Food Scene
Sweetfin
829 BroadwayGreat poke bowls
Fritto Misto
620 Santa Monica BlvdItalian food with big servings for good prices
Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean AveAmazing Mexican food with a view
Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdFun place for any meal, open late
Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica BlvdBig tea and coffee selection
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdMultiple Starbucks in the area
Seasons 52
1501 Ocean AveBig menu, love the cedar plank salmon there
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardLots of eclectic coffee shops, stores and restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdAlways a good time!
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdFun for dinner and drinks
The Independence
205 BroadwayNew fun bar down the street
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
1314 7th StNew fun wine bar
Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdGreat happy hour and snacks to go with your wine
Essentials
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdEpic sandwiches, well known in the area
CVS
12015 Wilshire BlvdCVS has pharmacy, snacks and anything else you may need
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveGrocery store right around the corner
Arts & Culture
Ride the rides at Pacific Park while you sightsee and grab a bite to eat!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierRide the rides at Pacific Park while you sightsee and grab a bite to eat!
Sightseeing
Venice Canals
Fun neighborhood to walk around
Shopping
My favorite place to walk around! There's everything from shops, restaurants, movie theaters, comedy clubs, bars, even a Farmers Market Wednesday & Saturday mornings!
1594 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeMy favorite place to walk around! There's everything from shops, restaurants, movie theaters, comedy clubs, bars, even a Farmers Market Wednesday & Saturday mornings!
Everything Else
DK's Donuts & Bakery
1614 Santa Monica BlvdThe best donuts ever!