Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdDelicious burgers and fried chicken, with an awesome bar.
Get ready to wait, but this the go-to place for ramen.
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Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdGet ready to wait, but this the go-to place for ramen.
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdGreat, delicious Italian food. Great for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
BYOB spot for amazing Caribbean food eaten out on the patio, post-beach.
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Cha Cha Chicken
1906 Ocean AveBYOB spot for amazing Caribbean food eaten out on the patio, post-beach.
Safir Mediterranean Santa Monica
19940 Ventura BoulevardTake out or dine-in Persian food.
Nong La Cafe
2055 Sawtelle BlvdSatisfying neighborhood Vietnamese.
Father's Office
1018 Montana Ave
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StGo-to sushi spot.
sweetgreen
8055 W 3rd StGreat salad place and a vegan-friendly option close to my house.
Western Bagel
11419 Santa Monica BlvdNo-frills neighborhood bagel spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mom's
12238 Santa Monica BlvdLocal not-quite-a-dive bar with a welcoming vibe.
Gas Lite
2030 Wilshire BlvdGet here early if you want to sing. Tiny, fun divey karaoke bar.
Lula Cocina Mexicana
2720 Main StGet there for happy hour margaritas after the beach.
The Nickel Mine
11363 Santa Monica BlvdBig, new neighborhood sports bar if you want to catch a game.
Freddy Smalls Bar and Kitchen
11520 W Pico BlvdShopping
Black Market
2060 Sawtelle BlvdGreat store for clothes, accessories, and cool gifts.
A quaint market complex with good restaurants, a great ice cream place, and fun shops.
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Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StA quaint market complex with good restaurants, a great ice cream place, and fun shops.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave
Walgreens
1911 Lincoln BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Amazing independent theater nearby - one of two walking distance from my place.
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Laemmle Royal
11523 Santa Monica BlvdAmazing independent theater nearby - one of two walking distance from my place.
Another great independent movie theater on Santa Monica. This one has really fun midnight showings.
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Landmark's Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica BlvdAnother great independent movie theater on Santa Monica. This one has really fun midnight showings.
Getting Around
Location to pick up the Metro Expo line, which will take you either directly to the Santa Monica pier or downtown.
Metro Expo Division 14
1995 S Centinela AveLocation to pick up the Metro Expo line, which will take you either directly to the Santa Monica pier or downtown.
Arts & Culture
No time for LACMA? Great, small art museum that's close to the Westwood area.
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Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdNo time for LACMA? Great, small art museum that's close to the Westwood area.
GR2 Art Gallery
2062 Sawtelle BlvdTiny art gallery with cool art and great gifts.
One of the most stunning places in LA is right up the road from my place. Incredible museum with sweeping views of Los Angeles, beautiful garden grounds and a great collection. Make an afternoon of it.
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The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrOne of the most stunning places in LA is right up the road from my place. Incredible museum with sweeping views of Los Angeles, beautiful garden grounds and a great collection. Make an afternoon of it.