Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Chicago For Ribs
8311 Lincoln BlvdGreat Ribs and AMAZING Cornbread with Honey Butter
22nd St Landing Seafood Grill & Bar
141 W 22nd StLocal hot spot on the marina with great views
J.Trani's Ristorante
584 W 9th StGreat food, more upscale and worth it.
Rex's Cafe
2136 S Pacific AveGreat casual diner for breakfast and lunch
Brouwerij West
110 E 22nd StNew local brewery. Often Crowed and fun hot spot.
Great steaks amazing service. Call and make a reservations ask fro Mike to be your server he is fantastic.
32 locals recommend
555 East American Steakhouse
555 E Ocean BlvdGreat steaks amazing service. Call and make a reservations ask fro Mike to be your server he is fantastic.
Great food, great view, great bar and excellent place to watch whales and enjoy the amazing sunset view. Higher end and fun.IN the summer they have great music on Friday nights.
47 locals recommend
Nelson's
100 Terranea WayGreat food, great view, great bar and excellent place to watch whales and enjoy the amazing sunset view. Higher end and fun.IN the summer they have great music on Friday nights.
Starbucks
359 S La Brea Aveone mile walk if you need a Starbucks :-)
San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant
706 Nagoya Waya mile walk in the other direction and there is another Starbucks. So depending on which direction you are headed you will run into a Starbucks on your way out. :-)
694 locals recommend
Starbucks
359 S La Brea Avea mile walk in the other direction and there is another Starbucks. So depending on which direction you are headed you will run into a Starbucks on your way out. :-)
Sebastian's Mediterranean Cuisine
376 W 7th StNiko's Pizzeria
399 W 6th StEntertainment & Activities
Haunted Queen Mary is a blast in October when they have Dark Harbor for Halloween. So fun!
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyHaunted Queen Mary is a blast in October when they have Dark Harbor for Halloween. So fun!
Ports O' Call Village
1150 Nagoya WayRestaurants and shopping.
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayDisneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrSanta Catalina Island
small and inexpensive fun for the little kids. Close to the beach and will give you something fun to do.
47 locals recommend
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M White Drsmall and inexpensive fun for the little kids. Close to the beach and will give you something fun to do.
Tons of chain restaurants and arcades and shopping. Only 15 minute drive over the bridge and there are a lot of places to shop and eat.
172 locals recommend
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean BlvdTons of chain restaurants and arcades and shopping. Only 15 minute drive over the bridge and there are a lot of places to shop and eat.
S.S. Lane Victory
2400 Miner StLos Angeles Harbor Lighthouse
About 45 minutes to an hour drive depending on traffic.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaAbout 45 minutes to an hour drive depending on traffic.
Battleship USS Iowa Museum
250 S Harbor BlvdMagic Castle Hotel
7025 Franklin Ave
CGV Cinemas Movie Theater
621 S Western Aveclosest Movie Theater not super great but close.
Close movie theater it is nicer then the theater in San Pedro
18 locals recommend
AMC Rolling Hills 20
2591 Airport DrClose movie theater it is nicer then the theater in San Pedro
Really nice movie theater with reclining seats and requires reservations up front to get a good seat book ahead. Discounts on Tuesdays during the school year
10 locals recommend
Regal Promenade
550 Deep Valley DrReally nice movie theater with reclining seats and requires reservations up front to get a good seat book ahead. Discounts on Tuesdays during the school year
this is a good thing to do for kids and would recommend doing this and LACMA on the same day they are right next to each other
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvdthis is a good thing to do for kids and would recommend doing this and LACMA on the same day they are right next to each other
Parks & Nature
Kayaking, swimming, diving, snorkeling places to eat. Lots to do here and closets beach
38 locals recommend
Cabrillo Beach
Kayaking, swimming, diving, snorkeling places to eat. Lots to do here and closets beach
Hiking trails along the cliffs with amazing views
11 locals recommend
White Point Nature Education Center and Preserve
1600 W Paseo Del MarHiking trails along the cliffs with amazing views
One Block away BEAUTIFUL park great location for weddings and other festivities. Popular site for quinceanera
15 locals recommend
Averill Park
1300 S Dodson AveOne Block away BEAUTIFUL park great location for weddings and other festivities. Popular site for quinceanera
Point Fermin Lighthouse
807 W Paseo Del MarThe fence is at the very eastern part of Paseo Del Mar. Make sure you are wearing sturdy shoes.ACCESS: You're gonna have to work for it. Climb over the 3 foot concrete barrier at the edge of Point Fermin Park. Go towards the barred fence that blocks off Sunken City and behind a bush you will see that there is a large space dug out beneath the fence. This is pretty easy to crawl under.
