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Drinks & Nightlife

"This '60s themed bar, which pays homage to poet Charles Bukowski, is super laid back, with cushioned bar stools and booths and friendly staff."
16 locals recommend
Barkowski
2819 Pico Blvd
16 locals recommend
"This '60s themed bar, which pays homage to poet Charles Bukowski, is super laid back, with cushioned bar stools and booths and friendly staff."
Good music. House party atmosphere.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire Blvd
525 locals recommend
Good music. House party atmosphere.
"...might be the greatest restaurant/bar/gastropub in the world." Food is very good! https://www.thebrixtonsm.com/
19 locals recommend
The Brixton
2827 Pico Blvd
19 locals recommend
"...might be the greatest restaurant/bar/gastropub in the world." Food is very good! https://www.thebrixtonsm.com/
44 locals recommend
Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
1736 Ocean Park Blvd
44 locals recommend

Essentials

881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave
881 locals recommend
Closest market to our address. Some organic foods and produce. Small deli, good wine selection.
76 locals recommend
Bob's Market
1650 Ocean Park Blvd
76 locals recommend
Closest market to our address. Some organic foods and produce. Small deli, good wine selection.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
1701 locals recommend
503 locals recommend
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield Blvd
503 locals recommend
Basic laundromat.
Ocean Park Laundromat
2100 Ocean Park Blvd
Basic laundromat.
7 locals recommend
Dry Clean X-Press
2611 Lincoln Blvd
7 locals recommend
124 locals recommend
CVS
12015 Wilshire Blvd
124 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

The Lake Shrine is an oasis of serenity. Parking lot is small. No drinks or food or smoking are allowed. The Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens are open free of charge, Wednesday through Sunday. Advance reservations are required. Two arrival times are offered daily: 10:00am 1:00pm Lake Shrine 17190 Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
132 locals recommend
Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset Blvd
132 locals recommend
The Lake Shrine is an oasis of serenity. Parking lot is small. No drinks or food or smoking are allowed. The Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens are open free of charge, Wednesday through Sunday. Advance reservations are required. Two arrival times are offered daily: 10:00am 1:00pm Lake Shrine 17190 Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
http://www.laparks.org/park/temescal-canyon
223 locals recommend
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast Hwy
223 locals recommend
http://www.laparks.org/park/temescal-canyon
Will Rogers was a movie star and iconic figure in Los Angeles. This Park also hosts Polo matches! http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626 Check out Inspiration Point.
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers was a movie star and iconic figure in Los Angeles. This Park also hosts Polo matches! http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626 Check out Inspiration Point.
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/best-la-hikes/runyon-canyon-hike-directions/ In Hollywood area. "Very hip."
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals recommend
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/best-la-hikes/runyon-canyon-hike-directions/ In Hollywood area. "Very hip."
127 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1
127 locals recommend
A nice drive up the Coast. Avoid it on weekends unless you're headed that way!
299 locals recommend
Zuma Beach
299 locals recommend
A nice drive up the Coast. Avoid it on weekends unless you're headed that way!
75 locals recommend
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
75 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Topanga Beach station
14 locals recommend
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
947 locals recommend
Very rustic, popular residential area since the '60s, great hiking. Restaurant: Inn of the Seventh Ray. Great for a weekend brunch or a romantic evening.
Topanga Canyon, Topanga, CA 90265, USA
Very rustic, popular residential area since the '60s, great hiking. Restaurant: Inn of the Seventh Ray. Great for a weekend brunch or a romantic evening.

Shopping

Santa Monica Place - variety of upscale stores at the southern end of the 3rd Street Promenade.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
1595 locals recommend
Santa Monica Place - variety of upscale stores at the southern end of the 3rd Street Promenade.
Restaurants, clothing, nightspots, Sunday morning Farmer's Market. Extends from Venice north to the 3rd Street Promenade. Short walk west to the beach.
207 locals recommend
Main Street
Main Street
207 locals recommend
Restaurants, clothing, nightspots, Sunday morning Farmer's Market. Extends from Venice north to the 3rd Street Promenade. Short walk west to the beach.

Getting Around

https://www.metro.net/ http://thesource.metro.net/2016/04/27/expo-parking-may-20/
64 locals recommend
Metro Los Angeles Expo Line Extention
64 locals recommend
https://www.metro.net/ http://thesource.metro.net/2016/04/27/expo-parking-may-20/
Central Train station downtown LA. https://www.amtrak.com/
341 locals recommend
Union Station
800 N Alameda St
341 locals recommend
Central Train station downtown LA. https://www.amtrak.com/

Arts & Culture

Located in Malibu, this antiquities museum is modeled after a Roman villa. Outdoor theatre hosts plays in the summer.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
883 locals recommend
Located in Malibu, this antiquities museum is modeled after a Roman villa. Outdoor theatre hosts plays in the summer.
Sign up ahead or get there early (by 10 am) to stand in line.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 locals recommend
Sign up ahead or get there early (by 10 am) to stand in line.
The Academy Museum 6067 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036 United States
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd
890 locals recommend
The Academy Museum 6067 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036 United States
If you love cars, you'll love this place!
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
538 locals recommend
If you love cars, you'll love this place!
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32070-d276852-Reviews-Frederick_R_Weisman_Art_Foundation-Beverly_Hills_California.html Amazing private art collection. Tours M-F. Free, but must book in advance!
9 locals recommend
Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation
265 N Carolwood Dr
9 locals recommend
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32070-d276852-Reviews-Frederick_R_Weisman_Art_Foundation-Beverly_Hills_California.html Amazing private art collection. Tours M-F. Free, but must book in advance!
Call for details. Parking lot may require a reservation. Art exhibits, wonderful view of the city, beautiful gardens and outdoor concerts in the summer.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Call for details. Parking lot may require a reservation. Art exhibits, wonderful view of the city, beautiful gardens and outdoor concerts in the summer.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Trapeze School Santa Monica Pier http://www.santamonica.com/what-to-do/trapeze-school-new-york/
Good foreign film selection close to the 3rd St. Promenade.
23 locals recommend
Laemmle Monica Film Center
1332 2nd St
23 locals recommend
Good foreign film selection close to the 3rd St. Promenade.
21 locals recommend
Santa Monica Yoga
1640 Ocean Park Blvd
21 locals recommend
71 locals recommend
The Yoga Collective
512 Rose Ave
71 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Venice Public Art Walls
Ocean Front Walk
25 locals recommend