AJ's Guidebook
Food scene
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveItalian with great bakery selections
Great food with a not to huge menu and can't beat the atmosphere
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Tu Madre
1111 Hayworth AvenueGreat food with a not to huge menu and can't beat the atmosphere
Calif. Chicken Cafe
8424 Beverly BoulevardGreat pick-up or delivery option for a quick healthy meal
Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton AveGreat food, drinks and desserts! A bit of a 'scene" but still a great option
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Conservatory
8289 Santa Monica BlvdGreat food, drinks and desserts! A bit of a 'scene" but still a great option
Pura Vita
8274 Santa Monica BlvdItalian with a vegan flare!
Great seafood option - be sure to order the 'Rhode Island" clam chowder!
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Connie and Ted's
8171 Santa Monica BlvdGreat seafood option - be sure to order the 'Rhode Island" clam chowder!
Tons of healthier food options - don't miss the vegan mac -n-cheese!
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Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica BlvdTons of healthier food options - don't miss the vegan mac -n-cheese!
Joey's Café
8301 Santa Monica BlvdAmerican Cuisine with lots of healthy options.
Marco's Trattoria
8200 Santa Monica BoulevardNeighborhood Italian spot - I love the house salad and butternut squash ravioli.
Ippudo
8352 Santa Monica BlvdI affectionately call this place "Parking Lot Sushi" (you'll see why when you visit) - very chill, quality sushi and great prices. Fun theming too!
Akuma Ramen & Sushi Bar
8267 Santa Monica BoulevardI affectionately call this place "Parking Lot Sushi" (you'll see why when you visit) - very chill, quality sushi and great prices. Fun theming too!
If you need a fast "meal" - grab a smoothie, juice or one of their grab n go boxes of healthy foods/snacks
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Earthbar
8365 Santa Monica BlvdIf you need a fast "meal" - grab a smoothie, juice or one of their grab n go boxes of healthy foods/snacks
Great happy hour and must try the sweet potato tacos
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Pink Taco Sunset
8225 Sunset BlvdGreat happy hour and must try the sweet potato tacos
The Den On Sunset
8226 Sunset BlvdFun dining and drinking spot
Cocktails
The Tower Bar
8358 Sunset BoulevardAn LA Icon - amazing views and great people watching
Groceries
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Avevery convenient but less options and pricier
good prices but fruits/veggies usually don’t last long
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvdgood prices but fruits/veggies usually don’t last long
good prices but fruits/veggies usually don’t last long
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvdgood prices but fruits/veggies usually don’t last long
good prices and great fruit/veggies - has a Trader Joe's across the street.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
915 N La Brea Avegood prices and great fruit/veggies - has a Trader Joe's across the street.
the priciest but great for organic foods and all natural products and tons grab/go options
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Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvdthe priciest but great for organic foods and all natural products and tons grab/go options
Hiking
Fairly easy hike with great views (wether/smog permitting) and bound to see a celebrity or two if you keep you pay attention. Very dog friendly w/ off leash allowed!
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Parco Runyon Canyon
2000 N Fuller AveFairly easy hike with great views (wether/smog permitting) and bound to see a celebrity or two if you keep you pay attention. Very dog friendly w/ off leash allowed!
Relaxing hike with a super-easy walk to the right or a bit more strenuous one to the left
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Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook at Fryman Canyon
8401 Mulholland DrRelaxing hike with a super-easy walk to the right or a bit more strenuous one to the left
Consigli per viaggiatori
Muoversi in zona
LA Metro has bus routes with stops 3-8 minute walk from apt
Download the "Transit" app to plan trips and track arrivals. (Icon is green w a sideways "S")
Muoversi in zona
Free trolley on weekends - The Pickup Line
https://wehopickup.com/