Guidebook for Marina del Rey
Essentials
The local supermarket near the apartment. Here, you'll find everything you'll need.
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Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdThe local supermarket near the apartment. Here, you'll find everything you'll need.
Another grocery store in the area. This is next to Costco so the parking lot gets pretty crowded, but Albertsons is not so busy inside.
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Albertsons
Another grocery store in the area. This is next to Costco so the parking lot gets pretty crowded, but Albertsons is not so busy inside.
Food Scene
A good/easy restaurant walking distance from our place. It's Italian style cuisine that draws a lot of the younger crowds into it. It's prices are more affordable than other restaurants in the area.
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C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington BoulevardA good/easy restaurant walking distance from our place. It's Italian style cuisine that draws a lot of the younger crowds into it. It's prices are more affordable than other restaurants in the area.
SUPER good pizza that's right across the street from the apartment. They're artesian pizzas much like you'd find in Italy and the atmosphere is cozy and communal. Great place for a night together.
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South End
2805 Abbot Kinney BlvdSUPER good pizza that's right across the street from the apartment. They're artesian pizzas much like you'd find in Italy and the atmosphere is cozy and communal. Great place for a night together.
This place recently opened and it's drawing a lot of crowds. You'll fine really well crafted drinks and Venice styled foods. Great place for a drink and a bite. It's a block from the apartment
2905 W Washington Blvd
This place recently opened and it's drawing a lot of crowds. You'll fine really well crafted drinks and Venice styled foods. Great place for a drink and a bite. It's a block from the apartment
Great place for coffee and people watching. This is the place where the locals go to get their coffee, sit and chat, or do some work. They have free wifi and it's just down the street from us.
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The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdGreat place for coffee and people watching. This is the place where the locals go to get their coffee, sit and chat, or do some work. They have free wifi and it's just down the street from us.
This is a simple breakfast spot that draws in lots of the local crowds on the weekends. They serve a really great granola breakfast and have some very unique pancake items on their menu. Local spot!
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Cafe Buna
552 Washington BlvdThis is a simple breakfast spot that draws in lots of the local crowds on the weekends. They serve a really great granola breakfast and have some very unique pancake items on their menu. Local spot!
Great sushi place! This is good for a date night or just a casual place to go and have good sushi. To find it, look for a red sign that only says "Sushi" outside the place and that's it.
13327 W Washington Blvd
Great sushi place! This is good for a date night or just a casual place to go and have good sushi. To find it, look for a red sign that only says "Sushi" outside the place and that's it.
You CANNOT leave California without having an In-N-Out Burger. There everywhere but this it the closest one. Order burgers "Animal Style" for the secret way that they prepare them that's not on menu
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In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdYou CANNOT leave California without having an In-N-Out Burger. There everywhere but this it the closest one. Order burgers "Animal Style" for the secret way that they prepare them that's not on menu
LA is known for it's mexican food. This is more of a gringo's take on it but they're SO good. The staff is young, hip and friendly. I try to limit myself to having these once a week.
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Freebirds World Burrito
5001 183ALA is known for it's mexican food. This is more of a gringo's take on it but they're SO good. The staff is young, hip and friendly. I try to limit myself to having these once a week.
This is AUTHENTIC Mexican food. They serve lots of Baja style food like shrimp/fish tacos but also have other meats as well. Try the "pastor" which is a marinated pork--it's so good.
3306 Lincoln Blvd
This is AUTHENTIC Mexican food. They serve lots of Baja style food like shrimp/fish tacos but also have other meats as well. Try the "pastor" which is a marinated pork--it's so good.
You MUST get a deli sandwich from here if you're visiting LA. The delicatessens have attitude but it's so worth it. Grab a ticket as soon as you get in and listen for your number-it goes fast!
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Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdYou MUST get a deli sandwich from here if you're visiting LA. The delicatessens have attitude but it's so worth it. Grab a ticket as soon as you get in and listen for your number-it goes fast!
