Guidebook for Studio City
Food Scene
Try the Cinnamon Kiss French Toast and block out time for a siesta afterward!:)
9 locals recommend
Jumpin Java
11919 Ventura BlvdTry the Cinnamon Kiss French Toast and block out time for a siesta afterward!:)
Magical, industry hangout with mile high cakes, phenomenal food and coffee/tea and is surrounded by patios and has a fireplace and attached book store/gift shop.
223 locals recommend
Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveMagical, industry hangout with mile high cakes, phenomenal food and coffee/tea and is surrounded by patios and has a fireplace and attached book store/gift shop.
Daily Grill
2501 Colorado AveTry their Sunday brunch--crab cakes Benedict!
Umami Burger Studio City
12159 Ventura BoulevardTruffle Burger!!
Hipster--Open 24 hours except for Sunday--free Wifi--yummy food and coffee drinks!
61 locals recommend
Crave Cafe
14504 Ventura BlvdHipster--Open 24 hours except for Sunday--free Wifi--yummy food and coffee drinks!
The BEST Mexican!! And Monday nights are 33% off! Tell Bernadette Marti sent you!
35 locals recommend
Mexicali Cocina Cantina
12161 Ventura BlvdThe BEST Mexican!! And Monday nights are 33% off! Tell Bernadette Marti sent you!
There is no shortage of great burgers in Studio City. And the sweet potato fries and dipping sauce? BEST!
9 locals recommend
The Counter Custom Burgers Studio City
12117 Ventura BoulevardThere is no shortage of great burgers in Studio City. And the sweet potato fries and dipping sauce? BEST!
Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura BlvdLocal hipster bar--very laid back.
Sushi Dan
11056 Ventura BlvdCelebrity stomping ground for Sushi.
Henry's Tacos
4389 Tujunga AvePeople CRAVE these!
Lala's Argentine Grill
7229 Melrose AveExotic and yummy!
Try the PANCAKES or a butterflied grilled bran muffin and endless coffee!
16 locals recommend
Du-par's Restaurant & Bakery
16120 Ventura BoulevardTry the PANCAKES or a butterflied grilled bran muffin and endless coffee!
If you want a most extraordinary dining experience. There is not even a sign to identify this restaurant.
151 locals recommend
Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdIf you want a most extraordinary dining experience. There is not even a sign to identify this restaurant.
Thai Original BBQ & Restaurant
12254 Ventura BoulevardSO GOOD! And the Thai Iced Tea is yummy, too!
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7915 Sunset BlvdOur family FAV!!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
7660 Sunset BlvdBurrito Bowl with beef and Avocado!
Free WiFi and great breakfast sandwiches and the coffee isn't half bad.
32 locals recommend
McDonald's
8152 Sunset BlvdFree WiFi and great breakfast sandwiches and the coffee isn't half bad.
Shopping
Barnes & Noble
12136 Ventura BlvdFor the literate:)
Urban Outfitters
14608 Ventura BlvdYou know why I recommend it:)
Studio City is known for its tremendous shopping. This trendy, but friendly store is owned by William Shatner's daughter. Tell Brooks Marti sent you.
DARI
12334 Ventura BlvdStudio City is known for its tremendous shopping. This trendy, but friendly store is owned by William Shatner's daughter. Tell Brooks Marti sent you.
Gap
189 The Grove DrWe always need a Gap:)
Great second hand--nearly new, fashionable clothing--affordable!
58 locals recommend
Crossroads Trading
4470 Sunset BlvdGreat second hand--nearly new, fashionable clothing--affordable!
Firestone Complete Auto Care
11905 Ventura BlvdIn case you arrived by car and need anything.
Everything Else
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6343 Vineland AveIf you need wheels...
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
5575 Sepulveda BlvdYou never know when you might need this...:)
Sos Shoe Repair
Great shoe repair!
How does $2.50 for ANY garment sound? People bring their suitcase full of dry cleaning to my house!:)
Signature Cleaners
How does $2.50 for ANY garment sound? People bring their suitcase full of dry cleaning to my house!:)
And you can use the machines to mail--if there is a line, go across the parking lot to the Studio City Postal Center.
23 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
3950 Laurel Canyon BlvdAnd you can use the machines to mail--if there is a line, go across the parking lot to the Studio City Postal Center.
You want to go here! The coffee...is...FREE!! When you buy a yummy pastry! And vintage mix of tables and chairs and everything you see is for sale.
Big Sugar Bakeshop - Studio City
12182 Ventura BlvdYou want to go here! The coffee...is...FREE!! When you buy a yummy pastry! And vintage mix of tables and chairs and everything you see is for sale.
Nail Time
3962 Laurel Canyon BlvdGood price and good job.
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdI LOVE Trader Joe! For snacks, try their Kettle Korn and Mochi!!
CVS
14735 Ventura BlvdIf you need a drugstore.
The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga BlvdFor the best jazz AND--some pretty famous musicians sit in here!
GREAT music club --a little exclusive, but worth the try. They say Marilyn Monroe's ghost wanders the upstairs hall above the lobby.
284 locals recommend
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood BlvdGREAT music club --a little exclusive, but worth the try. They say Marilyn Monroe's ghost wanders the upstairs hall above the lobby.
Lucky Brand
12157 Ventura BlvdGreat clothes, as you know!
Bank of America Financial Center
14701 Ventura BlvdIf this is your bank
Chase Bank
12051 Ventura Blvdif this is your bank
Wells Fargo Bank
12160 Victory BlvdIf this is your bank
In case you fall so in love with the area that you want to become my neighbor!
Coldwell Banker Realty - El Segundo-Westchester
222 CA-1In case you fall so in love with the area that you want to become my neighbor!
Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, MD
12311 Ventura BlvdMy doctor--if you need one..and a good one!
Sightseeing
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaLiterally--5 minutes from my house!
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
6780 Hollywood BlvdBelieve it...(or not:)
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
6933 Hollywood BlvdOne of LA's favorite sightseeing attractions.
You can see a movie in style. OR...you can see the foot and handprints of your favorite stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame and feel a part of old Hollywood history:)
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdYou can see a movie in style. OR...you can see the foot and handprints of your favorite stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame and feel a part of old Hollywood history:)
Page Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdFascinating! Historic!
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdFor a little culture...
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrYou really owe yourself a trip here!
Now, why would you want to come to Hollywood and miss a chance to see THIS?:)
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardNow, why would you want to come to Hollywood and miss a chance to see THIS?:)
Essentials
Vons
4033 Laurel Canyon BlvdFor everything you need for your stay which Trader Joes does not have!:)
Arts & Culture
Disney California Adventure
Disneyland DrHappiest place on earth!:)
This was the first Arclight and there is a restaurant and the best movie food in the universe!
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdThis was the first Arclight and there is a restaurant and the best movie food in the universe!
The Helio Cafe
710 N Heliotrope DrHear up and coming Los Angeles artists in a very hip environment.
My absolute FAVORITE music venue club in LA--sound is unbeatable--sound man a genius. Discover new bands to go home and tell your friends about!
28 locals recommend
Molly Malone's
575 S Fairfax AveMy absolute FAVORITE music venue club in LA--sound is unbeatable--sound man a genius. Discover new bands to go home and tell your friends about!
Entertainment & Activities
Every Sunday! Pony rides, moon bounce, several blocks of wonderful produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, hand-made crafts and a place to sit and eat. People park in front of my house to walk there:)
72 locals recommend
Studio City Farmers Market
2052 Ventura PlEvery Sunday! Pony rides, moon bounce, several blocks of wonderful produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, hand-made crafts and a place to sit and eat. People park in front of my house to walk there:)