Working title for Alex's Guidebook
Food scene
Humble Potato
12608 Washington BlvdDelicious burgers and other asian/hawaiian fusion comfort food!
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington BlvdDelicious and innovative ice cream flavors
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdDelicious onigiri (japanese rice balls) with something for everyone
Great sushi to treat yourself to! There are locations all over LA, but this is my favorite one
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StGreat sushi to treat yourself to! There are locations all over LA, but this is my favorite one
Baja California Tacos
10831 Venice Blvd.BEST BEST fish tacos!! Taco Wednesdays!
Neighborhoods
Playa del Rey
Most accessible and least crowded beach in the Westside!
Local favorite for UCLA and LMU students for having great restaurants and plenty of spots for dessert
82 locals recommend
Sawtelle Japantown
Local favorite for UCLA and LMU students for having great restaurants and plenty of spots for dessert
This area is now iconic for LA's food-scene! There is still great Chinese food, but younger restaurateurs have built some very impressive options. Night life and bars here are top-notch and fun as well.
399 locals recommend
Chinatown
This area is now iconic for LA's food-scene! There is still great Chinese food, but younger restaurateurs have built some very impressive options. Night life and bars here are top-notch and fun as well.
Another great area for excellent strip-mall food joints and small restaurants! If you want to grab the best Thai food and desserts, this is the place.
43 locals recommend
Thai Town
Another great area for excellent strip-mall food joints and small restaurants! If you want to grab the best Thai food and desserts, this is the place.
Sightseeing
Historic park, fun to check out and learn about dinosaurs and LA
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdHistoric park, fun to check out and learn about dinosaurs and LA
University of California, Los Angeles
BEST college in LA!
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkEnjoy the real beach culture of LA!
Enjoy this nice little beach-side promenade for shopping and fast or fancy eats
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardEnjoy this nice little beach-side promenade for shopping and fast or fancy eats
Nice park to visit - I especially enjoy it at night when it's quiet and you can see all the docked boats. During the holidays, it's decorated with lights, and there's even a parade
72 locals recommend
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao WayNice park to visit - I especially enjoy it at night when it's quiet and you can see all the docked boats. During the holidays, it's decorated with lights, and there's even a parade
City/town information
Malibu
Most beautiful beaches outside of LA