Food Scene
Kreation Organic Kafe
1023 Montana AveJuice is AMAZING
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StFamily Friendly restaurants and shops
Caffe Luxxe
925 Montana AveWalking distance to great coffee... nuff said!
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyBeachside restaurant for day trip
Sweet Lady Jane Bakery
1631 Montana AveGreat eggs. Amazing Cakes! Right on Montanna Ave
Sweet Rose Creamery
225 26th StBest Ice cream in town (also easiest to walk to!)
Parks & Nature
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyEasy (ish) hike for whole family
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Beach with life guard, Car Park and Perrys for snacks
Park and Hiking Trail and sweet Will Rogers Museum. Amazing view of LA from the top
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdPark and Hiking Trail and sweet Will Rogers Museum. Amazing view of LA from the top
Joshua Tree
Our favorite place for a road trip!
Arts & Culture
Wonderful Contemporary Collection. Book in advance or go very early and wait in line
16 locals recommend
Broad Art Center
240 Charles E Young Drive NorthWonderful Contemporary Collection. Book in advance or go very early and wait in line
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveShopping
Best bookstore for miles, family friendly, great service, walking distance. Our favorite!
DIESEL, A Bookstore
225 26th StBest bookstore for miles, family friendly, great service, walking distance. Our favorite!
Essentials
Pavilions
727 Vine StWhole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThe Bar Method Brentwood
13050 San Vicente BlvdBook in advance, various levels of Barre class.
Coffee at Cafe Luxe is a must and ice cream at Sweet Rose!
114 locals recommend
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StCoffee at Cafe Luxe is a must and ice cream at Sweet Rose!
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Santa Monica 7
1310 3rd StReclining seats, 7 screens!
ArcLight Cinemas - Santa Monica
395 3rd Street PromenadeSightseeing
Malibu Pier
23000 CA-1Lovely restaurant and shops and amazing view of surfers.