Guidebook for Los Angeles
Parks & Nature
Amazing view! Quick and easy hike! Have lunch in santa monica afterword!
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdAmazing view! Quick and easy hike! Have lunch in santa monica afterword!
Quick hike with almost 360 degree views of Los Angeles!
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdQuick hike with almost 360 degree views of Los Angeles!
10 min drive. Beautiful park right in the marina. Go for a picnic and watch the seals!
72 locals recommend
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way10 min drive. Beautiful park right in the marina. Go for a picnic and watch the seals!
Beautiful hike with amazing ocean views. The In-and-Out Trail is about 4 miles! Good workout!
Rivas Canyon Trail, Los Angeles, CA 90272, USA
Beautiful hike with amazing ocean views. The In-and-Out Trail is about 4 miles! Good workout!
This is a great easy trail you can walk to from the house. You can do birding and get a great view of the ocean, mountains and Hollywood sign. Pups are welcome! There is a long and short version of the trail so you can do 2-4 miles!
7 locals recommend
Bluff Creek Trail
Unnamed RoadThis is a great easy trail you can walk to from the house. You can do birding and get a great view of the ocean, mountains and Hollywood sign. Pups are welcome! There is a long and short version of the trail so you can do 2-4 miles!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdGreat food too!
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveAmazing views! Trendy.
Entertainment & Activities
Restaurants, bars, first Fridays, shopping, and maybe spot a movie star or two!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardRestaurants, bars, first Fridays, shopping, and maybe spot a movie star or two!
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkYou have to see it at least once! It's quite a scene!
Shop, eat, swim at the beach, walk, explore, have fun! A must-see in Los Angeles!
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeShop, eat, swim at the beach, walk, explore, have fun! A must-see in Los Angeles!
Bowlero Los Angeles
8731 Lincoln BlvdLove bowling? We’ve got a great spot 5 mins away!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveWithin walking distance of our house!
Vons
4030 S Centinela Ave10 minute walk from the house!
Bristol Farms
8448 Lincoln BlvdHigher end grocery store.
Playa Vista Medical Center
6020 S Seabluff DrUrgent care in case you are not feeling well!
Whole Foods Market
CVS
Pharmacy and other essentials.
Sightseeing
Venice Canals
Fun to walk around!
There is an awesome boardwalk and bike path that runs all along the coast. A really nice 6 mile walk is to take the boardwalk from Manhattan Beach to Hermosa Beach pier and back. Lots of restaurants and shops along the way!
Also our favorite beach in LA! 15 min drive.
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdThere is an awesome boardwalk and bike path that runs all along the coast. A really nice 6 mile walk is to take the boardwalk from Manhattan Beach to Hermosa Beach pier and back. Lots of restaurants and shops along the way!
Also our favorite beach in LA! 15 min drive.
Beautiful canals for a stroll, gondola ride or stand up paddle. Stop by 2nd St., on Belmont shores afterwards for a nice meal!
Naples Canal, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Beautiful canals for a stroll, gondola ride or stand up paddle. Stop by 2nd St., on Belmont shores afterwards for a nice meal!
Spot a celebrity or two or spend all your money in one of the expensive shops!
Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Spot a celebrity or two or spend all your money in one of the expensive shops!
Balboa Island
Great day trip!
Food scene
Go here for dinner right at sunset to enjoy amazing views of the marina. Note this is valet parking only!
43 locals recommend
Salt
13534 Bali WayGo here for dinner right at sunset to enjoy amazing views of the marina. Note this is valet parking only!
Go here for dinner right at sunset to enjoy amazing views of the marina. Note this is valet parking only!
Brizo Bar and Restaurant
Go here for dinner right at sunset to enjoy amazing views of the marina. Note this is valet parking only!
Hash Restaurant
12181 Bluff Creek DrGreat spot down the hill in Playa Vista for breakfast!
Truxton's American Bistro
8611 Truxton AveGreat food nearby for a special night out!
This place is really yummy Mexican food for takeout or delivery! The restaurant has a really nice outdoor patio too if you want to eat there.
15 locals recommend
Tocaya Organica - Playa Vista
12150 Millennium DriveThis place is really yummy Mexican food for takeout or delivery! The restaurant has a really nice outdoor patio too if you want to eat there.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
This place serves amazing sushi!
Fresh Brothers - Marina Del Rey
4722 1/2 Admiralty WayGood delivery for pizza!
The Manchester
They have a really nice happy hour for food and drinks nearby!
For one of the nicest restaurants in Los Angeles with an amazing Ocean view right in Malibu on PCH. Be sure to make reservations 30 days ahead!
477 locals recommend
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyFor one of the nicest restaurants in Los Angeles with an amazing Ocean view right in Malibu on PCH. Be sure to make reservations 30 days ahead!
Cafe Solar
6224 W Manchester AveGreat local spot, walkable, good for breakfast or lunch.
Great spot with restaurants, Whole Foods, a movie theater and Saturday farmer’s market. Families will love the mini park and lawn area.
17 locals recommend
Runway Mall
12775 W MillenniumGreat spot with restaurants, Whole Foods, a movie theater and Saturday farmer’s market. Families will love the mini park and lawn area.
PLANTA Cocina
For those who want to check out what plant based food has to offer! It’s so LA!
Great spot for a date night! A view of the marina with fresh pasta flown from Italy daily!
UOVO | Marina Del Rey
Great spot for a date night! A view of the marina with fresh pasta flown from Italy daily!
Stellar sushi. There’s usually a line so give yourself time and enjoy the view of the marina!
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
Stellar sushi. There’s usually a line so give yourself time and enjoy the view of the marina!
For families with littles
Great spot for families! Small beach with no waves and a park right on the sand!
Mothers Beach, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
Great spot for families! Small beach with no waves and a park right on the sand!
Playa Vista Sport Park
13196 Bluff Creek DrLet’s the littles burn off some energy!
Lots of space to run around and ponds with ducks and turtles for the kids to enjoy!
8 locals recommend
Central Park
West Waterfront DriveLots of space to run around and ponds with ducks and turtles for the kids to enjoy!
Great spot to bring the family on a Saturday morning. There’s a few playgrounds, shops and restaurants that the kids will enjoy! Also a Cinemark movie theater and Whole Foods!
19 locals recommend
Playa Vista Farmers Market
12775 Millennium DrGreat spot to bring the family on a Saturday morning. There’s a few playgrounds, shops and restaurants that the kids will enjoy! Also a Cinemark movie theater and Whole Foods!
Great place to eat where the kids can play!
8 locals recommend
The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center
11022 Aviation BlvdGreat place to eat where the kids can play!