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EATS
Known for amazing morning bakery items. Blueberry Corn Cake is amazing.
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Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdKnown for amazing morning bakery items. Blueberry Corn Cake is amazing.
Tartine Santa Monica
1925 Arizona AveDelicious and gorgeous food.
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdGreat pizza and salads.
Habayit
11921 W Pico BlvdIsraeli food - the best falafel and matza ball soup
Don Antonio's
11755 W Pico BlvdLocal favorite mexican.
Katsuya Brentwood
11777 San Vicente BlvdCool designed restaurant and awesome sushi.
This is a chain here so any of these locations are good. Great to go as well. Clean sushi.
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SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StThis is a chain here so any of these locations are good. Great to go as well. Clean sushi.
Winston Pies
11678 San Vicente BlvdYummy pies!
Volcano Tea House
2111 Sawtelle BlvdLocal Boba favorite.
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdSuperba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvdgreat food
Sushi House
12013 W Pico BlvdVery close to our guest house. Good sushi.
A fun section of shops, markets and restaurants where you might see some celebrities walking around.
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Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdA fun section of shops, markets and restaurants where you might see some celebrities walking around.
Located at Century City Mall too. Get the green beans and the soup dumplings.
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Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveLocated at Century City Mall too. Get the green beans and the soup dumplings.
Jon & Vinny's Brentwood
11938 San Vicente BlvdEverything is amazing here.
Fun restaurant (has a few restaurants in one) in Playa by famous chef Brook Williamson from Top Chef. Right on the beach. Make a fun day of it and hang out in Playa.
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Playa Provisions
119 Culver BlvdFun restaurant (has a few restaurants in one) in Playa by famous chef Brook Williamson from Top Chef. Right on the beach. Make a fun day of it and hang out in Playa.
Yang Chow Restaurant
819 N BroadwayBest Chinese Food. Must get the slippery shrimp.
Eataly L.A.
10250 Santa Monica BlvdItalian galore!
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveDowntown LA foodie scene. Take the metro (walk from the guest house) if feeling adventurous.
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Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayDowntown LA foodie scene. Take the metro (walk from the guest house) if feeling adventurous.
Gladstones Restaurant
17300 CA-1There is one in Brentwood closet to guest house. and one one 3rd street. Delicious.
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A.O.C.
8700 W 3rd StThere is one in Brentwood closet to guest house. and one one 3rd street. Delicious.
Lady & Larder
828 Pico BoulevardGreat sandwiches. Female owned. Beautiful cheese boards. Prettiest snacks.
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StAwesome seafood. Try the Cajun blackened salmon or fresh fish of the day. Fish n chips too!
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Reel Inn Malibu
18661 Pacific Coast HwyAwesome seafood. Try the Cajun blackened salmon or fresh fish of the day. Fish n chips too!
Awesome ramen and rice/Kobi bowls. Small boutique place. Perfect for to go. Closer to guest house.
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Ramenya
11660 Gateway BlvdAwesome ramen and rice/Kobi bowls. Small boutique place. Perfect for to go. Closer to guest house.
Tatsu Ramen
7111 Melrose Ave
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdThe best Ramen! Bone broth too.
Tallula's
118 Entrada DrWhimsical Mexican food
UOVO
1320 2nd StDelicious Italian in a casual environment.
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 Sunset Blvd
Vito's Pizza
846 N La Cienega BlvdGourmet pizzas
Shoop's Delicatessen
2400 Main StBreakfast. Great pancakes!
A list of restaurants here. Go onto website to look at each to order to go. Best F-ing Pizza is delish. Chin Chin...super super casual to go here
Colony
11419 Santa Monica BoulevardA list of restaurants here. Go onto website to look at each to order to go. Best F-ing Pizza is delish. Chin Chin...super super casual to go here
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdGood Mexican grub
El Cholo
1025 Wilshire BlvdFun Mexican
Great sushi in West Hollywood area.
