Food Scene
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat Food and Atmosphere.
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdCutting edge new american cuisine.
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StStandard lunch spot in LA.
Something for everyone.
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdGreat sandwiches and imported Italian foods.
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardGreat place for foodies.
Great coffee and a nice stroll on Abbott Kinney.
394 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat coffee and a nice stroll on Abbott Kinney.
Dan Tana's
9071 Santa Monica BlvdOld Hollywood Italian staple restaurant.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StGreat sushi.
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayGreat healthy sandwich and salads.
Hollywood celebrity sighting.
Great food, backed by George Clooney and other stars.
115 locals recommend
Craig's
8826 Melrose AvenueHollywood celebrity sighting.
Great food, backed by George Clooney and other stars.
Nate n Als
414 N Beverly DrLarry King and Larry David's go to delicatessen.
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyFamous high end sushi.
Geoffreys
27400 Pacific Coast HwyGreat food with an unforgettable view. $$$$
Mastro's Ocean Club
18412 Pacific Coast HwyThe Los Angeles steakhouse. $$$$$
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdThe number 1 vegan restaurant in LA. Extremely hip.
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax Ave24 hour deli. Another LA staple.
Animal
435 N Fairfax AveAnother very hip restaurant foodies love.
Pacific Dining Car
1310 W 6th St24 hour old school restaurant. Steak and seafood.
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdFast food hamburger. Very famous and a must try.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOrganic market.
Shopping
Great outdoor shopping. You will find everything there.
1594 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeGreat outdoor shopping. You will find everything there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveGood rooftop bar oversees Santa Monica.
Copa d'Oro
217 BroadwayCocktail Bar
Bar Chloe
1449 2nd StGreat Cocktail bar and lounge.
the otheroom Venice Beach
Bar! Large windows, craft beer and industrial like.
Beautiful cocktail bar located inside the viceroy hotel. Swanky with outdoor mini pool area. Very LA.
Poolside Cabanas at Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean AveBeautiful cocktail bar located inside the viceroy hotel. Swanky with outdoor mini pool area. Very LA.
Sightseeing
Great hike up the canyon for the perfect view of Los Angeles.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat hike up the canyon for the perfect view of Los Angeles.
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardMost recognizable image in LA.
Everything Else
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardShopping and restaurants, the strip in Venice.
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdGroceries
Arts & Culture
Southern California's gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, and see live shows. Another amazing view of LA.
4366 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdSouthern California's gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, and see live shows. Another amazing view of LA.
Outdoor music venue in the spring and summer months. Simply magical.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdOutdoor music venue in the spring and summer months. Simply magical.
Another outdoor music venue in the spring and summer months but smaller. Also a phenomenal experience.
380 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveAnother outdoor music venue in the spring and summer months but smaller. Also a phenomenal experience.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierAmusement Park located on a Pier.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrGreat way to spend an afternoon
In addition to art exhibits , the museum features film and concert series.
3161 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdIn addition to art exhibits , the museum features film and concert series.