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Daddy O’s Rockin Cafe
Pizzeria Mozza
El Primo Tacos
Brents Deli
Mamma D’s Italian
Fishing With Dynamite
39 Degrees
Mr BBQ
Adobe Taco Grill
La Azteca Tortilleria
Picses Poke
Valarie Confections
Strada Eatery
Petrossian
Primo’s Donuts
Ricky’s Fish Tacos
N/Naka
The Morrison
Howlin Rays
Sweet Rice
Smoke & Fire
Langers
Mama Hieu’s
Fathers Office
Musso & Frank Grill
Pinks
Philipe The Original
Melisse
Marugame Monza
Burritos La Palma
Moo’s Craft Barbeque
Frogtowns Gourmet Tacos
Birreria Little Tijuana
Youngban
Broken Mouth
GS Cafe & Ethiopian
Uncle Af’s
Zamorales Grill
Bestia
Mike’s Deli
Imari Sushi
Hamachi Sushi Express
Providence
Holbox
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Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
Huntington Library/Garden
Library/Art Collection/Botanical Garden
5
1151 Oxford Rd San Marino CA
626/405-2100
Sunset Boulevard
famous boulevard
4
SR110(Figueroa Street downtown) to SR1(pacific coast highway)
323/467-6412
Universal Studios
film studio/theme park
4
100 Universal City Plaza Universal City CA
800/864-8377
TCL Theatre (Graumans Chinese Theatre)
theatre
4
6925 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood CA
323/465-4847
Santa Monica Pier
historic amusement pier
5
200 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica CA
310/458-8900
Hollywood Homes Tour/Access Holywood Tours
celebrity homes tour
4
6541 Hollywood Blvd
323/472-7938
Christ Cathedral (formerly Crystal Cathedral)
cathedral
5
13280 Chapman Ave Garden Grove CA
714/971-2141
Descanso Gardens
botanical garden
5
1418 Descanso Dr La Canada Flintridge CA
818/949-4200
All Area Restaurants With Details
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Pinks
4
inexpensive
hot dogs
709 N La Brea Blvd
323/931-4223
ozzy spice dog
pastrami reuben dog
beef chili dog
bacon chili cheese dog
three dog night
guadalajara dog
sw coast
Philipe The Original
4
moderate
french dip
1001 N Alameda St
213/628-3781
french dip
hot mustard
tart lemonade
french toast
lamb double dip w/bleu cheese
sw coast
El Tepeyac
4
inexpensive
mexican
812 N Evergreen Ave
323/268-1960
all meat oscar burrito
5 lb manuel special burrito
machaca beef
chile verde
hollenbeck
sw coast
Langers Deli
5
moderate
deli
704 S Alvarado
213/483-8050
#19 pastrami on rye
#88 hot corned beef w/dressing on the side
#5 corned beef
beet horseradish sauce
fish n chips
good soups
french dip
sw coast
Ricky’s Fish Tacos
5
inexpensive
tacos
1400 N Virgil Ave
323/906-7290
shrimp tacos
fish tacos
lobster tacos
cucumber spinach aqua fresca
sw coast
Brents Deli
5
moderate
deli
19565 Parthenia St Northridge Ca
818/886-5679
black pastrami reuben
chicken in a pot
hot pastrami & corned beef
hot pastrami & turkey w/swiss
cabbage soup
ortega bisket sandwich
potato salad
matzo ball soup
pastrami & chopped liver
sw coast
Harriet’s
4
moderate
cheesecakes
1515 Centinela Ave Inglewood CA
310/419-2259
sweet potato cheesecake
banana pudding cheesecake
white chocolate raspberry
strawberry & cream
snickers praline
oreo
sw coast
Valerie Confections
5
expensive
confections
3360 W 1st St
213/739-8149
rose petal petit fours
fleur de sel caramels
peanut toffee
zuchinni loaf
truffles
sw coast
La Azteca Tortilleria
5
inexpensive
mexican
4538 E Cesar Chavez Ave
