Guidebook for Northridge

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Guidebook for Northridge

Food Scene

If you want Good Mexican Food that is affordable, I suggest coming here. They have the best complimentery salsa bar from mild to very spicy. This place is crowded though.
30 locals recommend
Las Fuentes Restaurant
18415 Vanowen St
30 locals recommend
If you want Good Mexican Food that is affordable, I suggest coming here. They have the best complimentery salsa bar from mild to very spicy. This place is crowded though.
Wide range of Thai dishes, great food and service.
9 locals recommend
Lum-Ka-Naad
8910 Reseda Boulevard
9 locals recommend
Wide range of Thai dishes, great food and service.
I love Vietnamese food, and this place is by far the best place to get Pho in the Valley. I also love the pork chops and summer roll. Opens late until 12 am.
Pho 999
7255 Reseda Blvd
I love Vietnamese food, and this place is by far the best place to get Pho in the Valley. I also love the pork chops and summer roll. Opens late until 12 am.
If you like Cuban food, Versailles is by far one of my favorites. I recommend you try the Roasted Chicken or Roasted Pork. You won't be dissappointed! Is reasonably priced & has great othe choices too
11 locals recommend
Versailles Restaurant
17410 Ventura Blvd
11 locals recommend
If you like Cuban food, Versailles is by far one of my favorites. I recommend you try the Roasted Chicken or Roasted Pork. You won't be dissappointed! Is reasonably priced & has great othe choices too
This restaruant has been around for decades. Very traditional Chinese Restaurant that has been featured in many movies. They are always filming here! Did I mention they have good Chinese food too
The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
18331 Sherman Way
This restaruant has been around for decades. Very traditional Chinese Restaurant that has been featured in many movies. They are always filming here! Did I mention they have good Chinese food too
This is the nearest Starbucks location & is a good one because is sorrounded by many other food options & a 99cents store. Chase bank is accross the street for ATM. Vons Grocery store is also across.
6 locals recommend
Starbucks
9420 Reseda Blvd
6 locals recommend
This is the nearest Starbucks location & is a good one because is sorrounded by many other food options & a 99cents store. Chase bank is accross the street for ATM. Vons Grocery store is also across.
Brent's looks to have its origins as an old-school Jewish deli. I'll put Brent's up against most New York delis any day. There's a reason this place has been around for 48 years and is always packed.
18 locals recommend
Brent's Deli Northridge
19565 Parthenia St
18 locals recommend
Brent's looks to have its origins as an old-school Jewish deli. I'll put Brent's up against most New York delis any day. There's a reason this place has been around for 48 years and is always packed.
A hidden gem in the Valley. Joe definitely has pride in his cafe and love in his food. I've been very impressed with their Breakfast & Lunch options. Cute small place; might need to wait but worth it
13 locals recommend
Joe's Cafe
17823 Chatsworth St
13 locals recommend
A hidden gem in the Valley. Joe definitely has pride in his cafe and love in his food. I've been very impressed with their Breakfast & Lunch options. Cute small place; might need to wait but worth it
New IHOP in the neighborhood and Open 24 hours!! My favorite place for pancakes and true American breakfast. They also have lunch and dinner menu.
133 locals recommend
IHOP
5655 Wilshire Blvd
133 locals recommend
New IHOP in the neighborhood and Open 24 hours!! My favorite place for pancakes and true American breakfast. They also have lunch and dinner menu.
Freshly baked everyday. Try their homemade specialty salads, sandwich & pasta dishes. Also, good breakfast options. Corner Bakery has a little for everyone & they use fresh ingredients.
Corner Bakery
19500 Plummer St
Freshly baked everyday. Try their homemade specialty salads, sandwich & pasta dishes. Also, good breakfast options. Corner Bakery has a little for everyone & they use fresh ingredients.
Open until 1:00am, This is the best ramen I've had in Los Angeles in Korea Town. The broth, in particular, is vey silky, rich and spicy with an amazing buzz in the roof of your mouth. Cool vibe and music with high communal tables and chairs.
37 locals recommend
Slurpin Ramen Bar
3500 W 8th St
37 locals recommend
Open until 1:00am, This is the best ramen I've had in Los Angeles in Korea Town. The broth, in particular, is vey silky, rich and spicy with an amazing buzz in the roof of your mouth. Cool vibe and music with high communal tables and chairs.
Open until 3:00am this place is my usual late night stop for Thai food in Hollywood. I love the this place and will not dissapoint you. Very authentic and reasonably priced. Restaurant is small and its CASH ONLY. Street parking in Thai Town is a pain, so do valet parking for $2 dollars.
65 locals recommend
Ruen Pair
5257 Hollywood Blvd
65 locals recommend