While In-n-Out is the most classic burger, the burgers here are (in my opinion) the best. It's a bit more pricy but worth it and the beer selection is one of the best. Get the sweet potato fries too
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Father's Office
1018 Montana AveWhile In-n-Out is the most classic burger, the burgers here are (in my opinion) the best. It's a bit more pricy but worth it and the beer selection is one of the best. Get the sweet potato fries too
While In-n-Out is the most classic burger, the burgers here are (in my opinion) the best. It's a bit more pricy but worth it and the beer selection is one of the best. Get the sweet potato fries too
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Father's Office
1018 Montana AveWhile In-n-Out is the most classic burger, the burgers here are (in my opinion) the best. It's a bit more pricy but worth it and the beer selection is one of the best. Get the sweet potato fries too
Abbot Kinney has a ton of restaurants but this one is a local favorite. A bit pricey, but this is great for a special night out. You can walk or take a cheap taxi here.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdAbbot Kinney has a ton of restaurants but this one is a local favorite. A bit pricey, but this is great for a special night out. You can walk or take a cheap taxi here.
This is the cheaper, low-key little brother to Gjelina--same chef. It's perfect for lunch. Great, healthy food that tastes wonderful. The brisket sandwich is the best!
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis is the cheaper, low-key little brother to Gjelina--same chef. It's perfect for lunch. Great, healthy food that tastes wonderful. The brisket sandwich is the best!
Great place to get a glass of wine or have an entire meal. The prosciutto wrapped dates are awesome as are all of the deserts. Good for dates. Try to sit outside in the back.
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Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat place to get a glass of wine or have an entire meal. The prosciutto wrapped dates are awesome as are all of the deserts. Good for dates. Try to sit outside in the back.
This is authentic Texas-styled BBQ. If you want BBQ on the West side of LA, this is one of the 2 places you should go. It's right around the corner and you can walk from the apt.
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Morfia's
4077 Lincoln BlvdThis is authentic Texas-styled BBQ. If you want BBQ on the West side of LA, this is one of the 2 places you should go. It's right around the corner and you can walk from the apt.
This is authentic Tennessee BBQ. On the West Side, this is one of two BBQ places to go (the other is Morfias). Get the "blue corn" and definitely the ribs....soooo good.
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Baby Blues BBQ - Venice
444 Lincoln BlvdThis is authentic Tennessee BBQ. On the West Side, this is one of two BBQ places to go (the other is Morfias). Get the "blue corn" and definitely the ribs....soooo good.
This is Santa Monica's local Mexican place. The food is authentic Mexican and they have a great salsa bar that has the best pico de gallo you'll have--(I take cups of it home). Great for burritos!
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Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdThis is Santa Monica's local Mexican place. The food is authentic Mexican and they have a great salsa bar that has the best pico de gallo you'll have--(I take cups of it home). Great for burritos!
This is Baja Style Mexican food--meaning more seafood-based tacos. The price here is a bit more than traditional Mexican places, but the food is fresh and excellent!
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Tacos Punta Cabras
2311 Santa Monica BlvdThis is Baja Style Mexican food--meaning more seafood-based tacos. The price here is a bit more than traditional Mexican places, but the food is fresh and excellent!
This is a great place to start out the evening. Good food, good beer, and is located right in the middle of Main Street which is a perfect place to spend the evening.
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Library Alehouse
2911 Main StThis is a great place to start out the evening. Good food, good beer, and is located right in the middle of Main Street which is a perfect place to spend the evening.
Great place to get brunch when you go over to Griffith/Hollywood. It's a local spot that has the best outdoor seating around. You'll often see TV actors here. In the cool/hip Los Feliz neighborhood
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Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveGreat place to get brunch when you go over to Griffith/Hollywood. It's a local spot that has the best outdoor seating around. You'll often see TV actors here. In the cool/hip Los Feliz neighborhood
This is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. Nothing fancy, just great, local, Italian food. Corkage is cheap ($2/person) so bring a bottle of wine for dinner.
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Fritto Misto
620 Santa Monica BlvdThis is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. Nothing fancy, just great, local, Italian food. Corkage is cheap ($2/person) so bring a bottle of wine for dinner.
Super cheap sushi but it's so popular that the fish is always really fresh and really really good (lots of food turnover). When I lived closer to it, I would go here 3 times a week.
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Hara Sushi
12222 Wilshire BlvdSuper cheap sushi but it's so popular that the fish is always really fresh and really really good (lots of food turnover). When I lived closer to it, I would go here 3 times a week.
