Guidebook for Los Angeles

Kristin
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Dine outside, people watch...decent wine list, awesome oysters, and fab food. Sometimes you can just show up, but safer to make a reservation...easy enough to do on Open Table. Sitting at the counter inside is fun too...grab a piece of saltwater taffy on your way out. ;)
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Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean Ave
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Dine outside, people watch...decent wine list, awesome oysters, and fab food. Sometimes you can just show up, but safer to make a reservation...easy enough to do on Open Table. Sitting at the counter inside is fun too...grab a piece of saltwater taffy on your way out. ;)
About a mile down the road so a 5-minute Lyft will get you to this old school eatery. They accept reservations for inside, but not for the outdoor "Blue Lounge" deck which is where you wanna be. Booth seating on the deck plus groovy 'beds' (where you can also eat or just have a cocktail) as the waves crash beneath. Awesome lunch/dinner hang with a DJ on the weekends. Small old school bar area you can try and grab a seat at...or try your luck snagging along the outdoor row of chairs facing the waves.
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Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast Highway
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About a mile down the road so a 5-minute Lyft will get you to this old school eatery. They accept reservations for inside, but not for the outdoor "Blue Lounge" deck which is where you wanna be. Booth seating on the deck plus groovy 'beds' (where you can also eat or just have a cocktail) as the waves crash beneath. Awesome lunch/dinner hang with a DJ on the weekends. Small old school bar area you can try and grab a seat at...or try your luck snagging along the outdoor row of chairs facing the waves.
Awesome, casual restaurant with your table and chairs literally in the sand! Great for people watching...joggers, roller blades, bicyclists , and just folk walking along the bike path. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner...depending on time of day, there may be a wait, but worth it. Paid parking right next to the Annenberg Beach House. Super chill and fun!
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Back on the Beach Cafe
445 CA-1
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Awesome, casual restaurant with your table and chairs literally in the sand! Great for people watching...joggers, roller blades, bicyclists , and just folk walking along the bike path. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner...depending on time of day, there may be a wait, but worth it. Paid parking right next to the Annenberg Beach House. Super chill and fun!
Healthy walking distance from the house...prob a good 20 min or so, but a nice walk through the neighborhood and a few blocks up Sunset and you're there. Great for lunch or dinner (and brunch on Sundays I think!)...or stay in your robe and order in. ;) Salmon is amazing as is the steak, the truffle mac&cheese OMG, and well, pretty much everything else. I believe they have a full bar now too. No view as it's part of a small strip of shops (including Starbucks, Moshi Sushi, Roast plus a dry cleaners, nail salon and wine shop), but the waitstaff is cool, the ambience is surprisingly decent (even the outdoor seating), and the food is fab.
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Taste at the Palisades
538 Palisades Dr
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Healthy walking distance from the house...prob a good 20 min or so, but a nice walk through the neighborhood and a few blocks up Sunset and you're there. Great for lunch or dinner (and brunch on Sundays I think!)...or stay in your robe and order in. ;) Salmon is amazing as is the steak, the truffle mac&cheese OMG, and well, pretty much everything else. I believe they have a full bar now too. No view as it's part of a small strip of shops (including Starbucks, Moshi Sushi, Roast plus a dry cleaners, nail salon and wine shop), but the waitstaff is cool, the ambience is surprisingly decent (even the outdoor seating), and the food is fab.
Not ON the beach, but close to it. No view, but you don't miss it with Sam there nearly every night to greet you with his amazing staff ready to suggest and serve some pretty fabulous eats. A romantic, old school Italian restaurant. Make a reservation and Sam will make you feel like family. :)
Sam's by the Beach
108 W Channel Rd
Not ON the beach, but close to it. No view, but you don't miss it with Sam there nearly every night to greet you with his amazing staff ready to suggest and serve some pretty fabulous eats. A romantic, old school Italian restaurant. Make a reservation and Sam will make you feel like family. :)
An old school bar and restaurant, the Golden Bull has been around since before dirt...along with a good portion of its clientele ;) but oh so fun...and the fried chicken is to die for as is their steak sandwich. Plus their bartender knows a thing or two about mixology. If you're here on Halloween, go check the place out as the staff dresses up, some in drag. A little bit of old school Hollywood.
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Golden Bull Restaurant
170 W Channel Rd
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An old school bar and restaurant, the Golden Bull has been around since before dirt...along with a good portion of its clientele ;) but oh so fun...and the fried chicken is to die for as is their steak sandwich. Plus their bartender knows a thing or two about mixology. If you're here on Halloween, go check the place out as the staff dresses up, some in drag. A little bit of old school Hollywood.
