Tanya’s guidebook

Tanya
Tanya’s guidebook

Our Favorite Restaurants

Chef Roberto has a way of making you feel at home whether you come alone or with a big group. My kids LOVE the cannelloni, I get linguini Vongole (clams and white wine sauce), Zucca Ravioli or the their salmon dish and of course my husband always goes for the rack of lamb. He has nice selections of wines and our favorite dessert is the Tiramisu! Enjoy!
6 locals recommend
Trattoria Bella Roma SPQR
1509 S Robertson Blvd
6 locals recommend
Chef Roberto has a way of making you feel at home whether you come alone or with a big group. My kids LOVE the cannelloni, I get linguini Vongole (clams and white wine sauce), Zucca Ravioli or the their salmon dish and of course my husband always goes for the rack of lamb. He has nice selections of wines and our favorite dessert is the Tiramisu! Enjoy!
Although easier to go during the week because it can get busy on the weekend, this is our go to place when we forget to make a breakfast reservation. Kids love their bread pudding warmed up with warm milk on the side! Don't miss out on their scones and flourless chocolate cakes. My favorites are is their acai bowl and or Banana nut waffle! A delicious start to your day!
132 locals recommend
Urth Caffé Beverly Hills
267 S Beverly Dr
132 locals recommend
Although easier to go during the week because it can get busy on the weekend, this is our go to place when we forget to make a breakfast reservation. Kids love their bread pudding warmed up with warm milk on the side! Don't miss out on their scones and flourless chocolate cakes. My favorites are is their acai bowl and or Banana nut waffle! A delicious start to your day!
Very popular breakfast place on Melrose. This is where you go for get the best french toast, a ginger shot to erase some guilt (or not) and a great cappuccino! Make a reservation!!!!
268 locals recommend
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose Ave
268 locals recommend
Very popular breakfast place on Melrose. This is where you go for get the best french toast, a ginger shot to erase some guilt (or not) and a great cappuccino! Make a reservation!!!!
Delicious Argentinian place. The best empanadas!
32 locals recommend
Grand Casino Bakery & Cafe
3826 Main St
32 locals recommend
Delicious Argentinian place. The best empanadas!
23 years ago this place was opened by a Sicilian family. This is a local Beverly Hills favorite.
125 locals recommend
Il Pastaio
400 N Canon Dr
125 locals recommend
23 years ago this place was opened by a Sicilian family. This is a local Beverly Hills favorite.
Delicious Lebanese food and family style service. The grilled Halloumi cheese is my daughter's favorite!
Open Sesame
Delicious Lebanese food and family style service. The grilled Halloumi cheese is my daughter's favorite!
Delicious and unbelievably affordable for Los Angeles! A 4 minute from our house!
45 locals recommend
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
163 N La Cienega Blvd
45 locals recommend
Delicious and unbelievably affordable for Los Angeles! A 4 minute from our house!
Another delicious yet affordable option. Sawtelle neighborhood. Approximately 15 minutes by car depending on traffic.
11 locals recommend
Manpuku Tokyo BBQ Dining
2125 Sawtelle Blvd
11 locals recommend
Another delicious yet affordable option. Sawtelle neighborhood. Approximately 15 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Downtown Culver City. 10 minutes from the house. Organic, healthy and delicious latin inspired California cuisine with many great burger options! Among our family favorites are the Salmon teriyaki! , the Chilaquiles rojos for breakfast, the morning wrap and the buttermilk pancakes!
94 locals recommend
Cafe Vida
9755 Culver Blvd
94 locals recommend
Downtown Culver City. 10 minutes from the house. Organic, healthy and delicious latin inspired California cuisine with many great burger options! Among our family favorites are the Salmon teriyaki! , the Chilaquiles rojos for breakfast, the morning wrap and the buttermilk pancakes!
My kids grew up coming here for breakfast. Then they got a makeover and Liquor license and it became even more special. Morning pastries are delicious but every meal is great here. Get a table outdoor.
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose Ave
347 locals recommend
My kids grew up coming here for breakfast. Then they got a makeover and Liquor license and it became even more special. Morning pastries are delicious but every meal is great here. Get a table outdoor.
Pasta made before your eyes. This place is a treat. Food is special here. Make a reservation!
93 locals recommend
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd
93 locals recommend
Pasta made before your eyes. This place is a treat. Food is special here. Make a reservation!
Once you taste what they have here yo will never be satisfied at any other bakery. Trust you own't regret this one!
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
447 locals recommend
Once you taste what they have here yo will never be satisfied at any other bakery. Trust you own't regret this one!
Koreatown’s best and affordable food! Ifyou love soy-marinated raw crab or are only familiar with Korean barbecue this lace is a great way to get to know more about Korean food. My favorite dish is the buttery, sweet crab marinated in a blend of green chilies, white onion and soy sauce. Service may be a little fast and not so gentle.. but he food is delicious and the experience is quite special.g
7 locals recommend
Soban
4001 W Olympic Blvd
7 locals recommend
Koreatown’s best and affordable food! Ifyou love soy-marinated raw crab or are only familiar with Korean barbecue this lace is a great way to get to know more about Korean food. My favorite dish is the buttery, sweet crab marinated in a blend of green chilies, white onion and soy sauce. Service may be a little fast and not so gentle.. but he food is delicious and the experience is quite special.g