This is the best place on the West side to go for Japanese food. Sushi, Ramen, Noodles, you name it--this will be the best place to get it. But it will cost a bit more and some places are cash only.
Chabuya Tokyo Noodle Bar
2002 Sawtelle BoulevardThis is the best place on the West side to go for Japanese food. Sushi, Ramen, Noodles, you name it--this will be the best place to get it. But it will cost a bit more and some places are cash only.
The best local coffee in town. If you like fancy coffee, then get a Mexican Mocha from here. It's spicy and chocolatey and hit's the spot on the weekend. The hippy/hipster crowd goes here.
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Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveThe best local coffee in town. If you like fancy coffee, then get a Mexican Mocha from here. It's spicy and chocolatey and hit's the spot on the weekend. The hippy/hipster crowd goes here.
There's a coffee shop in this boutique store that sells motorcycles, surf boards, and clothes. This is the only place I've found that serves "Flat Whites." (Londoners know what I'm talking about)
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Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.There's a coffee shop in this boutique store that sells motorcycles, surf boards, and clothes. This is the only place I've found that serves "Flat Whites." (Londoners know what I'm talking about)
Drinks & Nightlife
This is both a bar and restaurant. On weekends it also serves brunch. I haven't been to it yet, but every time I pass it there's a large crowd inside.
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Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdThis is both a bar and restaurant. On weekends it also serves brunch. I haven't been to it yet, but every time I pass it there's a large crowd inside.
It's the local dive bar where you can enjoy cheap beer, burgers, and really immerse yourself in the louder side of the local scene. There's pool tables inside and people are always friendly.
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Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdIt's the local dive bar where you can enjoy cheap beer, burgers, and really immerse yourself in the louder side of the local scene. There's pool tables inside and people are always friendly.
Okay, not really a recommendation here, just a heads up. This is a cheap bar where you can get pitchers of beer but it's more of a younger, college crowd that gets pretty sloppy drunk.
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VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardOkay, not really a recommendation here, just a heads up. This is a cheap bar where you can get pitchers of beer but it's more of a younger, college crowd that gets pretty sloppy drunk.
Good place to grab a beer or wine after dinner. Cool environment that's almost always crowded-- in a good way.
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the otheroom Venice Beach
Good place to grab a beer or wine after dinner. Cool environment that's almost always crowded-- in a good way.
A great local spot to go grab a drink. It's about a 20 minute walk from the apartment or you can hop on the #1 bus that will drop you off right there ($1).
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52 Windward Ave
52 Windward AvenueA great local spot to go grab a drink. It's about a 20 minute walk from the apartment or you can hop on the #1 bus that will drop you off right there ($1).
This is a local haunt for most of the Venice crowd between the ages of 24-35. It gets crowded on the weekends but the drinks are reasonable and the atmosphere is fun.
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Townhouse Venice
52 Windward AveThis is a local haunt for most of the Venice crowd between the ages of 24-35. It gets crowded on the weekends but the drinks are reasonable and the atmosphere is fun.
Sightseeing
You definitely need to walk through this neighborhood at some point during your stay. You'll see the reason why Venice is called "Venice" when you cruise through the canals. Hope to many-a-actor.
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Venice Canals
You definitely need to walk through this neighborhood at some point during your stay. You'll see the reason why Venice is called "Venice" when you cruise through the canals. Hope to many-a-actor.
If you want to get a more unique view of the Hollywood sign, go up Beachwood Dr. There, you'll find the original Hollywood Land community. Here, I hear you can access a trail up to the sign.
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Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardIf you want to get a more unique view of the Hollywood sign, go up Beachwood Dr. There, you'll find the original Hollywood Land community. Here, I hear you can access a trail up to the sign.
The biggest Farmer's Market on the west side. Go here for breakfast on a Sunday. Great people watching and getting the local spirit. Take a bike and park it at the free bike valet--no joke.
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Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StThe biggest Farmer's Market on the west side. Go here for breakfast on a Sunday. Great people watching and getting the local spirit. Take a bike and park it at the free bike valet--no joke.
One a week on Fridays. Go here for fresh produce and to walk around with the local Venice folk. It's an easy walk from the apartment to here.
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Venice Farmers' Market
500 Venice Blvd.One a week on Fridays. Go here for fresh produce and to walk around with the local Venice folk. It's an easy walk from the apartment to here.