Food Scene
Best Japanese ramen in LA. No reservations, so expect a long-ish wait on weekends so arrive early. Also try their Tsujita LA Annex across the street.
95 locals recommend
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdBest Japanese ramen in LA. No reservations, so expect a long-ish wait on weekends so arrive early. Also try their Tsujita LA Annex across the street.
Creative Taiwanese/Asian-styled shaved ice desserts and ice pops. A must try!
25 locals recommend
Blockheads Shavery
11311 Mississippi AveCreative Taiwanese/Asian-styled shaved ice desserts and ice pops. A must try!
Best (deconstructed) burgers in LA, or so we think. Great drinks, too.
200 locals recommend
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdBest (deconstructed) burgers in LA, or so we think. Great drinks, too.
Bondi Harvest
1814 Berkeley StGreat brunch place.
Amandine Patisserie Cafe
12225 Wilshire BlvdFrench bakery. You'll like it.
Coffee Tomo
11309 Mississippi Avegood coffee. free wifi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Freddy Smalls Bar and Kitchen
11520 W Pico BlvdNice cocktails, fun atmosphere, solid food.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveBed Bath & Beyond
11854 W Olympic BlvdRalphs Pharmacy
11727 W Olympic BlvdAlso good pharmacy.
Parks & Nature
family-friendly. Has a pool (for a fee), splash pad, playground, and bathrooms.
152 locals recommend
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwyfamily-friendly. Has a pool (for a fee), splash pad, playground, and bathrooms.
neighborhood park. Also has a great skate park, tennis courts, and affordable recreational water park.
17 locals recommend
Stoner Park Playground
Nebraska Avenueneighborhood park. Also has a great skate park, tennis courts, and affordable recreational water park.
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdGreat views of LA
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdEntertainment & Activities
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayWe love it there. Family friendly.
Getting Around
Expo/Bundy station
2154-2134 S Bundy DrEverything Else
InterContinental Los Angeles Century City
2151 Avenue of the StarsGreat nearby climbing gym