Guidebook for Los Angeles
Arts & Culture
Free books, music and movies on loan with internet-connected computers available to the public and free WiFi
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library
11360 Santa Monica BlvdFree books, music and movies on loan with internet-connected computers available to the public and free WiFi
Super cool independent movie theater. Crazy Midnight movies every Friday and Saturday!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark's Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica BlvdSuper cool independent movie theater. Crazy Midnight movies every Friday and Saturday!
Upscale movie theater which specializes in foreign films
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laemmle Royal
11523 Santa Monica BlvdUpscale movie theater which specializes in foreign films
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
11420 Santa Monica BlvdConvenient mailing center.
This Japanese market anchors a strip mall full of traditional Japanese spots
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nijiya Market
2130 Sawtelle BlvdThis Japanese market anchors a strip mall full of traditional Japanese spots
Bank/ATM one block from the house
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bank of America Financial Center
11501 Santa Monica BlvdBank/ATM one block from the house
Globe Cleaners
11423 Santa Monica BlvdGood dry cleaning, laundry and basic tailoring alterations done here
West LA - The Los Angeles Police Department
1663 Butler AveAny problems, the police are like 30 seconds away.
Every Sunday, farmers sell organic produce and local artisans sell art, jewelry and clothing here while live music artists entertain the crowds at the municipal bandshell.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West LA Farmers Market
1635 Purdue AveEvery Sunday, farmers sell organic produce and local artisans sell art, jewelry and clothing here while live music artists entertain the crowds at the municipal bandshell.
Emil's Patisserie and Cafe
11551 CA-2Pleasant cafe with excellent pastries and espresso drinks
Essentials
Conveniently located market with kosher meats and great deals on produce
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Kosher Market
11540 Santa Monica BlvdConveniently located market with kosher meats and great deals on produce
Food Scene
11609 Santa Monica Blvd
Tiki/UFO-themed hipster coffee house, open late
Furaibo
2068 Sawtelle BlvdAmazing Japanese itzakaya (tapas) restaurant
Super popular American food restaurant and beer bar
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdSuper popular American food restaurant and beer bar
Cafe Dahab
1640 Sawtelle BlvdDelightful hookah (water pipe) lounge and middle eastern restaurant
Expensive but incredibly good sushi restaurant and sake bar, which specializes in omakase (chef's choice) sushi.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Hayama
1803 Sawtelle BlvdExpensive but incredibly good sushi restaurant and sake bar, which specializes in omakase (chef's choice) sushi.
Le Saigon
11611 Santa Monica BlvdGreat pho (Vietnamese noodle soup)
The fun, funky, 50's themed diner has good food and gives away a free dinner every last Wednesday of the month if you arrive dressed in pajamas
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe 50's
11623 Santa Monica BlvdThe fun, funky, 50's themed diner has good food and gives away a free dinner every last Wednesday of the month if you arrive dressed in pajamas
Bachi Burger
Super delicious, pan-Asian burgers and beer or wine served here for a reasonable price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Karaoke Bleu
2064 Sawtelle BlvdThis full bar has free karaoke every night!
Shopping
Famous Japanese/Japanese-American comic book and novelty items store
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giant Robot Store
2015 Sawtelle BlvdFamous Japanese/Japanese-American comic book and novelty items store
11285 Santa Monica Blvd
Convenience store open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Sightseeing
Famous recording studio. John Lennon, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Elton John, the Eagles, Ray Charles, the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, GN'R and Madonna have all recorded music here.
Village Recorder
1616 Butler AveFamous recording studio. John Lennon, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Elton John, the Eagles, Ray Charles, the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, GN'R and Madonna have all recorded music here.