323/262-5977
chile rellano burrito
corn tortillas
pico de gallo
beans
carne asada burritos
sw coast
N/Naka
5
fine dining
Japanese
3455 Overland Ave
310/836-6252
tasting menu
black sesame creme brulee
foie gras
diver scallops
spaghettini
ribeye
snapper
sw coast
Chi Spacca
4
fine dining
italian
6610 Melrose Ave
323/297-1133
42 oz bistecca fiorentina
affettati misti
prawn & testa frittata
bone marrow pie
lamb neck stacotto
tomahawk pork chops
dry rubbed lamb shoulder
short ribs
sw coast
Primo Donuts
5
inexpensive
donuts
2918 Sawtelle Blvd
310/478-6930
buttermilk bar
maple bacon
glazed
strawberry
chocolate
cinnamon crunch
sw coast
Fishing With Dynamite
5
inexpensive
seafood
1148 Manhattan Ave Manhattan Beach CA
310/893-6299
innocents abroad cocktail
halibut tacos
soft shell crab po boy
peruvian scallops
clam chowder
ss minnow platter
pretzel & chocolate bread pudding
key lime pie
sw coast
Petrossian
5
expensive
french
321 N Robertson Blvd West Hollywood Ca
310/271-6300
caviar salad
vanilla panna cotta
egg royale
croque madame
brioche french toast
quinoa salad
sw coast
Mama D’s Italian
5
moderate
italian
3012 Newport Blvd Newport Beach CA
949/675-6262
stuffed mushrooms
calamari
garlic bread
tiramisu
pasta w/pink sauce & meatballs
italian sausage & chicken fra diavolo
sw coast
The Morrison
5
moderate
burgers
3179 Las Feliz Blvd
323/667-1839
sliders
bacon bourbonator
butterscotch bread pudding
cheese fries w/bacon
stacker burger
sweet potato fries
sw coast
Cream Pan
4
inexpensive
japanese/french bakery
602 El Camino Real Tustin CA
714/665-8239
strawberry croissants
azuki bean cream puff
onigiri
bento boxes
beef curry buns
almond croissant
sw coast
Mr BBQ
5
moderate
BBQ
305 N State College Blvd Fullerton Ca
714/441-0000
beef belly
wagyu short ribs
miso pork belly
bulgogi
brisket
sirloin
shrimp
teriyaki chicken
sw coast
39 Degrees
5
moderate
sushi
665 Redondo Ave Long Beach CA
562/439=4025
lynn special
sos roll
sunrise on sunset
sexy girl
atlantic roll
fantastic roll
salmon roll
sw coast
Howlin Rays
5
moderate
chicken
727 N Broadway
213/935-8399
hot chicken
loaded fries
lemonade
collard greens
great sando chicken sandwich
sw coast
Daddy O’s Rockin Cafe
5
moderate
american
228 n 2nd Ave Upland CA
909/816-1950
crinkle fries
cheese burger
homemade ranch dressing
hot dogs
ice cream
sw coast
El Primo Tacos
5
moderate
tacos
845 Lincoln Blvd Venice CA (food stand)
323/492-6351
carne asada
buche
lenqua
cabeza
burrito
al pastor
horchata
sw coast
Pisces Poke & Ramen
5
moderate
poke/ramen
5587 Huntington Dr N
323/612-6340
truffle salmon
butter blue crab
hawaiian poke
spicy miso ramen
spicy handroll
blue crab w/shrimp handroll
sw coast
Sweet Rice
5
moderate
thai
1630 W Redondo Beach Blvd Ste 4 Gardena Ca
424/344-2054
mango sticky rice
tom yum noodles
kao soi
pin noodle soup
beef noodle
coconut ice cream
yellow curry chicken
sw coast
Strada Eatery
5
moderate
american
119 E 5th
424/344-2054
nomad
gypsy bacon sandwich
ceviche
sobrasada sandwich
pamplona chorizo sandwich
lemonades
charcuterie board
sw coast
Adobe Taco Grill
5
inexpensive
mexican
5695 Woodruff Ave Lakewood CA
562/866-0608
vampiros
aqua frescas
carne asada quesadilla
hot sauce
asada & shrimp burrito
carnitas
guava drink
sw coast
Smoke & Fire
5
moderate
bbq
1327 W Whittier Blvd La Habra CA
506/315-9929
