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Neighborhoods
Venice Beach is famous for "Muscle Beach" and skateparks off the sand but there's so much more! When you pop into this area, be sure to check out Abbot Kinney which is a mile (ish) long stretch of phenomenal restaurants and shopping. If you're looking to purchase a cute Cali souvenir, be sure to check out retail shop, Burro - with gorgeous candles, cards, trinkets, clothing and more!
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Venice
Venice Beach is famous for "Muscle Beach" and skateparks off the sand but there's so much more! When you pop into this area, be sure to check out Abbot Kinney which is a mile (ish) long stretch of phenomenal restaurants and shopping. If you're looking to purchase a cute Cali souvenir, be sure to check out retail shop, Burro - with gorgeous candles, cards, trinkets, clothing and more!
Beyond the skyscrapers in the Financial district, there is tons of culture scattered throughout downtown. If you're looking for some street (hot) dogs and fun lively shopping, be sure to check out Santee Alley just next to the Fashion District. You can find all kinds of items here, even baby turtles and fish!
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Downtown Los Angeles
Beyond the skyscrapers in the Financial district, there is tons of culture scattered throughout downtown. If you're looking for some street (hot) dogs and fun lively shopping, be sure to check out Santee Alley just next to the Fashion District. You can find all kinds of items here, even baby turtles and fish!
If you love asian cuisine, you can't skip some of the best KBBQ in Ktown! There are tons of really great options with outdoor seating. Really a fun experience when meeting up with friends because it's so interactive. You can also find some really amazing sweet treats like shaved ice and taiyaki here!
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Koreatown
If you love asian cuisine, you can't skip some of the best KBBQ in Ktown! There are tons of really great options with outdoor seating. Really a fun experience when meeting up with friends because it's so interactive. You can also find some really amazing sweet treats like shaved ice and taiyaki here!
Beyond Hollywood is Brentwood, where there are ton's of celebrity mansions. If you're looking for a fun driving excursion, check out this area! There's also a ton of delicious restaurants on San Vicente like Jon & Vinnys. Don't forget to pick up a sweet treat from SusieCakes!
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Brentwood
Beyond Hollywood is Brentwood, where there are ton's of celebrity mansions. If you're looking for a fun driving excursion, check out this area! There's also a ton of delicious restaurants on San Vicente like Jon & Vinnys. Don't forget to pick up a sweet treat from SusieCakes!
Another hidden gem is Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. Nestled between Brentwood and the beach, this spot has tons of restaurants and shopping. Need a sandwich on your way to a beach picnic? Stop into the WholeFoods here as it's quick and easy, with less people!
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Montana Avenue
Montana AvenueAnother hidden gem is Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. Nestled between Brentwood and the beach, this spot has tons of restaurants and shopping. Need a sandwich on your way to a beach picnic? Stop into the WholeFoods here as it's quick and easy, with less people!
Downtown Culver City has just gotten a facelift. With the new Citizen Public Market (food hall) there is something for everyone. If you're looking for a nice sit down option with patio seating (in a group) this area is for you a there are TONS of options!!
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Downtown
Downtown Culver City has just gotten a facelift. With the new Citizen Public Market (food hall) there is something for everyone. If you're looking for a nice sit down option with patio seating (in a group) this area is for you a there are TONS of options!!
Food scene
If you're looking for farm to table (fresh) yet mouth watering dishes, do yourself a favor and stop into Oui Melrose. After you've picked up one of the best meals of your life, do a little shopping on the famous Melrose Avenue, you're already there!
Oui Melrose
6909 Melrose AvenueIf you're looking for farm to table (fresh) yet mouth watering dishes, do yourself a favor and stop into Oui Melrose. After you've picked up one of the best meals of your life, do a little shopping on the famous Melrose Avenue, you're already there!
Looking for coffee and pastries? Jump in line! There WILL be a line, but trust me it's worth it! They have cases and cases of (daily) fresh made cakes, croissants, bread, jams, whipped cream, fruit and more! Oh, their dinner reservation is usually booked weeks in advance too - take it from me, THEY'RE GOOD!
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Republique
624 S La Brea AveLooking for coffee and pastries? Jump in line! There WILL be a line, but trust me it's worth it! They have cases and cases of (daily) fresh made cakes, croissants, bread, jams, whipped cream, fruit and more! Oh, their dinner reservation is usually booked weeks in advance too - take it from me, THEY'RE GOOD!
I don't have Hawaiian-Korean fusion often, but when I do, I go to Lee's Broken Mouth. This is THE BEST garlic shrimp plate + spam musubi I've ever eaten, no exaggeration. Oh! It's right next to the Fashion District, so do a little shopping after since you're there!
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BROKEN MOUTH | Lee's Homestyle
718 S Los Angeles StI don't have Hawaiian-Korean fusion often, but when I do, I go to Lee's Broken Mouth. This is THE BEST garlic shrimp plate + spam musubi I've ever eaten, no exaggeration. Oh! It's right next to the Fashion District, so do a little shopping after since you're there!
Need a date night spot with romantic rooftop seating? Book your table at Margot which is located inside Culver City's Platform (another area with tons of cute restaurants and shopping). This will be some of the best truffle mac and cheese + wagyu you'll ever eat.
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Margot
8820 Washington BlvdNeed a date night spot with romantic rooftop seating? Book your table at Margot which is located inside Culver City's Platform (another area with tons of cute restaurants and shopping). This will be some of the best truffle mac and cheese + wagyu you'll ever eat.
New food hall which is less then 10 minute from our house! Burgers, tacos, pizza and brewskis, what else could you need?!
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Citizen Public Market
9355 Culver BoulevardNew food hall which is less then 10 minute from our house! Burgers, tacos, pizza and brewskis, what else could you need?!