Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Robeks has some of the best smoothies I've ever tasted in LA.
13 locals recommend
Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies
6848 Sunset BlvdRobeks has some of the best smoothies I've ever tasted in LA.
Try their most popular ramen, Shoyu Tonkotsu. Also, don't forget to call ahead to see if there's a wait as this great restaurant does not take reservations. Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-ramen-joint-los-angeles?osq=Restaurants
22 locals recommend
The Ramen Joint
6220 W 87th StTry their most popular ramen, Shoyu Tonkotsu. Also, don't forget to call ahead to see if there's a wait as this great restaurant does not take reservations. Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-ramen-joint-los-angeles?osq=Restaurants
A California "must stop" for any fan of great burgers. This is not vegetarian friendly, but it is delicious.
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdA California "must stop" for any fan of great burgers. This is not vegetarian friendly, but it is delicious.
The best pizza in the area and the cheese sticks are a must try! This place also delivers and is open to midnight, so feel free to order in.
Tumbys Pizza
1041 W Manchester BlvdThe best pizza in the area and the cheese sticks are a must try! This place also delivers and is open to midnight, so feel free to order in.
This is the famous Randy's Donuts, first put on the map from the hit cartoon show, The Simpsons! Enjoy, it's open 24 hours!
137 locals recommend
Randy's Donuts
805 W Manchester BlvdThis is the famous Randy's Donuts, first put on the map from the hit cartoon show, The Simpsons! Enjoy, it's open 24 hours!
It has amazing breakfast, in addition to a great selection of coffees. Hawaiian hazelnut coffee is one of the most popular and most delicious of the flavors here.
65 locals recommend
The Coffee Company
8751 La Tijera BlvdIt has amazing breakfast, in addition to a great selection of coffees. Hawaiian hazelnut coffee is one of the most popular and most delicious of the flavors here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Consistently rated one of the top 5 breweries in all of Los Angeles county by various publications, this is "must see" place for any beer lover!
29 locals recommend
Three Weavers Brewing Company
1031 W Manchester BlvdConsistently rated one of the top 5 breweries in all of Los Angeles county by various publications, this is "must see" place for any beer lover!
There's live music here almost every night along with a great happy hour from 4-7 pm every single day. A great local experience.
26 locals recommend
Melody Bar & Grill
9132 S Sepulveda BlvdThere's live music here almost every night along with a great happy hour from 4-7 pm every single day. A great local experience.
Entertainment & Activities
The best driving range in Los Angeles, and also a great 18-hole golf course right down the street! With the cheapest bucket of balls costing only $12, this is a great place to unwind.
23 locals recommend
Westchester Golf Course
6900 W Manchester AveThe best driving range in Los Angeles, and also a great 18-hole golf course right down the street! With the cheapest bucket of balls costing only $12, this is a great place to unwind.
Top class movie theater that serves food and drinks right to your seat!
198 locals recommend
AMC DINE-IN Marina 6
13455 Maxella AveTop class movie theater that serves food and drinks right to your seat!
A great place to unwind with food, drinks, and arcade games for adults (as well as kids). Always a fun time.
112 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
6801 Hollywood BlvdA great place to unwind with food, drinks, and arcade games for adults (as well as kids). Always a fun time.
Modern, hip, and group-friendly spot that includes a bar lounge, arcade room, and of course bowling!
14 locals recommend
Bowlero Los Angeles
8731 Lincoln BlvdModern, hip, and group-friendly spot that includes a bar lounge, arcade room, and of course bowling!
Essentials
My favorite grocery store, and one with all of the essentials with a focus on natural and organic foods and products.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveMy favorite grocery store, and one with all of the essentials with a focus on natural and organic foods and products.
I've used this laundromat several times in the past and have never been disappointed.
SC Coin Laundry
5618 W Manchester AveI've used this laundromat several times in the past and have never been disappointed.
Shopping
This is a recently upgraded mall with a lot of new stores coming in monthly, which already has Best Buy, Target, Nordstrom Rack and Finish Line to name a few.
272 locals recommend
Westfield Culver City
6000 Sepulveda BlvdThis is a recently upgraded mall with a lot of new stores coming in monthly, which already has Best Buy, Target, Nordstrom Rack and Finish Line to name a few.
Plaza El Segundo
700 S Allied WayGreat outdoor mall with lots of restaurants and stores.
Parks & Nature
A fantastic beach with tons of surfers dotting the waters and local walking, running, and riding on the bike path. There's also tons of great local bars and restaurants here. And don't be surprised if you spot a celebrity or two, since many have beach houses here.
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
A fantastic beach with tons of surfers dotting the waters and local walking, running, and riding on the bike path. There's also tons of great local bars and restaurants here. And don't be surprised if you spot a celebrity or two, since many have beach houses here.
The only beach nearby that also allows night time bonfires on the beach. A great beach to relax, bring blankets and Smores to, and watch the sunset while a fire burns in the background.
144 locals recommend
Dockweiler Beach Charging Sta
12000 Vista Del MarThe only beach nearby that also allows night time bonfires on the beach. A great beach to relax, bring blankets and Smores to, and watch the sunset while a fire burns in the background.
Venice Beach is home to the world famous Muscle Beach, the legendary bike path that stretches from Pacific Palisades to Hermosa Beach, tons of tiny shops, and a skate park.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkVenice Beach is home to the world famous Muscle Beach, the legendary bike path that stretches from Pacific Palisades to Hermosa Beach, tons of tiny shops, and a skate park.