Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Parks & Nature

A short drive up the 101 freeway to the Topanga Canyon exit towards Malibu Beach is a breathtaking view at every hairpin turn through the Santa Monica Mountains, climaxing with the Pacific Ocean from on high, and winding down to the lush white beach sands.
37 locals recommend
Pacific Coast Highway
2186 CA-1
37 locals recommend
A short drive up the 101 freeway to the Topanga Canyon exit towards Malibu Beach is a breathtaking view at every hairpin turn through the Santa Monica Mountains, climaxing with the Pacific Ocean from on high, and winding down to the lush white beach sands.
Just a short bike ride or 20-minute walk to Lake Balboa Park where it feels as if you're no longer in the city, with a bird sanctuary as home to rare species and large swans waddling all around the lake.
84 locals recommend
Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park
6300 Balboa Blvd
84 locals recommend
Just a short bike ride or 20-minute walk to Lake Balboa Park where it feels as if you're no longer in the city, with a bird sanctuary as home to rare species and large swans waddling all around the lake.
World-famous Japanese Gardens only a 5-minute drive.
99 locals recommend
The Japanese Garden
6100 Woodley Ave
99 locals recommend
World-famous Japanese Gardens only a 5-minute drive.

Sightseeing

A nice walking trail very close to home among trees and brambles.
Lake Balboa Hiking Trail
Lake Balboa Hiking Trail
A nice walking trail very close to home among trees and brambles.

Food Scene

Open at 4am, and right on the corner, all your delicious espresso, latte, cappucino and coffee needs are steps away from the apartment. Advertising the "best donuts in the Valley."
Mama's Donuts
16844 Sherman Way
Open at 4am, and right on the corner, all your delicious espresso, latte, cappucino and coffee needs are steps away from the apartment. Advertising the "best donuts in the Valley."

Essentials

A short 5-minute walk to Food4Less, a large grocery store open til midnight. The 7-11 is also open 24 hours and right on the corner.
Food 4 Less
16530 Sherman Way
A short 5-minute walk to Food4Less, a large grocery store open til midnight. The 7-11 is also open 24 hours and right on the corner.