Open until 3:00am this place is my usual late night stop for Thai food in Hollywood. I love the this place and will not dissapoint you. Very authentic and reasonably priced. Restaurant is small and its CASH ONLY. Street parking in Thai Town is a pain, so do valet parking for $2 dollars.
This place is a grocery store, bakery and vegetarian restaurant all in one place combined. This is the most authentic Indian Restaurant I have eaten in the area. The food is fresh, tasty and very very reasonably priced. For $4.99 you will have a full meal and about 3 different entries with Naan. You can also get very traditional Indian sweets made fresh in their bakery and find any Indian spices and produce.
26 locals recommend
India Sweets & Spices
9409 Venice Blvd.
26 locals recommend
This place is a grocery store, bakery and vegetarian restaurant all in one place combined. This is the most authentic Indian Restaurant I have eaten in the area. The food is fresh, tasty and very very reasonably priced. For $4.99 you will have a full meal and about 3 different entries with Naan. You can also get very traditional Indian sweets made fresh in their bakery and find any Indian spices and produce.
Ongoing farmer's market at the Grove, which is a popular upscale shopping destination in LA. HUGE variety of merchants, and especially beautiful during the holidays! Iconic historic Los Angeles. Wonderful outdoor/indoor farmer's market stalls circa 1930's . A walk through and any and every kind of food imaginable. It has a wonderful buzz to it, and wonderful people watching.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
819 locals recommend
Ongoing farmer's market at the Grove, which is a popular upscale shopping destination in LA. HUGE variety of merchants, and especially beautiful during the holidays! Iconic historic Los Angeles. Wonderful outdoor/indoor farmer's market stalls circa 1930's . A walk through and any and every kind of food imaginable. It has a wonderful buzz to it, and wonderful people watching.
There is something about the aroma of good BBQ that really attracts our attention. Steak come out tender every times and their signature BBQ sauce is incredible! Their complimentary garlic bread rolls are spot on! This place is awesome!
28 locals recommend
Wood Ranch
189 The Grove Dr
28 locals recommend
There is something about the aroma of good BBQ that really attracts our attention. Steak come out tender every times and their signature BBQ sauce is incredible! Their complimentary garlic bread rolls are spot on! This place is awesome!
With an all you can eat Sushi option for about $30 per person is the way to go and it never dissapoints. There is a huge list of options you can choose from, this place has great quality sushi and great menu items too ala carte or all you can eat. The only down side is Parking is very limited but the food quantity and freshness is woth to try.
9 locals recommend
Midori Sushi Restaurant
11622 Ventura Blvd
9 locals recommend
With an all you can eat Sushi option for about $30 per person is the way to go and it never dissapoints. There is a huge list of options you can choose from, this place has great quality sushi and great menu items too ala carte or all you can eat. The only down side is Parking is very limited but the food quantity and freshness is woth to try.
This is the BEST burger place in California. #Californianess, If you are craving an awesome, inexpensive, and messy burger, get a Double Double from here. Fries are supre fresh. Milkshakes are the best in town! Great service and an abundance of hard workers because you get your food relatively quick but drive through lines are long as expected from any In-N-Out location.
21 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
8830 Tampa Ave
21 locals recommend
This is the BEST burger place in California. #Californianess, If you are craving an awesome, inexpensive, and messy burger, get a Double Double from here. Fries are supre fresh. Milkshakes are the best in town! Great service and an abundance of hard workers because you get your food relatively quick but drive through lines are long as expected from any In-N-Out location.
They have a large variety of creative fresh lemonade options that are not only refreshing but Old Fashioned as well. The cafeteria setting has very good food selection. It's a little pricey for the portions but everything here is absolutely delicious!! They have many tasty & healthy vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options as well. It's also nice because you can sample things before you order. Only complaint is that parking is very hard to find here since it's on Ventura Blvd.
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd
516 locals recommend
They have a large variety of creative fresh lemonade options that are not only refreshing but Old Fashioned as well. The cafeteria setting has very good food selection. It's a little pricey for the portions but everything here is absolutely delicious!! They have many tasty & healthy vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options as well. It's also nice because you can sample things before you order. Only complaint is that parking is very hard to find here since it's on Ventura Blvd.

