Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Beethoven Market
12904 Palms BlvdSmall market that carries the basics.
Every Sunday. One of our favorite weekend activities all year long. Hosts local produce vendors as well as hot food and often live music!
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Every Sunday. One of our favorite weekend activities all year long. Hosts local produce vendors as well as hot food and often live music!
This is actually a really nice bike ride away- about 10-15 minutes.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThis is actually a really nice bike ride away- about 10-15 minutes.
Mitsuwa has great japanese groceries as well as an extensive- and delicious- food court that hosts several fantastic ramen and curry shops.
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveMitsuwa has great japanese groceries as well as an extensive- and delicious- food court that hosts several fantastic ramen and curry shops.
Food Scene
Venice Grind Coffee Company
12224 Venice BoulevardGreat coffee and atmosphere.
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 W Washington BlvdGood pizza, lots of seating
Röckenwagner
12835 Washington BlvdThey've got the best salad bar in LA, fresh smoothies, sandwiches, soup, and organic groceries.
15 locals recommend
Mrs Winston's Green Grocery- LA's Best Salad & Juice Bar
3150 Ocean Park BlvdThey've got the best salad bar in LA, fresh smoothies, sandwiches, soup, and organic groceries.
We go here all the time, and it's a real crowd pleaser. Awesome thai food, but they also have pancakes, burgers, wraps, and tacos. The weekday lunch special is great.
17 locals recommend
LA Vegan
4507 S Centinela AveWe go here all the time, and it's a real crowd pleaser. Awesome thai food, but they also have pancakes, burgers, wraps, and tacos. The weekday lunch special is great.
They have everything here. We love getting chiles and spices from the mexican markets and getting lunch at Ramen Hood.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayThey have everything here. We love getting chiles and spices from the mexican markets and getting lunch at Ramen Hood.
Friendly spot with many unique tamales! Tamales + aqua fresca + chips with salsa = heaven.
Tamara's Tamales
13352 W Washington BlvdFriendly spot with many unique tamales! Tamales + aqua fresca + chips with salsa = heaven.
Sweet Lucie's Ice Cream Shop Mar Vista
12222 Venice BoulevardGreat ice cream, good seating, and vegan options!
They have really really good toast and we love their fresh sourdough bread.
50 locals recommend
Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington BoulevardThey have really really good toast and we love their fresh sourdough bread.
Shopping
CVS
2505 Santa Monica BlvdBike or even walk friendly distance.
They offer a wide range of quick food (tacos, sandwiches, etc), as well as some groceries. They have a lot of seating that fills up during big games and live performances.
27 locals recommend
Grand View Market
12210 Venice Blvd.They offer a wide range of quick food (tacos, sandwiches, etc), as well as some groceries. They have a lot of seating that fills up during big games and live performances.
Entertainment & Activities
Affordable yoga, pilates, dance, and more just a short walk or bike ride away. First class is free!
8 locals recommend
The Moving Joint
12813 Venice Blvd.Affordable yoga, pilates, dance, and more just a short walk or bike ride away. First class is free!
Arts & Culture
Highly recommend the permanent James Turrell exhibit
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdHighly recommend the permanent James Turrell exhibit
The Broad
221 S Grand AveLine starts forming pretty early in our experience
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr