Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Really good food, atmosphere, filled with local Palisades residents, typically gets fuller at dinner time around 7-9.
It's a bit more on the expensive side but totally worth it as the food is very delicious.
6 locals recommend
Beech Street Cafe
863 N Swarthmore AveReally good food, atmosphere, filled with local Palisades residents, typically gets fuller at dinner time around 7-9.
It's a bit more on the expensive side but totally worth it as the food is very delicious.
Local favorite, serve all kinds of food for reasonable prices. Only open during the day for breakfast and lunch. I'd recommend calling in to avoid waiting, if you want to get it to go.
Palisades Garden Cafe
15231 La Cruz DrLocal favorite, serve all kinds of food for reasonable prices. Only open during the day for breakfast and lunch. I'd recommend calling in to avoid waiting, if you want to get it to go.
One of the only and best restaurants in the Palisades Highlands, serving authentic Italian food with very good service.
19 locals recommend
Casa Nostra Ristorante
1515 Palisades DrOne of the only and best restaurants in the Palisades Highlands, serving authentic Italian food with very good service.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trail, great excercise with nice views of the city at the top, very popular, can get a bit busy on the weekends.
28 locals recommend
Los Liones Canyon Trail
Los Liones Canyon TrailGreat hiking trail, great excercise with nice views of the city at the top, very popular, can get a bit busy on the weekends.
They have basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball courts, it's very serene, local hangout spot for families and athletic people.
Palisades Park and Recreation Center
851 Alma Real DrThey have basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball courts, it's very serene, local hangout spot for families and athletic people.
One of the most famous hiking trails on this side of town, a local favorite, very heavily transited during the weekend. Stunning views at the top, make sure to get there early.
62 locals recommend
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailOne of the most famous hiking trails on this side of town, a local favorite, very heavily transited during the weekend. Stunning views at the top, make sure to get there early.
Arts & Culture
One of the main attractions to the area, most guests try to visit the Getty Villa as it is only a few minutes away by car and filled with amazing architecture and artwork. It's free, however, a reservation at least 24 hours prior is required, don't forget to book online, if you're thinking about going.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyOne of the main attractions to the area, most guests try to visit the Getty Villa as it is only a few minutes away by car and filled with amazing architecture and artwork. It's free, however, a reservation at least 24 hours prior is required, don't forget to book online, if you're thinking about going.
The iconic Getty Museum, a must see if visiting LA, never disappoints.
169 locals recommend
Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveThe iconic Getty Museum, a must see if visiting LA, never disappoints.
Getting Around
Turo
Rent rare cars for reasonable prices.
Essentials
They have a very good deli section that serves all kinds of pre-made food, both hot and cold. I wouldn't go here for regular groceries as they are considerably overpriced.
108 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2627 Lincoln BlvdThey have a very good deli section that serves all kinds of pre-made food, both hot and cold. I wouldn't go here for regular groceries as they are considerably overpriced.