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Hidden Gems in Los Angeles

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Here are some of my favorite spots around LA that you won't find in all the guidebooks. Enjoy!!
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Outdoor Activities

 
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Beautiful beach with easily accessable parking lots, and pits to have bonfires at night.
Dockweiler Beach
 
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Best place in LA to go for a walk amongst the flowers.
Descanso Gardens
 
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Watch the planes take off and land from LAX. Super fun place to spend a sunny afternoon!
Clutter's Park
 
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An easy day trip or a weekend adventure! It's an amazing LA getaway option.
Catalina Island

Restaurants

 
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Great place for pizza and a beer when you have to go to LAX.
The Slice & Pint
 
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Great pizza, especially if you're looking for a good gluten free option!
Fresh Brothers Pizza
 
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Classic steakhouse with a Scottish flare and an amazing whiskey selection.
Tam O'Shanter
 
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This place is super old school and you can cook your own steak!
Venice Room
 
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This place has the best garlic knots in the world!
C&O Restaurants
 
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They make fresh tortillas! It's amazing! Their carnitas is also fantastic.
Pacos Cantina

Other Food & Drinks

 
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Fantastic small coffee shop that roasts their own beans.
Smoky Hollow Coffee
 
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Women owned brewery with a great selection of beers!
Three Weavers Brewing Company
 
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Fantastic beer/wine/coffee spot with great specials, and also an excellent selection of bottles that you can take home.
Stanley's Wet Goods
 
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Highly themed, slightly hard to find, super delicious cocktail bar that has it's own distillery.
The Obscure

Arts & Entertainment

 
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Truely the happiest place on Earth!
Disneyland Park
 
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Lots of fun, especially for the new Mario land!
Universal Studios Hollywood
 
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You can't beat this museum's collection of contemporary art.
The Broad
 
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World class collection of classic and ancient art in a recreated Pompeii villa located on the Pacific coast. Unmatched!
The Getty Villa

Local Favorites

 
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Romance only book store! Love!!
The Ripped Bodice
 
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Super fun store for crystals and mystical trinkets.
Spellbound Sky
 
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This is a fantastic used book store by the beach.
Angel City Books & Records
 
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Super cute shop with a great selection of boho, laid back fashion.
Lily Love Boutique