Ryan And Rachael's Guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurant by Top Chef contestant with 2 patios (one dog friendly). Separate Whisky bar and small batch ice cream counter. Fish tacos, burger and trio of salads are out pick! Steps to Toes Beach.
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Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdGreat restaurant by Top Chef contestant with 2 patios (one dog friendly). Separate Whisky bar and small batch ice cream counter. Fish tacos, burger and trio of salads are out pick! Steps to Toes Beach.
Great cocktails and tapas!! Small location so seating limited but very fun.
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Bacari PDR
6805 S Vista Del Mar LnGreat cocktails and tapas!! Small location so seating limited but very fun.
SOL Mexican Cocina | Playa Vista
12775 Millennium DrHappy hour!
Great brunch with fresh ingredients & good for celebrity sightings. Doesn’t take reservations. Hop on the bike path or visit the Santa Monica pier after breakfast.
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Cora's Coffee Shoppe
1802 Ocean AveGreat brunch with fresh ingredients & good for celebrity sightings. Doesn’t take reservations. Hop on the bike path or visit the Santa Monica pier after breakfast.
Small Italian market with imported meats & cheeses. Fresh made sandwiches (hot pastrami or meatball!) great selection of mini pastries
Sorrento Italian Market
5518 Sepulveda BlvdSmall Italian market with imported meats & cheeses. Fresh made sandwiches (hot pastrami or meatball!) great selection of mini pastries
Very romantic with ocean views and excellent steaks and butter cake. Great martinis and raw seafood platters. Very expensive but great for special occasions.
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Mastro's Ocean Club
18412 Pacific Coast HwyVery romantic with ocean views and excellent steaks and butter cake. Great martinis and raw seafood platters. Very expensive but great for special occasions.
They have everything including a bacon bar, poke bar, taco bar and even Astro Pub with full bar and happy hour specials.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThey have everything including a bacon bar, poke bar, taco bar and even Astro Pub with full bar and happy hour specials.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StBest sushi. Get the trust me.
Great fresh food in casual spot. Walk to shops or beach
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StGreat fresh food in casual spot. Walk to shops or beach
Sit outside with your toes in the sand or have a paella party
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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HighwaySit outside with your toes in the sand or have a paella party
26 Beach
3100 Washington BlvdSo many pancake and french toast options! Sugar!
Copenhagen Pastry
11113 Washington BlvdHabit inducing
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayCasual healthy and fresh
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdYou have to
Bull & Butterfly
12746 West Jefferson BoulevardGreat cuisine and specialty drinks
Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington BlvdRock & Brews
143 Main StRöckenwagner
12835 Washington BlvdIt’s in a strip mall but excellent sushi & specials and floor seating
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Irori Sushi
4371 Glencoe AveIt’s in a strip mall but excellent sushi & specials and floor seating
Hotcakes Bakes
4119 S Centinela AveAngel Maid Bakery
4542 S Centinela AveKayndaves Cantina
9341 Culver Blvd
Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific AveHealthy gyros and Mediterranean food. Nice patio w games connect four & music. Dogs welcome on patio
Rodini Park
12181 Bluff Creek DrHealthy gyros and Mediterranean food. Nice patio w games connect four & music. Dogs welcome on patio
San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach
6550 East Marina DriveCafe Vida
9755 Culver BlvdCafe Vida
9755 Culver BlvdFresh Brothers - Marina Del Rey
4722 1/2 Admiralty WayUovo Restaurant- The BEST handmade fresh Italian pasta flown in from Bologna, Italy daily! Don’t forget the tiramisu!
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Pier 44 Marina
13737 Admiralty WayUovo Restaurant- The BEST handmade fresh Italian pasta flown in from Bologna, Italy daily! Don’t forget the tiramisu!
https://uovo.la/locationsx3/location-marina/
Bull & Butterfly
12746 West Jefferson BoulevardGreat California cuisine at the Runway.
So good. They also have non-dairy options and to-go pints
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Ginger's Divine Ice Creams
12550 W Washington BlvdSo good. They also have non-dairy options and to-go pints
Dog friendly
Walk to nice dirt trail along hillside under LMU & overlooking Google, YouTube etc. Dog friendly with request for dogs to be kept on leash although many locals don’t. Top of hill has views of Hollywood sign to East, ocean and Santa Monica mountains.
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Bluff Creek Trail
Unnamed RoadWalk to nice dirt trail along hillside under LMU & overlooking Google, YouTube etc. Dog friendly with request for dogs to be kept on leash although many locals don’t. Top of hill has views of Hollywood sign to East, ocean and Santa Monica mountains.
Hash Restaurant
12181 Bluff Creek DrDog friendly, great food
Bluff Creek Dog Park
12604 Bluff Creek DrGlen Alla Park
4601 Alla RdNeighborhoods
Pedestrian and bike friendly with several dog parks and children’s parks. Whole Foods, Cinemark, CVS, restaurants & farmers market on Saturday.
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Playa Vista
Pedestrian and bike friendly with several dog parks and children’s parks. Whole Foods, Cinemark, CVS, restaurants & farmers market on Saturday.
Beachside restaurant with excellent filet and fresh fish & pasta. Romantic
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Caffe Pinguini Italian Restaurant
6935 Pacific AveBeachside restaurant with excellent filet and fresh fish & pasta. Romantic
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyGreat views & fresh food!
