Food Scene
Churros Calientes
11521 Santa Monica BlvdAmazing churros
Emil's Patisserie and Cafe
11551 CA-2Absolutely delicious pastries & coffee
Cafe 50's
11623 Santa Monica BlvdThe atmosphere is great! Amazing milkshakes
Hide Sushi
2040 Sawtelle BlvdDelicious sushi. 4 stars on Yelp & only 0.9 miles from the apartment
SushiStop Sawtelle South
2218 Sawtelle BlvdAll items are $2.75. Cash only
I really enjoyed this restaurant. Great modern atmosphere & delicious Mediterranean food
Layla's Cafe & Catering
11906 Wilshire BlvdI really enjoyed this restaurant. Great modern atmosphere & delicious Mediterranean food
"combines the fine texture of Hawaiian shave ice with the creamy goodness of ice cream!" Just note that lines can get long
25 locals recommend
Blockheads Shavery
11311 Mississippi Ave"combines the fine texture of Hawaiian shave ice with the creamy goodness of ice cream!" Just note that lines can get long
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle Blvd4 stars on Yelp. Delicious noodles
Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
11301 W Olympic BlvdBoba drinks
Sunday through Thursday 5:30 to 10:00;
Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 10:30
36 locals recommend
Nook Bistro
11628 Santa Monica BlvdSunday through Thursday 5:30 to 10:00;
Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 10:30
Essentials
Santa Monica Kosher Market
11540 Santa Monica BlvdGreat place to get cheap groceries!
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire BlvdGroceries!
Nijiya Market
2130 Sawtelle BlvdAsian food market. Lots of interesting things!
Everything Else
Froplay
11551 Santa Monica Blvdfrozen yogurt
Drinks & Nightlife
Cabo Cantina
6669 Hollywood BlvdEvery day, 4-8pm: 2 drinks for the price of one :)
A fun bar with arcade games, ping pong, shuffle board, foozeball, and more! Tuesday Night Pint Night 10 Pm - Close $2.50 Draft Beer
72 locals recommend
Busby's West Fans
3110 Santa Monica BlvdA fun bar with arcade games, ping pong, shuffle board, foozeball, and more! Tuesday Night Pint Night 10 Pm - Close $2.50 Draft Beer
Shopping
Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln Blvdcome here if you forgot to pack your bathing suit