Shopping
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdOrganic shopping two blocks away
The Grove is the most popular outdoor shopping mall in Los Angeles and has absolutely everything. Check out the farmer's market restaurants too. Fun for lunch.
2580 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Grove is the most popular outdoor shopping mall in Los Angeles and has absolutely everything. Check out the farmer's market restaurants too. Fun for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
The only truly New York style wine bar and bistro style restaurant in the area. Love the owner and staff. Delicious food and incredible wine list.
11 locals recommend
Marvin
8114 Beverly BlvdThe only truly New York style wine bar and bistro style restaurant in the area. Love the owner and staff. Delicious food and incredible wine list.
An old classic that is super fun to eat at, especially for groups and quick dining. Best Micheladas in the city.
268 locals recommend
El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdAn old classic that is super fun to eat at, especially for groups and quick dining. Best Micheladas in the city.
Food Scene
Delicious Mexican food, casual vibe. The owner designed my favorite wine bar down the street, Marvin. Great local spot
25 locals recommend
Escuela Taqueria
7450 Beverly BlvdDelicious Mexican food, casual vibe. The owner designed my favorite wine bar down the street, Marvin. Great local spot
Great Italian food in a casual setting. I'm a regular there, highly recommended.
165 locals recommend
Terroni
7605 Beverly BlvdGreat Italian food in a casual setting. I'm a regular there, highly recommended.
Super straightforward, clean and delicious sushi in the neighborhood. Long waits here, so make a reservation in advance.
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StSuper straightforward, clean and delicious sushi in the neighborhood. Long waits here, so make a reservation in advance.
This is probably the most famous Thai Restaurant in the State. Family owned, and Matt Groenig's favorite. It's beloved. Everything is DELICIOUS!
67 locals recommend
Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset BlvdThis is probably the most famous Thai Restaurant in the State. Family owned, and Matt Groenig's favorite. It's beloved. Everything is DELICIOUS!
Only 2 blocks from our house, this is hands down the best brew in LA. If you don't care for Blue Bottle, Commissary across the street has excellent selections and drip coffee.
100 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
8301 Beverly BlvdOnly 2 blocks from our house, this is hands down the best brew in LA. If you don't care for Blue Bottle, Commissary across the street has excellent selections and drip coffee.
Everything Else
Best nail salon in Los Angeles for gel manicures. Free drinks, Boba tea, snacks and an endless amount of colors and designs. Plus, free massage. Pricey but worth it
6 locals recommend
Pampered Hands
7215 Melrose AveBest nail salon in Los Angeles for gel manicures. Free drinks, Boba tea, snacks and an endless amount of colors and designs. Plus, free massage. Pricey but worth it
Arts & Culture
LACMA is an iconic museum with excellent year round exhibitions and Friday nights are free, with live music outdoors
3161 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA is an iconic museum with excellent year round exhibitions and Friday nights are free, with live music outdoors
Entertainment & Activities
This is our closest movie theater and it's only a 15 minute walk. They play everythingbecause it's a major theater, but we prefer The Arclight in Hollywood
487 locals recommend
The Grove Drive
The Grove DriveThis is our closest movie theater and it's only a 15 minute walk. They play everythingbecause it's a major theater, but we prefer The Arclight in Hollywood
The Arclight is a legendary and gorgeous theater with an IMAX Dome next to it. It's a bit pricier than the other theaters, but worth it. Drinks allowed in some theaters and there are no bad seats. Sound is spectacular
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdThe Arclight is a legendary and gorgeous theater with an IMAX Dome next to it. It's a bit pricier than the other theaters, but worth it. Drinks allowed in some theaters and there are no bad seats. Sound is spectacular
Getting Around
This is a 10 minute walk from the house and is a great emergency backup if you need a rental car
47 locals recommend
Hertz
4334 W Pico BlvdThis is a 10 minute walk from the house and is a great emergency backup if you need a rental car