Toes Beach
Local beach
Baja Cantina
311 Washington BlvdParty Mexican and walk to venice canals
Venice Canals
SoHo Yoga
1242 Hermosa AveLocal hot yoga with great energy
Nice kids playground and option to pop up to Cheesecake Factory
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Mothers Beach
Nice kids playground and option to pop up to Cheesecake Factory
Cafeteria style fresh food with patio seating that’s dog friendly.
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Urban Plates
12746-3 W Jefferson BlvdCafeteria style fresh food with patio seating that’s dog friendly.
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdGreat breakfast tacos all day
Fun casual restaurant with large indoor bar for sports fans
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Tony P's Dockside Grill
4445 Admiralty WayFun casual restaurant with large indoor bar for sports fans
If you’re in the neighborhood this place is really fun and makes for great travel photos
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The Malibu Cafe
327 Latigo Canyon RdIf you’re in the neighborhood this place is really fun and makes for great travel photos
High Rooftop Lounge
1697 Pacific AveRooftop lounge at Hotel Erwin with great views
The Shack
185 Culver BlvdLocal original beach bar
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StLocal brews
Jay Leno’s regular spot & always hilarious comics!
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The Comedy & Magic Club
1018 Hermosa AveJay Leno’s regular spot & always hilarious comics!
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
1615 Ocean Front WalkDive bar
Chez Jay
1657 Ocean AveIconic dive bar steakhouse
Gorgeous park grounds with waterfall in rainy season. Hike can be challenging uphill but gorgeous views and many options for lower loops
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Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailGorgeous park grounds with waterfall in rainy season. Hike can be challenging uphill but gorgeous views and many options for lower loops
Hidden gem in LA. Tranquil garden and lake trail. Enjoy the peace
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Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset BlvdHidden gem in LA. Tranquil garden and lake trail. Enjoy the peace
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset BlvdYou never know who will show up!
Koi ponds, ducks, playground, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court and outdoor concerts in summer
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Central Park
West Waterfront DriveKoi ponds, ducks, playground, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court and outdoor concerts in summer
Playa Vista Sport Park
13196 Bluff Creek DrGlen Alla Park
4601 Alla RdBurton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina Beach
4101 Admiralty WayThe Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
Farmshop
225 26th StBeverage Warehouse
4935 McConnell Ave
Brennan's
4089 Lincoln BlvdKenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdOld Place
29983 Mulholland HwyJoliet Cafe & Bar
12751 Millennium DriveWalk to the runway - great place for cocktails and a bite
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveCaffeine
Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdCafe Ruisseau
12150 Millennium DrExcellent coffee & chai - only open 8a-4p Mon-Sun
SACHI.LA
4574 S Centinela AveBlue Butterfly Coffee Co
351 Main StThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
909 S Sepulveda BlvdYoga
Walk to hot yoga. Sign up for class pass one week free to attend a free class. Dark studio with great music. Sweat it out!
Sweat Yoga Playa Vista
12105 E Waterfront DrWalk to hot yoga. Sign up for class pass one week free to attend a free class. Dark studio with great music. Sweat it out!
Sightseeing
Bike from house to the beach and follow path to Playa del Rey or head north to Marina del Rey/ Venice/Santa Monica/Pacific Palisades or South to Inglewood /Manhattan Beach .
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Ballona Creek Bike Path
Ballona Creek Bike PathBike from house to the beach and follow path to Playa del Rey or head north to Marina del Rey/ Venice/Santa Monica/Pacific Palisades or South to Inglewood /Manhattan Beach .
Beautiful easy 2.5 mile loop to Inspiration point. Dog friendly and kid friendly with horses on trail and stables. Some Sundays host polo matches. Beautiful views of ocean, Santa Monica mountains. Views to downtown & LaX. Gorgeous homes. Nice break from LA city scene.
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RoadBeautiful easy 2.5 mile loop to Inspiration point. Dog friendly and kid friendly with horses on trail and stables. Some Sundays host polo matches. Beautiful views of ocean, Santa Monica mountains. Views to downtown & LaX. Gorgeous homes. Nice break from LA city scene.
Soft white sand and easy access bathrooms and snack bar. Right off bike path.
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Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Soft white sand and easy access bathrooms and snack bar. Right off bike path.
Sip wine and visit the local animals! Celebrity giraffe
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Malibu Wine Safaris
32111 Mulholland HwySip wine and visit the local animals! Celebrity giraffe
Easy access out of the marina with whale watching or jazz brunch options
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Hornblower Cruises and Events
13755 Fiji WayEasy access out of the marina with whale watching or jazz brunch options
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveBest outdoor venue in LA
The Forum
3900 W Manchester BlvdGreat shows nearby
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith PARK TRAILS
2715 N Vermont Canyon RdGreat for kids with interactive jelly fish and manta ray sections
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Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayGreat for kids with interactive jelly fish and manta ray sections
Hollywood Sign
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
The Grove
189 The Grove DrWhiskey Red's - Marina Del Rey
13813 Fiji WayHappy hour in the patio
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyGreat sound and many food options. Check tickets to confirm if BYO wine & beer is allowed for that show.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdGreat sound and many food options. Check tickets to confirm if BYO wine & beer is allowed for that show.
The Forum
3900 W Manchester BlvdVery close
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StGames & concerts