LA Area Guide

Valley Relics Museum

Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley history museum


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The Honest Abe Cider House & Meadery



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La Bocca Felice – Italian cuisine that nails it every time.


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Colossus – best coffee + pastries in town


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Spoon House Bakery and Restaurant


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The Original Giuliano’s Delicatessen


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Old Vine Kitchen & Bar

The best of food, wine, and cocktails in a casual atmosphere.


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Noguchi Garden

Also known as California Scenario, the Noguchi Garden is considered to be one of the most important sculpture gardens in the United States!


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The LAB Anti-Mall

“Modern, open-air destination featuring trendy retail shops, a range of restaurants & an art gallery.” – the LAB


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Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

American restaurant with Southern flair + amazing whisky and beer selection


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Habana Restaurant

Beautiful cozy ambiance with the best food!


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Runyon Canyon Road Hiking Path


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Huckleberry Cafe

A wonderful brunch spot!


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Vibrato Grill Jazz

“LA’s premiere jazz and dining space conceived by 9 time grammy winning music icon Herb Alpert.” – Vibrato


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Deluca Pasta

Italian cuisine made of fresh, locally farmed ingredients


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Two Guns Kitchen

 friendly service, delicious coffee and great food


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Manhattan Beach Post

artisan menu of small shared plates, hand-crafted cocktails, and small production wines


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Manhattan Beach Pier

One of the best beaches in Southern California!


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Studio Antiques & Vinyl

A great place to browse around looking for vintage finds.


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R6 Distillery

Hand-made spirits from farm to bottle! Drop in the 1920’s themed speakeasy tasting room. 🙂


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Old Town Music Hall

Come watch films or live performances at the Old Town Music Hall!  Some films are accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer, a massive 1925 wind-powered pipe organ!


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The Point

Well-designed shopping area with restaurants and kid-friendly play areas


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BREADBAR

Come visit your neighborhood artisan bread and pastry bakery right across the street!


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Smoky Hollow Roasters

Enjoy locally roasted coffee with an eclectic vibe! Easy commute too – just walk across the street!


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Ensenada’s Surf N Turf Grill

They have the best fish tacos!


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Blue Butterfly Coffee Co

Indoor seating and outdoor patio seating. Great coffee!


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Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar

Intelligensia has been around for a long time, and they’ve stood the test of time. If you want a great cup of coffee, you can’t go wrong here. Feel free to sit for a while or take a stroll on Abbott Kinney. 🙂


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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Californians love their donuts, and this place is one of the best! Make sure you get a huckleberry donut. 🙂


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Urth Caffe Santa Monica

Cute cafe with welcoming ambiance, delicious food AND drinks!


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Venice Beach

A hub for the locals and tourists. Come enjoy the street vendors, street performers, skate park, muscle beach, and even the Venice Canals!


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Santa Monica Beach

Ocean Avenue is a great place to walk and enjoy the views. 🙂


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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center


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Pacific Park

Family amusement park located on the world-famous Santa Monica Pier features 12 rides, 14 midway games, restaurants and shops.


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Santa Monica Pier

The iconic Santa Monica Pier. This is a must-see!


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The famous Third Street Promenade!

This is a fun place to walk, shop, eat, and watch street performances!


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Redondo Beach Pier


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Chado Tea Room

Cute tea room with all the teas and little tea sandwiches!


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Local Kitchen

Haunted nachos are the best – if you can handle the spice!! Food is great, and Local Kitchen also has lots of TVs inside that play sports for all you sports fans!


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Eat At Rudy’s

Super popular little diner in Torrance!


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Restoration Kitchen & Wine

Restoration Kitchen and Wine have tapas-style food and good wine.


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Del Amo Fashion Center

Bright and modern shopping experience! We actually like it more than the famous South Coast Plaza in Orange County. 🙂


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Madrona Marsh Nature Center

Come for an easy-going nature walk! There is no admission fee! 🙂


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Torihei Yakitori Robata Dining

Delicious Japanese food served izakaya style – small dishes with big variety!


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Red Car Brewery & Restaurant

Ride the Red Car Pub for some house-brewed English beers, burgers, pizza, sandwiches & pasta.


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Old Torrance Coffee & Tea


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Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market

Come buy fresh produce at the best farmers’ market in town on Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm! It is at Charles H. Wilson Park (map) 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. (between Sepulveda Boulevard and Carson Street).

On Tuesdays, there is a smaller version of the farmers market from 8 am to 1 pm at the same park.


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Street Faire Antiques

There is an absolute wonderful vintage swap meet every 4th Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm! Old Torrance is filled with vendors with hidden gems for those who look. 🙂 Come stop by, peruse a while, and grab a bite at the nearby restaurants!


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Old Town Torrance

Old Torrance is a cute little neighborhood with little shops and eateries!


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La Capilla Mexican Restaurant

Great Mexican food especially the fajita plates, the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. Great ambiance, great bar, booth and table seating.


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Clutch and Coffee

Clutch and Coffee is like a roadside diner that has perfected their coffee AND their food. Big portions and reasonable prices – you really can’t go wrong.


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