Guidebook for Lakewood
Food Scene
Panvimarn Thai Cuisine
4101 N Bellflower BlvdGreat Thai food!
Mamma's Sushi
5679 Woodruff AveHappy Hour 4-7 just don't go on a Monday.
Rezzini's Pizzaria
3960 N Studebaker RdSports bar type place, fantastic pizza and they deliver.
Heritage Family Pantry
2601 E Carson StGood food, huge portions, great prices & they make all their own baked goods.
Watson's Soda Fountain & Cafe
116 E Chapman AveHistoric diner/pharmacy.
Roscoe's Jazz Lounge
730 E BroadwaySoul food...it's a must!
Good place to get breakfast at the beach. On Saturdays there is a farmers market across the street.
18 locals recommend
Woody's Diner
10136 Adams AveGood place to get breakfast at the beach. On Saturdays there is a farmers market across the street.
River's End Cafe
15 1st StIt's an 8 mile bike ride from our house down the San Gabriel River Trail.
Only in California, though I think they just opened one in Las Vegas? Good burger, excellent price.
In-N-Out Burger
7691 East Carson StreetOnly in California, though I think they just opened one in Las Vegas? Good burger, excellent price.
Adobo Taco Grill
5695 Woodruff AveExcellent tacos, simple menu, very inexpensive.
If your going to be in downtown Los Angeles it's worth the stop. It's a farmers Market with multiple food vendor's. Lot's of different things to try.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayIf your going to be in downtown Los Angeles it's worth the stop. It's a farmers Market with multiple food vendor's. Lot's of different things to try.
Classic diner. Popular filming spot. Excellent fried chicken.
23 locals recommend
Dinah's Family Restaurant
6521 South Sepulveda BoulevardClassic diner. Popular filming spot. Excellent fried chicken.
Really good taco's just across the street from Huntington Beach pier. Lot's of shopping, people watching nearby on Main Street.
35 locals recommend
Sancho's Tacos
602 Pacific Coast HwyReally good taco's just across the street from Huntington Beach pier. Lot's of shopping, people watching nearby on Main Street.
Everything Else
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring St1 and 2 mile hikes. Parking is $5
Mothers Beach
Great little beach outing for the kids (no waves)
East 2nd Street
2nd StreetLots of little shops, bars and restaurants.
Main Street
Main StreetRestaurants, shops and a Pier.
Really cool for the kids. It's an island with mini reproduction (1600's) buildings with slides.
Heritage Park
18600 Bloomfield AveReally cool for the kids. It's an island with mini reproduction (1600's) buildings with slides.
It's free and it's entertaining for the kids. Gigantic fish tank, fountains, koi ponds.
13 locals recommend
Cerritos Library
18025 Bloomfield AveIt's free and it's entertaining for the kids. Gigantic fish tank, fountains, koi ponds.
Closest thing we have to Trader Joes. There is also a Von's across the street.
18 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4253 Woodruff AveClosest thing we have to Trader Joes. There is also a Von's across the street.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Warren DriveSomething different to do.
Cool, artsy, used book store in an old historic bank building.
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetCool, artsy, used book store in an old historic bank building.
Chinatown
Because it's China Town.
Long Beach Waterbikes
164 N Marina DrRide the Hydro bikes through Naples Long Beach.
Long Beach Southeast Farmers Market
6602 E Marina DrSundays only
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayCool place to hike, beautiful.
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueBoardwalk type place.
Shoreline Village
429 Shoreline Village DriveSouvenir shops, restaurants, merry go round.
Los Cerritos Center
239 Los Cerritos CenterThe nearest shopping Mall
80-acre Monrovia Canyon Park offers a quick escape into the San Gabriel Mountains. A highlight is the 30-foot waterfall. Hike 3.5 miles round trip.
33 locals recommend
Monrovia Canyon Park
1200 N Canyon Blvd80-acre Monrovia Canyon Park offers a quick escape into the San Gabriel Mountains. A highlight is the 30-foot waterfall. Hike 3.5 miles round trip.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierClassic Pier with carnival Rides.
High end shopping, restaurants & Celebrity siting's.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeHigh end shopping, restaurants & Celebrity siting's.
Rancho Palos Verdes Beach
Cliffs, Trails and a beautiful beach,
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThe beach, street performers and shops.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrAmusement Park
Depending on the time of year that you are visiting, this is where the U.S. Open is held (Surfing Competition).
372 locals recommend
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierDepending on the time of year that you are visiting, this is where the U.S. Open is held (Surfing Competition).
Shopping
Cute little Downtown area. Historic homes, great antique shopping and a ton of places to eat/drink. Labor Day weekend (the last weekend of August) is the street fair http://www.orangestreetfair.org/
40 locals recommend
Orange Circle Antique Mall
118 S Glassell StCute little Downtown area. Historic homes, great antique shopping and a ton of places to eat/drink. Labor Day weekend (the last weekend of August) is the street fair http://www.orangestreetfair.org/
“Historic buildings that you can tour, shopping & food...it's like being in Mexico without the drive. ”
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera Street“Historic buildings that you can tour, shopping & food...it's like being in Mexico without the drive. ”
Entertainment & Activities
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdLess expensive and less crowded than Disneyland.
Good place to take small children. You can get through the entire aquarium in a couple of hours.
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayGood place to take small children. You can get through the entire aquarium in a couple of hours.
Great for beating the Summer heat! But pack your own snacks and unopened waters/sodas... it can get pricey!
157 locals recommend
Knott's Soak City U.S.A.
8200 Beach BlvdGreat for beating the Summer heat! But pack your own snacks and unopened waters/sodas... it can get pricey!
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyLot's of Roller Coasters!
The Rams temporary Stadium. Approx. 23 miles from our home. 30 minutes via 105 (traffic permitting)
173 locals recommend
LA Memorial Coliseum
3911 Figueroa StThe Rams temporary Stadium. Approx. 23 miles from our home. 30 minutes via 105 (traffic permitting)
Vintage movie theater. Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight on Saturdays.
83 locals recommend
Art Theatre of Long Beach
2025 E 4th StVintage movie theater. Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight on Saturdays.
Arts & Culture
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrMuseum
My favorite...check their website to see the different expositions on display.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMy favorite...check their website to see the different expositions on display.
Modern art museum. Free but you must have reservations. I suggest making at least a month in advance.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveModern art museum. Free but you must have reservations. I suggest making at least a month in advance.
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyHistorical Ship. Art Deco period (1920-1930) design.
Essentials
Stater Bros. Markets
7511 Orangethorpe AveThey have a Butcher and a great meat Department.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Disneyland of Distillery's in down town Los Angeles. Reservations are required. I would suggest making them at least a month in advance to get a good time slot.
10 locals recommend
Lost Spirits Distillery
The Disneyland of Distillery's in down town Los Angeles. Reservations are required. I would suggest making them at least a month in advance to get a good time slot.
Decent little bar on 4th Street. This area is called Retro Row for a reason. Lot's of vintage shops, restaurants and movie theater.
38 locals recommend
Vine
2142 E 4th StDecent little bar on 4th Street. This area is called Retro Row for a reason. Lot's of vintage shops, restaurants and movie theater.