Things To Do

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Fun Fact: this is where Jessica Simpson filmed her music video for "Sweetest Sin". Just find the Waterfall.

The Shops at Santa Anita

aka The Mall of Asia. Also - there's a Din Tai Fung at this Mall. Enough said.

626 Ice Cream

A family owned homemade ice-cream shop with Asian flavors. The line will be worth it.

Mun Patio

One of our favorite Korean Bbq spots in K-town.

Summer Rolls

The best Vietnamese Spring Rolls you've ever had.

Lacy Park

A beautiful park where we loved taking Kiki and now take Rio. A large park with beautiful flowers and a rose garden.

Élephante

West Side Italian Restaurant If you are in this area and are looking for a popular, delicious restaurant to try.

Interstellar

West Side Nice vibes, laid-back, Korean fusion dishes.

Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles

West Side Popular Japanese Ramen restaurant. This restaurant is on a street that is lined with a lot of nice eats, drinks, & desserts.

Venice Canal Historic District

One of Sung's favorite tourist spots. A fun way to burn an hour strolling peacefully and checking out the fun and sometimes frivolous architecture/yards/decorations. Close to Abbot Kinney Blvd, a mile-long stretch of cute shops.

Manhattan Beach

Korean Friendship Bell

This place holds a very special place for the both of us for many different reasons: - We came here to celebrate our 1-month of dating - We spent many days here with Kiki & now Rio - Some of Kiki's ashes are spread here - Jonathan proposed here

Rodeo 39 Public Market

Food market with lots of good restaurants, food and little shops.

Din Tai Fung

Their Xiao Long Baos, green beans, and fried rice are unmatched. There are multiple locations but this one is closest to us. If you have not had DTF before... MUST TRY! PS. Try the Lychee Martini