Guidebook for Los Angeles

Shannon
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Entertainment & Activities

Mini-Golf, Go Karts and arcade for the whole family to have fun.
7 locals recommend
Mulligan Family Fun Center
1351 Sepulveda Blvd
7 locals recommend
Mini-Golf, Go Karts and arcade for the whole family to have fun.

Food Scene

The famous Hawaiian bread has a restaurant serving up Hawaiian classics and plenty of baked goodies.
10 locals recommend
King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant
2808 Sepulveda Blvd
10 locals recommend
The famous Hawaiian bread has a restaurant serving up Hawaiian classics and plenty of baked goodies.
This little place has built a name for itself as THE Japanese Curry house for the South Bay area.
CoCo Ichibanya, TORRANCE
2455 Sepulveda Blvd
This little place has built a name for itself as THE Japanese Curry house for the South Bay area.
Fast and easy Korean Tofu house serving up in several locations in Los Angeles. They usually open late. 10 minute walk.
125 locals recommend
BCD Tofu House
3575 Wilshire Blvd
125 locals recommend
Fast and easy Korean Tofu house serving up in several locations in Los Angeles. They usually open late. 10 minute walk.
Cheap and easy All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ. 10 minute walk.
Ko Ryo Jung Korean BBQ
1585 Sepulveda Blvd
Cheap and easy All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ. 10 minute walk.
Old fashion breakfast with old fashion charm. This place has been serving up great coffee and pancakes for decades. 10 minute walk.
Spires Restaurant
15733 Hawthorne Blvd
Old fashion breakfast with old fashion charm. This place has been serving up great coffee and pancakes for decades. 10 minute walk.
Known for fresh Papusas and home-style Mexican food, this place may look shady from the parking lot, but it much nicer inside. 10 minute walk.
La Esperanza Restaurant
22832 S Western Ave
Known for fresh Papusas and home-style Mexican food, this place may look shady from the parking lot, but it much nicer inside. 10 minute walk.
Well done Chinese-Korean fusion food, from a Korean chef. The cute interior is fashioned after cafes in Seoul. 10 minute walk.
Chul Ga Bang Chinese Restaurant - Korean Style
1585 Sepulveda Blvd
Well done Chinese-Korean fusion food, from a Korean chef. The cute interior is fashioned after cafes in Seoul. 10 minute walk.
Personal favorite for simple Chinese dumplings and Wonton soup. It is a no frills experience but the food is great.
Sue's Kitchen
23918 Crenshaw Boulevard
Personal favorite for simple Chinese dumplings and Wonton soup. It is a no frills experience but the food is great.
Old world Italian food with plates dating back to the 1970s, but this place has a nice simple meat sauce that goes with everything.
Vince's Spaghetti Restaurant
23609 Hawthorne Boulevard
Old world Italian food with plates dating back to the 1970s, but this place has a nice simple meat sauce that goes with everything.
Great decor and Thai food near the beach, a little pricy for the portions but worth it when you crave Thai near the beach.
9 locals recommend
Siam I Am
215 S Pacific Coast Hwy
9 locals recommend
Great decor and Thai food near the beach, a little pricy for the portions but worth it when you crave Thai near the beach.
Highly recommended Burgers that have amazing fusion flavors. It is a small stand next to a liquor store, so plan to take-away or pull up some concrete in the parking lot.
32 locals recommend
The Standing Room Restaurant
144 N Catalina Ave
32 locals recommend
Highly recommended Burgers that have amazing fusion flavors. It is a small stand next to a liquor store, so plan to take-away or pull up some concrete in the parking lot.
Cute old town Torrance cafe with free WiFi and zen seating on comfy couches. I hear the breakfast and lunches are made from scratch.
Old Torrance Coffee & Tea
1413 Marcelina Ave
Cute old town Torrance cafe with free WiFi and zen seating on comfy couches. I hear the breakfast and lunches are made from scratch.
Boba tea and all the fun ways you can have it your way. 10 Minute walk.
Cafe Yarn
1585 Sepulveda Blvd
Boba tea and all the fun ways you can have it your way. 10 Minute walk.
Best Japanese-Peruvian fusion ever.
Kotosh
2408 Lomita Blvd
Best Japanese-Peruvian fusion ever.
Best Japanese-French cream puffs, try the black sesame, but don't stop there, everything is mouth watering.
Pâtisserie Chantilly
2383 Lomita Blvd
