The Concierge Haus Guide to LA's Westside
Food scene
Great happy hour 5-6 Monday - Friday. Good for brunch but lines can be long. Also check out the super tucked away whiskey bar in back.
126 locals recommend
Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdGreat happy hour 5-6 Monday - Friday. Good for brunch but lines can be long. Also check out the super tucked away whiskey bar in back.
Great local place for breakfast. Stop in for a breakfast burrito, bagel and pour-over coffee.
17 locals recommend
Del Rey Deli Co.
8501 Pershing DrGreat local place for breakfast. Stop in for a breakfast burrito, bagel and pour-over coffee.
Great local pizza and pasta! Good pizza deals. Try the penne puttanesca.
41 locals recommend
The Good Pizza
8115 W Manchester AveGreat local pizza and pasta! Good pizza deals. Try the penne puttanesca.
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGood wine, food and chill vibe. Very Venice.
This is basically Brooklyn at the beach. Cool place and good food. Seating can be tough, but nice outdoor tables if you can find one.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveThis is basically Brooklyn at the beach. Cool place and good food. Seating can be tough, but nice outdoor tables if you can find one.
Yum! Great little place with Japanese inspired food - my faves are the hamburgers and rice dishes like katsu chicken.
39 locals recommend
Humble Potato
12608 Washington BlvdYum! Great little place with Japanese inspired food - my faves are the hamburgers and rice dishes like katsu chicken.
Cinco
7241 W Manchester AveDrinks, drinks, drinks and good Mexican food.
Tasty authentic Mexican food. I take my friends here first when they arrive from LAX. Cheap breakfast burrito deals on weekday mornings.
27 locals recommend
Bennys Tacos & Chicken Rotisserie LA
7101 W Manchester AveTasty authentic Mexican food. I take my friends here first when they arrive from LAX. Cheap breakfast burrito deals on weekday mornings.
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdA Cali Classic.... and your first stop after you arrive at LAX.
Cora's Coffee Shoppe
1802 Ocean AveGreat breakfast spot.
Nice upscale Mexican. Be sure to get the grilled corn and the guac is a must!
40 locals recommend
SOL Mexican Cocina | Playa Vista
12775 Millennium DrNice upscale Mexican. Be sure to get the grilled corn and the guac is a must!
The Coffee Company
8751 La Tijera BlvdGood neighborhood breakfast eats.
Historic hotel with live jazz and beautiful outdoor garden for drinks and dining.
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdHistoric hotel with live jazz and beautiful outdoor garden for drinks and dining.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StSure it’s in a strip mall. Awesome sushi.
This place was a fave in NYC so love the west coast expansion. Yummy burgers and fries, and vegan options too.
93 locals recommend
Shake Shack
8520 Santa Monica BlvdThis place was a fave in NYC so love the west coast expansion. Yummy burgers and fries, and vegan options too.
Vegan cuisine with dishes with names like "I am humble" and "I am blessed." Waiters provide the word of the day. Get enlightened!
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveVegan cuisine with dishes with names like "I am humble" and "I am blessed." Waiters provide the word of the day. Get enlightened!
Love this place. Been around for years and always good. Very Venice.
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveLove this place. Been around for years and always good. Very Venice.
It doesn't get anymore local than this. Dive bar with pool table, and the food is pretty good.
23 locals recommend
Mo's Place
203 Culver BlvdIt doesn't get anymore local than this. Dive bar with pool table, and the food is pretty good.
My Favorite Tips
Great little footpath behind the house that shoots onto Culver that will take you right to the beach.
70 locals recommend
Playa del Rey
Great little footpath behind the house that shoots onto Culver that will take you right to the beach.
Brand new TJs with lots of great cheap eats and fabulous wine selection. Grab and go for a beach day.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveBrand new TJs with lots of great cheap eats and fabulous wine selection. Grab and go for a beach day.
It's easy to Uber back and forth from the airport and takes less than 10 mins. Pro tip: Upon arrival, take the shuttle to one of the parking garages and catch an Uber from there. It beats the wait, and some Uber drivers reject you because the distance is so short.
LAX station
It's easy to Uber back and forth from the airport and takes less than 10 mins. Pro tip: Upon arrival, take the shuttle to one of the parking garages and catch an Uber from there. It beats the wait, and some Uber drivers reject you because the distance is so short.
This is our little local beach. You can walk from the house, and grab some water and sandwiches along Culver.
7 locals recommend
Toes Beach
This is our little local beach. You can walk from the house, and grab some water and sandwiches along Culver.
Super cute neighborhood spot. Good wifi and people watching.
36 locals recommend
Tanner's Coffee Co. - Playa Del Rey
200 Culver BlvdSuper cute neighborhood spot. Good wifi and people watching.
This path will take you from Playa all the way to Culver City. You can rent bikes on Culver and from there, you're on your way!
8 locals recommend
Ballona Creek Bike Path
Ballona Creek Bike PathThis path will take you from Playa all the way to Culver City. You can rent bikes on Culver and from there, you're on your way!
Sightseeing
This is the big local beach in Playa. It's a short drive from the house, and I am pretty sure you can barbecue and/or have a bonfire here. Dockweiler always appears in the list of top LA beaches.
144 locals recommend
Dockweiler Beach Charging Station
12000 Vista Del MarThis is the big local beach in Playa. It's a short drive from the house, and I am pretty sure you can barbecue and/or have a bonfire here. Dockweiler always appears in the list of top LA beaches.
Venice Canals
Make sure you take a walk on the Venice canals. Pure magic.
Classic Venice. Lots of cute shops, boutiques and restaurants.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardClassic Venice. Lots of cute shops, boutiques and restaurants.
Flea market on every second Saturday on Abbot Kinney from 11-5. Check it out!
11 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Marketplace
1010 Abbot Kinney BlvdFlea market on every second Saturday on Abbot Kinney from 11-5. Check it out!
A trip to LA wouldn't be a trip without a few pics at the infamous Venice sign.
61 locals recommend
Venice Sign
1501 Main StreetA trip to LA wouldn't be a trip without a few pics at the infamous Venice sign.
Santa Monica Mountains
Hiking, fresh air, and amazing views!
Lots of crazy stuff here, but I recommend you rent bikes (or a segway) and roll along the bike path. It's an experience.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkLots of crazy stuff here, but I recommend you rent bikes (or a segway) and roll along the bike path. It's an experience.
Just a quick drive away -- cute upscale beach community with good shopping, restaurants, and bars.
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
Just a quick drive away -- cute upscale beach community with good shopping, restaurants, and bars.
Classic LA with roller coasters. Great for families with kids.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierClassic LA with roller coasters. Great for families with kids.
Hollywood Sign
A trip to LA would be remiss without this!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Cars are the best way to get around-- but you can also Uber!
Lyft too!