Shopping

This mall is great because it has stores that are affordable & high end stores like Vuitton, Burbery, Salvatore,Choo, Cartier, Tiffany's, Macy's, Nordstrom, Neiman even a Target and great food court.
31 locals recommend
Topanga Canyon station
31 locals recommend
This mall is great because it has stores that are affordable & high end stores like Vuitton, Burbery, Salvatore,Choo, Cartier, Tiffany's, Macy's, Nordstrom, Neiman even a Target and great food court.
One of LA's premire outdoor shoping centers. It has it all! Shopping, Restaurants and a 14 screen movie theater! The Grove features a large center park with an animated fountain. Its music-fountain show plays every hour. Live shows are often performed there - on the grassy area by the fountains. An internal transit system uses trolley cars to link The Grove and the adjacent Farmers Market. The Farmers Market first opened in July 1934, a historic Los Angeles landmark. It has more than 100 restaurants, grocers, and tourist shops.
2582 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2582 locals recommend
One of LA's premire outdoor shoping centers. It has it all! Shopping, Restaurants and a 14 screen movie theater! The Grove features a large center park with an animated fountain. Its music-fountain show plays every hour. Live shows are often performed there - on the grassy area by the fountains. An internal transit system uses trolley cars to link The Grove and the adjacent Farmers Market. The Farmers Market first opened in July 1934, a historic Los Angeles landmark. It has more than 100 restaurants, grocers, and tourist shops.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best happy hour & 100+ tap beers to choose from American & Imports. They also have good fusion food from many flavors around the world. You can also shop at the mall next door & even catch a movie.
133 locals recommend
Yard House
13455 Maxella Ave
133 locals recommend
Best happy hour & 100+ tap beers to choose from American & Imports. They also have good fusion food from many flavors around the world. You can also shop at the mall next door & even catch a movie.
THE gay bar of LA for both men and women. Even if you're not gay, it's a fun bar to visit. I love this bar because I am impressed by its beauty and design. You have a mix of crowd, It's always super packed and people here really let loose and go crazy. Regardless of your gender and your sexual orientation I guarantee you a fantastical phenomenal time.
471 locals recommend
The Abbey
692 N Robertson Blvd
471 locals recommend
THE gay bar of LA for both men and women. Even if you're not gay, it's a fun bar to visit. I love this bar because I am impressed by its beauty and design. You have a mix of crowd, It's always super packed and people here really let loose and go crazy. Regardless of your gender and your sexual orientation I guarantee you a fantastical phenomenal time.
Famous old Hollywood hotel, est. 1927, this hotel has fun flavors of nightlife. The main lobby is great to have a drink and enjoy the ambiance of such a unique building with so much history. Their Summer Sunday pool parties are legendary where you can lounge by the beautiful palm tree lined pool and celeb spot while having a cocktail. They also have a great 24 hour diner called 25 Degrees where a lot of the stars go.
284 locals recommend
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood Blvd
284 locals recommend
Famous old Hollywood hotel, est. 1927, this hotel has fun flavors of nightlife. The main lobby is great to have a drink and enjoy the ambiance of such a unique building with so much history. Their Summer Sunday pool parties are legendary where you can lounge by the beautiful palm tree lined pool and celeb spot while having a cocktail. They also have a great 24 hour diner called 25 Degrees where a lot of the stars go.
If you like stand-up comedy, this is the icon of comedy in Los Angeles and the world. This neighborhood is full of comedy clubs but the most famous for best audiences and comics is the Comedy Store. Literally everyone has performed here and you will see a name you recognize on any night of the week. Buy tickets online and be aware of the 2-drink minimum.
225 locals recommend
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset Blvd
225 locals recommend
If you like stand-up comedy, this is the icon of comedy in Los Angeles and the world. This neighborhood is full of comedy clubs but the most famous for best audiences and comics is the Comedy Store. Literally everyone has performed here and you will see a name you recognize on any night of the week. Buy tickets online and be aware of the 2-drink minimum.
What I love the most about this place is not the food, but the patio sitting area that gives visitors a gorgeous and clear view of San Fernando Valley. With complimentary valet service, this is a great place to have a drink on a date.
21 locals recommend
Odyssey Restaurant & Events
15600 Odyssey Dr
21 locals recommend
What I love the most about this place is not the food, but the patio sitting area that gives visitors a gorgeous and clear view of San Fernando Valley. With complimentary valet service, this is a great place to have a drink on a date.