Best Japanese-French cream puffs, try the black sesame, but don't stop there, everything is mouth watering.
The headquarters of this Taiwanese Bakery with fresh baked goods daily.
J J Bakery
2370 Crenshaw Blvd
The headquarters of this Taiwanese Bakery with fresh baked goods daily.
Popular Korean bakery with delightfully light patisseries.
20 locals recommend
Cocohodo Torrance Walnut Pastry Cafe
2734 Sepulveda Blvd
20 locals recommend
Popular Korean bakery with delightfully light patisseries.
Great fusion noodle, salad or rice bowls from all Asian tastes. Friendly and helpful staff too.
Yellow Fever - Torrance
24416 Crenshaw Blvd
Great fusion noodle, salad or rice bowls from all Asian tastes. Friendly and helpful staff too.
Good lunch menu and plenty of Korean traditional dishes from dumplings to Bibimbop, with the banchan.
Wondumak
1650 Sepulveda Blvd
Good lunch menu and plenty of Korean traditional dishes from dumplings to Bibimbop, with the banchan.
Korean BBQ with some Japanese inspired dishes. Know for high quality meats, grilled at your table.
Sei-Ko-En Restaurant
1730 Sepulveda Blvd
Korean BBQ with some Japanese inspired dishes. Know for high quality meats, grilled at your table.
Great place for simply the best "pho" meat dishes that are healthy and inspiring flavors.
213 locals recommend
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset Blvd
213 locals recommend
Great place for simply the best "pho" meat dishes that are healthy and inspiring flavors.
Fast and easy Vietnamese Sandwiches, with plenty of coffee and other desserts to keep you coming back.
14 locals recommend
Lee's Sandwiches
12905 Harbor Blvd
14 locals recommend
Fast and easy Vietnamese Sandwiches, with plenty of coffee and other desserts to keep you coming back.
Popular hamburger joint for many years with Ice Cream cones a foot high.
104 locals recommend
The Habit Burger Grill
4770 Lankershim Blvd
104 locals recommend
Popular hamburger joint for many years with Ice Cream cones a foot high.
Famous Southern California Burger stand, that draws a huge crowd. The menu is simple and the lines are long.
15 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
24445 Crenshaw Blvd
15 locals recommend
Famous Southern California Burger stand, that draws a huge crowd. The menu is simple and the lines are long.
Well liked Mexican food place for breakfast or quality Mexican food.
Alfredo's Mexican Food
1619 W Carson St
Well liked Mexican food place for breakfast or quality Mexican food.
Local staple of Gardena with homestyle breakfast made better with many years in business.
17 locals recommend
The Pan Restaurant
16601 S Western Ave
17 locals recommend
Local staple of Gardena with homestyle breakfast made better with many years in business.
Well known Redondo Beach favorite for Pancakes and plenty of variety. It is a small cafe with big portions.
51 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
1418 E Lincoln Ave
51 locals recommend
Well known Redondo Beach favorite for Pancakes and plenty of variety. It is a small cafe with big portions.
Healthier breakfast options and a quaint cafe setting.
22 locals recommend
Wildflower Cafe
600 S Pacific Coast Hwy
22 locals recommend
Healthier breakfast options and a quaint cafe setting.
Great place to enjoy the Pacific Coast Highway and ocean, while having breakfast or lunch. Known for the views more than the food.
29 locals recommend
Yellow Vase
1805 S Catalina Ave
29 locals recommend
Great place to enjoy the Pacific Coast Highway and ocean, while having breakfast or lunch. Known for the views more than the food.
Our childhood favorite for Prime Rib and plenty of old fashion charm inside this dark bar. It is like a time capsule.
The San Franciscan
2520 Sepulveda Blvd
Our childhood favorite for Prime Rib and plenty of old fashion charm inside this dark bar. It is like a time capsule.
Local favorite for standard Chinese Food. 10 minute walk.
Mulan Chinese Restaurant
1318 Sepulveda Blvd
Local favorite for standard Chinese Food. 10 minute walk.
Best Udon noodles in Los Angeles because they import the flour from Japan and use the traditional old fashion method of making Udon by hand. Expect a line but it is worth the wait. 10 minute drive.
Oumi Sasaya Restaurant
2383 Lomita Blvd
Best Udon noodles in Los Angeles because they import the flour from Japan and use the traditional old fashion method of making Udon by hand. Expect a line but it is worth the wait. 10 minute drive.