Yes, you should wear closed toed shoes. There is glass everywhere. Not by accident, but by inconsiderate people who think it's fun to throw empties at the slabs and shatter them. Morons.
Other than that, it's all good! An ever-changing display of color to explore. If you're coming to take photos, come early in the day. The lighting is better from that direction. If you've been here before and just want to chill, afternoon/sunset is great. It can be pretty crowded, but it's big enough that you can post up on a slab and enjoy the view.
The water is clear and beautiful, and if you're really daring, you can climb down to the tide pools.
9 locals recommend
Sunken City Trail
The fence is at the very eastern part of Paseo Del Mar. Make sure you are wearing sturdy shoes.ACCESS: You're gonna have to work for it. Climb over the 3 foot concrete barrier at the edge of Point Fermin Park. Go towards the barred fence that blocks off Sunken City and behind a bush you will see that there is a large space dug out beneath the fence. This is pretty easy to crawl under.
Yes, you should wear closed toed shoes. There is glass everywhere. Not by accident, but by inconsiderate people who think it's fun to throw empties at the slabs and shatter them. Morons.
Other than that, it's all good! An ever-changing display of color to explore. If you're coming to take photos, come early in the day. The lighting is better from that direction. If you've been here before and just want to chill, afternoon/sunset is great. It can be pretty crowded, but it's big enough that you can post up on a slab and enjoy the view.
The water is clear and beautiful, and if you're really daring, you can climb down to the tide pools.
Gorgeous (limited sand) beach. Caters to locals as access takes some exploring but if you are seeking privacy and less adulterated Southern California waters, it's here. Plenty or nearby hiking trails. One section is open to waves while a nearby section is protected with rock formations. Originally private land that was granted to the city/county.
31 locals recommend
White Point
Gorgeous (limited sand) beach. Caters to locals as access takes some exploring but if you are seeking privacy and less adulterated Southern California waters, it's here. Plenty or nearby hiking trails. One section is open to waves while a nearby section is protected with rock formations. Originally private land that was granted to the city/county.
Getting Around
Catalina Express
95 BerthShopping
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles
112 E 22nd StLocal arts and crafts shopping
Not far newly renovated and lots of high end shopping as well as everything else in between. Great Shopping without having to drive into LA
234 locals recommend
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StNot far newly renovated and lots of high end shopping as well as everything else in between. Great Shopping without having to drive into LA
If you are in the mood for Santa Monica the 3rd Street Promenade is a must see shopping and dining experience. About a 45 minute to an hour drive depending on traffic. A fun place to spend the day
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeIf you are in the mood for Santa Monica the 3rd Street Promenade is a must see shopping and dining experience. About a 45 minute to an hour drive depending on traffic. A fun place to spend the day
On the last Friday of every month this is the place to be for sample sales and great deals. Everything you can imagine . Samples are usually a size 2 or 4 and sometimes a 6, however you can always find deals in all sizes in the fashion district.
52 locals recommend
Fashion District LA
210 E Olympic BlvdOn the last Friday of every month this is the place to be for sample sales and great deals. Everything you can imagine . Samples are usually a size 2 or 4 and sometimes a 6, however you can always find deals in all sizes in the fashion district.
Drinks & Nightlife
Off the Vine
491 W 6th Stcute local wine bar
Sightseeing
has a great local park and beautiful view of the ocean.
101 locals recommend
Korean Bell of Friendship
3601 S Gaffey Sthas a great local park and beautiful view of the ocean.