Authentic Italian including the waiters! Out of the way eatery that's become a staple for locals and out of town fans alike. Pretty decent wine list as well. A friend of mine flies in from Taos every year for her birthday just to order the Branzino here...her absolute favorite!
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Casa Nostra Ristorante
1515 Palisades Dr
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Authentic Italian including the waiters! Out of the way eatery that's become a staple for locals and out of town fans alike. Pretty decent wine list as well. A friend of mine flies in from Taos every year for her birthday just to order the Branzino here...her absolute favorite!
FANTASTIC location at the end of the pier with FANTASTIC food. The original and more casual version of Malibu Farm Restaurant (at the beginning of the pier) is equally awesome. I often have my birthday dinners there with friends, grabbing a couple picnic style tables at the very end of the pier. It's also casually elegant inside as well - with cozy atmosphere, There is also seating on the roof. All seats are fun. Just depends what you want.. Limited bar. The chef/owner is often there as is this was her first. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. love love LOVE!!!
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy
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FANTASTIC location at the end of the pier with FANTASTIC food. The original and more casual version of Malibu Farm Restaurant (at the beginning of the pier) is equally awesome. I often have my birthday dinners there with friends, grabbing a couple picnic style tables at the very end of the pier. It's also casually elegant inside as well - with cozy atmosphere, There is also seating on the roof. All seats are fun. Just depends what you want.. Limited bar. The chef/owner is often there as is this was her first. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. love love LOVE!!!
Upscale bar and restaurant about a mile from the house. We usually lean towards the more casual Moonshadows or Malibu Farm, but Maestro's is pretty awesome in its own right. Great drinks and tower of seafood - you can eat in the bar area too when the restaurants gets too crazy. Valet parking. Full bar. Awesome oceanfront location.
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Mastro's Ocean Club
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Upscale bar and restaurant about a mile from the house. We usually lean towards the more casual Moonshadows or Malibu Farm, but Maestro's is pretty awesome in its own right. Great drinks and tower of seafood - you can eat in the bar area too when the restaurants gets too crazy. Valet parking. Full bar. Awesome oceanfront location.
Known more for its oceanfront location than its food, but still an iconic local restaurant. Just a 10 minute walk from the house. 5 min walk to beach and then another 5 minute walk along the sand will find you there. Food is ok, but view is lovely...they even light the ocean at night. Brunch is pretty decent - outdoor seating under oversized white umbrellas is a nice touch. Much more relaxing and beachy than indoors though the bar has its own quirky ambiance as well. ;) Find your way there before this iconic restaurant is gone for good - slated for the wrecking ball to make way for yet another outdoor mall. Reservations recommended. Valet parking - though really you should just walk. ;)
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Gladstones Restaurant
17300 CA-1
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Known more for its oceanfront location than its food, but still an iconic local restaurant. Just a 10 minute walk from the house. 5 min walk to beach and then another 5 minute walk along the sand will find you there. Food is ok, but view is lovely...they even light the ocean at night. Brunch is pretty decent - outdoor seating under oversized white umbrellas is a nice touch. Much more relaxing and beachy than indoors though the bar has its own quirky ambiance as well. ;) Find your way there before this iconic restaurant is gone for good - slated for the wrecking ball to make way for yet another outdoor mall. Reservations recommended. Valet parking - though really you should just walk. ;)
Amazingly delicious vegan food with great wine list. Both austere/cool indoor and charming outdoor garden seating which also features a private wine room table. Just go. You won't regret it. Valet parking.
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Plant Food + Wine
300 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Amazingly delicious vegan food with great wine list. Both austere/cool indoor and charming outdoor garden seating which also features a private wine room table. Just go. You won't regret it. Valet parking.
Fun space in the canyon with a ping pong table, oversized chess board, astroturf couch, BBQ, great drinks and outdoor restaurant. A little out of the way, but really cool. We've lived here for a decade and just discovered it!
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The Malibu Cafe
327 Latigo Canyon Rd
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Fun space in the canyon with a ping pong table, oversized chess board, astroturf couch, BBQ, great drinks and outdoor restaurant. A little out of the way, but really cool. We've lived here for a decade and just discovered it!

