Guidebook for West L.A. and Santa Monica
Food Scene
It's a short walk to 3 lovely Asian restaurants. Oops! is a really good sushi place, and their daily specials never disappoint.
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Oops! Sushi & Sake Bar
11670 Gateway BlvdIt's a short walk to 3 lovely Asian restaurants. Oops! is a really good sushi place, and their daily specials never disappoint.
Cheng Du Chinese restaurant not only has a vast menu, but their dishes are excellent plus HUGE servings. It's a great value... bring that doggie bag!
Cheng Du Restaurant
11538 W Pico BlvdCheng Du Chinese restaurant not only has a vast menu, but their dishes are excellent plus HUGE servings. It's a great value... bring that doggie bag!
Hamburgers, salads, sandwiches. It's all very gourmet and within walking distance.
The Carving Board West LA
11676 Gateway BlvdHamburgers, salads, sandwiches. It's all very gourmet and within walking distance.
You have two Mexican restaurants with a bar within walking distance. The Talpa is the less famous of the two, but that means it's a bit less of a scene. Their bar has a host of regular customers that make it a bit of a Mexican style Cheers sometimes.
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The Talpa Restaurant & Bar
11751 W Pico BlvdYou have two Mexican restaurants with a bar within walking distance. The Talpa is the less famous of the two, but that means it's a bit less of a scene. Their bar has a host of regular customers that make it a bit of a Mexican style Cheers sometimes.
Don Antonio's is THE Mexican joint in this area. It's busy almost every night, but the ambience and food are worth the occasional wait.
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Don Antonio's
11755 W Pico BlvdDon Antonio's is THE Mexican joint in this area. It's busy almost every night, but the ambience and food are worth the occasional wait.
Big Tomy's
11289 W Pico BlvdIf you like the occasional chili cheeseburger, this place is an LA legend.
Chutney's has been our Go-To Indian restaurant for over 19 years. The Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Vindaloo are my favorite dishes. The vegetable curries are excellent. Try the Mango lassi yogurt drink... kids love it.
Chutneys
2406 S Barrington AveChutney's has been our Go-To Indian restaurant for over 19 years. The Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Vindaloo are my favorite dishes. The vegetable curries are excellent. Try the Mango lassi yogurt drink... kids love it.
You like noodles and all kinds of Japanese bistro delicacies? This place is awesome. You will find no better ramen in Sawtelle... and that is really saying something!
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Ramenya
11660 Gateway BlvdYou like noodles and all kinds of Japanese bistro delicacies? This place is awesome. You will find no better ramen in Sawtelle... and that is really saying something!
If you're in the mood for mingling with the local hipsters and imbibing gourmet craft cocktails, this is your scene. Key word: Scene. There's a beer garden out in the back and some of the food is not bad for a bar. Within "stumbling distance" of our home.
Sorry Not Sorry
11520 West Pico BoulevardIf you're in the mood for mingling with the local hipsters and imbibing gourmet craft cocktails, this is your scene. Key word: Scene. There's a beer garden out in the back and some of the food is not bad for a bar. Within "stumbling distance" of our home.
Our favorite burgers in L.A. The best fries in L.A. The best milk shakes in L.A. Enough said. You'll have to drive from our house to go pick them up, but it's well worth it. Call right before you hop in your whip, and the order will be ready in 5 minutes.
Hamburger Habit West LA
11223 National BlvdOur favorite burgers in L.A. The best fries in L.A. The best milk shakes in L.A. Enough said. You'll have to drive from our house to go pick them up, but it's well worth it. Call right before you hop in your whip, and the order will be ready in 5 minutes.
This is the closest Mexican restaurant that we love. You've got to drive over there, but it's worth it.
Baja Bud's
11205 National BlvdThis is the closest Mexican restaurant that we love. You've got to drive over there, but it's worth it.
The go to donut shop in our neighborhood. Primo's has been here forever and they have a loyal following of locals. There might be a line on weekend mornings, but it's definitely worth the wait.
Primo's Donuts
2918 Sawtelle BlvdThe go to donut shop in our neighborhood. Primo's has been here forever and they have a loyal following of locals. There might be a line on weekend mornings, but it's definitely worth the wait.
Yabu is a tiny Japanese restaurant that has fantastic noodles and a selection of gourmet dishes. Within walking distance. Often very busy, but worth the wait.
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Yabu
11820 W Pico BlvdYabu is a tiny Japanese restaurant that has fantastic noodles and a selection of gourmet dishes. Within walking distance. Often very busy, but worth the wait.
