Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Excellent breakfast. Known for their biscuits and gravy. Nice walk from our home.
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Pacific Diner
3821 S Pacific AveExcellent breakfast. Known for their biscuits and gravy. Nice walk from our home.
Our family's favorite place to go for Italian seafood. Staff is mostly Italian and we always have the best service of any restaurant we have ever been to. A casual family friendly restaurant where you get your moneys worth. A definite feel good place for us. Food and drinks are fantastic.
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Raffaello Ristorante
457 W 7th StOur family's favorite place to go for Italian seafood. Staff is mostly Italian and we always have the best service of any restaurant we have ever been to. A casual family friendly restaurant where you get your moneys worth. A definite feel good place for us. Food and drinks are fantastic.
Great place for lunch. Excellent sandwiches to take with you if you are going on a picnic or to eat in. The 1/2 sandwiches are plenty for one person.
Sandwich Saloon
813 S Gaffey StGreat place for lunch. Excellent sandwiches to take with you if you are going on a picnic or to eat in. The 1/2 sandwiches are plenty for one person.
Take out sandwiches. A true San Pedro icon. It is not our family's favorite (we prefer Sandwich Saloon), but many locals love this place for their sandwiches.
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Busy Bee Market
2413 S Walker AveTake out sandwiches. A true San Pedro icon. It is not our family's favorite (we prefer Sandwich Saloon), but many locals love this place for their sandwiches.
Very unique, hole in the wall place for chowder, burgers and beer. It is in the heart of the Wilmington marina and LA Harbor and is a floating restaurant. That has true character. We love this place because it is so unique.
Chowder Barge
611 N Henry Ford AveVery unique, hole in the wall place for chowder, burgers and beer. It is in the heart of the Wilmington marina and LA Harbor and is a floating restaurant. That has true character. We love this place because it is so unique.
Upscale dining with a view of the marina.
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22nd St Landing Seafood Grill & Bar
141 W 22nd StUpscale dining with a view of the marina.
Sirinat Thai
1627 W 25th StGood Thai food.
This is not one of our favorites but we have had a number of guests that have gone here for breakfast and enjoyed it. Local "hole in the wall" type of restaurant.
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San Pedro Cafe
605 S Pacific AveThis is not one of our favorites but we have had a number of guests that have gone here for breakfast and enjoyed it. Local "hole in the wall" type of restaurant.
Counter-serve cafe that serves simple sandwiches, burgers, and baked goods. Great variety of different flavors of soft drinks.
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Corner Store
1118 W 37th StCounter-serve cafe that serves simple sandwiches, burgers, and baked goods. Great variety of different flavors of soft drinks.
Mexican food take-out, delivery or dine in. One of our family favorites for a quick take out meal.
Pronto's
2420 S Western AveMexican food take-out, delivery or dine in. One of our family favorites for a quick take out meal.
We love their breakfast. They have 3 locations and locals seem to really enjoy the food.
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Happy Diner
617 S Centre StWe love their breakfast. They have 3 locations and locals seem to really enjoy the food.
Swan Thai RPV
31206 Palos Verdes Dr WSushi. Great view of ocean. Near Trump hiking trails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently opened hot spot in town. Closes relatively early but has some great local crafted beers. They don't serve food but you can buy food from an outside food vendor or food truck. Very family friendly, allow dogs. Same parking lot as Los Angeles Crafted. Which is a nice spot to do some shopping to buy crafted items.
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Brouwerij West
110 E 22nd StRecently opened hot spot in town. Closes relatively early but has some great local crafted beers. They don't serve food but you can buy food from an outside food vendor or food truck. Very family friendly, allow dogs. Same parking lot as Los Angeles Crafted. Which is a nice spot to do some shopping to buy crafted items.
Off the Vine
491 W 6th StWine Tasting
Parks & Nature
Trump National Drive
Trump National DriveExcellent hiking trails and a very quiet beach with fantastic tidepooling.
Abalone Cove Trail
Abalone Cove TrailExcellent hiking and beach for tidepools.
The Korean Bell is a gift from the Korean government and is absolutely beautiful. It is located at the Angel's Gate Park which is excellent for kite flying and enjoying the ocean view. Right next to Angel's Gate Art area which is home to many local artists that you can see their lofts and art. Also right next to the Marine Mammal Rescue Center which is fantastic for kids to see seals and sea lions that are being nursed back to health before being released back to the wild.
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Korean Bell of Friendship
3601 S Gaffey StThe Korean Bell is a gift from the Korean government and is absolutely beautiful. It is located at the Angel's Gate Park which is excellent for kite flying and enjoying the ocean view. Right next to Angel's Gate Art area which is home to many local artists that you can see their lofts and art. Also right next to the Marine Mammal Rescue Center which is fantastic for kids to see seals and sea lions that are being nursed back to health before being released back to the wild.
Great park for kids and families. Cute nature center that kids will enjoy learning about local animals and plants. Nice hiking trail with a fantastic view of the harbor.
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Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
1805 W 9th StGreat park for kids and families. Cute nature center that kids will enjoy learning about local animals and plants. Nice hiking trail with a fantastic view of the harbor.
We love this beach because you see everything being done here from swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, snorkeling, wind surfing, jet skiing. Short hike but such a worthwhile beach to go to because the crowds aren't there. It is "Right After Torrance" beach which is much more crowded. Excellent place to go and enjoy the water and sun.
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Rat Beach
We love this beach because you see everything being done here from swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, snorkeling, wind surfing, jet skiing. Short hike but such a worthwhile beach to go to because the crowds aren't there. It is "Right After Torrance" beach which is much more crowded. Excellent place to go and enjoy the water and sun.
