A Local's Guide to LA
Inglewood's Finest - Local Food Scene
All the goodness Inglewood has to offer within 5-15 minutes of our Airbnb!
Looking for a delicious hidden gem, Southern-style? Red's is the place to go! Conveniently located less than 10 min from our Airbnb, you can have your fill of cajun goodies like cheesy grits, jambalaya + more.
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Red's Flavor Table Take-out
254 N Market StLooking for a delicious hidden gem, Southern-style? Red's is the place to go! Conveniently located less than 10 min from our Airbnb, you can have your fill of cajun goodies like cheesy grits, jambalaya + more.
An L.A. favorite, and for good reason. Trust me, the chicken and waffles combination is delicious.
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Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
621 W Manchester BlvdAn L.A. favorite, and for good reason. Trust me, the chicken and waffles combination is delicious.
Soul food goodness, right in the heart of LA. Lines can get long, but it's worth it.
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Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen
202 E Manchester BlvdSoul food goodness, right in the heart of LA. Lines can get long, but it's worth it.
One of my favorite hot chicken spots - it gives another L.A. favorite, Howlin' Rays, a run for it's money!
Wing Ferno
2221 West Redondo Beach BoulevardOne of my favorite hot chicken spots - it gives another L.A. favorite, Howlin' Rays, a run for it's money!
Delicious, elevated Italian food that's a local favorite in the neighborhood.
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Sunday Gravy
1122 Centinela AveDelicious, elevated Italian food that's a local favorite in the neighborhood.
Randy's Donuts
805 W Manchester BlvdJust try it - you won't regret it.
Mr Fries Man
14800 S Western AveLove loaded fries? You'll get your fix here!
Neighborhoods
The closest beach town from our Airbnb (15 minutes, more or less). Enjoy the beautiful beach boardwalk, ride your bike down to neighboring Marina Del Rey or Hermosa, or have a drink on one of the many outdoor patios!
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Manhattan Beach
The closest beach town from our Airbnb (15 minutes, more or less). Enjoy the beautiful beach boardwalk, ride your bike down to neighboring Marina Del Rey or Hermosa, or have a drink on one of the many outdoor patios!
For a taste of LA's urban scene, check out DTLA! I love Grand Central Market and all it's various eateries, the rooftop bars, Little Tokyo, and the Arts District.
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Downtown Los Angeles
For a taste of LA's urban scene, check out DTLA! I love Grand Central Market and all it's various eateries, the rooftop bars, Little Tokyo, and the Arts District.
L.A. like you see in the movies - palm trees, beautiful people, cute boutiques, and all the bougie green juices, avocados, and vegan spots you can imagine.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardL.A. like you see in the movies - palm trees, beautiful people, cute boutiques, and all the bougie green juices, avocados, and vegan spots you can imagine.
Looking for a party? All the bars and funky spots are in WeHo, and for good reason! You'll always find a good time here.
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West Hollywood
Looking for a party? All the bars and funky spots are in WeHo, and for good reason! You'll always find a good time here.
Great KBBQ and Korean food abound, plus lots of fun bars and local dives.
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Koreatown
Great KBBQ and Korean food abound, plus lots of fun bars and local dives.
Sightseeing
In the mood for a quick, but beautiful hike with sweeping views of the city? Take a quick 15 minute drive to the Culver City steps and bust your booty on the climb to the top (less than a mile).
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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdIn the mood for a quick, but beautiful hike with sweeping views of the city? Take a quick 15 minute drive to the Culver City steps and bust your booty on the climb to the top (less than a mile).
For a beautiful hike up a canyon and above the sea, check out Malibu's Los Liones Canyon! It can be as short as 4 miles and extended up to ~8.
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Los Liones Canyon Trail
Los Liones Canyon TrailFor a beautiful hike up a canyon and above the sea, check out Malibu's Los Liones Canyon! It can be as short as 4 miles and extended up to ~8.
An icon of L.A. and a fun walk to see the end of Route 66! Walk around 3rd street after to do some shopping.
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Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierAn icon of L.A. and a fun walk to see the end of Route 66! Walk around 3rd street after to do some shopping.
A fun place to spend an afternoon checking out science (or just the scenic views of LA, including the Hollywood sign!)
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdA fun place to spend an afternoon checking out science (or just the scenic views of LA, including the Hollywood sign!)
The Getty Tram Station
1200 Getty Center DrOne of the most beautiful museums like, ever.
LACMA Way
LACMA WayCheck out those iconic lights and some great modern art at LACMA!
Some of My Favorite Restaurants
One of the best spots in LA to get some upscale, but unpretentious Italian.
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Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdOne of the best spots in LA to get some upscale, but unpretentious Italian.
An L.A. favorite for a reasonably-priced omakase experience!
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StAn L.A. favorite for a reasonably-priced omakase experience!
New to Korean BBQ? Get some great all-you-can-eat here plus tons of banchan for only $29.99!
TGI Korean Bbq
2585 West Olympic BoulevardNew to Korean BBQ? Get some great all-you-can-eat here plus tons of banchan for only $29.99!
Everything, and I mean everything is good here. If you're lucky, you might even run into a celebrity or two (it is Brentwood, after all!)
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Jon & Vinny's Brentwood
11938 San Vicente BlvdEverything, and I mean everything is good here. If you're lucky, you might even run into a celebrity or two (it is Brentwood, after all!)
Another elevated Japanese dining experience that's great for a romantic date night.
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Katsuya Brentwood
11777 San Vicente BlvdAnother elevated Japanese dining experience that's great for a romantic date night.
Portland-based Salt & Straw is now in LA! Try their deliciously rich ice cream and then go for a stroll on the beach later to burn the cals.
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Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdPortland-based Salt & Straw is now in LA! Try their deliciously rich ice cream and then go for a stroll on the beach later to burn the cals.
Call yourself an adventurous ice cream lover? Look no further than Wanderlust, where their ice cream flavors are inspired by travel.
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Wanderlust Creamery
609 Lincoln BlvdCall yourself an adventurous ice cream lover? Look no further than Wanderlust, where their ice cream flavors are inspired by travel.
A Santa Barbara-based ice cream joint with the most delicious Strawberry ice cream.
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - GCM
317 S BroadwayA Santa Barbara-based ice cream joint with the most delicious Strawberry ice cream.
LA is known for its tacos, and this place slings out some of the best and most innovative flavors!
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Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdLA is known for its tacos, and this place slings out some of the best and most innovative flavors!
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L.A. is all sprawl - if you can, get a car!
Public transport is readily available via Metro and busses, but schedules can be inconsistent and transit long. To make the most of your trip and ensure you're getting from place to place as quickly as possible, rent a car (we have free street parking!) or opt for an Uber for closer commutes.