We've been going to Teddy's Cafe for decades now. It's the same friendly staff, the same friendly customers, enjoying the same yummy all American diner food. No frills here, just all the dishes that you like. Did we mention no frills? Weekend brunch gets super packed with locals, but there's a reason for that.
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Teddy's Cafe
12043 W Pico BlvdWe've been going to Teddy's Cafe for decades now. It's the same friendly staff, the same friendly customers, enjoying the same yummy all American diner food. No frills here, just all the dishes that you like. Did we mention no frills? Weekend brunch gets super packed with locals, but there's a reason for that.
Lares is a Westside classic Mexican joint. We've been coming here since the early 1990s. The place has been here under the same family ownership since the 1960s. Super busy for weekend brunch and you may have to wait for a good spot on weekend nights. Try the Macuca for breakfast with one of their generous Margaritas. You might never be the same lol.
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Lares
2909 Pico BlvdLares is a Westside classic Mexican joint. We've been coming here since the early 1990s. The place has been here under the same family ownership since the 1960s. Super busy for weekend brunch and you may have to wait for a good spot on weekend nights. Try the Macuca for breakfast with one of their generous Margaritas. You might never be the same lol.
This old skool burger joint is on many people's Bucket List. They have a simpler menu than In N Out, but their food is the O.G. Bring cash.
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The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdThis old skool burger joint is on many people's Bucket List. They have a simpler menu than In N Out, but their food is the O.G. Bring cash.
The closest Starbucks is a 10 minute walk, on the corner of Sawtelle and Olympic. It's on the corner of a shopping center loaded with fast food of all kinds, a Marshalls discount clothing store and the HomeGoods department store.
Starbucks
3061 Sawtelle BoulevardThe closest Starbucks is a 10 minute walk, on the corner of Sawtelle and Olympic. It's on the corner of a shopping center loaded with fast food of all kinds, a Marshalls discount clothing store and the HomeGoods department store.
There's a line for this place almost 24/7. The reason? Get in line to find out!
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Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdThere's a line for this place almost 24/7. The reason? Get in line to find out!
One of the area's most O.G. sushi joints. A centerpiece of the vibrant Sawtelle neighborhood scene.
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Furaibo
2068 Sawtelle BlvdOne of the area's most O.G. sushi joints. A centerpiece of the vibrant Sawtelle neighborhood scene.
Part of the Sawtelle Scene. Easily walkable from our house to this and many other exciting restaurants.
Matcha Village
2202 Sawtelle BoulevardPart of the Sawtelle Scene. Easily walkable from our house to this and many other exciting restaurants.
This used to be the local Red Vinyl booth steak house but now it's a hip burger joint. And the vibes are great. Plus it's within stumbling distance from our home. Check it out!
Burger Bitch
11326 West Pico BoulevardThis used to be the local Red Vinyl booth steak house but now it's a hip burger joint. And the vibes are great. Plus it's within stumbling distance from our home. Check it out!
These guys serve up some legit street style tacos, plus all the Mexican sodas you'll love. Their sandwiches attract tradesmen from all over the westside and that alone tells you something.
El Super Taco
11300 West Pico BoulevardThese guys serve up some legit street style tacos, plus all the Mexican sodas you'll love. Their sandwiches attract tradesmen from all over the westside and that alone tells you something.
Nossa Nova has some excellent Brazilian style food. Rarely not busy, it's worth the wait. We've never had a bad meal here.
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Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 Sunset BlvdNossa Nova has some excellent Brazilian style food. Rarely not busy, it's worth the wait. We've never had a bad meal here.
A creperie in little Osaka in West Los Angeles? Absolutely. It's a few doors north of a Filipino place, surrounded by noodle houses and tofu places. You could spend weeks trying everything on offer in the Sawtelle neighborhood.
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Millet Crepe
2011 Sawtelle BlvdA creperie in little Osaka in West Los Angeles? Absolutely. It's a few doors north of a Filipino place, surrounded by noodle houses and tofu places. You could spend weeks trying everything on offer in the Sawtelle neighborhood.
Big Boi
2027 Sawtelle BlvdFilipino style eats in the middle of little Osaka. It can't get more West L.A. than that.
Yakitoriya
101 Sawtelle BoulevardCrispy chicken is what this place is all about.
Shopping
Best Buy
1015 N La Brea AveYour local Electronics and Appliance giant.
You can't beat the deals for discount clothing at Marshall's.
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Marshalls
11270 W Olympic BlvdYou can't beat the deals for discount clothing at Marshall's.
Late night or last minute essentials like OJ, creamer, beer or potato chips are found here.
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7-Eleven
2541 S Barrington AveLate night or last minute essentials like OJ, creamer, beer or potato chips are found here.
Bargains galore within a few minutes drive from our home.
