Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Darya Restaurant Santa Monica
12130 Santa Monica BlvdClose by and delicious.
One of the best coffee shops in Los Angeles with the world's best chocolate chip banana bread, mint lemonade, and my favorite breakfast burrito. The decor is awesome too. Definitely a place that's designed to inspire creativity.
67 locals recommend
Literati Cafe
12081 Wilshire BlvdOne of the best coffee shops in Los Angeles with the world's best chocolate chip banana bread, mint lemonade, and my favorite breakfast burrito. The decor is awesome too. Definitely a place that's designed to inspire creativity.
Yummy Mexican food and great Margaritas in an indoor/outdoor setting.
47 locals recommend
Marix Tex Mex Cafe
1108 N Flores StYummy Mexican food and great Margaritas in an indoor/outdoor setting.
Ever eaten with your fingers? This is an authentic Ethopian restaurant and it's delicious.
14 locals recommend
Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
1041 S Fairfax AveEver eaten with your fingers? This is an authentic Ethopian restaurant and it's delicious.
Super nice restaurant that has great service, delicious food, and awesome drinks.
152 locals recommend
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveSuper nice restaurant that has great service, delicious food, and awesome drinks.
If you like dogs and beer, you'll love the Blue Dog. It's a really unique spot with great food, lots of beers, and the walls are covered in photos of dogs (including mine!)
33 locals recommend
Blue Dog Beer Tavern
4524 Saugus AveIf you like dogs and beer, you'll love the Blue Dog. It's a really unique spot with great food, lots of beers, and the walls are covered in photos of dogs (including mine!)
Getting Around
Metro Los Angeles Expo Line Extention
LA's new Metro
Sightseeing
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierIt's whimsical and fun.
Main Street
Main StreetLots of fun shops and restaurants.
A really unique street with tons of one of a kind shops and restaurants.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardA really unique street with tons of one of a kind shops and restaurants.
Shops, Food, Famous People and walking distance to the beach.
195 locals recommend
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdShops, Food, Famous People and walking distance to the beach.
Essentials
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire BlvdWalking distance (or a very quick drive/uber).
Arts & Culture
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwySo beautiful.
Parks & Nature
Hiking, Horses, and Beautiful Views! One of my favorite spots in the city.
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdHiking, Horses, and Beautiful Views! One of my favorite spots in the city.
This hiking trail is a great workout with awesome views and there's even a "waterfall" during the right time of year!
38 locals recommend
Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
15601 Sunset BlvdThis hiking trail is a great workout with awesome views and there's even a "waterfall" during the right time of year!
Shopping
Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveHidden Treasures
154 S Topanga Canyon BlvdThis is a super kooky, funky, photo op store.
A Balinese indoor/outdoor store with a massive waterfall, statues, and an amazing crystal collection.
20 locals recommend
Jalan Jalan Imports
525 S Topanga Canyon BlvdA Balinese indoor/outdoor store with a massive waterfall, statues, and an amazing crystal collection.