Good Stuff - Hermosa Beach
1286 The StrandThis breakfast joint is right on the beach strand by the Hermosa beach pier. The food is pretty good, depending on what you order. Afterward, enjoy a nice stroll on the pier!
Yuk Dae Jang Gardena 육대장 가디나
15420 South Western AvenueThe Pan Restaurant
16601 S Western AveUsually pretty busy on the weekends
Shopping
Del Amo has a little for everyone, expensive stores, high end restaurants, lots of ice cream eateries, traditional stores, bargain stores, department stores. If you're looking for the nearest Nordstrom, its here.
http://www.delamofashioncenter.com/
234 locals recommend
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StDel Amo has a little for everyone, expensive stores, high end restaurants, lots of ice cream eateries, traditional stores, bargain stores, department stores. If you're looking for the nearest Nordstrom, its here.
http://www.delamofashioncenter.com/
This is an ok mall with a nice food court and its on the way to Redondo Beach.
69 locals recommend
South Bay Galleria
1815 Hawthorne BlvdThis is an ok mall with a nice food court and its on the way to Redondo Beach.
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BoulevardThe Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way15-acre outdoor swap meet offers an eclectic mix of new/used furniture, clothing, jewelry & beyond.
6 locals recommend
The Roadium Open Air Market
2500 W Redondo Beach Blvd15-acre outdoor swap meet offers an eclectic mix of new/used furniture, clothing, jewelry & beyond.
The Grove
189 The Grove DrStop by LACMA on your way here
If this is your first time to LA, I recommend visiting this beautiful outdoor shopping mall.
373 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdIf this is your first time to LA, I recommend visiting this beautiful outdoor shopping mall.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Los Angeles
Koreatown
Long Beach
Santa Monica
Hermosa Beach
Nicer than Redondo beach, and not as snobby as Manhattan Beach.
Venice
For artsy and eclectic shops, vendors, people watching
Redondo Beach
Manhattan Beach
El Segundo
The downtown area of El Segundo is a neat spot with restaurants
Breweries
State Brewing Co
1237 W 134th StLos Angeles Ale Works - Brewery & Tasting Room
12918 Cerise AveCommon Space Brewery and Tasting Room
3411 W El Segundo BlvdSanta Monica Brew Works
1920 Colorado AveFirestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator
3205 Washington BlvdTortugo Brewing Company
916 W Hyde Park BlvdThree Weavers Brewing Company
1031 W Manchester BlvdUnique Attractions
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory RoadMonument on the site of the demolished boyhood home of the Wilson family of Beach Boys fame.
7 locals recommend
Beach Boys Historic Landmark
3701 W 119th StMonument on the site of the demolished boyhood home of the Wilson family of Beach Boys fame.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 Lairport StSpacex
1 Rocket RdMuseum of Tolerance
9786 W Pico BlvdSanta Catalina Island
Get Active
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1625 W 190th Stit’s a huge bounce house stuffed into a warehouse
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
19038 S Vermont AveThornburg Park
2320 W 149th StWalk to this small nearby park
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 North Fuller AvenueGreat Place for photos
This park is about 1.5 miles away and features a big pond with geese and ducks.
9 locals recommend
Alondra Park
3850 Manhattan Beach BlvdThis park is about 1.5 miles away and features a big pond with geese and ducks.
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdGreat hiking up here
Politics aside, this is a great spot to walk the trails and see the ocean... clear view of Catalina Island
63 locals recommend
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
1 Trump National DrPolitics aside, this is a great spot to walk the trails and see the ocean... clear view of Catalina Island