Josh & Mary’s Los Angeles/SoCal guidebook
Food scene
Sweet Butter Kitchen
13824 Ventura BlvdNesmon Cafe and Boutique
13333 Ventura BlvdAmazing crepes with a cute little French shop. Nice outdoor seating.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdAmazing gastropub, so cozy and delicious.
Very tasty eatery with good indoors and outdoor space. Can take metro here from universal.
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Running Goose
1620 N Cahuenga BlvdVery tasty eatery with good indoors and outdoor space. Can take metro here from universal.
Amazing Peruvian place with a great happy hour. Everything is delicious. And super cute tujunga neighborhood location.
Los Balcones Studio City
11334 Moorpark StAmazing Peruvian place with a great happy hour. Everything is delicious. And super cute tujunga neighborhood location.
Awesome Vietnamese street food/Thai combo with insane boba. Pho and bahn mi were amazing, though bit pricey but worth it.
LET'S PHO
4344 A Woodman AveAwesome Vietnamese street food/Thai combo with insane boba. Pho and bahn mi were amazing, though bit pricey but worth it.
The Local Peasant - Sherman Oaks
14058 Ventura BlvdYummy healthy Panera Esque alternative. Great curry cous cous and excellent commitment to sustainable sourcing.
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Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AveYummy healthy Panera Esque alternative. Great curry cous cous and excellent commitment to sustainable sourcing.
Tasty romantic gastropub vibe - loved every dish and great service. Also good happy hour.
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Magnolia House
492 S Lake AveTasty romantic gastropub vibe - loved every dish and great service. Also good happy hour.
An all around delicious low key but high end restaurant. Found during restaurant week and can’t wait to return!
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Prospect Gourmand
105 N Robertson BlvdAn all around delicious low key but high end restaurant. Found during restaurant week and can’t wait to return!
Delicious ramen walking distance away (better than little Tokyo!). Has some weird hours but we could go weekly and never grow tired.
YOK RAMEN
13608 Ventura BlvdDelicious ramen walking distance away (better than little Tokyo!). Has some weird hours but we could go weekly and never grow tired.
Tasty farm to table chain with great dishes, super diversity, and happy staff. Excellent for lunch or dinner.
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GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura BlvdTasty farm to table chain with great dishes, super diversity, and happy staff. Excellent for lunch or dinner.
Yummy casual Mexican option, more local chipotle alternative with lots of fresh tasty food.
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Poquito Mas
3701 Cahuenga Blvd WYummy casual Mexican option, more local chipotle alternative with lots of fresh tasty food.
Shopping
Ralphs
14049 Ventura BlvdGroceries walking distance
Target
5711 Sepulveda BlvdConvenient close target
Sunday farmers market. Gets a bit busy but nice weekend option.
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Studio City Farmers Market
2052 Ventura PlSunday farmers market. Gets a bit busy but nice weekend option.
Sherman Oaks Farmers Market
14006 Riverside DrTuesday farmers market in mall parking lot. Open late which is nice.
Coffee Shop
Fun coffee shop/seafood restaurant combo. Good chai. Pricey seafood but popular w/ nice outdoor seating.
The Joint Eatery
13718 Ventura BlvdFun coffee shop/seafood restaurant combo. Good chai. Pricey seafood but popular w/ nice outdoor seating.
The Coffee Roaster
13567 Ventura BlvdCozy local coffee shop
Charming little family run coffee hut, feels world’s away from LA, although right off Ventura.
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Red Window Coffee
12953 Ventura BlvdCharming little family run coffee hut, feels world’s away from LA, although right off Ventura.
Delightful boba place close by. Very friendly and speedy service. Have games too if you want more of an outing.
Boba Cha Cha
12906 Victory BlvdDelightful boba place close by. Very friendly and speedy service. Have games too if you want more of an outing.
Great dessert And coffee tea destination. Such an amazing vibe for LA. Can grab a drink to go or spend hours.
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Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveGreat dessert And coffee tea destination. Such an amazing vibe for LA. Can grab a drink to go or spend hours.
Dessert
The Dolly Llama
14545 Ventura BlvdYummy dessert spot focused on tasty waffles. Can be a bit slow but always yummy.
Amazing local ice cream chain with outstanding flavors.
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
12073 Ventura PlAmazing local ice cream chain with outstanding flavors.
Happy Days
14552 Ventura BlvdTasty churros and coffee tea stop.
Outdoor adventures and hikes
Lovely hikes in the city, amazing views. Can get crowded but a top sunset destination.
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مرصد غريفيث
2800 E Observatory RdLovely hikes in the city, amazing views. Can get crowded but a top sunset destination.
Cool waterfall hike with as much elevation as you choose outside of Pasadena. Good option for before trying out Pasadena’s great eateries.
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Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls TrailCool waterfall hike with as much elevation as you choose outside of Pasadena. Good option for before trying out Pasadena’s great eateries.
شاطئ Topanga
Beautiful beach in Malibu with great rock formations. Popular for photo shoots.
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Praia El Matador
32350 Pacific Coast HighwayBeautiful beach in Malibu with great rock formations. Popular for photo shoots.
Great museum with amazing architecture and gardens (has tours for each).
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الجيتي
1200 Getty Center DrGreat museum with amazing architecture and gardens (has tours for each).
Mulholland Scenic Overlook
8591 Mulholland Dr
مركز سكيربال الثقافي
2701 N Sepulveda BlvdCool museum with amazing Noah’s arc for kiddos.