Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Tanner's Coffee Co. - Playa Del Rey
200 Culver BlvdThis is a cozy local spot down at the beach.
Good Indian food. Never crowded. I often have them deliver. Huge quantities of good food stocked in the fridge!
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Tandoor-A-India
8406 Pershing DrGood Indian food. Never crowded. I often have them deliver. Huge quantities of good food stocked in the fridge!
Hank's Pizza
442 W Manchester AveGreat slices!
Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant
193 Culver BlvdGreat, classic, old school italian.
Cute place near beach. I like walking down here for brunch. The proprietor is friendly and really cares about her guests.
Bistro du Soleil
Cute place near beach. I like walking down here for brunch. The proprietor is friendly and really cares about her guests.
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdFun vibe, great outdoor patio. Cuban inspired menu.
Love the casual vibe on the patio or for more traditional experience sit inside. Great happy hour prices on sushi and drinks at the patio bar. Oh, and great sushi!
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Hama Restaurant
213 Windward AveLove the casual vibe on the patio or for more traditional experience sit inside. Great happy hour prices on sushi and drinks at the patio bar. Oh, and great sushi!
Good food, lovely back patio that you wouldn't know is there so ask to be seated on the patio. Main Street is vintage Santa Monica, less touristy.
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Library Alehouse
2911 Main StGood food, lovely back patio that you wouldn't know is there so ask to be seated on the patio. Main Street is vintage Santa Monica, less touristy.
Lovely brunch spot. Great patio. You can also pick up food to go here for a picnic on the beach. They close at 3pm I believe so not a dinner spot.
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveLovely brunch spot. Great patio. You can also pick up food to go here for a picnic on the beach. They close at 3pm I believe so not a dinner spot.
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdIconic Southern California fast food burger joint.
Fun Spanish Tapas menu with great wine list. It looks small from the front but there is a great patio in the back. Abbot Kinney is one of my favorite streets in LA to wander around.
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Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdFun Spanish Tapas menu with great wine list. It looks small from the front but there is a great patio in the back. Abbot Kinney is one of my favorite streets in LA to wander around.
When wandering around Abbot Kinney I stop in here for tea and macaroons. Lovely sandwiches as well. Really lovely patio.
Jin Patisserie
When wandering around Abbot Kinney I stop in here for tea and macaroons. Lovely sandwiches as well. Really lovely patio.
Everything Else
I'm very close to the university. Great place to stay for college graduation!
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Loyola Marymount University
1 Loyola Marymount University DrI'm very close to the university. Great place to stay for college graduation!
I'm super close to the airport - very convenient!
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Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayI'm super close to the airport - very convenient!
Drinks & Nightlife
This spot has great beers from around the world and a hip, relaxed vibe. Great food too!
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The Tripel
333 Culver BlvdThis spot has great beers from around the world and a hip, relaxed vibe. Great food too!
Classic casual beach bar. Vintage Playa del Rey. Great burgers. I prefer the outdoor patio for seating but indoor has TVs for the sports enthusiast.
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The Shack
185 Culver BlvdClassic casual beach bar. Vintage Playa del Rey. Great burgers. I prefer the outdoor patio for seating but indoor has TVs for the sports enthusiast.
Prince O' Whales
335 Culver BlvdDive bar. Been here forever.
This is a beautiful beach front hotel. I recommend the lobby bar for a sunset cocktail overlooking the ocean.
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Hotel Casa del Mar
1910 Ocean WayThis is a beautiful beach front hotel. I recommend the lobby bar for a sunset cocktail overlooking the ocean.
Essentials
Great grocery store with some specialty items. It is a bit pricey but they have nice prepared foods, good wine selection, fresh produce etc.
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Bristol Farms
8448 Lincoln BlvdGreat grocery store with some specialty items. It is a bit pricey but they have nice prepared foods, good wine selection, fresh produce etc.
Another grocery store. Less expensive, not as high quality but still good. You should find all the basics you need here.
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Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdAnother grocery store. Less expensive, not as high quality but still good. You should find all the basics you need here.
Arts & Culture
This is a nice 18 hole public golf course with driving range.
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Westchester Golf Course
6900 W Manchester AveThis is a nice 18 hole public golf course with driving range.
Sightseeing
It has a grassy area with a baseball diamond, basketball court, kids playground and a meager (not enough water this year!) pond with ducks. Great parking for beach access here as well.
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Del Rey Lagoon
It has a grassy area with a baseball diamond, basketball court, kids playground and a meager (not enough water this year!) pond with ducks. Great parking for beach access here as well.
If you want to head north to Marina del Rey, Venice or Santa Monica head across this bridge and follow the path, turning left on the Marvin Braude Bike Path.
Ballona Creek Bridge
6198 Ballona Creek Bike PathIf you want to head north to Marina del Rey, Venice or Santa Monica head across this bridge and follow the path, turning left on the Marvin Braude Bike Path.
The wetlands are a beautiful part of the Playa del Rey community. For info on how best to explore or even volunteer for a monthly clean up day go to www.ballonafriends.org.
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Ballona Wetlands
The wetlands are a beautiful part of the Playa del Rey community. For info on how best to explore or even volunteer for a monthly clean up day go to www.ballonafriends.org.
Iconic Los Angeles sight. Free summer concert series on Thursday nights. I love doing the trapeze classes on the pier!
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIconic Los Angeles sight. Free summer concert series on Thursday nights. I love doing the trapeze classes on the pier!
This is a great beach community. Park near the pier and walk up from there to bars, restaurants and shops.
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Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdThis is a great beach community. Park near the pier and walk up from there to bars, restaurants and shops.