LA is not all about shopping malls and movie stars, though you can definitely find a few of those. Besides being the movie capital of the world Los Angeles is home to world-class museums, unparalleled entertainment venues, unique shopping and dinning experiences, great weather and beautiful beaches. From the beautiful celeb-friendly shops along Rodeo Dr. to the colorful street performers on the Venice boardwalk, there is something for absolutely everyone. Grab lunch and people watch at the numerous cafes and restaurants surrounding Cedars-Sinai. Or, forgo lunch for a trip to the MOCA at the Pacific Design Center, just a few blocks from Cedars. Just 2 hours to San Diego, 4 to Las Vegas and 6 to San Francisco.
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Dr. Motamedi recommends:
- Santa Monica Beach and 3rd St. Promenade www.downtownsm.com
- The Grove www.thegrovela.com
- Farmer's Market www.farmersmarketla.com
- Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice for funky, hip shops and restaurants
- Melrose Ave. for great shops and cafes/restaurants
- Beverly Hills for some of the world's best restaurants including Koi, Spago and Cut
Dr. Young enjoys Runyon Canyon Park for a great hike and workout with the dogs.
Dr. Chiang recommends:
- Hurry Curry and Hide Sushi in Little Japantown
- Zankou Chicken in West LA
- Cut and Craft for great steak
- Corner Place in Koreatown
- Santa Monica, Malibu and Manhattan Beach
- Griffith Park and Observatory
Dr. Nguyen likes:
- Porto's Bakery -- Cuban sandwiches and the best pastries & cakes. Great prices.
- Literali 2 -- Great food for price. Great atmosphere. Awesome desserts.
- Father's Office -- Great burgers, Belgium fries & sweet potato fries. What more can you ask for?
- Mitsuwa Marketplace
3760 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Great Japanese market with a food court that has Santoku... the best ramen ... almost as good as in Japan. - Sprinkles Cupcakes
- Pinkberry
- Palomino -- Upbeat dining. Great place to relax after UCLA lectures.