Arts & Culture

Best place to go to the movies in the area. Winnetka movie theaters have 21 theaters and the best part is they have the soda machines outside and you can refill you drink as many times as you want!
21 locals recommend
Pacific Winnetka 12 & XD
9201 Winnetka Ave
21 locals recommend
Best place to go to the movies in the area. Winnetka movie theaters have 21 theaters and the best part is they have the soda machines outside and you can refill you drink as many times as you want!
Everything about the museum is top notch and amazing! Admission is free but parking is $15 per car. Situated in the Santa Monica mountains, the grounds are scenic and the views are amazing. On a clear day you can see the beach and downtown LA off in the distance to the east. The museum is fun to explore. There are gorgeous gardens and sculptures as well as permanent and temporary exhibits.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Everything about the museum is top notch and amazing! Admission is free but parking is $15 per car. Situated in the Santa Monica mountains, the grounds are scenic and the views are amazing. On a clear day you can see the beach and downtown LA off in the distance to the east. The museum is fun to explore. There are gorgeous gardens and sculptures as well as permanent and temporary exhibits.
Everything from taking a stroll by the Tar Pits to the ever famous lamp posts installation, this place is a blast to be around. Fun for all ages and the free wifi is a bonus! The contemporary art throughoutthis space is pretty nifty with structures and sculptures galore. It's definitely woth making a visit. There's food truck meets outside every now and then, so keep a look out for Good food and Art.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
Everything from taking a stroll by the Tar Pits to the ever famous lamp posts installation, this place is a blast to be around. Fun for all ages and the free wifi is a bonus! The contemporary art throughoutthis space is pretty nifty with structures and sculptures galore. It's definitely woth making a visit. There's food truck meets outside every now and then, so keep a look out for Good food and Art.
First class venue, very elegant, clean, organize and decent size in the heart of San Fernando Valley. The building is beautiful, inside and out. If you are a fan of architecture design there is much to take in here. The performance hall is a thing of beauty as well. Less than 2 miles from here, on Calif State Univ Norhtridge (CSUN) campus, the performers are quite varied such as Broadway stars, dance companies, lectures, symphonies, ballet, opeta etc. There is ample parking available for $6 in few lots of the CSUN campus. You can purchase your tickets and parking permit on line. The higher you go, the cheaper seats, but the hall is actually deceptively small with only 1,700 seats.
20 locals recommend
Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts
18111 Nordhoff St
20 locals recommend
First class venue, very elegant, clean, organize and decent size in the heart of San Fernando Valley. The building is beautiful, inside and out. If you are a fan of architecture design there is much to take in here. The performance hall is a thing of beauty as well. Less than 2 miles from here, on Calif State Univ Norhtridge (CSUN) campus, the performers are quite varied such as Broadway stars, dance companies, lectures, symphonies, ballet, opeta etc. There is ample parking available for $6 in few lots of the CSUN campus. You can purchase your tickets and parking permit on line. The higher you go, the cheaper seats, but the hall is actually deceptively small with only 1,700 seats.

Everything Else

If you bank at Bank of America, this is the nearest one.
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
8720 Balboa Blvd
If you bank at Bank of America, this is the nearest one.
The local mall, has a good selection of stores but they aren't upscale as the ones at Topanga Mall. The best store here is Macy's. They also have a lot of restaurants & a movie theater adjacent to it
109 locals recommend
Northridge Fashion Center
9301 Tampa Ave
109 locals recommend
The local mall, has a good selection of stores but they aren't upscale as the ones at Topanga Mall. The best store here is Macy's. They also have a lot of restaurants & a movie theater adjacent to it
If you want Pizza delivery or even if you want to pick it up, Domino's pizza is literally around the corner from here.
86 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
9170 W Olympic Blvd
86 locals recommend
If you want Pizza delivery or even if you want to pick it up, Domino's pizza is literally around the corner from here.
By far the BEST $25 you will spend for a 1 hour Chinese massage, no kidding! Busy place, I suggest calling first & hold your spot. Will be fully clothed but they will message you all over! Tip well.
Reseda Foot Relaxology
7243 Reseda Blvd
By far the BEST $25 you will spend for a 1 hour Chinese massage, no kidding! Busy place, I suggest calling first & hold your spot. Will be fully clothed but they will message you all over! Tip well.

Parks & Nature

For locals and visitors alike, nothing beats a hike up Runyon Canyon for the view, exercise and people watching. Enjoy the view!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals recommend
For locals and visitors alike, nothing beats a hike up Runyon Canyon for the view, exercise and people watching. Enjoy the view!

Essentials

This Target not only has it all, but the floor people are vey helpful. You can't go to Target store without leaving with a bunch of cool stuff you didn't plan on buying. This location has a huge underground parking.
24 locals recommend
Target
8999 Balboa Blvd
24 locals recommend
This Target not only has it all, but the floor people are vey helpful. You can't go to Target store without leaving with a bunch of cool stuff you didn't plan on buying. This location has a huge underground parking.
It's a smallar Albertsons but sets this location apart is their fresh bakery goods. Good customer service, good prices and clean store and fresh food.
177 locals recommend
Albertsons
2035 Hillhurst Ave
177 locals recommend
It's a smallar Albertsons but sets this location apart is their fresh bakery goods. Good customer service, good prices and clean store and fresh food.