Guidebook for Los Angeles
Parks & Nature
Wide open space can be hard to come by in the city. This park has plenty! Plus a wide path that winds all the way around the park for a nice walk—or for your kids to scooter or skate!
40 locals recommend
Clover Park
2600 Ocean Park BlvdWide open space can be hard to come by in the city. This park has plenty! Plus a wide path that winds all the way around the park for a nice walk—or for your kids to scooter or skate!
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrA beautiful place to refresh and explore.
A tiny little slice of peaceful green! Great place for a picnic lunch. Just a block away from the Bungaloft!
10 locals recommend
Ozone Park
727 Ozone StA tiny little slice of peaceful green! Great place for a picnic lunch. Just a block away from the Bungaloft!
Even though Venice Beach is a walk away, we love venturing to El Porto for a long day in the sun. There's metered parking and it's a popular surfing spot. It can be cleaner and a bit less hectic than Venice or Santa Monica beaches.
38 locals recommend
El Porto
Even though Venice Beach is a walk away, we love venturing to El Porto for a long day in the sun. There's metered parking and it's a popular surfing spot. It can be cleaner and a bit less hectic than Venice or Santa Monica beaches.
Point Dume State Beach
Birdview AvenueOne of my favorite Malibu beaches. Just beautiful!
Sightseeing
We love the classic ambiance of this authentic vintage LA market (founded in 1934)! Tons of food options for every taste and budget. Don't miss Littlejohn's English Toffee! The market is right next door to The Grove and down the street from LACMA and the Petersen Automotive Museum.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StWe love the classic ambiance of this authentic vintage LA market (founded in 1934)! Tons of food options for every taste and budget. Don't miss Littlejohn's English Toffee! The market is right next door to The Grove and down the street from LACMA and the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Explore one of the oldest spots in LA! We've been know to make a special detour for Cielito Lindo's taquitos! Olvera Street is packed with vendors, restaurants, and museums! A great place to buy a colorful Mexican blanket or a pair of authentic huaraches!
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetExplore one of the oldest spots in LA! We've been know to make a special detour for Cielito Lindo's taquitos! Olvera Street is packed with vendors, restaurants, and museums! A great place to buy a colorful Mexican blanket or a pair of authentic huaraches!
Been going to the SM Pier since I was a kid. Such an iconic So Cal spot. Love the arcade, the historic carousel, and just walking around and taking in the sights. The ferris wheel is worth the cost—amazing views on clear days! Can't speak much to the food on the pier, so many better places close by to eat. It can also get crazy crowded in this part of Santa Monica, but a visit here makes for a fun outing with tons of photo ops!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierBeen going to the SM Pier since I was a kid. Such an iconic So Cal spot. Love the arcade, the historic carousel, and just walking around and taking in the sights. The ferris wheel is worth the cost—amazing views on clear days! Can't speak much to the food on the pier, so many better places close by to eat. It can also get crazy crowded in this part of Santa Monica, but a visit here makes for a fun outing with tons of photo ops!
Forget Hollywood Boulevard and check out this old preserved movie set that was once used to film Westerns, other movies and TV shows. It's located in the beautiful Santa Monica mountains so you can add on any number of hikes to your day. You'll feel a million miles away from the bustle of the city.
28 locals recommend
Paramount Ranch
2903 Cornell RdForget Hollywood Boulevard and check out this old preserved movie set that was once used to film Westerns, other movies and TV shows. It's located in the beautiful Santa Monica mountains so you can add on any number of hikes to your day. You'll feel a million miles away from the bustle of the city.
Food Scene
"Quality Forever!" The most delicious burgers and pies have been served at this iconic restaurant since 1947. Our standard order is a Hickory Burger with fries and a slice of banana cream pie! It can get crowded and you might have to wait for one of the only 26 seats, so try to go during off hours. Also remember it's cash only!
