Guidebook for Winnetka

Jeanne
Guidebook for Winnetka

Essentials

This is the closest upbeat grocery store. Food4Less is closer but I don't really care for the atmosphere.
19307 Saticoy St
19307 Saticoy Street
This is the closest upbeat grocery store. Food4Less is closer but I don't really care for the atmosphere.
Great place for reasonably priced pre- made salads, cheese, dairy, eggs, easy meals, wine, beer, etc. (818) 712-9475 http://www.traderjoes.com
21054 Clarendon St
21054 Clarendon Street
Great place for reasonably priced pre- made salads, cheese, dairy, eggs, easy meals, wine, beer, etc. (818) 712-9475 http://www.traderjoes.com
If you're into organic health food, or just enjoy spending your whole paycheck on groceries, this is where you need to buy your groceries! http://tinyurl.com/8p9erzx
19340 Rinaldi St
19340 Rinaldi Street
If you're into organic health food, or just enjoy spending your whole paycheck on groceries, this is where you need to buy your groceries! http://tinyurl.com/8p9erzx
There is also a gas station at this Costco if you are a member and looking to fill up your tank. Buy bulk and save.
8810 Tampa Ave
8810 Tampa Avenue
There is also a gas station at this Costco if you are a member and looking to fill up your tank. Buy bulk and save.
Sometimes you're on a budget. There are hundreds of things in this store you can get for 99 cents. From beauty supplies, automotive, pet, gardening, groceries, toys, you name it...they have it for .99
19836 Ventura Blvd
19836 Ventura Boulevard
Sometimes you're on a budget. There are hundreds of things in this store you can get for 99 cents. From beauty supplies, automotive, pet, gardening, groceries, toys, you name it...they have it for .99

