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Food scene
Amazing bread and bakery with savory delights using some of California's fresh produce. Great for grab and go or give your feet a rest and enjoy your snacks and treats in their rustic outdoor patio.
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveAmazing bread and bakery with savory delights using some of California's fresh produce. Great for grab and go or give your feet a rest and enjoy your snacks and treats in their rustic outdoor patio.
Delicious homemade pasta. Reservations a must or get there before they open to snag a seat at the bar.
93 locals recommend
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdDelicious homemade pasta. Reservations a must or get there before they open to snag a seat at the bar.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Recommend reservations for weekends and evenings unless you don't mind waiting an hour +.
85 locals recommend
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Recommend reservations for weekends and evenings unless you don't mind waiting an hour +.
Grab a slice of pizza, meatball sandwich, or bahn mi and sit on their bench outside and people watch along Abbott Kinney.
Gta
Grab a slice of pizza, meatball sandwich, or bahn mi and sit on their bench outside and people watch along Abbott Kinney.
Cassia
1314 7th StDelicious South East Asian food
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveGreat for coffee, pastries, brunch, and dinner!
Piccolo Santa Monica
2127 Lincoln BoulevardModern Italian cuisine a couple blocks walking distance.
Delicious rustic Italian food. I enjoy getting their happy hour deal at the bar on weekdays.
71 locals recommend
La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main StDelicious rustic Italian food. I enjoy getting their happy hour deal at the bar on weekdays.
Little Fatty
3809 Grand View BlvdYummy Taiwanese food!
MIAN West Adams
5263 West Adams BoulevardDan dan mian is so tasty!
Sichuan Impression
235 W Valley BlvdMy go-to Szechuan spot on the westside.
Tuk Tuk Thai
1638 W Pico BlvdGo to Thai food on the west side.
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveGreat for vegetarians/vegans!
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdSausage, fries, and beer garden.
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdPizza, pasta, salads, brunch, and pastries too!
Lunetta All Day
2420 Pico BlvdBreakfast, brunch, pastries, and dinner are all delicious!
Camp Pho
715 Lincoln BlvdPho broth is very fresh and delicious.
Sushi King
1330 Wilshire BlvdFresh sushi!
Yama Sushi Sake & Attitude
11709 National BoulevardFresh grab-and-go sushi for lunch!
Destination spot for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Pastries, and Dinner. You'll need a reservation for dinner. Expect to wait for brunch on the weekend. Great time to go is weekdays!
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveDestination spot for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Pastries, and Dinner. You'll need a reservation for dinner. Expect to wait for brunch on the weekend. Great time to go is weekdays!
Destination spot great for special occasions. Everything is delicious here. Reservations are generally required in advance.
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlDestination spot great for special occasions. Everything is delicious here. Reservations are generally required in advance.
Damian
2132 East 7th PlaceDestination spot for Mexican food that's out of this world.
Bavel
500 Mateo StDestination spot for delicious Mediterranean/California cuisine.
Otoño
5715 N Figueroa StDestination spot for Spanish food. My favorite black squid ink paella.
Haidilao
10250 Santa Monica BoulevardBest hot pot in LA!
Leo's Tacos Truck
415 Glendale BlvdAl pastor tacos is my go-to here.
Cafe | Breakfast | Brunch
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdDelicious food for on the go or enjoy in their cafe.
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln BlvdYummy brunch, coffee and pastries.
Brunch and pastries to eat there or take away. Get there right before they close and you might get a discount on their pastries.
141 locals recommend
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdBrunch and pastries to eat there or take away. Get there right before they close and you might get a discount on their pastries.
Known for their bread, everything I've had here is delicious (pastries, sandwiches, salads).
12 locals recommend
Tartine Santa Monica
1925 Arizona AveKnown for their bread, everything I've had here is delicious (pastries, sandwiches, salads).
Dogtown Coffee
2003 Main StBreakfast burrito with tater tots is my go-to.
Flake
513 Rose AveTry their veggie rad breakfast sandwich. It's my favorite!
Grab a sandwich to go before heading to the beach. Known for The Godmother sandwich.
141 locals recommend
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdGrab a sandwich to go before heading to the beach. Known for The Godmother sandwich.
Farmer's Market
Wednesdays is when all the local restaurants get there early to source ingredients for their diners.
34 locals recommend
Santa Monica Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
155-199 Arizona AveWednesdays is when all the local restaurants get there early to source ingredients for their diners.
Lots of great food vendors to enjoy and take in fresh California produce for a leisurely Sunday. Arepas, falafel, spam musubi, tamales are some of my favorites to enjoy.
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Lots of great food vendors to enjoy and take in fresh California produce for a leisurely Sunday. Arepas, falafel, spam musubi, tamales are some of my favorites to enjoy.
Sightseeing
Point Dume
Enjoy the view and light hike in Malibu.
Zuma Beach
Favorite beach to enjoy in Malibu.
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyMy go to local hike < 20 min drive away.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdHike to the observatory to get a view of LA