Erik's Guide to Marina del Rey
Food Scene
Great brunch and a lively atmosphere...it was also the subject of the 2014 movie CHEF (with Jon Favreau).
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdGreat brunch and a lively atmosphere...it was also the subject of the 2014 movie CHEF (with Jon Favreau).
The absolute BEST lunch place. $12 gets you a killer sushi box. I probably shouldn't even be recommending this place as it's a locals' favorite. ;)
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irori Sushi
4371 Glencoe AveThe absolute BEST lunch place. $12 gets you a killer sushi box. I probably shouldn't even be recommending this place as it's a locals' favorite. ;)
In the middle of hipsterville Abbot Kinney.
1062 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdIn the middle of hipsterville Abbot Kinney.
Juice Infusion- Organic Juice Bar
103 Washington BlvdGreat smoothies and juices, lovely staff.
Lovely 2nd floor open air seating is nice to chill out and have some pizza.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Settebello
Lovely 2nd floor open air seating is nice to chill out and have some pizza.
Their jalapeno margaritas are the best! Don't be scared if you see a B rating in the window. I never saw a restaurant with a B till I moved to LA, but sadly it's pretty common here.
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado
7910 W 3rd StTheir jalapeno margaritas are the best! Don't be scared if you see a B rating in the window. I never saw a restaurant with a B till I moved to LA, but sadly it's pretty common here.
Pretty legit Asian dumplings...from someone who lived in Asia for 5 years
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ROC Playa Vista
Pretty legit Asian dumplings...from someone who lived in Asia for 5 years
Honestly, I really shouldn't even be mentioning this place as it's soooo hidden and awesome. It's not cheap, and it's literally in the back of a liquor store...but you'll never eat a better cheesesteak banh mi in your life! You can thank me by leaving me a 5* review. :)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ASAP Phorage
303 Culver BlvdHonestly, I really shouldn't even be mentioning this place as it's soooo hidden and awesome. It's not cheap, and it's literally in the back of a liquor store...but you'll never eat a better cheesesteak banh mi in your life! You can thank me by leaving me a 5* review. :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Solid Italian tapas...plus great nightlife. For couples or singles.
260 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdSolid Italian tapas...plus great nightlife. For couples or singles.
Great happy hour menu, sophisticated lively night scene.
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdGreat happy hour menu, sophisticated lively night scene.
Noisy, crowded...it's the quintessential Venice beach dive bar.
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VENICE WHALER BAR & GRILL
10 Washington BoulevardNoisy, crowded...it's the quintessential Venice beach dive bar.
Good, strong drinks, hot waitresses...mediocre food. I guess you can't have it all.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Killer Shrimp
4211 Admiralty WayGood, strong drinks, hot waitresses...mediocre food. I guess you can't have it all.
Arts & Culture
Museo de Automóviles Petersen
6060 Wilshire BlvdWorld class museum, with a great permanent collection and cool temporary exhibits. Entry is free, just pay for parking.
2309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrWorld class museum, with a great permanent collection and cool temporary exhibits. Entry is free, just pay for parking.
The closest you'll get to Magna Graecia without leaving the USA.
883 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThe closest you'll get to Magna Graecia without leaving the USA.
Shopping
It's not cheap, but it's hip.
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtIt's not cheap, but it's hip.
Lots of cool boutiques with new, used and vintage clothing.
427 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveLots of cool boutiques with new, used and vintage clothing.
Essentials
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield Blvd10-15min walk
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdAnother grocery store
Lunch, dinner, sundries...pretty much everything you need...RIGHT IN YOUR COMPLEX!!!
Sky's Gourmet Marketplace
4333 Admiralty WayLunch, dinner, sundries...pretty much everything you need...RIGHT IN YOUR COMPLEX!!!
Trader Joe's
Great grocery store nearby
Parks & Nature
Aqua Surf School
2701 Barnard WayThe best surf school on the west coast! Good for kids AND adults.
Walk along the boardwalk, check out the $15m houses and enjoy the lovely Pacific OCean.
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Manhattan Beach
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdWalk along the boardwalk, check out the $15m houses and enjoy the lovely Pacific OCean.
Everything Else
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2901 Main StCoffee