Food Scene

Fresh Israeli food, chicken, filet mignon, mushroom hummus to die for! Fresh made laffa bread http://www.yelp.com/biz/hummus-bar-and-grill-tarzana
18743 Ventura Blvd
18743 Ventura Boulevard
Fresh Israeli food, chicken, filet mignon, mushroom hummus to die for! Fresh made laffa bread http://www.yelp.com/biz/hummus-bar-and-grill-tarzana
The best vegan food. I'm not vegan and I eat here regularly. Fresh and delicious. You won't miss a thing! http://nativefoods.com/menu/
1114 Gayley Ave
1114 Gayley Avenue
The best vegan food. I'm not vegan and I eat here regularly. Fresh and delicious. You won't miss a thing! http://nativefoods.com/menu/
One of the few upscale restaurants in the valley. Hawaiian Fusion. Make a reservation. Near the Topanga Mall http://www.roysrestaurant.com/locations/CA/woodland_hills.asp
6399 CA-27
California 27
One of the few upscale restaurants in the valley. Hawaiian Fusion. Make a reservation. Near the Topanga Mall http://www.roysrestaurant.com/locations/CA/woodland_hills.asp
The best Dim Sum in Los Angeles. Validated parking garage.Carts of Chinese appetizers pass by as you pick which delicacy you'd like to try. In Chinatown. http://tinyurl.com/9k46fa5
988 S Hill St
988 South Hill Street
The best Dim Sum in Los Angeles. Validated parking garage.Carts of Chinese appetizers pass by as you pick which delicacy you'd like to try. In Chinatown. http://tinyurl.com/9k46fa5
Cheap, delicious, no frills Vietnamese food. Not too far away. http://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-so-1-reseda
7231 Reseda Blvd
7231 Reseda Boulevard
Cheap, delicious, no frills Vietnamese food. Not too far away. http://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-so-1-reseda
Reasonable tasty meals on a Denny's budget. http://www.yelp.com/biz/mimis-cafe-chatsworth
19710 Nordhoff Pl
19710 Nordhoff Place
Reasonable tasty meals on a Denny's budget. http://www.yelp.com/biz/mimis-cafe-chatsworth
People say this is the best burger bar none. Truffle fries. Around $17 for a burger. Exotic foodie concoctions. http://www.umami.com/umami-burger/classic-burgers/
12159 Ventura Blvd
12159 Ventura Boulevard
People say this is the best burger bar none. Truffle fries. Around $17 for a burger. Exotic foodie concoctions. http://www.umami.com/umami-burger/classic-burgers/
The best ravioli EVER. This is fine dining off the Pacific Coast Highway on your way to Malibu. 310-573-1660 http://www.giorgiobaldi.us/about.htm
114 W Channel Rd
114 West Channel Road
The best ravioli EVER. This is fine dining off the Pacific Coast Highway on your way to Malibu. 310-573-1660 http://www.giorgiobaldi.us/about.htm
The best Brazilian food! Casual dining. You pick what you want, they charge you by the pound. Walk around Farmer's Market and shop in the Grove while you're at it.
6333 W 3rd St
6333 West 3rd Street
The best Brazilian food! Casual dining. You pick what you want, they charge you by the pound. Walk around Farmer's Market and shop in the Grove while you're at it.
The best breakfast! Try the Eggwich! There is often a long wait on weekends for lunch/brunch. http://www.blujamcafe.com/menus/
7371 Melrose Ave
7371 Melrose Avenue
The best breakfast! Try the Eggwich! There is often a long wait on weekends for lunch/brunch. http://www.blujamcafe.com/menus/
Beautiful outdoor seating. Drinks, coffee, dinner. http://www.alcovecafe.com/cafe Hit it after visting Griffith Park Observatory
1929 Hillhurst Ave
1929 Hillhurst Avenue
Beautiful outdoor seating. Drinks, coffee, dinner. http://www.alcovecafe.com/cafe Hit it after visting Griffith Park Observatory
Swanky ocean view cocktails & fine dining. Reserve seating on the deck and hear the waves crashing below. Celebrity sightings. http://www.noburestaurants.com/malibu/experience/introduction/
22706 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Swanky ocean view cocktails & fine dining. Reserve seating on the deck and hear the waves crashing below. Celebrity sightings. http://www.noburestaurants.com/malibu/experience/introduction/
This Valley gem is possibly the only place to sample freshly wrapped xiao long bao nearby. Ignore the Panda Express style combos & ask what freshly made dumplings are available for the day.
Tampa Garden Chinese Delight
8241 Tampa Ave
This Valley gem is possibly the only place to sample freshly wrapped xiao long bao nearby. Ignore the Panda Express style combos & ask what freshly made dumplings are available for the day.
Known for their dirty fries and excellent Roast beef with au jus. Now with gluten free versions of their popular dishes. Hit it after you check out Hollywood.
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Top Round Roast Beef
1000 S La Brea Ave
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Known for their dirty fries and excellent Roast beef with au jus. Now with gluten free versions of their popular dishes. Hit it after you check out Hollywood.
Excellent Guacamole and Mexican Fare. Close to the house.
El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
5545 Reseda Boulevard
Excellent Guacamole and Mexican Fare. Close to the house.
Good Peruvian food within walking distance from the house. Behind the 7 Eleven & Carl's Jr.
Las Dunas Peruvian Cuisine
9350 Corbin Avenue
Good Peruvian food within walking distance from the house. Behind the 7 Eleven & Carl's Jr.
Good place for a hearty breakfast or Pastrami Sandwich. Extensive menu. 10 mins away.
Frank’s Weiler’s Deli
21161 Victory Blvd
Good place for a hearty breakfast or Pastrami Sandwich. Extensive menu. 10 mins away.

Everything Else

A great place to have a picnic, go for a walk, feed the ducks, fish, jog, ride bikes, or rent a boat. http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/balboa/index.htm
6300 Balboa Blvd
6300 Balboa Boulevard
A great place to have a picnic, go for a walk, feed the ducks, fish, jog, ride bikes, or rent a boat. http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/balboa/index.htm
This is a 24 hour gym with pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna. http://www.forlocations.com/24hourfitness-Northridge/CA/19350-nordhoff-street-unit-d
19350 Nordhoff St
19350 Nordhoff Street
This is a 24 hour gym with pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna. http://www.forlocations.com/24hourfitness-Northridge/CA/19350-nordhoff-street-unit-d
This a newly built gym nearby. http://www.forlocations.com/lafitness-Woodland-Hills/CA/6336-canoga-ave
6336 Canoga Ave
6336 Canoga Avenue
This a newly built gym nearby. http://www.forlocations.com/lafitness-Woodland-Hills/CA/6336-canoga-ave
The Geffen Playhouse for good theatre. http://geffenplayhouse.com/ for show dates & info. Walk around Westwood and grab a bite before or after. Near UCLA college campus.
10886 Le Conte Ave
The Geffen Playhouse for good theatre. http://geffenplayhouse.com/ for show dates & info. Walk around Westwood and grab a bite before or after. Near UCLA college campus.
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/ Showtimes and breakdown of 3 theatres. Downtown LA.
The Music Center, 135 N Grand Ave
135 North Grand Avenue
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/ Showtimes and breakdown of 3 theatres. Downtown LA.