mac rib sandwich
stockberger
waffle fries
black lemonade
brisket quesadilla
brisket tacos
nashville hot chicken
brisket grilled cheese
sw coast
Pono Burger
4
moderate
american
829 Broadway Santa Monica CA
310/584-7005
spicy kuawa crunch burger
paniolo burger
onion rings
piku burger
posh burger
palahu burger
portobello mushroom sandwich
sw coast
Fathers Office
4
moderate
american
3229 Helms Ave
310/736-2224
famous office burger
fo burger
fries
beet salad
duck confit salad
spanish mushrooms
bone marrow
deviled eggs
sw coast
Musso & Frank Grill
4
expensive
steakhouse
6667 Hollywood Blvd
323/467-7788
filet mignon
NY strip
ribeye
onion soup
fettucine alfredo
caesar salad
scallops
bone in pork chop
grenadine of beef
sw coast
Calhoun’s Texas Barbeque
4
moderate
bbq
24710 Washington Ave Murrrieta CA
951/698-3777
brisket
baby back ribs
pulled pork
sweet potato pie
hot links
chicken
bbq sauce
sw coast
Cheese Shop at The Mix
4
moderate
fromagerie/american
313 Hyland Ave Costa Mesa CA
949/284-0558
hot italian sandwich
3 cheese plate
caprese sandwich
granny smith sandwich
ultimate breakfast sandwich
croque madame
pastrami
sw coast
Pie Life
4
moderate
pizza
691 S Raymond Ave Pasadena CA
626/720-7095
white pizza
warehouse pizza
bbq chicken pizza
breakfast pizza
meatball pizza
lasagna pizza
meaty pizza
cheese pizza
sicilian slice w/pepperoni
sw coast
Costa Contemporary Kitchen
4
moderate
peruvian
650 Anton Blvd Costa Mesa CA
714/852-3299
lomo saltado
tallarin verde con filete
ceviche mixto
pescado ala macho
arroz con mariscos
causas
papa ala huancaina
arroz chaufa de pollo
estofado de carne
aji de gallina
papa rellana
alfajores
sw coast
Melisse
5
fine dining
american
1104 Wilshire Blvd
310/395-0881
foie gras
lobster bolognese
egg caviar
ribeye
truffle risotto
dover sole
petit fours
black bass
flat iron steak
cote de boeuf roti
sw coast
Marugame Monzo
4
moderate
japanese
329 E 1st St
213/346-9762
miso carbanara udon
uni udon
rice bowl
sea urchin udon
curry udon
shrimp tempura
beef udon
mentai squid butter udun
sw coast
Burritos La Palma
4
inexpensive
mexican
5120 Peck Rd El Monte CA
626/350-8286
birria con todo burrito
shredded beef burrito
bean & cheese burrito
chicken tinga
deshebrada
platillo especial
zacatecas
sw coast
Moo’s Craft Barbeque
4
moderate
BBQ
2118 N Broadway
323/686-4133
chicken
pork ribs
beef rib
brisket
pulled pork
burnt ends
jalapeno cheddar sausage
esquites
chopped brisket sandwich
tres leches bread pudding
sw coast
Frogtowns Gourmet Tacos
5
inexpensive
mexican
2853 Marsh St (food truck)
323/503-0137
surf & turf froggy taco
grilled shrimp tacos
carne asada tacos
shrimp quesadilla
carne asada quesadilla
al pastor tacos
fish tacos
veggie tacos
sw coast
Birreria Little Tijuana
5
moderate
mexican
12702 Magnolia Ave Unit 25 Riverside CA
951/268-6895
quesobirria tacos
birrea ramen
beans
tacos dorados
birria sandwich
mulitas
nachos
birria pizza
birria fries
sw coast
Larry’s Chili Dog
4
moderate
hot dogs
3122 W Burbank Blvd Burbank CA
818/842-0244
chili cheese dog
chicago dog
regular or steak breakfast burrito
chili cheese burger
chocolate malt
chili cheese fries
kraut dog
NY dog w/marinara
crouching tiger hidden dragon dog
sw coast
Mama Hieu’s
5
moderate
vietnamese wings
call to verify pickup location at their home (11288 Ventura Blvd Garden Grove?)
