Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Sugarfish is well-known in LA for it's melt-in-your-mouth delicious sushi. So needless to say, food is excellent. I had the Trust Me and my bf had the Nozawa. The portions are on the smaller side, but I enjoyed being able to try a variety of different things without feeling over stuffed. The dishes come out in order, from edamame to handrolls to
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StSugarfish is well-known in LA for it's melt-in-your-mouth delicious sushi. So needless to say, food is excellent. I had the Trust Me and my bf had the Nozawa. The portions are on the smaller side, but I enjoyed being able to try a variety of different things without feeling over stuffed. The dishes come out in order, from edamame to handrolls to
Baltaire Restaurant
11647 San Vicente BlvdCalifornia Pizza Kitchen at Brentwood
11677 San Vicente BlvdSightseeing
World Famous Site!
On September 9, 2009, Santa Monica Pier celebrated its 100th birthday. Santa Monica Pier has indeed come a long way. It stands as a memorial of its glorious past and a statement of many more magnificent years to come.
http://santamonicapier.org/history/
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierWorld Famous Site!
On September 9, 2009, Santa Monica Pier celebrated its 100th birthday. Santa Monica Pier has indeed come a long way. It stands as a memorial of its glorious past and a statement of many more magnificent years to come.
http://santamonicapier.org/history/
University of California, Los Angeles
Parks & Nature
It's easy to forget you're still in the city as you trek through the mix of native chaparral and landscaped paths that covers this rugged park. But take one look out from the iconic Griffith Observatory and you'll find yourself face-to-face with the LA Basin as it stretches out to the ocean. Griffith's myriad attractions and wilderness caters to al
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdIt's easy to forget you're still in the city as you trek through the mix of native chaparral and landscaped paths that covers this rugged park. But take one look out from the iconic Griffith Observatory and you'll find yourself face-to-face with the LA Basin as it stretches out to the ocean. Griffith's myriad attractions and wilderness caters to al
Griffith may get all of the attention, but Kenneth Hahn is impressive in both size and topography for a park in the middle of the Westside. On top of the usual list of amenities, the Culver City park contains a lotus pond, fishing lake and sand volleyball court. But the urban oasis really establishes itself with over seven miles of walking and hiki
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdGriffith may get all of the attention, but Kenneth Hahn is impressive in both size and topography for a park in the middle of the Westside. On top of the usual list of amenities, the Culver City park contains a lotus pond, fishing lake and sand volleyball court. But the urban oasis really establishes itself with over seven miles of walking and hiki
Walk along the palm and eucalyptus-lined paths here and it becomes obvious why tourists flock to this oceanside park in Santa Monica. Nestled between the beach and Ocean Avenue, this bluff-top trail has stunning views of the ocean and Santa Monica Mountains—this is the postcard picture of LA's coastline that lives in most people's heads. Steer clea
130 locals recommend
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueWalk along the palm and eucalyptus-lined paths here and it becomes obvious why tourists flock to this oceanside park in Santa Monica. Nestled between the beach and Ocean Avenue, this bluff-top trail has stunning views of the ocean and Santa Monica Mountains—this is the postcard picture of LA's coastline that lives in most people's heads. Steer clea
There's a quiet history that pervades the San Pedro coastline through the Point Fermin Lighthouse, Sunken City and the last vestiges of Fort MacArthur, with its decommissioned battery of heavy artillery that once protected the port. But just up the hill, perched over the Pacific, sits one of the most idyllic spots in all of LA: the Korean Bell of F
101 locals recommend
Korean Bell of Friendship
3601 S Gaffey StThere's a quiet history that pervades the San Pedro coastline through the Point Fermin Lighthouse, Sunken City and the last vestiges of Fort MacArthur, with its decommissioned battery of heavy artillery that once protected the port. But just up the hill, perched over the Pacific, sits one of the most idyllic spots in all of LA: the Korean Bell of F
Much of the majesty of past Olympics has faded, as has much of the polish on the Memorial Coliseum—sorry, Trojans fans—but Exposition Park still stands as one of LA's most significant institutions. You'll find green spaces scattered around the USC-adjacent property, but the most charming section resides in the fragrant Rose Garden. Rest in one of t
60 locals recommend
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park DrMuch of the majesty of past Olympics has faded, as has much of the polish on the Memorial Coliseum—sorry, Trojans fans—but Exposition Park still stands as one of LA's most significant institutions. You'll find green spaces scattered around the USC-adjacent property, but the most charming section resides in the fragrant Rose Garden. Rest in one of t
Shopping
It's a nice walk of chain stores and restaurants that lead to some upscale stores (Bloomingdales, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, etc.) at the end of the promenade. Parking next to Bloomingdales that gives you 90 minutes (I think it's 90) for free.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeIt's a nice walk of chain stores and restaurants that lead to some upscale stores (Bloomingdales, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, etc.) at the end of the promenade. Parking next to Bloomingdales that gives you 90 minutes (I think it's 90) for free.
lululemon
11920 San Vicente BlvdBrentwood Country Mart
225 26th StOutdoor market
rag & bone
8533 Melrose AveRoss Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln BlvdRodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveEssentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire Blvd
CVS
11941 San Vicente BlvdWe have a washer dry at our location but use this business for dry cleaning.
A Carriage Regal Cleaner
11803 Wilshire BlvdWe have a washer dry at our location but use this business for dry cleaning.
Arts & Culture
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrDrinks & Nightlife
Katsuya Brentwood
11777 San Vicente BlvdThe Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdQ's Billiard Club & Restaurant
11835 Wilshire BlvdBRÜ HAUS
11831 Wilshire Blvd