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Ross Dress for Less
1400 Lincoln BlvdBargains galore within a few minutes drive from our home.
Great brand name shopping, great restaurants and that great Santa Monica weather. A stone's throw from the beach and the pier, the Promenade is a great choice for a lazy afternoon.
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Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveGreat brand name shopping, great restaurants and that great Santa Monica weather. A stone's throw from the beach and the pier, the Promenade is a great choice for a lazy afternoon.
HomeGoods
11250 West Olympic BoulevardA great selection of home decoration items if you are looking for bargains to bring home.
A slice of Japan within walking distance. You've got to experience the Sawtelle dining district.
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Giant Robot Store
2015 Sawtelle BlvdA slice of Japan within walking distance. You've got to experience the Sawtelle dining district.
If you want to go to Japan but don't have time for the travel, you just come over here. In the heart of the Sawtelle District, this place has things you thought you could only get in downtown Tokyo.
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Daiso Japan
621 S Western AveIf you want to go to Japan but don't have time for the travel, you just come over here. In the heart of the Sawtelle District, this place has things you thought you could only get in downtown Tokyo.
Essentials
We have two Ralph's within a stone's throw. One is on Olympic and Barrington, the other is on National Blvd.
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Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdWe have two Ralph's within a stone's throw. One is on Olympic and Barrington, the other is on National Blvd.
This movie theatre is a few minutes drive from our home. Situated in what remains of the Westside Pavillion Mall, which was recently converted into office space for Google. You know you're in the middle of Silicon Beach now!
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The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico BlvdThis movie theatre is a few minutes drive from our home. Situated in what remains of the Westside Pavillion Mall, which was recently converted into office space for Google. You know you're in the middle of Silicon Beach now!
Situated next to a Ralph's store, this Trader Joes has all the TJ essentials and some decent parking.
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Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveSituated next to a Ralph's store, this Trader Joes has all the TJ essentials and some decent parking.
Neighborhoods
Within walking distance of our home, you'll find Sawtelle Japantown, aka "Little Osaka." This is one of L.A.'s most vibrant street scenes today, with dozens of excellent restaurants and hundreds of people milling about the sidewalks on weekend nights. From unique gift shops to karaoke bars, grocery stores and eateries of all kinds, you can find all things Japanese here. That includes vintage Kimonos and the latest Boba drink. You haven't lived until you've sampled some Pocky sticks and a Ramune soda.
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Sawtelle Japantown
Within walking distance of our home, you'll find Sawtelle Japantown, aka "Little Osaka." This is one of L.A.'s most vibrant street scenes today, with dozens of excellent restaurants and hundreds of people milling about the sidewalks on weekend nights. From unique gift shops to karaoke bars, grocery stores and eateries of all kinds, you can find all things Japanese here. That includes vintage Kimonos and the latest Boba drink. You haven't lived until you've sampled some Pocky sticks and a Ramune soda.
Sightseeing
A short drive up Sunset Boulevard will take you out of the city. Well worth the visit and a little hike.
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Parque Histórico Estatal Will Rogers
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdA short drive up Sunset Boulevard will take you out of the city. Well worth the visit and a little hike.
Just up Sepulveda Boulevard, you'll find one of the world's great museums. The Getty Foundation is extremely well funded, and this museum shows it!
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El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrJust up Sepulveda Boulevard, you'll find one of the world's great museums. The Getty Foundation is extremely well funded, and this museum shows it!
The funkiest beach in California, and that is truly saying something. You could people watch here for weeks on end. Get a cheap tattoo. Buy "cool" sunglasses. Have a slice of pizza or a bevvie on the beach. You just can't beat the scene... if you like your street life with a little texture.
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Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayThe funkiest beach in California, and that is truly saying something. You could people watch here for weeks on end. Get a cheap tattoo. Buy "cool" sunglasses. Have a slice of pizza or a bevvie on the beach. You just can't beat the scene... if you like your street life with a little texture.
If you have kids under the age of 85, this is the place to take them.
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Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierIf you have kids under the age of 85, this is the place to take them.
Recreation
For those who like to swing... golf clubs, this is a nice option.
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Penmar Golf Course
1233 Rose AveFor those who like to swing... golf clubs, this is a nice option.
Right by Fox Studios and swanky Cheviot Hills, you're likely to see a TV/Movie mogul out here working on his/her swing.
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Rancho Park Golf Course
10460 W Pico BlvdRight by Fox Studios and swanky Cheviot Hills, you're likely to see a TV/Movie mogul out here working on his/her swing.