Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Burger in LA! cash only, bring ID, frosted beer mugs & pitchers, Hinano's is exactly as was 20 yrs ago (exception-TVs) good sports bar, free popcorn, live music, Billy Idol known to get up & jam
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdBest Burger in LA! cash only, bring ID, frosted beer mugs & pitchers, Hinano's is exactly as was 20 yrs ago (exception-TVs) good sports bar, free popcorn, live music, Billy Idol known to get up & jam
regular busy bar - karaoke - can be kinda pricey - consider Brennen's on Lincoln if budget conscience
15 locals recommend
Sports Harbour
13484 Washington Blvdregular busy bar - karaoke - can be kinda pricey - consider Brennen's on Lincoln if budget conscience
old school Venice - same as it ever was - better drink prices - live bands and turtle races - walking distance
40 locals recommend
Brennan's
4089 Lincoln Blvdold school Venice - same as it ever was - better drink prices - live bands and turtle races - walking distance
live music - happy hour on the patio best place to watch sunset - John Lennon used to frequent when he lived in LA briefly - bring ID
282 locals recommend
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington Boulevardlive music - happy hour on the patio best place to watch sunset - John Lennon used to frequent when he lived in LA briefly - bring ID
Food Scene
Walking distance - fantastic yellow curry - everything is great actually! Delivery and take out also available
46 locals recommend
Ekkamai Thai Restaurant
13223 West Washington BoulevardWalking distance - fantastic yellow curry - everything is great actually! Delivery and take out also available
excellent dishes - large portions - fast service - great specials - especially good lunch specials - eat in or take out - walking distance
19 locals recommend
Hurry Curry
12825 Venice Blvd.excellent dishes - large portions - fast service - great specials - especially good lunch specials - eat in or take out - walking distance
best all American breakfast - walking distance - only open for breakfast and lunch - excellent eggs Benedict and fantastic salads - great place, friendly staff and a very short walk!
52 locals recommend
Maxwell's Cafe
13329 Washington Blvdbest all American breakfast - walking distance - only open for breakfast and lunch - excellent eggs Benedict and fantastic salads - great place, friendly staff and a very short walk!
I have know owner/sushi chef Nic since moving to California in 1988, he is the best, excellent, consistent, daily specials-BEST happy hour-EVERYDAY, even weekends 5-7pm, $11 bento box, $4 sushi & more
14 locals recommend
Hamakaze Sushi
13327 W Washington BlvdI have know owner/sushi chef Nic since moving to California in 1988, he is the best, excellent, consistent, daily specials-BEST happy hour-EVERYDAY, even weekends 5-7pm, $11 bento box, $4 sushi & more
if you are not vegan, mandatory if visiting LA - vegetarian too - excellent cheese only burger, ask for them to make fries extra crispy - they make them from real potatoes - good food, friendly staff,
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington Blvdif you are not vegan, mandatory if visiting LA - vegetarian too - excellent cheese only burger, ask for them to make fries extra crispy - they make them from real potatoes - good food, friendly staff,
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica Blvdwalking distance - nice staff - consistent good coffee
Essentials
located at the end of the block - most of us in the neighborhood walk - I usually go daily - as an FYI there are no street lights so it may seem very dark walking that part of the block - I still do
48 locals recommend
Albertsons
located at the end of the block - most of us in the neighborhood walk - I usually go daily - as an FYI there are no street lights so it may seem very dark walking that part of the block - I still do
Love this health food store - it has grown over the years and includes a salad bar and hot food bar, smoothies, salads & so much more - highly recommend-walking distance - good place to grab breakfast
139 locals recommend
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington BlvdLove this health food store - it has grown over the years and includes a salad bar and hot food bar, smoothies, salads & so much more - highly recommend-walking distance - good place to grab breakfast
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvdbest natural food market there is
because I love and have always loved trader joes! best coffee, vanilla ice cream and $2 wine you'll ever find
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Avebecause I love and have always loved trader joes! best coffee, vanilla ice cream and $2 wine you'll ever find
Shopping
Walgreens
1911 Lincoln Blvdopen 24 hours - walking distance
good place to figure out phone options or fix any cell phone issues - service for most major carriers
RadioShack
520 Santa Monica Piergood place to figure out phone options or fix any cell phone issues - service for most major carriers
Excellent for so many items and often carries organic produce - worth a look!
63 locals recommend
99 Cents Only Stores
2801 Pico BlvdExcellent for so many items and often carries organic produce - worth a look!
great Malibu center - best place to see celebrities and great stores - Howdy's has the BEST burritos!
10 locals recommend
Cross Creek / Malibu Theatre station
great Malibu center - best place to see celebrities and great stores - Howdy's has the BEST burritos!
Everything Else
Friday's 7 - 11 am - walking distance - fresh produce - support local farmers
101 locals recommend
Venice Farmers' Market
500 Venice Blvd.Friday's 7 - 11 am - walking distance - fresh produce - support local farmers
Great walking street - many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, galleries and stores - you'll love it!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardGreat walking street - many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, galleries and stores - you'll love it!
Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
4650 Lincoln Blvdnearest hospital - open 24hrs 7 days a week!
304 Lincoln Blvd
304 Lincoln BoulevardKundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan
great place to ask health questions and buy alternative medicines
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy - Since 1944
629 Broadwaygreat place to ask health questions and buy alternative medicines
Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset BlvdBEAUTIFUL enough said
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Aveold train station truned art gallery destination
Pacific Palisades Farmers Market
North Swarthmore Avenuegreat farmers market in upscale community
Sightseeing
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walkmandatory must see
Watts Towers Arts Center
1727 E 107th Stcool place to visit
oldest market in Los Angeles - take a ride on the angeles flight across the street - as a local I love going to this market - Free parking with Validation - unheard of downtown!!
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadwayoldest market in Los Angeles - take a ride on the angeles flight across the street - as a local I love going to this market - Free parking with Validation - unheard of downtown!!