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The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd StGreat sushi in West Hollywood area.
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdJeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose AveBagel Nosh Deli
1629 Wilshire BlvdLocal breakfast spot
Baby Blues BBQ - Venice
444 Lincoln Blvd
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwySOMISOMI
11311 Mississippi AveJapanese ice cream waffle dessert. SO good!
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdFoodie. Italian. The most amazing Focaccia known to mankind.
Pop's Bagels
8850 Washington BlvdReally good bagels in brentwood- Santa Monica
LOKL HAUS
2627 Santa Monica BoulevardTurkish coffee at its finest.
Bangkok West Thai
606 Santa Monica BlvdCafe Ruisseau
2834 Colorado AveGreat Coffee- super distance from guest house near Bergamont Station.
Crudo e Nudo
SIGHTS
Mga Kanal ng Venice
Beautiful walk thru streets.
Nice long bike path from Culver City to the Marina Del Rey.
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Ballona Creek Bike Path
Ballona Creek Bike PathNice long bike path from Culver City to the Marina Del Rey.
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StFun neighborhood shopping with cafes.
One of the best neighborhoods to exercise in. Bring water and comfy shoes to climb the stairs. Gorgeous views.
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Santa Monica Stairs
699 Adelaide DrOne of the best neighborhoods to exercise in. Bring water and comfy shoes to climb the stairs. Gorgeous views.
Marina del Rey
Beautiful area to ride bikes and watch the boats.
Day trip. Take express boat from Long Beach. If you have time spend a night there too.
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Santa Catalina Island
Day trip. Take express boat from Long Beach. If you have time spend a night there too.
Touristy but also local. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Walking distance to pier as well.
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3rd Street Promenade
3rd Street PromenadeTouristy but also local. Lots of shopping and restaurants. Walking distance to pier as well.
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveLegendary Dodgers game
Spot to pick up a canoe or paddle board for an hour or two and grab lunch in the Marina.
Pro SUP Shop
4175 Admiralty WaySpot to pick up a canoe or paddle board for an hour or two and grab lunch in the Marina.
Historic and part of famous beach. If going to the 3rd street Promenade you can easily stop by pier and beach.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierHistoric and part of famous beach. If going to the 3rd street Promenade you can easily stop by pier and beach.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney Boulevard“Coolest Block in America”
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveScenic views of city but have sneakers and be ready to sweat. Very east from guest house. If you prefer beach do the Santa Monica stairs.
Hollywoodland Realty Co
2700 N Beachwood DrScenic views of city but have sneakers and be ready to sweat. Very east from guest house. If you prefer beach do the Santa Monica stairs.
BEACHES
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade S
Zuma Beach
Carbon Beach
Pacific Coast HwyBreathtaking views
Point Dume
Santa Monica Beach
Playa Del Rey Beach
7313-7351 S Marine AvePerry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
2400 Ocean Front WalkBike Rentals, food, beach
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyBondi Harvest
1814 Berkeley StWalkable
FARMERS MARKETS
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.Sunday Mornings
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StDaily but further east.
This place used to be an incredible restuarant but during Covid its now more of a local farmers market daily with local farmers favorites.
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Farmshop
225 26th StThis place used to be an incredible restuarant but during Covid its now more of a local farmers market daily with local farmers favorites.
Local restaurant chefs shop this market. Wednesday’s have more vendors but both days are great. Grab some Harries Berries and the best avocados in Cali!
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Santa Monica Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
155-199 Arizona AveLocal restaurant chefs shop this market. Wednesday’s have more vendors but both days are great. Grab some Harries Berries and the best avocados in Cali!
Museums
Beautiful museum. This is a full day activity. This is a different location from Getty Villa.
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Getty Center
1200 Getty Center DrBeautiful museum. This is a full day activity. This is a different location from Getty Villa.
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyDreamy Villa right next to the ocean.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe Broad
221 S Grand Ave