Sightseeing

Start off your beach walk with fresh ocean breezes and watch the sunset from the pier. Plenty of great places to eat here, I love Quality Seafood.
189 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Pier station
189 locals recommend
Start off your beach walk with fresh ocean breezes and watch the sunset from the pier. Plenty of great places to eat here, I love Quality Seafood.
Great Hike Trailhead next to the Golf course, but a different parking lot. It is public land that shares common roads.
63 locals recommend
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
1 Trump National Dr
63 locals recommend
Great Hike Trailhead next to the Golf course, but a different parking lot. It is public land that shares common roads.
A must see tourist destination for the historic lighthouse and amazing views of the ocean from atop the Palos Verdes cliffs.
48 locals recommend
Point Vicente Lighthouse
31550 Palos Verdes Dr W
48 locals recommend
A must see tourist destination for the historic lighthouse and amazing views of the ocean from atop the Palos Verdes cliffs.
A bit out of the way from Torrance but local enough to be a tourist destination with amazing creativity preserved.
55 locals recommend
Watts Towers Arts Center
1727 E 107th St
55 locals recommend
A bit out of the way from Torrance but local enough to be a tourist destination with amazing creativity preserved.
Great park with a duck pond, plenty of picnic space and Sunday afternoon Train Rides around the park. The Tuesday and Saturday Farmers Market (8am -1pm) is world class and great family fun.
23 locals recommend
Charles H. Wilson Park
2200 Crenshaw Blvd
23 locals recommend
Great park with a duck pond, plenty of picnic space and Sunday afternoon Train Rides around the park. The Tuesday and Saturday Farmers Market (8am -1pm) is world class and great family fun.

Everything Else

Amazing fresh seafood that is simply unmatched. Get dirty and enjoy the experience fighting with seagulls for a good table.
33 locals recommend
Quality Seafood
130 International Boardwalk
33 locals recommend
Amazing fresh seafood that is simply unmatched. Get dirty and enjoy the experience fighting with seagulls for a good table.
Bowling is always a good time.
Gable House Bowl
22501 Hawthorne Blvd
Bowling is always a good time.

Essentials

The famous organic giant supermarket
137 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast Hwy
137 locals recommend
The famous organic giant supermarket
A favorite for all to find wines, pre-prepared foods and dried fruit.
260 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena Ave
260 locals recommend
A favorite for all to find wines, pre-prepared foods and dried fruit.
Big chain grocery store with everything you could imagine.
14 locals recommend
Ralphs
1770 W Carson St
14 locals recommend
Big chain grocery store with everything you could imagine.
Chinese market for the freshest fish and all the ingredients to make an Asian feast.
8 locals recommend
99 Ranch Market
1340 Artesia Blvd
8 locals recommend
Chinese market for the freshest fish and all the ingredients to make an Asian feast.

Shopping

The home furnishing and everything else store
38 locals recommend
Target
2169 W Redondo Beach Blvd
38 locals recommend
The home furnishing and everything else store
A fun Japanese shopping mall with little a place inside that serves up gourmet mochi ice cream.
23 locals recommend
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Torrance
3525 West Carson Street
23 locals recommend
A fun Japanese shopping mall with little a place inside that serves up gourmet mochi ice cream.
Shop till you drop, one of the biggest malls in the US, but there are so many empty retail spaces.
234 locals recommend
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson St
234 locals recommend
Shop till you drop, one of the biggest malls in the US, but there are so many empty retail spaces.