Guidebook for Playa Del Rey
Food Scene
Cafe Milan
205 Culver Blvdgreat breakfast and lunch / free wifi / local hang out
Korean BBQ, Great weekend breakfast, and tea house. Outdoor seating, nice environment and inexpensive
12 locals recommend
Destini Cafe
423 Culver BlvdKorean BBQ, Great weekend breakfast, and tea house. Outdoor seating, nice environment and inexpensive
Burgers, Beer, Bar, Outdoor seating, Fun environment - Karaoke on Friday night
49 locals recommend
The Shack
185 Culver BlvdBurgers, Beer, Bar, Outdoor seating, Fun environment - Karaoke on Friday night
Quick, fresh Mexican, with a Juice bar next door. Friendly Service,
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/senor-gs-restaurant-playa-del-rey
34 locals recommend
Señor G's Fresh & Healthy Mexican Food
343 Culver BlvdQuick, fresh Mexican, with a Juice bar next door. Friendly Service,
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/senor-gs-restaurant-playa-del-rey
a 4 in 1 restaurant bar - Good for breakfast, Lunch, dinner and Drinks as well as deserts. Has homemade icecream, and a whiskey bar.
126 locals recommend
Playa Provisions
119 Culver Blvda 4 in 1 restaurant bar - Good for breakfast, Lunch, dinner and Drinks as well as deserts. Has homemade icecream, and a whiskey bar.
Intimate and small gastro pub - big beer selection, cocktails, and interesting and tasty food. Playa del Rey Hot Spot
68 locals recommend
The Tripel
333 Culver BlvdIntimate and small gastro pub - big beer selection, cocktails, and interesting and tasty food. Playa del Rey Hot Spot
Bacari PDR
6805 S Vista Del Mar LnWine Bar & Full Cocktails with Italian appetizers and full menu.
Tandoor-A-India
8406 Pershing DrYummy Indian Food - and great Lunch specials
Everything Else
Dockweiler Beach Charging Sta
12000 Vista Del MarBonfires on the beach
Great views of the Marina's Fisherman Village. On a clear day you can see the Hollywood sign from the bridge.
Access the Marina on foot or via bike. You can also access and walk the break.
Ballona Creek Bridge
6198 Ballona Creek Bike PathGreat views of the Marina's Fisherman Village. On a clear day you can see the Hollywood sign from the bridge.
Access the Marina on foot or via bike. You can also access and walk the break.
Park - baseball diamond - BBQ and picnic tables - playground - basketball court - accross from the beach.
Water birds, cranes, ducks, geese etc can be observed in and around the lagoon.
10 locals recommend
Del Rey Lagoon
Park - baseball diamond - BBQ and picnic tables - playground - basketball court - accross from the beach.
Water birds, cranes, ducks, geese etc can be observed in and around the lagoon.
Art of Pilates, Inc.
165 Culver BlvdYoga & Pilates
Great walk in Yoga classes from 7AM to 9PM. Cafe Gratitude is a great Vegan restaurat and Juice Bar right next door.
71 locals recommend
The Yoga Collective
512 Rose AveGreat walk in Yoga classes from 7AM to 9PM. Cafe Gratitude is a great Vegan restaurat and Juice Bar right next door.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveClosest Trader Joe's - best grocery chain!
Ralphs Pharmacy
10772 Jefferson BlvdGrocery Store
Sightseeing
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardSightseeing and shopping
Great Views, Lots of Restaurants, and nightlife. Aquariaum at the end of the pier.
256 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StGreat Views, Lots of Restaurants, and nightlife. Aquariaum at the end of the pier.
An LA Must See at least once: Walk the boardwalk, eat, people watch, shop, enjoy the sun and beach
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkAn LA Must See at least once: Walk the boardwalk, eat, people watch, shop, enjoy the sun and beach
Santa Monica Pier has a permanent Amusement Park, and is great of shopping, food, people watching and enjoying the beach!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierSanta Monica Pier has a permanent Amusement Park, and is great of shopping, food, people watching and enjoying the beach!
Go at low tide and see great tide pools; there are caves and a nice beach. Its also a great ride up the coast!
222 locals recommend
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyGo at low tide and see great tide pools; there are caves and a nice beach. Its also a great ride up the coast!
Hollywood Sign. Hard to find unless you get directions beforehand
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardHollywood Sign. Hard to find unless you get directions beforehand
Downtown LA Art District - great restaurants, bars and sightseeing, in addition to art. 2nd Thursdays of each month is the DTLA Art Walk from 5PM-9PM
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction AvenueDowntown LA Art District - great restaurants, bars and sightseeing, in addition to art. 2nd Thursdays of each month is the DTLA Art Walk from 5PM-9PM
Manhattan Beach is a great beach spot with shopping, great restaurants and a great Vibe.
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdManhattan Beach is a great beach spot with shopping, great restaurants and a great Vibe.
LOVE Hermosa Beach - great nightlife, comedy clubs, clubs near the beach. Shopping and food are also in abundance.
283 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveLOVE Hermosa Beach - great nightlife, comedy clubs, clubs near the beach. Shopping and food are also in abundance.
Shopping
Westfield Culver City
6000 Sepulveda BlvdMall with lots of stores, including Target and Bestbuy
Drinks & Nightlife
Prince O' Whales
335 Culver BlvdGreat Dive Bar with live music and ping pong!
Arts & Culture
Marina del Rey Boat Rentals
13717 Fiji WayRent Kayaks and boats
Venice Canals / Beach Paddle Board & Bike Rentals
Paddle Board and Kayak Rentals
Lots of Contemporary Art + shows. Also Great spot for photo op just outside with the lamps
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLots of Contemporary Art + shows. Also Great spot for photo op just outside with the lamps