Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest food! Try their pizza!
Good drinks, great pastas! Order the Braveheart (not on drink menu) - YUM!
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdGood drinks, great pastas! Order the Braveheart (not on drink menu) - YUM!
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdLove the breakfast here.
Kreation Organic Kafe & Juicery
1202 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat breakfast/lunch/smoothies/juices here.
Sometimes a long line, but if you're a coffee snob - you have to hit this place!
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdSometimes a long line, but if you're a coffee snob - you have to hit this place!
Right across the street - nice wine & beer bar. I also get coffee here in the morning with a breakfast sandwich. Small plates.
251 locals recommend
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdRight across the street - nice wine & beer bar. I also get coffee here in the morning with a breakfast sandwich. Small plates.
This is a great place for dinner and then walk to the other side to the bar for some nightlife. I also recommend Townhouse next door and the speakeasy below for after dinner drinks.
258 locals recommend
James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdThis is a great place for dinner and then walk to the other side to the bar for some nightlife. I also recommend Townhouse next door and the speakeasy below for after dinner drinks.
Superba Snack Bar
Love this place too. Great food.
Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon BlvdMy favorite restaurant located in Laurel Canyon.
Brunch at Joan's on Third is a must do if you're across town. Great fashion shops on Third Street too!
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StBrunch at Joan's on Third is a must do if you're across town. Great fashion shops on Third Street too!
Best brown rice sushi I've ever had. It's walking distance from apartment. Pricey.
30 locals recommend
Shima
1432 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest brown rice sushi I've ever had. It's walking distance from apartment. Pricey.
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward AveLess expensive sushi than Shima, still really good.
Drinks & Nightlife
the otheroom Venice Beach
Busy on weekends - get there early! Beer and wine only
Shopping
My favorite store with the most unique stones and crystals. Let them know Leah sent you, then ask to see the dinosaur bone! Find a piece of jewelry and remember your trip to Venice forever.
9 locals recommend
Made in Earth
1506 Abbot Kinney BlvdMy favorite store with the most unique stones and crystals. Let them know Leah sent you, then ask to see the dinosaur bone! Find a piece of jewelry and remember your trip to Venice forever.
Everything Else
Book a private Pilates session or take a Pilates class here. It's located right behind Zinque across the street.
Turning Point Pilates
760 W Washington BlvdBook a private Pilates session or take a Pilates class here. It's located right behind Zinque across the street.
This is a nice gym located in Marina del Rey. I may be able to get you a guest pass, so just let me know before your arrival if interested. There's steam rooms too :)
33 locals recommend
Equinox Marina Del Rey
13455 Maxella AveThis is a nice gym located in Marina del Rey. I may be able to get you a guest pass, so just let me know before your arrival if interested. There's steam rooms too :)
This place is fun for sunset cocktails and weekend nights! A mix between a bar and club, with great music. Ask me if interested in table service. I prefer sunset because it's not as crowded.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdThis place is fun for sunset cocktails and weekend nights! A mix between a bar and club, with great music. Ask me if interested in table service. I prefer sunset because it's not as crowded.
Every Friday from 9-11am - walking distance toward the canals. Get fresh fruit, nuts, bread, flowers, etc!
101 locals recommend
Venice Farmers' Market
500 Venice Blvd.Every Friday from 9-11am - walking distance toward the canals. Get fresh fruit, nuts, bread, flowers, etc!
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdGrocery shopping for nutritious, organic values.
Get ready for tonight with a blow out for about $40. They'll wash your hair and style it.
6 locals recommend
Drybar Santa Monica
1426 Montana AveGet ready for tonight with a blow out for about $40. They'll wash your hair and style it.
Sightseeing
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AvePopular hiking trail across town in Hollywood.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset BlvdEveryone should see the Walk of Fame :)
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardTake a picture!
Take the bikes down to the pier! Don't forget to lock them up.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierTake the bikes down to the pier! Don't forget to lock them up.
Must do during the day. Eat at Venice Ale House if you're looking for something. It's toward the end if you're walking toward SM pier.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkMust do during the day. Eat at Venice Ale House if you're looking for something. It's toward the end if you're walking toward SM pier.