Carolyn's Guidebook

Carolyn
Carolyn's Guidebook

Museums

Amazing architecture, views of LA all the way to downtown, and the art, of course. Sit in the garden or the patio area and soak in the ambiance and sun.
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Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr
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Amazing architecture, views of LA all the way to downtown, and the art, of course. Sit in the garden or the patio area and soak in the ambiance and sun.
Beautiful re-creation of an Italian Villa set across from the beach on Pacific Coast Highway. Stroll the gardens and fountain and try the dessert in the cafe.
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Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Beautiful re-creation of an Italian Villa set across from the beach on Pacific Coast Highway. Stroll the gardens and fountain and try the dessert in the cafe.
Absolutely stunning gardens, especially the just finished Chinese garden area. You can stroll for hours thru all the different gardens and have lunch at the cafe. Don't miss the outstanding gift shop too. This is #1 must see museum and gardens.
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Huntingtons biblioteks konstsamlingar och botaniska trädgårdar
1151 Oxford Rd
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Absolutely stunning gardens, especially the just finished Chinese garden area. You can stroll for hours thru all the different gardens and have lunch at the cafe. Don't miss the outstanding gift shop too. This is #1 must see museum and gardens.

Food scene

Best see and be seen famous coffee shop. Excellent strong organic coffee and healthy delicious food. Check out the 3 story Restoration Hardware store across the street, then stroll down to the RealReal designer resale store a few doors down.
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Urth Caffe Melrose
8565 Melrose Ave
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Best see and be seen famous coffee shop. Excellent strong organic coffee and healthy delicious food. Check out the 3 story Restoration Hardware store across the street, then stroll down to the RealReal designer resale store a few doors down.
Excellent all natural healthiest tastiest shakes, juices, lunch options...There are numerous locations around LA. It's a grab and go spot normally, but the one on 3rd street has a sit-down restaurant area and so does the one on Montana Street in Santa Monica.
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Kreation Organic Kafe
8428 W 3rd St
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Excellent all natural healthiest tastiest shakes, juices, lunch options...There are numerous locations around LA. It's a grab and go spot normally, but the one on 3rd street has a sit-down restaurant area and so does the one on Montana Street in Santa Monica.
Super Sunday brunch spot way out in Malibu. It has very cool ambiance with hanging chandeliers from the trees, cabanas, small lake, and music. Make a reservation...romantic spot or good for groups of people.
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Calamigos Ranch
327 Latigo Canyon Rd
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Super Sunday brunch spot way out in Malibu. It has very cool ambiance with hanging chandeliers from the trees, cabanas, small lake, and music. Make a reservation...romantic spot or good for groups of people.
Weekend hangout casual seafood spot. Order at the counter and take your meal outside on the picnic benches. Go during the week if you want to avoid the crowds. Price is right too.
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Reel Inn Malibu
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Weekend hangout casual seafood spot. Order at the counter and take your meal outside on the picnic benches. Go during the week if you want to avoid the crowds. Price is right too.

Shopping

Shop and lunch in Malibu for a change of pace from the city. Beautiful coastal drive along the way. Several boutiques and restaurants, or just sit in the square and watch the people. Good celebrity sighting place, especially at the Whole Food Market there.
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Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek Rd
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Shop and lunch in Malibu for a change of pace from the city. Beautiful coastal drive along the way. Several boutiques and restaurants, or just sit in the square and watch the people. Good celebrity sighting place, especially at the Whole Food Market there.
Upscale mall that was just recently redone with an organic decor. Lots of upscale chain stores and a food court up on the 2nd level. Check out Eataly, the italian food store with endless gourmet food items to choose from..this is a must visit. It's located next to Macy's.
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
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Upscale mall that was just recently redone with an organic decor. Lots of upscale chain stores and a food court up on the 2nd level. Check out Eataly, the italian food store with endless gourmet food items to choose from..this is a must visit. It's located next to Macy's.
Another must visit historic spot in LA. The food court has endless options and the shopping area is like Disneyland for adults. It was designed by Rick Caruso. Romantic ambiance at night.
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The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
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Another must visit historic spot in LA. The food court has endless options and the shopping area is like Disneyland for adults. It was designed by Rick Caruso. Romantic ambiance at night.

Sightseeing

Rent bikes and ride on the boardwalk for miles down to Redondo Beach. Check out Venice Beach, Marina del Rey...lots of entertaining characters are out along the way. It's especially busy on the weekends but it's the most entertaining then too.
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Santa Monica Beach
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Rent bikes and ride on the boardwalk for miles down to Redondo Beach. Check out Venice Beach, Marina del Rey...lots of entertaining characters are out along the way. It's especially busy on the weekends but it's the most entertaining then too.

Hiking

This is right in Beverly Hills but feels like you are a million miles away. Excellent place to recharge, walk/hike around the lake and down to the grass area. Make sure and do a full stop at the stop signs to avoid a ticket;)
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Franklin Canyon Reservoir
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This is right in Beverly Hills but feels like you are a million miles away. Excellent place to recharge, walk/hike around the lake and down to the grass area. Make sure and do a full stop at the stop signs to avoid a ticket;)
Hike from the parking at the observatory to the top of the hill. The BEST views of all of LA are up there. Lots of people on the trail so it's totally safe.
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Griffith-observatoriet
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Hike from the parking at the observatory to the top of the hill. The BEST views of all of LA are up there. Lots of people on the trail so it's totally safe.