Parks & Nature

Easy to moderate hike to an ocean view peak...and the trailhead is walking distance from the house. :)
Walking distance from the house...just a 15-20 minute walk thru the neighborhood gets you to the trailhead of this moderate hike with ocean views about half way up. Make it all the way to the top, even better!
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Los Leones Canyon Trailhead
510 Los Liones Dr
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Walking distance from the house...just a 15-20 minute walk thru the neighborhood gets you to the trailhead of this moderate hike with ocean views about half way up. Make it all the way to the top, even better!
Peacful, manmade lake open to the public. Gentle footpath around the lake, accessible from Sunset Blvd either by car or foot. Part of a longstanding religious center, but you'll notice that they honor and celebrate all beliefs. Nice relaxing stop on the way to Taste or Starbucks or all on its own.
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Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset Blvd
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Peacful, manmade lake open to the public. Gentle footpath around the lake, accessible from Sunset Blvd either by car or foot. Part of a longstanding religious center, but you'll notice that they honor and celebrate all beliefs. Nice relaxing stop on the way to Taste or Starbucks or all on its own.

Shopping

My absolute favorite boutique clothing store, featured in the movie "This Is 40" and located in the Palisades Village, about a 10-15 min drive up Sunset Blvd. Also nearby is Robek's, Noah's Bagels, DryBar, Starbucks, Coffee Bean, CVS, Gelson's and Ralph's Grocery stores, Post Office, a number of other boutiques, and at least two yogurt shops. ;)
Denise Carolyn
15276 Antioch St
My absolute favorite boutique clothing store, featured in the movie "This Is 40" and located in the Palisades Village, about a 10-15 min drive up Sunset Blvd. Also nearby is Robek's, Noah's Bagels, DryBar, Starbucks, Coffee Bean, CVS, Gelson's and Ralph's Grocery stores, Post Office, a number of other boutiques, and at least two yogurt shops. ;)
Very small, highly-curated consignment shop...it was so nice when I first tripped upon it, I asked if they had a particular item in my size, not realizing it wasn't a schmancy boutique, but a consignment shop. ;) It's not for the budget-friendly, but it's still a deal. Designer women's clothing, shoes, bags, sunglasses, etc. - most in the smaller sizes...0-2-4-6,..thankfully. the eyewear, bags and shoes fit everyone ;)
Get Dressed
Very small, highly-curated consignment shop...it was so nice when I first tripped upon it, I asked if they had a particular item in my size, not realizing it wasn't a schmancy boutique, but a consignment shop. ;) It's not for the budget-friendly, but it's still a deal. Designer women's clothing, shoes, bags, sunglasses, etc. - most in the smaller sizes...0-2-4-6,..thankfully. the eyewear, bags and shoes fit everyone ;)
Bucolic outdoor shopping area and people watching...order a sandwich at Malibu Mutts (yum!) and grab a table around the kids playground or dine at Tra Di Noi. Or a latte at Malibu Country Mart or scoop of gelato at Gromm's and grab a nearby adirondack chair...or go window shop at all the high-end boutiques lining the space...lots of tasty and interesting things to choose from :) http://www.malibucountrymart.com/directory
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マリブ・カントリー・マート
3835 Cross Creek Rd
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Bucolic outdoor shopping area and people watching...order a sandwich at Malibu Mutts (yum!) and grab a table around the kids playground or dine at Tra Di Noi. Or a latte at Malibu Country Mart or scoop of gelato at Gromm's and grab a nearby adirondack chair...or go window shop at all the high-end boutiques lining the space...lots of tasty and interesting things to choose from :) http://www.malibucountrymart.com/directory
FARMERS MARKET at Pali High every Sunday morning. Plus in the village itself, there are a few nice clothing stores, boutique shops (Denise Caroline is awesome mid-range women's clothes), DryBar, Ralph's and Gelson's grocery stores, restaurants (Pearl Dragon - asian fusion with decent sushi bar which has the only bar in the village, Beech Street Cafe - indoor/outdoor eatery with awesome pizzas and salads, etc, Kay & Daves - mexican family friendly, Cafe Vida - healthy mexican delish), coffee shops (Starbucks, Coffee Bean), Elise Walker (high end women's clothes) plus CVS, Post Office, Car Wash, Pharmaca, etc. In essence, a little village. :)
Pacific Palisades Village Green
15280 Sunset Blvd
FARMERS MARKET at Pali High every Sunday morning. Plus in the village itself, there are a few nice clothing stores, boutique shops (Denise Caroline is awesome mid-range women's clothes), DryBar, Ralph's and Gelson's grocery stores, restaurants (Pearl Dragon - asian fusion with decent sushi bar which has the only bar in the village, Beech Street Cafe - indoor/outdoor eatery with awesome pizzas and salads, etc, Kay & Daves - mexican family friendly, Cafe Vida - healthy mexican delish), coffee shops (Starbucks, Coffee Bean), Elise Walker (high end women's clothes) plus CVS, Post Office, Car Wash, Pharmaca, etc. In essence, a little village. :)