Sightseeing

Ponds, snowy egrets, koi, & bonsai. $3 admission. Docent-led tours, by reservation Mon-TH. Self-guided tours Mon -TH 11:00AM -4:00 & Sun. 10:00AM -4:00PM http://thejapanesegarden.com/
Woodley Avenue
Woodley Avenue
Ponds, snowy egrets, koi, & bonsai. $3 admission. Docent-led tours, by reservation Mon-TH. Self-guided tours Mon -TH 11:00AM -4:00 & Sun. 10:00AM -4:00PM http://thejapanesegarden.com/
Hike with your dogs and probably see some Hollywood actors doing the same. At the top you can sit on a giant bench and overlook Los Angeles. If you hate dogs don't go here. http://tinyurl.com/9hkpocq
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2001 N Fuller Ave
2001 North Fuller Avenue
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Hike with your dogs and probably see some Hollywood actors doing the same. At the top you can sit on a giant bench and overlook Los Angeles. If you hate dogs don't go here. http://tinyurl.com/9hkpocq
Beautiful beach in Malibu. Wait for an outdoor cafe table and eat with your feet in the sand. Parking will validated if you spend $30 at the restaurant. http://www.paradisecovemalibu.com/
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy
28128 Pacific Coast Highway
Beautiful beach in Malibu. Wait for an outdoor cafe table and eat with your feet in the sand. Parking will validated if you spend $30 at the restaurant. http://www.paradisecovemalibu.com/

Entertainment & Activities

The happiest, most crowded place on earth. If you have kids you're obligated. The Fantasmic show, complete with fireworks and fire breathing dragon, is worth getting elbowed & run over by strollers.
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1200 Getty Center Dr
1200 Getty Center Drive
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The happiest, most crowded place on earth. If you have kids you're obligated. The Fantasmic show, complete with fireworks and fire breathing dragon, is worth getting elbowed & run over by strollers.

Shopping

Wed night there's an open air Farmer's market 5pm-9pm organic fruits and veggies, carnival food, pony rides, trinkets. Kid, family, couple friendly. http://tinyurl.com/8hy5ppk
9301 Tampa Ave
9301 Tampa Avenue
Wed night there's an open air Farmer's market 5pm-9pm organic fruits and veggies, carnival food, pony rides, trinkets. Kid, family, couple friendly. http://tinyurl.com/8hy5ppk
They have drugstore, food, furnishings...everything. There is a Wells Fargo in the same lot.
8840 Corbin Ave
8840 Corbin Avenue
They have drugstore, food, furnishings...everything. There is a Wells Fargo in the same lot.
If you want Nordstrom clothing, gifts, and accessories at lower prices, you'll have to rummage through racks and racks of shoes and clothing to find your treasure!
21490 Victory Blvd
21490 Victory Boulevard
If you want Nordstrom clothing, gifts, and accessories at lower prices, you'll have to rummage through racks and racks of shoes and clothing to find your treasure!
Closest Pharmacy drug store. Corner of Winnetka and Sherman way west of the KFC.
20141 Sherman Way
20141 Sherman Way
Closest Pharmacy drug store. Corner of Winnetka and Sherman way west of the KFC.

Drinks & Nightlife

You'll need a reservation. The only cool bar in the valley. They think they're too hip to have a sign, the front is brick covered ivy. Outdoor patio is great. http://tinyurl.com/9pvetfa
11720 Ventura Blvd
11720 Ventura Boulevard
You'll need a reservation. The only cool bar in the valley. They think they're too hip to have a sign, the front is brick covered ivy. Outdoor patio is great. http://tinyurl.com/9pvetfa
On Wednesdays: free drinks on the rooftop 6-7pm with pool access at this posh hotel. They sell my pet bags in the hotel gift shop ;) http://tinyurl.com/8q4eo7z
1020 N San Vicente Blvd
1020 North San Vicente Boulevard
On Wednesdays: free drinks on the rooftop 6-7pm with pool access at this posh hotel. They sell my pet bags in the hotel gift shop ;) http://tinyurl.com/8q4eo7z
Fun, casual bar near Studio City.
11938 Ventura Blvd
Fun, casual bar near Studio City.