714/261-6110
great garlic butter wings
sweet soy wings
pickled vegetables
rice
sw coast
Youngban
5
moderate
korean
712 S Sante Fe Ave
213/866-1987
lobster congee pot pie
fried lobster claw
glazed carrots
tteok
king cut short rib
blue crab or golden prawn toast
banchan
hot smoked trout schmear
yangban wings
fried chicken
apricot croquette
wagyu stuffed perilla leaf
sw coast
Broken Mouth
5
moderate
korean
718 S Los Angeles St
213/418-9588
garlic shrimp plate
beef plate
teriyaki chicken
spam musabi
cucumber kimchi
potato mac salad
teriyaki chicken salad
portuguese sausage
avocado toast
korean meat jun ribeye
sw coast
GS Cafe & Ethiopian
5
moderate
ethiopian
1068 N Citrus Ave Covina CA
626/332-0585
gs special
beef & veggie platter
awaze tibs
veggie combo
misir wot
TEJ honey wine
ethiopian smoothie
chicken stew
marinated beets
sw coast
Uncle Af’s
5
moderate
international sandwiches
5905 Kanan Rd Agoura Hills CA
818/584-3556
spicy chicken burrata sandwich
firecracker chicken
super turkey
LA rams
happy cow
mona lisa
veggie sandwich
cold cut sandwich
breakfast panini
fries
persian bandari sandwich
sw coast
Zamorales Grill
5
inexpensive
mexican
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd (food truck) Woodland Hills CA
323/979-7372
al pastor torta or taco
shrimp taco
carne asada or shrimp tostado
fish taco
chicken taco
philly cheesesteak sandwich
california burrito
carne asada fries
burrito bowls
quesadillas
mexican rice
sw coast
Bestia
5
expensive
steakhouse
2121 E 7th Pl
213/514-5724
cavatelli norcina
squid ink spaghetti
bone marrow
lamb neck
burrata
beef tartare crostino
branzino
margherita pizza
scallop crudo
grilled prawns
charcuterie
chestnut & mushroom agnolotti
sw coast
Mike’s Deli
5
moderate
deli
4859 W Slauson Ave
323/298-5960
great fried chicken cutlet w/grilled onions & bacon
cajun turkey
chicken salad
turkey pastrami
tuna salad
zuzu special
pastrami
turkey avocado club
sw coast
Bay Cities Italian Deli
4
moderate
deli
1517 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica CA
310/395-8279
great godmother sandwich
caprese
mortadella
lasagna
meatball sandwich
pastrami
cracked pepper turkey
roast beef
spicy peppers
burrata
eggplant
sw coast
Eastside Market Italian Deli
4
moderate
deli
1013 Alpine St
213/250-2464
eastside special
italian cold cut w/cheese
pastrami
cold proscuitto
white bean soup
eggplant parmesan sub
meatball & sausage sub
spicy cold cuts w/cheese
cannoli
sw coast
Imari Sushi
5
moderate
japanese/sushi
219 Broadway E Ste 14 Upland CA
909/931-1975
shrimp tempura roll
seared salmon
spicy tuna
rainbow
bluefin
dragon
black snapper
sweet shrimp
hokkaido bowl
beef bowl
chirashi bowls
sashimi mix
sw coast
Hamachi Sushi Express
5
moderate
japanese/sushi
1211 E La Habra Blvd La Habra CA
562/448-3262
sushi cake
la habra roll
alba crunch roll
premium chirashi bowl
baked lobster roll
lion king
red dragon
mango salmon
hamachi killer
uni
toro
eel
jala jala
sw coast
Providence
5
fine dining
american/seafood
5955 Melrose Ave CA
323/460-4170
multi course tasting menus
sea urchin
wagyu beef
duck breast
king salmon
spot prawns
uni
cheese course
rockfish
sw coast
Pizzeria Mozza
4
moderate
italian
641 N Highland Ave
323/297-0101
burrata pizza
fennel sausage pizza
bianco
meat lovers
funghi misti
margherita
nancy’s chopped salad
squash blossom fritti
meatball al forno
butterscotch budino
japanese sweet potatoes
sw coast
Holbox
5
moderate
seafood
3655 S Grand Ave #C9
213/986-9972
ceviche mixto
baja fish taco
kanpachi taco
uni tostada
almeja preparada
rice & beans
churros
scallop taco
octopus taco
sw coast