Food Scene
Panini Grill
4325 Glencoe AveGreat for breakfast, lunch, supper or just coffee. Outside tables
Breakfast with bagels just a short walk away. Also a Coffee Bean down street that this site will not pull up.
8 locals recommend
East Coast Bagel
4375 Glencoe AveBreakfast with bagels just a short walk away. Also a Coffee Bean down street that this site will not pull up.
Favorite green restaurant with outside dining. See menu in the book in your room.
431 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdFavorite green restaurant with outside dining. See menu in the book in your room.
Paiche
13488 Maxella AveNew Asian/Amazon restaurant. See article in book in your room.
Best enpanadas north of Buenos Aires. Order two! Menu in book in your room
12 locals recommend
Empanada's Place
3811 Sawtelle BlvdBest enpanadas north of Buenos Aires. Order two! Menu in book in your room
Corner of Lincoln and Washington. Definitely a take-out. Atmosphere is crowded and hot but food is delicious.
South Lincoln Boulevard
Corner of Lincoln and Washington. Definitely a take-out. Atmosphere is crowded and hot but food is delicious.
Old-fashioned cafe with wooden booths and counter. Expect a wait on Sat. and Sun. mornings. No reservations.
52 locals recommend
Maxwell's Cafe
13329 Washington BlvdOld-fashioned cafe with wooden booths and counter. Expect a wait on Sat. and Sun. mornings. No reservations.
Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose AveIf you love pastries with your coffee, this is the place.
Best Mexican in LA. Beautiful, full of antiques. Ask for Sam and tell him I sent you. San will get you the best tequila!!!
50 locals recommend
Pancho's Restaurant
3615 Highland AveBest Mexican in LA. Beautiful, full of antiques. Ask for Sam and tell him I sent you. San will get you the best tequila!!!
Cafe del Rey
4451 Admiralty WayMy favorite restaurant with view of Marina. Expensive
Popular morning coffee shop across from Barnes and Noble.
52 locals recommend
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2901 Main StPopular morning coffee shop across from Barnes and Noble.
The Warehouse Restaurant
4499 Admiralty WayMarina view and great prime rib.
Where the local politicos go for lunch. Good price for food and typical SM atmosphere. Back patio.
Back on Broadway
2024 BroadwayWhere the local politicos go for lunch. Good price for food and typical SM atmosphere. Back patio.
Everything Else
Maxella Ave / Glencoe Ave Mid station
In Pavilion's
Big open ocean beach, waves, lifeguard, beach-ball nets, refreshments, etc.
72 locals recommend
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao WayBig open ocean beach, waves, lifeguard, beach-ball nets, refreshments, etc.
Bike south to Playa del Rey beach, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Bike north to Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
11 locals recommend
Marvin Braude Bike Path
Marvin Braude Bike PathBike south to Playa del Rey beach, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Bike north to Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
Citibank
4375 Glencoe AveClosest bank. Short walk,
Chase ATM - Closed
Between Pavilion's and CVS
Small intimate studio. Try it. or come with me to Iyengar Yoga Center of Los Angeles.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles
3741 W 27th StSmall intimate studio. Try it. or come with me to Iyengar Yoga Center of Los Angeles.
Victoria Motors
13308 Washington BlvdBest Volvo and Saab repair in LA.
Shopping
Barnes & Noble
13400 Maxella AveLarge bookstore with comfy chairs and corner views.
24 hour pharmacy with all the extras (food, cosmetics, etc.) that huge "pharmacies"have today.
62 locals recommend
CVS
8601 S Sepulveda Blvd24 hour pharmacy with all the extras (food, cosmetics, etc.) that huge "pharmacies"have today.
Essentials
24 hour supermarket with Starbucks and ATMs. Actually located closer to CVS.
154 locals recommend
Pavilions
820 Montana Ave24 hour supermarket with Starbucks and ATMs. Actually located closer to CVS.
Gelson's Market
13455 Maxella AveHigh-end groceries. Located under mall.
Sightseeing
Must see in car, on bike or walk. This is why Venice was originally called Venice. But they only finish a few canals. Don't miss the old homes, new remodels, bridges, ducks and small boats.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
Must see in car, on bike or walk. This is why Venice was originally called Venice. But they only finish a few canals. Don't miss the old homes, new remodels, bridges, ducks and small boats.
Marina Beach
4101 Admiralty WaySmall beach. No waves
Funky street with coffee houses, antique stores, restaurants and shops. Been called "America's coolest street."!!!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardFunky street with coffee houses, antique stores, restaurants and shops. Been called "America's coolest street."!!!
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeMust see in SM.
Off the usual SM tourist beat. Shops, restaurants, Sunday pet adoptions, SM museum. I prefer it to the promenade.
105 locals recommend
Main Street Santa Monica
Main StreetOff the usual SM tourist beat. Shops, restaurants, Sunday pet adoptions, SM museum. I prefer it to the promenade.
Arts & Culture
Luxury movie theaters that even serve you dinner if you wish.Menu in book in your room.
133 locals recommend
Yard House
13455 Maxella AveLuxury movie theaters that even serve you dinner if you wish.Menu in book in your room.