Food Scene
Come here if you are serious about your coffee. Funnel Mill takes things to the next level! Cafe focuses on coffee that is "syphon"-brewed one cup at a time & traditional Chinese tea service.
27 locals recommend
Funnel Mill Rare Coffee & Tea
1506 BroadwayCome here if you are serious about your coffee. Funnel Mill takes things to the next level! Cafe focuses on coffee that is "syphon"-brewed one cup at a time & traditional Chinese tea service.
Drop by Sweet Lady Jane if you have a sweet tooth. You will not be disappointed!
106 locals recommend
Sweet Lady Jane Bakery
1631 Montana AveDrop by Sweet Lady Jane if you have a sweet tooth. You will not be disappointed!
Same owners as Rustic Canyon and Milo + Olive. You can't go wrong with breakfast or lunch here. Everything is delicious. Just have to brave the crowd!
140 locals recommend
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdSame owners as Rustic Canyon and Milo + Olive. You can't go wrong with breakfast or lunch here. Everything is delicious. Just have to brave the crowd!
Farm to table cuisine in a upscale diner setting. Excellent farm to table restaurant with a great happy hour menu and friendly service. Only a few blocks away!
19 locals recommend
Ingo's Tasty Diner
1213 Wilshire BlvdFarm to table cuisine in a upscale diner setting. Excellent farm to table restaurant with a great happy hour menu and friendly service. Only a few blocks away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun, classy underground speakeasy. Stiff drinks and great staff!
42 locals recommend
The Chestnut Club
1348 14th StFun, classy underground speakeasy. Stiff drinks and great staff!
The place to be seen in Santa Monica. Pro tip, they have an excellent burger
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdThe place to be seen in Santa Monica. Pro tip, they have an excellent burger
Parks & Nature
One of my favorite hikes in the area. Great views but not much shade. So wear a hat and use sunblock!
277 locals recommend
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdOne of my favorite hikes in the area. Great views but not much shade. So wear a hat and use sunblock!
LA's last remaining polo field plus a historic park with hiking trails and a guest house you can explore. There is a fee for parking but everything else is free.
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdLA's last remaining polo field plus a historic park with hiking trails and a guest house you can explore. There is a fee for parking but everything else is free.
Arts & Culture
Renown museum with a good art collection and the most amazing views of the coastline. It's a must do if you are in town! Excellent photo opps!
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyRenown museum with a good art collection and the most amazing views of the coastline. It's a must do if you are in town! Excellent photo opps!
Entertainment & Activities
Classic theater showing old movies. They often have theme nights and double headers. Recent screening included Scarface and The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and E.T.
57 locals recommend
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana AveClassic theater showing old movies. They often have theme nights and double headers. Recent screening included Scarface and The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and E.T.
Art space + public pool. Highly recommended for your day at the beach.
152 locals recommend
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyArt space + public pool. Highly recommended for your day at the beach.