Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
This is THE spot for locals!! From a hot cup of joe, to an amazing array of healthy smoothies, start your day here... but don't forget to grab a savory Boar's-Head sandwich for your day at the beach!!
220 locals recommend
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdThis is THE spot for locals!! From a hot cup of joe, to an amazing array of healthy smoothies, start your day here... but don't forget to grab a savory Boar's-Head sandwich for your day at the beach!!
Fresh American fare, kid & pet-friendly, there are daily martini and beer specials, the BEST bloody mary's in town (Mauro the Bartender!) and Don the manager knows all the great hiking spots in LA!
65 locals recommend
The Venice Terrace
7 Washington BlvdFresh American fare, kid & pet-friendly, there are daily martini and beer specials, the BEST bloody mary's in town (Mauro the Bartender!) and Don the manager knows all the great hiking spots in LA!
The newest restaurant on the block with fresh & fancy fare, great little bar, wonderful atmosphere!!
40 locals recommend
Casa Ado
12 Washington BlvdThe newest restaurant on the block with fresh & fancy fare, great little bar, wonderful atmosphere!!
HUGE portions, seriously three meals on one plate, great family restaurant with singing waiters and flowing red wine, amazing garlic knots that have made C&O famous!!
181 locals recommend
C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington BoulevardHUGE portions, seriously three meals on one plate, great family restaurant with singing waiters and flowing red wine, amazing garlic knots that have made C&O famous!!
Sawdust on the floor, beer on tap, 3 pool tables & live music every weekend, JIm Morrison's old hangout, the BEST burgers on the entire westside!!
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdSawdust on the floor, beer on tap, 3 pool tables & live music every weekend, JIm Morrison's old hangout, the BEST burgers on the entire westside!!
Creative brazilian fare and a great little bar, pet friendly, open breakfast, lunch & dinner.
79 locals recommend
Mercede's Grille
14 W Washington BlvdCreative brazilian fare and a great little bar, pet friendly, open breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Delicious ice-cream flavors made by you, pick all the snacks you would like to mix-in.. cookies, fruits, candies and more... plus cakes and shakes!!
29 locals recommend
Cold Stone Creamery
36 Washington BlvdDelicious ice-cream flavors made by you, pick all the snacks you would like to mix-in.. cookies, fruits, candies and more... plus cakes and shakes!!
Great bar & restaurant serving Mexican food, right on the canals, tv's everywhere on the outside patio, kid-friendly, huge tequila selection!
128 locals recommend
Baja Cantina
311 Washington BlvdGreat bar & restaurant serving Mexican food, right on the canals, tv's everywhere on the outside patio, kid-friendly, huge tequila selection!
Walk to sushi, great and fresh with a fun little bar, very popular local spot, just be warned if you sit at the sushi bar & Hedai is working, he gets very vocal with the ladies!!
22 locals recommend
Kifune
405 Washington BlvdWalk to sushi, great and fresh with a fun little bar, very popular local spot, just be warned if you sit at the sushi bar & Hedai is working, he gets very vocal with the ladies!!
Amazing fries, great bar, kid-friendly, fun atmosphere and fantastic service!!
37 locals recommend
Islands Restaurant Marina Del Rey
404 Washington BlvdAmazing fries, great bar, kid-friendly, fun atmosphere and fantastic service!!
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardFood, Coffee, Shopping, Boutiques.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spectacular view, AMAZING shrimp-strawberry salad, great for day-drinking & people-watching, one of the blocks best hot-spots at night with local live bands & karaoke, don't miss sunset here!!
282 locals recommend
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardSpectacular view, AMAZING shrimp-strawberry salad, great for day-drinking & people-watching, one of the blocks best hot-spots at night with local live bands & karaoke, don't miss sunset here!!
Great fresh Mexican food, unbeatable happy hour 2-for-1 drinks from 4:00-8:00 EVERY day & then again from 10:30-12:30 sun-thursday, GREAT views, top block hotspot, GET A MEGARONA, the all-day special!
172 locals recommend
Cabo Cantina
6669 Hollywood BlvdGreat fresh Mexican food, unbeatable happy hour 2-for-1 drinks from 4:00-8:00 EVERY day & then again from 10:30-12:30 sun-thursday, GREAT views, top block hotspot, GET A MEGARONA, the all-day special!
Everything Else
Great local yoga studio, amazing teachers and wonderful energy... plus a shop of yoga and gym clothes on the first floor so everything you need is there!!
46 locals recommend
Yoga Nest Venice
38 Washington BlvdGreat local yoga studio, amazing teachers and wonderful energy... plus a shop of yoga and gym clothes on the first floor so everything you need is there!!
BIKE RENTAL, nearest to the house, just a 90-second walk, run by locals and been around for a zillion years!!
21 W Washington Blvd
BIKE RENTAL, nearest to the house, just a 90-second walk, run by locals and been around for a zillion years!!
Great little market, amazing selection of wines, anything you could need for the panty & fridge plus the beach, magazines, sun lotion, cold beverages and snacks!
33 locals recommend
Nick's Liquor Store
11 Washington BlvdGreat little market, amazing selection of wines, anything you could need for the panty & fridge plus the beach, magazines, sun lotion, cold beverages and snacks!
Awesome sneaker & sporting shop, these guys will spend quality time with you and help you pick out the perfect running shoe... plus there are local runs to join in on!!
Starting Line
114 Washington BlvdAwesome sneaker & sporting shop, these guys will spend quality time with you and help you pick out the perfect running shoe... plus there are local runs to join in on!!