82 locals recommend
The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico Blvd"Quality Forever!" The most delicious burgers and pies have been served at this iconic restaurant since 1947. Our standard order is a Hickory Burger with fries and a slice of banana cream pie! It can get crowded and you might have to wait for one of the only 26 seats, so try to go during off hours. Also remember it's cash only!
Copenhagen Pastry
11113 Washington BlvdTrust us! Drool-worthy authentic Danish pastry!
If you haven't tried a Tito's taco, you haven't lived. They are in a category all their own. Be prepared to wait in line. It will be worth it.
78 locals recommend
Tito’s Tacos
11222 Washington PlIf you haven't tried a Tito's taco, you haven't lived. They are in a category all their own. Be prepared to wait in line. It will be worth it.
Next level salad bar! The freshest organic ingredients and a ton of variety! Plus smoothies, snacks, and juices. We love to get salads and take them to nearby Clover Park to enjoy a healthy picnic lunch!
15 locals recommend
Mrs Winston's Green Grocery- LA's Best Salad & Juice Bar
3150 Ocean Park BlvdNext level salad bar! The freshest organic ingredients and a ton of variety! Plus smoothies, snacks, and juices. We love to get salads and take them to nearby Clover Park to enjoy a healthy picnic lunch!
A favorite spot of ours. Vintage neon, fire pit, naugahyde booths...it's great! Share a pastrami sandwich, fries, and an ice cold beer—so good! Their complimentary house pickles are the best!
23 locals recommend
Johnnie's Pastrami
4017 Sepulveda BlvdA favorite spot of ours. Vintage neon, fire pit, naugahyde booths...it's great! Share a pastrami sandwich, fries, and an ice cold beer—so good! Their complimentary house pickles are the best!
Super casual but super magical Malibu experience. The best fish-n-chips around and an open-air patio with ocean views to eat it on! Bring your own wine and table cloth for a Cali-style romantic date.
161 locals recommend
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Super casual but super magical Malibu experience. The best fish-n-chips around and an open-air patio with ocean views to eat it on! Bring your own wine and table cloth for a Cali-style romantic date.
Flake is the perfect neighborhood joint for breakfast and lunch! Friendly service, great coffee, good prices! The Rad Muffin is a favorite. Just a block away from the Bungaloft!
174 locals recommend
Flake
513 Rose AveFlake is the perfect neighborhood joint for breakfast and lunch! Friendly service, great coffee, good prices! The Rad Muffin is a favorite. Just a block away from the Bungaloft!
Yummy "home-cooked" vegetarian Indian fare and a fully stocked Indian market. We love watching the Bollywood videos that play on the TV. Super casual, affordable, and yummy.
53 locals recommend
Samosa House
11510 Washington BlvdYummy "home-cooked" vegetarian Indian fare and a fully stocked Indian market. We love watching the Bollywood videos that play on the TV. Super casual, affordable, and yummy.
Hipster heaven! Really good baked goods, coffee, juices, sandwiches, everything! The most pricey food you'll ever likely eat sitting on a milk crate, but such is the Venice way.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveHipster heaven! Really good baked goods, coffee, juices, sandwiches, everything! The most pricey food you'll ever likely eat sitting on a milk crate, but such is the Venice way.
A tiny hole-in-the-wall spot for amazing ramen! Stop in on your way to, or from LAX. It's close to the airport.
22 locals recommend
The Ramen Joint
6220 W 87th StA tiny hole-in-the-wall spot for amazing ramen! Stop in on your way to, or from LAX. It's close to the airport.
Great coffee and a short walk from the Bungaloft! They also have some delicious and health-conscious options for breakfast and lunch, and killer baked goods. This is the original location. Open 5:30 am - 8 pm.
300 locals recommend
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveGreat coffee and a short walk from the Bungaloft! They also have some delicious and health-conscious options for breakfast and lunch, and killer baked goods. This is the original location. Open 5:30 am - 8 pm.
A good choice if you want some old-school Mexican food in a funky, fun environment. Awesome chips and salsa! Gilbert's has been around forever and it's a local favorite. It's cash only but they have an ATM.
