Cindy's Guidebook
Food scene
Dine with beach views. Great for brunch! (make a reservation)
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beachside
14160 Palawan WayDine with beach views. Great for brunch! (make a reservation)
Delicious smoothies, açaí bowls, salads, bowls! Walk across mothers beach to get here.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hive - Superfood Eats & Organic Cafe
4242 Vía MarinaDelicious smoothies, açaí bowls, salads, bowls! Walk across mothers beach to get here.
A short walk from the apartment, I recommend the lobster roll for brunch. The hotel bar can be nice for a short walk for drinks in the evening.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brizo Bar & Restaurant
4360 Via MarinaA short walk from the apartment, I recommend the lobster roll for brunch. The hotel bar can be nice for a short walk for drinks in the evening.
Inventive Italian. Pastas and appetizers were superb!
260 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdInventive Italian. Pastas and appetizers were superb!
Amazing Italian dishes and delicious cocktails. Often fully booked - snag a reservation if you can get a chance.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdAmazing Italian dishes and delicious cocktails. Often fully booked - snag a reservation if you can get a chance.
Dine with Marina views and delicious burgers. Can’t go wrong with Hi Ho burger. If they have the Willie Mae fried chicken sandwich (sometimes theyre out, but that’s my favorite!)
HiHo Cheeseburger | Marina del Rey
4625 Admiralty WayDine with Marina views and delicious burgers. Can’t go wrong with Hi Ho burger. If they have the Willie Mae fried chicken sandwich (sometimes theyre out, but that’s my favorite!)
The best hand roll bar! From owners of sugarfish.
Get the set which includes the blue crab roll.
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
4635 Admiralty WayThe best hand roll bar! From owners of sugarfish.
Get the set which includes the blue crab roll.
High quality sushi at a reasonable price. Always consistent each time. Get there early as the wait might take a while
654 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StHigh quality sushi at a reasonable price. Always consistent each time. Get there early as the wait might take a while
My favorite is xiao long bao (pork) and short rib noodle.
Delicious Taiwanese/Chinese food - one of my go to spots
dan modern chinese - playa vista
12775 Millennium DriveMy favorite is xiao long bao (pork) and short rib noodle.
Delicious Taiwanese/Chinese food - one of my go to spots
Very good Thai food at cheap prices! The west side is generally pricey but ekkemai keeps prices low. As of last time I checked, take out only.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ekkamai Thai Restaurant
13223 West Washington BoulevardVery good Thai food at cheap prices! The west side is generally pricey but ekkemai keeps prices low. As of last time I checked, take out only.
Has bowls & tacos - another one of my go tos for quick, inexpensive, and quality meal!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loqui
8830 Washington BlvdHas bowls & tacos - another one of my go tos for quick, inexpensive, and quality meal!
On Saturday’s, check on the farmers market right next to Cheesecake Factory. Best times are early and before 1 PM, that’s when they start to close up.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marina Del Rey Farmer's Market
Panay WayOn Saturday’s, check on the farmers market right next to Cheesecake Factory. Best times are early and before 1 PM, that’s when they start to close up.
Trendy & hip outdoor food and shopping center. Come browse unique stores, grab food coffee / matcha, ice cream and food. Popular hang out in the daytime
- Margot - rooftop has nice vibes (I like their brunch food more than dinner)
- Boba guys (try the strawberry matcha latte)
- Van luewen ice cream (vegan friendly)
- Roberta’s pizza (bee sting is my fav 🍕)
-Loqui (bowls/tacos)
- Bianca - try their baked goods!
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdTrendy & hip outdoor food and shopping center. Come browse unique stores, grab food coffee / matcha, ice cream and food. Popular hang out in the daytime
- Margot - rooftop has nice vibes (I like their brunch food more than dinner)
- Boba guys (try the strawberry matcha latte)
- Van luewen ice cream (vegan friendly)
- Roberta’s pizza (bee sting is my fav 🍕)
-Loqui (bowls/tacos)
- Bianca - try their baked goods!
Plenty of food/ drink options!
