Jonathan & Cindy’s Guidebook to Inglewood, California, City of Champions
Jonathan&Cindy
Neighborhoods
Inglewood is the up-and-coming neighborhood where the future home of the NFL Rams and Chargers will be, where the Forum is located, and where the hit HBO show “Insecure” takes place. It’s a culturally diverse neighborhood full of soul and spice! If you’re looking for iconic yet off-the-beaten path sights, sounds and eateries, Inglewood is where it’s at!
34 locals recommend
Inglewood
Inglewood is the up-and-coming neighborhood where the future home of the NFL Rams and Chargers will be, where the Forum is located, and where the hit HBO show “Insecure” takes place. It’s a culturally diverse neighborhood full of soul and spice! If you’re looking for iconic yet off-the-beaten path sights, sounds and eateries, Inglewood is where it’s at!
Food scene
Randy’s Donuts is the most visually iconic culinary establishment in Inglewood. Its larger than life donut sculpture and donuts have been featured in countless movies, tv shows and music videos. Everyone has different tastes for sweets, so recommending one flavor is difficult. With each donut costing around $1.50 only, you can try several and see which ones you personally like! And don’t forget to snap an Insta-worthy photo here!
137 locals recommend
Randy's Donuts
805 W Manchester BlvdRandy’s Donuts is the most visually iconic culinary establishment in Inglewood. Its larger than life donut sculpture and donuts have been featured in countless movies, tv shows and music videos. Everyone has different tastes for sweets, so recommending one flavor is difficult. With each donut costing around $1.50 only, you can try several and see which ones you personally like! And don’t forget to snap an Insta-worthy photo here!
A local chain that gets celebrities and politicians alike (including President Obama), Roscoe’s is arguably the world’s most famous place for chicken and waffles, a soul food staple. We recommend the #3 (half chicken with two waffles) for yourself if you’ve got a big appetite, or shared if you want to not have to waddle out of there. Biscuits and sweet tea are also bomb. Just lower your expectations for service and wait time.
116 locals recommend
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
621 W Manchester BlvdA local chain that gets celebrities and politicians alike (including President Obama), Roscoe’s is arguably the world’s most famous place for chicken and waffles, a soul food staple. We recommend the #3 (half chicken with two waffles) for yourself if you’ve got a big appetite, or shared if you want to not have to waddle out of there. Biscuits and sweet tea are also bomb. Just lower your expectations for service and wait time.
We love Karuba, his wife and their story of how Yardy’s Kitchen came to be!
Karuba is an award-winning alumnus chef from Whole Foods, who decided to take the entrepreneurial leap to opening his own restaurant hailing from his Jamaican roots with a west coast twist.
The result is absolutely delicious food here at reasonable prices (for LA), and worth the wait for his made-to-order dishes, which are great for meat lovers and vegans alike.
We love the jerk chicken, jerk bowl and the Beyond Meat Bowl. And if they’re available, try any of their patties (similar to empanadas). You can take them to go! We think Yardy’s is a hidden local gem about to explode, so try it first before everyone else discovers it!
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Karuba's Yardy Kitchen
1300 Centinela AveWe love Karuba, his wife and their story of how Yardy’s Kitchen came to be!
Karuba is an award-winning alumnus chef from Whole Foods, who decided to take the entrepreneurial leap to opening his own restaurant hailing from his Jamaican roots with a west coast twist.
The result is absolutely delicious food here at reasonable prices (for LA), and worth the wait for his made-to-order dishes, which are great for meat lovers and vegans alike.
We love the jerk chicken, jerk bowl and the Beyond Meat Bowl. And if they’re available, try any of their patties (similar to empanadas). You can take them to go! We think Yardy’s is a hidden local gem about to explode, so try it first before everyone else discovers it!
Mention “Jonathan and Cindy’s Airbnb” and enjoy 10% off!
Popular brewery that put Inglewood on the map for craft beer!
29 locals recommend
Three Weavers Brewing Company
1031 W Manchester BlvdPopular brewery that put Inglewood on the map for craft beer!
Concert venue
If you like live concerts and performances, check out the calendar of shows (and talks) at the Forum’s official site: https://www.msg.com/calendar?location=Inglewood
Past performers include Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Patti LaBelle, muse, Jennifer Lopez, Maná, BlackPink, Cirque de Soleil and more.
222 locals recommend
The Forum
3900 W Manchester BlvdIf you like live concerts and performances, check out the calendar of shows (and talks) at the Forum’s official site: https://www.msg.com/calendar?location=Inglewood
Past performers include Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Patti LaBelle, muse, Jennifer Lopez, Maná, BlackPink, Cirque de Soleil and more.
Hospitals / Medical Care
Centinela Hospital Medical Center - Emergency Services (24 hours) - 2 miles
555 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 673-4660
www.CentinelaMed.com
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
555 E Hardy StCentinela Hospital Medical Center - Emergency Services (24 hours) - 2 miles
555 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 673-4660
www.CentinelaMed.com
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles - 1.8 miles
5525 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056
(310) 642-0325
www.kindredhealthcare.com
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
5525 West Slauson AvenueKindred Hospital Los Angeles - 1.8 miles
5525 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056
(310) 642-0325
www.kindredhealthcare.com
Southern California Hospital at Culver City - Emergency Department (24 hours) - 5.8 miles
3828 Delmas Terrace, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 836-7000
www.sch-culvercity.com
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
3828 Delmas TerraceSouthern California Hospital at Culver City - Emergency Department (24 hours) - 5.8 miles
3828 Delmas Terrace, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 836-7000
www.sch-culvercity.com
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Hospitals / Medical Care
Centinela Hospital Medical Center - Emergency Services (24 hours) - 2 miles
555 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 673-4660
www.CentinelaMed.com
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles - 1.8 miles
5525 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056
(310) 642-0325
www.kindredhealthcare.com
Southern California Hospital at Culver City - Emergency Department (24 hours) - 5.8 miles
3828 Delmas Terrace, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 836-7000
www.sch-culvercity.com