Food Scene
This place isn't fancy, but has the BEST carnitas and other Mexican dishes at a price that can't be beat. Great for dine in or take out.
13 locals recommend
El Tarasco Mexican Food
8620 S Sepulveda BlvdThis place isn't fancy, but has the BEST carnitas and other Mexican dishes at a price that can't be beat. Great for dine in or take out.
Two Guns is a great hip coffee shop with yummy espresso drinks and great brunch foods. I'm a big fan of their potato rosti dish.
17 locals recommend
Two Guns Kitchen
321 Main StTwo Guns is a great hip coffee shop with yummy espresso drinks and great brunch foods. I'm a big fan of their potato rosti dish.
Okay, this place is worth the 20-35 minute drive to Santa Monica. The selection of chicken and waffle dishes are AMAZING. They have outdoor tables so you can enjoy the sunny California weather while brunching. I take my friends and family here whenever they're visiting LA. The prices are about middle of the road ($18 for chicken and waffles) but the dishes are quite large and we always have leftovers to take home.
37 locals recommend
Bru's Wiffle
2408 Wilshire BlvdOkay, this place is worth the 20-35 minute drive to Santa Monica. The selection of chicken and waffle dishes are AMAZING. They have outdoor tables so you can enjoy the sunny California weather while brunching. I take my friends and family here whenever they're visiting LA. The prices are about middle of the road ($18 for chicken and waffles) but the dishes are quite large and we always have leftovers to take home.
Trendy, modern Mexican food. It's a bit pricey, but the atmosphere is quite nice. The jalapeno margarita is my favorite.
23 locals recommend
Sausal
219 Main StTrendy, modern Mexican food. It's a bit pricey, but the atmosphere is quite nice. The jalapeno margarita is my favorite.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is pretty upscale with delicious cocktails and a very impressive wine list. I'd say the price is worth it especially if you go around sunset, when you would have unobstructed panoramic ocean views through the restaurant/bar's floor to ceiling windows. The food is great, too. At night it becomes a lively bar. If you're planning on eating here on a weekend or if you have a large party I'd strongly recommend getting a reservation.
133 locals recommend
The Strand House
117 Manhattan Beach BlvdThis place is pretty upscale with delicious cocktails and a very impressive wine list. I'd say the price is worth it especially if you go around sunset, when you would have unobstructed panoramic ocean views through the restaurant/bar's floor to ceiling windows. The food is great, too. At night it becomes a lively bar. If you're planning on eating here on a weekend or if you have a large party I'd strongly recommend getting a reservation.
Arts & Culture
Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwyit's a classic.
Parking is $15, admission is free. Parking can get tough on weekends or holidays. You may want to consider Ubering.
2308 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrParking is $15, admission is free. Parking can get tough on weekends or holidays. You may want to consider Ubering.