Local Guide: Westside + Southbay
There's really never a weekend when I'm not #pursuingLA - after 30 years here, there are still so many hidden gems I have yet to uncover! Now that I've lived on the Westside for almost two years, it's safe to say I've gotten to know the area pretty well, so I thought it was time for another Local Guide. If you're traveling to LA (or a local looking for some new spots) checkout my faves below:
{eats + drinks}
Rose Cafe: a great brunch and work spot in Venice. I find myself spending hours at Rose Cafe eating, drinking, and catching up on my e-mails between meetings.
Gjusta: the most delicious bakery, deli, and cafe founded by genius minds behind Gjelina. My LA friends and I will rent bikes and stop there before exploring the Venice Canals!
Juice Served Here: when you live in LA you just become a "juice" person - JSH is my favorite of the bunch and their Venice location is perfectly central to everything on the Westside.
MB Post in MB: there are no words to describe all the deliciousness coming out of MB Post. It's a great place for brunch, happy hour, dinner - everything! The cocktails and food are on point and it's right in the heard of everything happening in Manhattan Beach.
Playa Provisions: the best thing to happen to Play Del Rey, like, ever. It's technically made of up four spaces that include a sit-down restaurant, whiskey bar, ice cream spot, and just casual hangout spot. They have the most ridiculously delicious seafood. My fave: the crab cake pops. This is definitely a place to go to with friends as there's so much on the menu you'll want to try all of it.
Paradise Bowls: hands down the best acai bowls you've ever experienced, even better because it's located one block from the beach.
{Paradise bowls acai bowls}
{shopping + other}
The Point: is one of my new faves! It's a one stop destination for shopping, eating, and working out in El Segundo/Manhattan that's actual semi-close to the airport. Def a place to stop at if you ever have a few hours to kill before flying out of LAX. If you happen to go definitely checkout try Superba Food + Bread which has a plethora of yummy baked goods and unique farm to table food options.
Studio MDR: you guys, I'm OBSESSED with this place. I never thought I'd say this but I look forward to pilates classes at Studio MDR; definitely one of my fitness tips for a bikini ready body.
Flowerboy: this is the coolest coffee spot meets flower store meets boutique. It's one of those places that makes you feel cool just from being inside - hah! Check out their insta to see what I mean.
Flowerboy: this is the coolest coffee spot meets flower store meets boutique. It's one of those places that makes you feel cool just from being inside - hah! Check out their insta to see what I mean.
Venice Canals: I love to go to brunch or grab a juice at JSH then take a walk through the Venice Canals; they're truly a hidden gem on the Westside.
Hit me up on Twitter if you have any Qs about LA travel or my favorite spots. Also, I'd love to know your favorite spots so I can check them out as I continue to pursue Los Angeles!