Arts & Culture

The original Getty Museum is literally right around the corner, but you'll need a car to get there as it's off PCH (not pedestrian-friendly)...and a reservation.
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ゲッティ・ヴィラ
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
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The original Getty Museum is literally right around the corner, but you'll need a car to get there as it's off PCH (not pedestrian-friendly)...and a reservation.
Fantastic gallery. Last time we went, Jasper Johns exhibit was there...amazing.
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The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
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Fantastic gallery. Last time we went, Jasper Johns exhibit was there...amazing.

Essentials

Walking distance from the house, but walk back has a slow ascent so you might want to drive or choose your groceries accordingly. ;) Basic grocery store with a great liquor/wine section, deli section, decent produce...and a Starbucks inside...yay!
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Vons
17380 Sunset Blvd
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Walking distance from the house, but walk back has a slow ascent so you might want to drive or choose your groceries accordingly. ;) Basic grocery store with a great liquor/wine section, deli section, decent produce...and a Starbucks inside...yay!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great food too, but our favorite thing to do is grab a couple seats in or at the bar and order there. Love their old school dirty martini (extra olives please!). Very popular place on Montana Avenue...also just a great place to window shop, nosh and people watch.
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R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana Ave
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Great food too, but our favorite thing to do is grab a couple seats in or at the bar and order there. Love their old school dirty martini (extra olives please!). Very popular place on Montana Avenue...also just a great place to window shop, nosh and people watch.
Longstanding mexican restaurant across the street from the Malibu Pier, but we usually go there when they've got live entertainment. Great spot to just chill in the bar or grab a booth and settle in and check out whatever band they've got lined up. Our favorite...Lenny Goldsmith and the New Olds. Often members of DAWS (Lenny's sons) are in attendance along with experienced studio musicians.
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Casa Escobar Malibu
22969 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Longstanding mexican restaurant across the street from the Malibu Pier, but we usually go there when they've got live entertainment. Great spot to just chill in the bar or grab a booth and settle in and check out whatever band they've got lined up. Our favorite...Lenny Goldsmith and the New Olds. Often members of DAWS (Lenny's sons) are in attendance along with experienced studio musicians.
Great jazz and blues club. Been there forever. Never disappoints.
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Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th St
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Great jazz and blues club. Been there forever. Never disappoints.

Everything Else

Window shop, eat, drink, get your nails or a massage, cup of coffee (Starbucks, Peets, Cafe Luxxe, they got 'em all!). Father's Office is awesome for a curated beer or wine...plus their bistro fare is pretty delish as well. Art's Table, R&D Kitchen, Rosti, etc...many many dining options. Cruise the street and check out your options. Also a couple new ice cream places have opened up. Lots to eat, imbibe and do.
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モンタナ通り
Montana Avenue
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Window shop, eat, drink, get your nails or a massage, cup of coffee (Starbucks, Peets, Cafe Luxxe, they got 'em all!). Father's Office is awesome for a curated beer or wine...plus their bistro fare is pretty delish as well. Art's Table, R&D Kitchen, Rosti, etc...many many dining options. Cruise the street and check out your options. Also a couple new ice cream places have opened up. Lots to eat, imbibe and do.