28 locals recommend
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant
2526 Pico BlvdA good choice if you want some old-school Mexican food in a funky, fun environment. Awesome chips and salsa! Gilbert's has been around forever and it's a local favorite. It's cash only but they have an ATM.
This cute little spot has excellent corn dogs and fresh lemonade! Perfect place to grab an affordable lunch if you're visiting the pier.
6 locals recommend
Hot Dog on a Stick
1633 Ocean FrontThis cute little spot has excellent corn dogs and fresh lemonade! Perfect place to grab an affordable lunch if you're visiting the pier.
The best bread! Whole-grain artisanal sourdough and amazing pastries. We love this place for a simple meal of coffee and toast. They also have pizza and a small but delicious menu.
50 locals recommend
Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington BoulevardThe best bread! Whole-grain artisanal sourdough and amazing pastries. We love this place for a simple meal of coffee and toast. They also have pizza and a small but delicious menu.
CCC is a So Cal institution. If you're looking for a simple, fast, casual, fresh, and healthy place for lunch or dinner that won't cost an arm and a leg, this is it! They have salads, wraps, soups, rotisserie chicken and free self-serve shave ice! It's walkable from the Bungaloft, but a longish walk.
90 locals recommend
California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln BlvdCCC is a So Cal institution. If you're looking for a simple, fast, casual, fresh, and healthy place for lunch or dinner that won't cost an arm and a leg, this is it! They have salads, wraps, soups, rotisserie chicken and free self-serve shave ice! It's walkable from the Bungaloft, but a longish walk.
Come here for an authentic (with a fresh Cali update) French meal of organic rotisserie chicken, and a delicious selection of perfectly prepared side dishes. All meals come with a generous supply of au jus! This place is best enjoyed as "take out". Bring it back to the Bungaloft and enjoy a delicious meal on the patio with a bottle of red!
Mon Petit Poulet
705 Lincoln BlvdCome here for an authentic (with a fresh Cali update) French meal of organic rotisserie chicken, and a delicious selection of perfectly prepared side dishes. All meals come with a generous supply of au jus! This place is best enjoyed as "take out". Bring it back to the Bungaloft and enjoy a delicious meal on the patio with a bottle of red!
Essentials
If you want a little more crunchy vibe than Whole Foods, RA is your place! They have a great juice bar and their grab-and-go guacamole is the best!
139 locals recommend
Rainbow Acres Natural Foods
13208 Washington BlvdIf you want a little more crunchy vibe than Whole Foods, RA is your place! They have a great juice bar and their grab-and-go guacamole is the best!
Our local Japanese market. All kinds of Japanese provisions, plus a food court, and a great gift shop (especially if you're a pen lover!) We like to pick up some sushi-grade salmon and top it with spicy mayo, wasabi, and green onions. Great selection of Asian beers and sake. Don't miss the candy aisle either!
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveOur local Japanese market. All kinds of Japanese provisions, plus a food court, and a great gift shop (especially if you're a pen lover!) We like to pick up some sushi-grade salmon and top it with spicy mayo, wasabi, and green onions. Great selection of Asian beers and sake. Don't miss the candy aisle either!
Arts & Culture
A great little museum, especially for families. Walk across the street to watch planes take off and land from the Santa Monica Airport strip.
45 locals recommend
Museum of Flying
3100 Airport AveA great little museum, especially for families. Walk across the street to watch planes take off and land from the Santa Monica Airport strip.
Newly opened Cold War museum. Unique and off the beaten path!
11 locals recommend
The Wende Museum of the Cold War
10808 Culver BlvdNewly opened Cold War museum. Unique and off the beaten path!
You literally feel like you're in the Italian countryside and not Los Angeles. Beautiful, elegant surroundings, priceless art antiquities, and great eats make for a wonderful day!
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyYou literally feel like you're in the Italian countryside and not Los Angeles. Beautiful, elegant surroundings, priceless art antiquities, and great eats make for a wonderful day!