Best Breakfast

California/American style food. The food is good but you come here for the beautiful, relaxing vibe and to really feel like you are in LA. Breakfast before you spend the day at the beach, lunch while at the beach or dinner to watch the sunset. Parties over 6 can make a reservation otherwise it is first come first serve. Parking is the beach lot per hour/half day or full day. We practically live here because the beach is a family beach with showers and a pool (you have to pay per person and come early because it fills up fast!)
39 locals recommend
Back on the Beach Cafe
445 CA-1
39 locals recommend
California/American style food. The food is good but you come here for the beautiful, relaxing vibe and to really feel like you are in LA. Breakfast before you spend the day at the beach, lunch while at the beach or dinner to watch the sunset. Parties over 6 can make a reservation otherwise it is first come first serve. Parking is the beach lot per hour/half day or full day. We practically live here because the beach is a family beach with showers and a pool (you have to pay per person and come early because it fills up fast!)
Great breakfast for the family. typical American. Huge portions. You can definitely share. Kids will love it.
90 locals recommend
26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd
90 locals recommend
Great breakfast for the family. typical American. Huge portions. You can definitely share. Kids will love it.
The best crepes ever! Savory and sweet! Oh and they have games too; so much fun to go with the family or a group of friends!
26 locals recommend
Blue Daisy
609 Broadway
26 locals recommend
The best crepes ever! Savory and sweet! Oh and they have games too; so much fun to go with the family or a group of friends!
Downtown Culver City. 10 minutes from the house. Organic, healthy and delicious latin inspired California cuisine with many great burger options! Among our family favorites are the Salmon teriyaki! , the Chilaquiles Rojos for breakfast, the morning wrap and the buttermilk pancakes!
94 locals recommend
Cafe Vida
9755 Culver Blvd
94 locals recommend
Downtown Culver City. 10 minutes from the house. Organic, healthy and delicious latin inspired California cuisine with many great burger options! Among our family favorites are the Salmon teriyaki! , the Chilaquiles Rojos for breakfast, the morning wrap and the buttermilk pancakes!
A great place to start when visiting Malibu. Arrive early to avoid the lines! Beautiful views!
284 locals recommend
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy
284 locals recommend
A great place to start when visiting Malibu. Arrive early to avoid the lines! Beautiful views!
Very LA. Location is great. If you can't get there early, don't go because parking is a nightmare
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy
267 locals recommend
Very LA. Location is great. If you can't get there early, don't go because parking is a nightmare

Theatre

Try to see a musical! Sometimes you can be lucky an dget a ticket at the last minute! https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/venues/detail/pantagestheatre
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd
539 locals recommend
Try to see a musical! Sometimes you can be lucky an dget a ticket at the last minute! https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/venues/detail/pantagestheatre
Check out their website for last minute tickets, plan ahead or get lucky and score a free event! https://www.musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/campus/ahmanson-theatre/
58 locals recommend
Ahmanson Theatre
135 N Grand Ave
58 locals recommend
Check out their website for last minute tickets, plan ahead or get lucky and score a free event! https://www.musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/campus/ahmanson-theatre/

Groceries

Bests place to find delicious frozen food, wines, cheese and chocolates!
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave
881 locals recommend
Bests place to find delicious frozen food, wines, cheese and chocolates!
Great a produce and prepared food.
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvd
1202 locals recommend
Great a produce and prepared food.
A very affordable grocery store that is walking distance from our house. They have everything you need but specialize in Persian food!
15 locals recommend
Elat Market
8730 W Pico Blvd
15 locals recommend
A very affordable grocery store that is walking distance from our house. They have everything you need but specialize in Persian food!

Beach!!

Best Family beach. Clean showers. A pool. A fun restaurant. You can also rent boogie boards!
152 locals recommend
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy
152 locals recommend
Best Family beach. Clean showers. A pool. A fun restaurant. You can also rent boogie boards!
Great surf spot! You can rent boards and take a class from the local Brazilian, Wagner (Tell him we say hi!). he is usually in the parking lot with his hippie 1970s van loaded with surfboards!
1202 locals recommend
Venice Beach Park
1503 Speedway
1202 locals recommend
Great surf spot! You can rent boards and take a class from the local Brazilian, Wagner (Tell him we say hi!). he is usually in the parking lot with his hippie 1970s van loaded with surfboards!

Sightseeing

We live in LA and had SO MUCH fun doing this with our kids. The hike is actually not the easiest and if you want to make it to the sign leave as early as possible because it will get very hot and the hike to the sign does take a while. Wear shoes with good traction and bring water and sunscreen! https://www.hikespeak.com/california/la/griffith-park-hollywood-sign-hikes/
557 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign
557 locals recommend
We live in LA and had SO MUCH fun doing this with our kids. The hike is actually not the easiest and if you want to make it to the sign leave as early as possible because it will get very hot and the hike to the sign does take a while. Wear shoes with good traction and bring water and sunscreen! https://www.hikespeak.com/california/la/griffith-park-hollywood-sign-hikes/
https://walkoffame.com/
175 locals recommend
Walk Of Fame
6901 Hollywood Blvd
175 locals recommend
https://walkoffame.com/

Shopping!!

Exclusive luxury high end shopping
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
1361 locals recommend
Exclusive luxury high end shopping
Beautiful outdoor mall. Great selection of boutiques and restaurants.
372 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
372 locals recommend
Beautiful outdoor mall. Great selection of boutiques and restaurants.
Downtown Santa Monica. Open air, car-fee promenade with high end fashion, restaurants and random street shows.
168 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado Ave
168 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Monica. Open air, car-fee promenade with high end fashion, restaurants and random street shows.
Outdoor mall with a cinema and the famous farmers market next door.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2581 locals recommend
Outdoor mall with a cinema and the famous farmers market next door.
Malibu boutiques. The local hangout after the beach across the street. Great surf early in the morning.
Malibu Times
24955 Las Flores Canyon Rd
Malibu boutiques. The local hangout after the beach across the street. Great surf early in the morning.