Monica's Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Great park to play tennis, soccer or basketball. Great for kids. Within walking distance.
40 locals recommend
Mar Vista Recreation Center
11430 Woodbine StGreat park to play tennis, soccer or basketball. Great for kids. Within walking distance.
Venice boardwalk
Marina Del Rey has paddle board rentals, kayaks, and other water activities. I can give you the contact info for the company that handles the rentals. they offer private lessons or you can join a group.
82 locals recommend
Mothers Beach
Marina Del Rey has paddle board rentals, kayaks, and other water activities. I can give you the contact info for the company that handles the rentals. they offer private lessons or you can join a group.
The largest urban-wilderness municipal park in the United States, Griffith Park is filled with trails, trees, trains, attractions… and the Hollywood Sign!
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThe largest urban-wilderness municipal park in the United States, Griffith Park is filled with trails, trees, trains, attractions… and the Hollywood Sign!
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailHiking trails with beautiful ocean views.
Breathtaking gardens with a peaceful and meditative environment. It has a beautiful lake with swans. It is a wonderful place to connect with nature and turn within. Not ideal for children.
132 locals recommend
Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset BlvdBreathtaking gardens with a peaceful and meditative environment. It has a beautiful lake with swans. It is a wonderful place to connect with nature and turn within. Not ideal for children.
At the boardwalk, you can rent bikes or scooters and take a nice bike ride along the boardwalk or just enjoy the pier
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierAt the boardwalk, you can rent bikes or scooters and take a nice bike ride along the boardwalk or just enjoy the pier
Food Scene
Sawtelle Japantown
Great restaurants with a variety of Asian cuisine.
Every Sunday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. They have fresh fruits and vegetables. Also food vendors that sell cooked meals. Some days they also have live music.
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Every Sunday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. They have fresh fruits and vegetables. Also food vendors that sell cooked meals. Some days they also have live music.
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadwayvarious food vendors in DTLA various types of foods.
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore Avebeautiful views while dining
The Peninsula Spa
9882 S Santa Monica Blvdupscale brunch or dinner
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvdrestaurants and bars in Downtown Los Angeles
a.k.a. The Grove
This is about a 15 min drive. It has great department stores and a variety of restaurants and places to eat that includes a year round indoor farmers market where you can find food from all genres, fresh sea food, sweets, and much more. Iconic L.A. destination for any foodie.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd Sta.k.a. The Grove
This is about a 15 min drive. It has great department stores and a variety of restaurants and places to eat that includes a year round indoor farmers market where you can find food from all genres, fresh sea food, sweets, and much more. Iconic L.A. destination for any foodie.
Indoor Activities
local bowling alley with small arcade. great for families. 5 min away
76 locals recommend
Bowlero Mar Vista
12125 Venice Blvd.local bowling alley with small arcade. great for families. 5 min away
Live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, live Tesla Coil demonstrations, and your chance to observe with our public telescope observing are offered every day. Check the schedule!
There are also free public telescopes where you can see the Los Angeles sky.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdLive shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, live Tesla Coil demonstrations, and your chance to observe with our public telescope observing are offered every day. Check the schedule!
There are also free public telescopes where you can see the Los Angeles sky.
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
19038 S Vermont AveBlack Rabbit Rose
1719 N Hudson Avegreat magic show
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset Blvdcomedy club
Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles
19800 Main StreetAdult Race Track
Shopping
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveHigh end shopping experience. About a 15 minute drive.
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvdgreat outdoor mall
3rd Street Promenade
3rd Street Promenadeoutdoor shopping
Boutiques, movie theater, restaurants, Farmers market on Saturdays
30 locals recommend
Palisades Village
15225 Palisades Village LnBoutiques, movie theater, restaurants, Farmers market on Saturdays
Santa Monica Place
Great outdoor shopping mall with many restaurant options.
Sightseeing
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset Blvd
Sunset Strip
great place to bar / club hop
Museum
This museum has classic to most modern sophisticated concept cars. For any car enthusiast it's a great place to spend a few hours.
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdThis museum has classic to most modern sophisticated concept cars. For any car enthusiast it's a great place to spend a few hours.
Hollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood Blvd
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda BlvdUrban Light -- LACMA
5905 Wilshire BlvdAn architectural masterpiece with a beautiful garden overlooking spectacular views. Host to several art exhibitsbe sure to check on line to see who or what is being featured.
The Getty
An architectural masterpiece with a beautiful garden overlooking spectacular views. Host to several art exhibitsbe sure to check on line to see who or what is being featured.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrCalifornia science center
Theme Parks
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaSix Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyKnott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdDisneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr