Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdDelicious burgers & fancy fries. Outdoor seating & happy hour.
Western Bagel
11419 Santa Monica BlvdBagels & bagel sandwiches. Also other pastries.
This is a French bakery with all sorts of sweets & breakfast & lunch. Outdoor patio & wifi. One of our favorite places to brunch with the pup.
48 locals recommend
Amandine Patisserie Cafe
12225 Wilshire BlvdThis is a French bakery with all sorts of sweets & breakfast & lunch. Outdoor patio & wifi. One of our favorite places to brunch with the pup.
Nook Bistro
11628 Santa Monica BlvdIn a nook in a strip mall. Yummy food & romantic ambiance.
Classic Japanese yakitori. Used to be more of a hidden gem, but I think people are slowly getting hip. Have some of the more out there Japanese grilling foods such as beef tongue or chicken liver or heart!
8 locals recommend
Nanbankan
11330 Santa Monica BlvdClassic Japanese yakitori. Used to be more of a hidden gem, but I think people are slowly getting hip. Have some of the more out there Japanese grilling foods such as beef tongue or chicken liver or heart!
Our favorite organic shabu-shabu spot! They are a little pricier but have the full range of options (beef, seafood, chicken, pork, veggies) but also have lamb. Yum.
Mizu 212
2000 Sawtelle BlvdOur favorite organic shabu-shabu spot! They are a little pricier but have the full range of options (beef, seafood, chicken, pork, veggies) but also have lamb. Yum.
Old school. Looking for a crazy roll with deep fried bits & cream cheese?!?! Don't go here.
This is a very traditional, classic Japanese restaurant. They do not have "Special Rolls". They have sushi, sashimi & other Japanese classics such as teriyaki or tempura.
43 locals recommend
Hide Sushi
2040 Sawtelle BlvdOld school. Looking for a crazy roll with deep fried bits & cream cheese?!?! Don't go here.
This is a very traditional, classic Japanese restaurant. They do not have "Special Rolls". They have sushi, sashimi & other Japanese classics such as teriyaki or tempura.
Fast, delicious Mexican food. Chicken tacos are tender & juicy.
This location is super close & walkable...
...If you have time, my favorite Tacos Por Favor is actually further West on Olympic...
68 locals recommend
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdFast, delicious Mexican food. Chicken tacos are tender & juicy.
This location is super close & walkable...
...If you have time, my favorite Tacos Por Favor is actually further West on Olympic...
Drinks & Nightlife
Super walkable with small outdoor patio. There is dancing on the weekends. And I think they have Karaoke on some night as well.
55 locals recommend
Mom's
12238 Santa Monica BlvdSuper walkable with small outdoor patio. There is dancing on the weekends. And I think they have Karaoke on some night as well.
Very spacious bar with lots of TVs for sports & table games for local fun. Bar food & drinks.
16 locals recommend
The Nickel Mine
11363 Santa Monica BlvdVery spacious bar with lots of TVs for sports & table games for local fun. Bar food & drinks.
Yup. It's an all the time, whenever you want Karaoke bar! Been in the neighborhood forever! There is a drink minimum (2?) and free karaoke! Get out there and sing your heart out!!
9 locals recommend
Karaoke Bleu
2064 Sawtelle BlvdYup. It's an all the time, whenever you want Karaoke bar! Been in the neighborhood forever! There is a drink minimum (2?) and free karaoke! Get out there and sing your heart out!!
Lots of pool tables. Not your dive pool hall. Warm & nice. Get your hustle on.
95 locals recommend
Q's Billiard Club & Restaurant
11835 Wilshire BlvdLots of pool tables. Not your dive pool hall. Warm & nice. Get your hustle on.
What is Busby? Restaurant, bar, game room, sports, trivia, djs and dancing. One stop shop for fun.
72 locals recommend
Busby's West Fans
3110 Santa Monica BlvdWhat is Busby? Restaurant, bar, game room, sports, trivia, djs and dancing. One stop shop for fun.
Arts & Culture
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdUCLA's contemporary art museum. Super close & usually free.
Free museum ($5 parking) with multiple buildings of various art situated on a hill. Beautiful grounds with views of the city.
Bring a picnic & join the other folks lounging on the grass. Highly recommended on a clear sunny day.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFree museum ($5 parking) with multiple buildings of various art situated on a hill. Beautiful grounds with views of the city.
Bring a picnic & join the other folks lounging on the grass. Highly recommended on a clear sunny day.
Yup. It's about flying & planes. Located at nearby Santa Monica airport.
45 locals recommend
Museum of Flying
3100 Airport AveYup. It's about flying & planes. Located at nearby Santa Monica airport.
Another great free museum in the area. Across the Century City mall.
95 locals recommend
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the StarsAnother great free museum in the area. Across the Century City mall.
Parks & Nature
Neighborhood park with a playground, a pool, soccer, baseball, basketball, a skate park & grills. There's also a gymnasium that hosts various sports such as dodgeball.
17 locals recommend
Stoner Park Playground
Nebraska AvenueNeighborhood park with a playground, a pool, soccer, baseball, basketball, a skate park & grills. There's also a gymnasium that hosts various sports such as dodgeball.
Shopping
Designer & kitch objects. Lots of items from Japanese companies & designers.
16 locals recommend
Black Market
2060 Sawtelle BlvdDesigner & kitch objects. Lots of items from Japanese companies & designers.
Asian-inspired toys, clothing, bags, pop art, books & stationery.
7 locals recommend
Giant Robot Store
2015 Sawtelle BlvdAsian-inspired toys, clothing, bags, pop art, books & stationery.
Essentials
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdGeneric grocery store with most of what you need. Same as Kroger's.
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveBudget friendly smaller grocery store.