Walking distance from the house and across the street from The Korean Bell. Nice park to have a picnic in plus a nice children's playground area. During the summer you can hear "Concerts at the Beach", they have a couple different car shows every year and Shakespeare by the Sea is held during the summer time. Also right next to Sunken City.
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Point Fermin Park
807 W Paseo Del MarWalking distance from the house and across the street from The Korean Bell. Nice park to have a picnic in plus a nice children's playground area. During the summer you can hear "Concerts at the Beach", they have a couple different car shows every year and Shakespeare by the Sea is held during the summer time. Also right next to Sunken City.
Great park with tennis courts, a pool, basket ball courts, skateboard park, hiking trails. Wonderful place for a picnic.
Peck Park Community Center
560 S Western AveGreat park with tennis courts, a pool, basket ball courts, skateboard park, hiking trails. Wonderful place for a picnic.
Great street to walk along to see the ocean. Walk by the cliffs past Pt. Fermin Park, see the Korean Bell and walk near Ft. MacArthur Museum, as well as Sunken City. May see some local wildlife of coyotes and peacocks.
West Paseo Del Mar
West Paseo Del MarGreat street to walk along to see the ocean. Walk by the cliffs past Pt. Fermin Park, see the Korean Bell and walk near Ft. MacArthur Museum, as well as Sunken City. May see some local wildlife of coyotes and peacocks.
Sightseeing
From the World War period, a small museum that discusses local history. You can also learn about all of the hidden tunnels that are under our city that go for miles.
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Fort McArthur Military Museum
3601 S Gaffey StFrom the World War period, a small museum that discusses local history. You can also learn about all of the hidden tunnels that are under our city that go for miles.
Small aquarium at Cabrillo Beach that is perfect for small children. Learn about local sea life and then walk across the parking lot to go to the beach. Ask about Grunion runs to see if they are going on while you are in town. A must do! The aquarium is by donation which makes it very budget friendly.
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M White DrSmall aquarium at Cabrillo Beach that is perfect for small children. Learn about local sea life and then walk across the parking lot to go to the beach. Ask about Grunion runs to see if they are going on while you are in town. A must do! The aquarium is by donation which makes it very budget friendly.
Battleship USS Iowa Museum
250 S Harbor BlvdBattleship museum.
Small museum that can be of interest to smaller children and families.
Los Angeles Fire Department Harbor Museum
639 S Beacon StSmall museum that can be of interest to smaller children and families.
Part of the city that fell into the ocean and is currently not open to the public. However, people have discovered it as a place to do some interesting 'graffiti art" and an interesting place to explore.
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Sunken City Trail
Part of the city that fell into the ocean and is currently not open to the public. However, people have discovered it as a place to do some interesting 'graffiti art" and an interesting place to explore.
Where we go for fresh fish to cook for Saturday dinner. Fish fresh off the boat. People come frome hundreds of miles away to get their fish here - yet we are only minutes away and can go every Saturday if we would want to. Market consists of approximately 6 market stalls that sell fish to the public only on Saturday mornings prior to 6 am. Rest of the week it is closed to the public. Prices are extremely reasonable. Kind of a cool thing to experience and have an early breakfast on your way back. Hopefully, there will be outside food vendors selling tamales or Filipino foods, as well as fresh vegetables. You have to be there typically between the hours of 4 am - 6 am.
Saturday morning fish market
2200 Signal PlWhere we go for fresh fish to cook for Saturday dinner. Fish fresh off the boat. People come frome hundreds of miles away to get their fish here - yet we are only minutes away and can go every Saturday if we would want to. Market consists of approximately 6 market stalls that sell fish to the public only on Saturday mornings prior to 6 am. Rest of the week it is closed to the public. Prices are extremely reasonable. Kind of a cool thing to experience and have an early breakfast on your way back. Hopefully, there will be outside food vendors selling tamales or Filipino foods, as well as fresh vegetables. You have to be there typically between the hours of 4 am - 6 am.
Great to see seals, sea lions that are in the process of being rehabilitated due to health reasons. Eventually they all will be released back into the ocean. A really nice spot to spend a view minutes especially with kids to learn about marine life.
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Marine Mammal Care Center
3601 S Gaffey StGreat to see seals, sea lions that are in the process of being rehabilitated due to health reasons. Eventually they all will be released back into the ocean. A really nice spot to spend a view minutes especially with kids to learn about marine life.
Korean Bell of Friendship
3601 S Gaffey StArts & Culture
Very historic, has been in lots of movies and tv shows. You would want to check their website to see if they have any special events occurring. Definitely worthwhile to take a look at architecture.
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Warner Grand Theatre
South Pacific AvenueVery historic, has been in lots of movies and tv shows. You would want to check their website to see if they have any special events occurring. Definitely worthwhile to take a look at architecture.
Essentials
Vons
1440 W 25th StNice walk up hill or a short drive.
LA Fitness
28901 S Western AveYou may be able to get a guest pass for your visit here.
Shopping
Has a Marshall's Dept Store, Trader Joes Groceries, a shoe store, movie theater, Goodwill Store, LA Fitness, FedEx Store and a couple of restaurants.
The Terraces at South Bay
28901 S Western AveHas a Marshall's Dept Store, Trader Joes Groceries, a shoe store, movie theater, Goodwill Store, LA Fitness, FedEx Store and a couple of restaurants.
Weekend market with handmade apparel, home decor, and food goods. Right next to Brouwerj West (crafted beer). Stop and purchase some preserves from Kari at Paradise Preserves as she uses some of the items that are grown in our garden.
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Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles
112 E 22nd StWeekend market with handmade apparel, home decor, and food goods. Right next to Brouwerj West (crafted beer). Stop and purchase some preserves from Kari at Paradise Preserves as she uses some of the items that are grown in our garden.