Denise's Guidebook, some of my favorite places in LA.
Food scene
One of my favorite places to enjoy a champagne brunch nearby.
Rockefeller - Hermosa Beach
418 Pier AvenueRandy’s Donuts has been featured in many movies and tv shows. Good donuts too!
137 locals recommend
Randy's Donuts
805 W Manchester BlvdRandy’s Donuts has been featured in many movies and tv shows. Good donuts too!
If you’re visiting West Hollywood (which is a must see on its own), have some ice cream at Salt & Straw. It’s truly the best ice cream place in LA.
31 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
829 E 3rd StIf you’re visiting West Hollywood (which is a must see on its own), have some ice cream at Salt & Straw. It’s truly the best ice cream place in LA.
If you’re in a Postmates mood or you want to grab a quick bite to eat nearby. Try One Poke!
7 locals recommend
One Poke
2259 E Maple AveIf you’re in a Postmates mood or you want to grab a quick bite to eat nearby. Try One Poke!
If it’s you’re first time in LA, you HAVE to have a burger at In-N-Out. Try their animal style fries and animal style burger. You won’t find it on the menu but it’s worth trying.
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdIf it’s you’re first time in LA, you HAVE to have a burger at In-N-Out. Try their animal style fries and animal style burger. You won’t find it on the menu but it’s worth trying.
Love & Salt
317 Manhattan Beach BlvdOne of my local favorite restaurants
If you’re in the downtown LA area and don’t mind waiting a bit. Come to Bestia for dinner. You can typically get a seat at the bar or try and snag a table. Food is amazing!
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlIf you’re in the downtown LA area and don’t mind waiting a bit. Come to Bestia for dinner. You can typically get a seat at the bar or try and snag a table. Food is amazing!
Great brunch! Recently dined here and the service, food and ambiance were superb!
8 locals recommend
Petrossian Restaurant & Boutique
321 N Robertson BlvdGreat brunch! Recently dined here and the service, food and ambiance were superb!
Their tiramisu is amazing!! Great area to dine and walk around afterwards.
24 locals recommend
North Italia
1442 2nd StTheir tiramisu is amazing!! Great area to dine and walk around afterwards.
If you’re craving Mexican food and want to have it delivered. Try this place! Food is fresh and the portions are pretty generous.
8 locals recommend
La Fonda Of Inglewood Restaurant
4649 W Century BlvdIf you’re craving Mexican food and want to have it delivered. Try this place! Food is fresh and the portions are pretty generous.
Sightseeing
El Porto beach is a local beach where you can walk along the strand all the way down to Manhattan and hermosa beach. Truly, one of my favorite things to do after work.
10 locals recommend
El Porto Beach
4499-4401 The StrandEl Porto beach is a local beach where you can walk along the strand all the way down to Manhattan and hermosa beach. Truly, one of my favorite things to do after work.
This is the nicest mall in LA. Newly renovated, has great restaurants and shops.
232 locals recommend
Century City Mall station
This is the nicest mall in LA. Newly renovated, has great restaurants and shops.
If you’re in Malibu, come have lunch and hang out in paradise cove.
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyIf you’re in Malibu, come have lunch and hang out in paradise cove.
A bit touristy but a must see. Good for shopping and people watching
Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade station
A bit touristy but a must see. Good for shopping and people watching