Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Maple Block Meat Co.
3973 Sepulveda Blvdbrisket
Pepe's Tacos
4582 S Centinela AveBurrito bigger than your head.
Mesa Brazilian Eatery
10917 Lindbrook DrGood lunch bowl. Cheap eats
Manchego
2518 Main StSpanish tapas down in Santa Monica
Mercado
7910 W 3rd StGood mexican spot in santa monica, great happy hour!
If you ever make it down to Manhattan Beach, be sure to check out this Italian spot!
17 locals recommend
Mama D's Italian Kitchen
1125 Manhattan AveIf you ever make it down to Manhattan Beach, be sure to check out this Italian spot!
Loqui
8830 Washington BlvdGourmet tacos, a little expensive.
Arts District Brewing Company
828 Traction AveBrewery near downtown, pretty cool spot.
Check this spot out if you're in the mood for Asian cuisine. They have the best ramen in the food court at a place called Santouka. It's cash only, but so worth it.
130 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Santa Monica
3760 S Centinela AveCheck this spot out if you're in the mood for Asian cuisine. They have the best ramen in the food court at a place called Santouka. It's cash only, but so worth it.
Best mexican food in LA. AUTHENTIC! Be ready to wait when you get there.
69 locals recommend
Salsa & Beer
11669 Sherman WayBest mexican food in LA. AUTHENTIC! Be ready to wait when you get there.
Good Thai food in the Grand Central Market. Be sure to check this out downtown!
7 locals recommend
Sticky Rice
317 S BroadwayGood Thai food in the Grand Central Market. Be sure to check this out downtown!
This is an awesome spot to come and wander around while you get some great food from one of the many vendors. Egg Slut is not worth the wait, head over to Sticky Rice and get yourself some Braised Beef Curry.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayThis is an awesome spot to come and wander around while you get some great food from one of the many vendors. Egg Slut is not worth the wait, head over to Sticky Rice and get yourself some Braised Beef Curry.
Sweetfin
829 BroadwayPoké
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd StSeafood (sister restaurant to Jon & Vinny's)
Animal
435 N Fairfax AveBoner Burger, that is all you need to know.
Comfort LA
1110 E 7th StComfort food, chicken wings
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
631 Wilshire BlvdBest doughnuts in Santa Monica. Try the maple bacon!
A little bit more upscale, but it's Abbott Kinney, what do you expect?
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdA little bit more upscale, but it's Abbott Kinney, what do you expect?
Rocco's Tavern
3843 Main StBest pizza on the westside.
One of the best beer lists around, plus great happy hour from 3-6.
96 locals recommend
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StOne of the best beer lists around, plus great happy hour from 3-6.
Röckenwagner
12835 Washington BlvdGreat bakery near the house
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveGood place for affordable groceries.
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveGrocery store right up the street.
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Basement Tavern
2640 Main StGood place to go out in Santa Monica. Live music
Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveGood place to go out in Venice
Circle Bar
2926 Main StEntertainment & Activities
Best comedy club in the world. Go see a show here for $15 and you'll see one of the best lineups in comedy on any random night.
225 locals recommend
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset BlvdBest comedy club in the world. Go see a show here for $15 and you'll see one of the best lineups in comedy on any random night.
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset Blvdwatch a movie and enjoy dinner in comfortable chairs.
Parks & Nature
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdGood hike
Arts & Culture
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrShopping
Arbor Venice: North
305 Ocean Front Walk
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeOutdoor shopping mall in Santa Monica.