- uzumaki (sushi)
- pop’s Bagels (NY style)
- bar bohemian 🍸
- citizen public market (food hall)
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Culver Steps
9300 Culver BlvdPlenty of food/ drink options!
- uzumaki (sushi)
- pop’s Bagels (NY style)
- bar bohemian 🍸
- citizen public market (food hall)
The best sandwiches! (Love the not so fried and pork banh mi)
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayThe best sandwiches! (Love the not so fried and pork banh mi)
Good food & aesthetics! Be prepared to have a wait. Vegan friendly options available
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Butcher's Daughter
1205 Abbot Kinney BoulevardGood food & aesthetics! Be prepared to have a wait. Vegan friendly options available
Known for their rotisserie chicken, but I only get their tacos 🤤
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bennys Tacos & Chicken Rotisserie LA
7101 W Manchester AveKnown for their rotisserie chicken, but I only get their tacos 🤤
If you hadn’t tried Indonesian food, simpang can be your first. I like their festival rice plate (variety) or Nasi bungkus
Simpang Asia - Venice
705 Lincoln BoulevardIf you hadn’t tried Indonesian food, simpang can be your first. I like their festival rice plate (variety) or Nasi bungkus
Trendy, upscale Indonesian Asian fusion. So good but a little pricey
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wallflower
609 Rose AveTrendy, upscale Indonesian Asian fusion. So good but a little pricey
Sightseeing
Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayA tourist destination
It’s right next to the apartment. Much quieter than Venice
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de Marina
4101 Admiralty WayIt’s right next to the apartment. Much quieter than Venice
Light to moderate walk up many steps to get a view of LA. Turn it into a workout by jogging!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RoadLight to moderate walk up many steps to get a view of LA. Turn it into a workout by jogging!
Bike over to the park, sit and enjoy the waters. I like to picnic here or read a book
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao WayBike over to the park, sit and enjoy the waters. I like to picnic here or read a book
Enjoy a walk through Venice canals, good photo opp!
947 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canales de Venecia
Enjoy a walk through Venice canals, good photo opp!
Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierNeighborhoods
Known for its bohemian spirit, Venice is a buzzing beach town with upscale commercial and residential pockets. Free-spirited Venice Boardwalk is the site of funky shops, street performers and colorful murals. There’s also a skate park and Muscle Beach outdoor gym. Abbot Kinney Boulevard features foodie hot spots, stylish boutiques and coffee bars. A picturesque enclave of canals is surrounded by modernist homes.
351 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venice
Known for its bohemian spirit, Venice is a buzzing beach town with upscale commercial and residential pockets. Free-spirited Venice Boardwalk is the site of funky shops, street performers and colorful murals. There’s also a skate park and Muscle Beach outdoor gym. Abbot Kinney Boulevard features foodie hot spots, stylish boutiques and coffee bars. A picturesque enclave of canals is surrounded by modernist homes.
Visit Santa Monica for the pier, beach, shopping and food. It’s a tourist destination but locals frequent as well.
Visit 3rd street promenade or Main Street Santa Monica.
513 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica
Visit Santa Monica for the pier, beach, shopping and food. It’s a tourist destination but locals frequent as well.
Visit 3rd street promenade or Main Street Santa Monica.
A new development, usually very clean and quiet. Built for easy-living. The runway has a park, movie theater, Whole Foods, delicious restaurants, and gyms.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Vista
A new development, usually very clean and quiet. Built for easy-living. The runway has a park, movie theater, Whole Foods, delicious restaurants, and gyms.
Food, shopping, coffee, sweet treats, there’s everything!
From higher end stores to small independent one of a kind shops.
1065 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardFood, shopping, coffee, sweet treats, there’s everything!
From higher end stores to small independent one of a kind shops.
Workouts
the best kick-ass pilates workout that will leave you shaking and sore the next day. first class $20!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Studio (MDR)
330 W Washington Blvdthe best kick-ass pilates workout that will leave you shaking and sore the next day. first class $20!
Orangetheory Fitness
4250 Via MarinaCardio & Weights! Tough but bang for your buck type of workout.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Got a bike? Be careful!
Be careful with bikes. In LA, especially the beach cities, bikes are often stolen even when locked up. Bike thieves are really good out here!