Things To Do

The Getty

Griffith Observatory

Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio

Might try to organize a get together here on Sunday. Outside food allowed. Topanga beach is right across PCH.

Cha Cha Chicken

One of our favorite local restaurants plus it’s byob

Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Iconic Venice beach blvd with great local shops and restaurants

3rd Street Promenade

If heading downtown try to walk, bike, scooter or lyft. Traffic is crazy.

The Broad

Try to get reservations to this very popular free museum.

Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe

Annenberg Community Beach House

Beach house with outdoor pool. Back on the beach cafe is great too. We would suggest making a reservation. https://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/

Palisades Park

Our favorite part is of north of Montana Blvd- check out the rose gardens or go for a run!

Temescal Canyon Trail

Great hike! Around 3 miles round trip with ocean and city views plus a waterfall! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/temescal-canyon-loop-trail

Venice Canals

Beautiful neighborhood to walk around

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

One of our favorite restaurants- happy hour everyday until 7pm

Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator

Bodega Wine Bar

Our first date!

Fritto Misto

Italian restaurant

Manchego

Spanish tapas!

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

Come check out the beautiful UCLA campus including the botanical gardens where our engagement photos were taken.

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

Drive up the coast through Malibu and stop here! Parking is free with validation from the restaurant.

West 4th & Jane

Gastro pub with games

Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant

If you are in town on a Tuesday go to Gilbert’s for $1 taco Tuesday!

Santa Monica Pier

If heading downtown try to walk, bike, scooter or lyft. Traffic is nuts

Enterprise Fish Co.

Great happy hour

Santa Monica Beach

Rent bikes or walk from the Santa Monica pier south to Venice pier or even all the way to Marina del Rey! Stop along the way at Windward Circle and Muscle beach for the iconic scenes.

Malibu Wines

If staying longer, spend an afternoon at the winery.

Sake House by Hikari

Sushi happy hour everyday from 4-7pm and 9-12am

Sweat Yoga

Join Lauren at her favorite yoga studio!

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar

Rustic Canyon

Newly starred Michelin restaurant on our corner.

Father's Office

Tiny restaurant, great burgers

Esters Wine Shop & Bar

Local wine bar

The Venice Whaler

Crowded but nice rooftop bar for people watching at the Venice pier.

CYCLEBAR

Join Lauren for a great workout!

The Anchor

Brunch- lobster roll

Mama Shelter Los Angeles

Awesome roof top with views of the Hollywood sign

The Culver Hotel

Have a drink here while exploring downtown Culver City

Yamashiro | Hollywood

Great view of the city in an authentic Japanese setting.

Gladstones Restaurant

South End

Lauren’s favorite artisan Italian pizza and wine bar

Margot

Baby Blues BBQ - Venice

Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals

Easy bike rental