The Beach House Guide: Extraordinary recommendations for an extraordinary stay.
World class golfing
7 minutes to one of SoCal’s finest golf courses, and one of LA’s most exquisite restaurants. Awesome weekend brunches.
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
1 Trump National DrLuxurious yet easy going celebrity getaway
12 minutes along the illustrious Palos Verdes Drive West takes you away to an amazing all inclusive resort with its own private beach, breathtaking views and trails, 5 restaurants , 2 pools, outdoor fireplaces, Italian hand painted tiles, champagne sunsets on over-stuffed outdoor couches and the best people watching and celebrity spotting in the South Bay
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea WaySightseeing
Muzium Kapal Perang USS Iowa
250 S Harbor BlvdCentury old iconic massive and abandoned—this cool, eerie warehouse provides plenty of unique opportunities to take that perfect selfie. Also a big filming location and 360* views of Terminal Island.
Warehouse One
North Palos Verdes StreetCentury old iconic massive and abandoned—this cool, eerie warehouse provides plenty of unique opportunities to take that perfect selfie. Also a big filming location and 360* views of Terminal Island.
Taman Point Fermin
807 W Paseo Del MarStep into this incredible 145 year old lighthouse and step back to the beginning of San Pedro Bay history...
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Point Fermin Lighthouse
807 W Paseo Del MarStep into this incredible 145 year old lighthouse and step back to the beginning of San Pedro Bay history...
Fort McArthur Military Museum
3601 S Gaffey StBuffalo herds, horseback, golf cart and Jeep tours, ballroom, snorkeling, legendary giants and a celebrity favorite during Hollywood’s golden era: Lucille Ball, Sinatra, Bob Hope, Joan Crawford, and Christina of course ;) Owned by the Wrigley Family of the chewing gum fame...
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Santa Catalina Island
Buffalo herds, horseback, golf cart and Jeep tours, ballroom, snorkeling, legendary giants and a celebrity favorite during Hollywood’s golden era: Lucille Ball, Sinatra, Bob Hope, Joan Crawford, and Christina of course ;) Owned by the Wrigley Family of the chewing gum fame...
Art Deco movie palace, one of the last of the grand movie palaces, and right in San Pedro!
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Warner Grand Theatre
South Pacific AvenueArt Deco movie palace, one of the last of the grand movie palaces, and right in San Pedro!
Where it all started: the first family to settle in the South Bay in the early 1800’s, and the first structure of their 70,000 acre land grant from the King of Spain—a must see!!
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
18127 Alameda StWhere it all started: the first family to settle in the South Bay in the early 1800’s, and the first structure of their 70,000 acre land grant from the King of Spain—a must see!!
Step into old California inside this incredible historical home...
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Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E Bixby Hill RdStep into old California inside this incredible historical home...
Royal Palms Beach Park
2 minutes from the house
Wayfarers Chapel
5755 Palos Verdes Dr SLloyd-Wright architecture
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
Pasadena
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdFrat party meets millionaires row. Home to Britney Spears and other interesting celebs ;)
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Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveFrat party meets millionaires row. Home to Britney Spears and other interesting celebs ;)
Redondo Beach PD
401 Diamond StThe Queen Mary
1126 Queens HighwayCunard and the days of luxury travel and heavy suitcases...
Gotta do it once, but once is enough! ;)
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Ibu Pejalan Kaki Hollywood
6255 Sunset BlvdGotta do it once, but once is enough! ;)
An absolute must to get a sense of real, local culture. Check out the unsurpassed historic gun vault including Annie Oakley, Billie The Kid, Pancho Villa, Teddy Roosevelt, the first Remington rifles and other famous owner guns on display.
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Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage WayAn absolute must to get a sense of real, local culture. Check out the unsurpassed historic gun vault including Annie Oakley, Billie The Kid, Pancho Villa, Teddy Roosevelt, the first Remington rifles and other famous owner guns on display.
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main StreetIncredible...
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset BoulevardMuzium Sejarah Alam Sekitar Los Angeles
900 W Exposition BlvdDoheny Mansion
10 Chester Pl
Greystone Mansion dan Taman
905 Loma Vista Dr1000 N Roxbury Dr
1000 North Roxbury DriveFormer home of Lucy and Desi... “you have some splainin’ to do!”
You must see the view atop the uber hip Standard Hotel right smack dab in the center of skyscrapers, offices and airplanes in downtown Los Angeles. Door is tight and pretentious at night, recommend having drinks and or food before 7pm to get in without hassle. Want the ultimate instagram selfie? Here it is!
The Rooftop
550 Flower StreetYou must see the view atop the uber hip Standard Hotel right smack dab in the center of skyscrapers, offices and airplanes in downtown Los Angeles. Door is tight and pretentious at night, recommend having drinks and or food before 7pm to get in without hassle. Want the ultimate instagram selfie? Here it is!
Food scene
Mar'sel
100 Terranea WayExcellent lite, fresh, modern French fare prepared by the great Tomás—former Executive Chef at the famed Trump International Golf Restaurant. Tell Tomas that Alex sent you! Best French cuisine in the South Bay with a superb wine selection.
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COMPAGNON Wine Bistro
335 W 7th StExcellent lite, fresh, modern French fare prepared by the great Tomás—former Executive Chef at the famed Trump International Golf Restaurant. Tell Tomas that Alex sent you! Best French cuisine in the South Bay with a superb wine selection.
The owner’s of Santa Monica’s famed restaurant The Lobster, bring chic yet casual and inventive gastro-foodie seafood fare to the heart of San Pedro’s historic Arts District, with original, newly discovered speakeasy entrance doors from the 1920’s!
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Pappys Seafood
301 W 6th StThe owner’s of Santa Monica’s famed restaurant The Lobster, bring chic yet casual and inventive gastro-foodie seafood fare to the heart of San Pedro’s historic Arts District, with original, newly discovered speakeasy entrance doors from the 1920’s!
Wild fish, fresh produce, awesome menu and unbeatable prices/value. A new, hot local favorite!
Crazy Fish - Grill & Market
28158 S Western AveWild fish, fresh produce, awesome menu and unbeatable prices/value. A new, hot local favorite!
Very high quality, extensive menu of tantalizing Korean fare you cook at your own tabletop gas grill. All you can eat for only $24 bucks—crazy good value!
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Gen Korean BBQ House
68 W Main StVery high quality, extensive menu of tantalizing Korean fare you cook at your own tabletop gas grill. All you can eat for only $24 bucks—crazy good value!
Local hot spot with excellent fresh Thai fare and extensive sushi menu: 5 minutes from the house!
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Sirinat Thai
1627 W 25th StLocal hot spot with excellent fresh Thai fare and extensive sushi menu: 5 minutes from the house!
Baramee Thai Restaurant
354 W 6th StAwesome freshly made beers and unforgettable location. Live music, food trucks and hot local gathering. Kid and pet friendly!
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Brouwerij West
110 E 22nd StAwesome freshly made beers and unforgettable location. Live music, food trucks and hot local gathering. Kid and pet friendly!
Nazelie's Lebanese Cafe
1919 S Pacific AveFresh, delicious, authentic, affordable...
Pine Avenue
Pine AvenuePlethora of restaurants, flamenco and night life
Next best thing if you’re not going up to San Francisco: the one, the only, the legendary Ghirardelli hot fudge sundae in all its gooey glory!
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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
6834 Hollywood BlvdNext best thing if you’re not going up to San Francisco: the one, the only, the legendary Ghirardelli hot fudge sundae in all its gooey glory!
Rub elbows with the locals and get your fill at this excellent traditional diner. Huge onelketes, creamy shakes and cheese drenched burgers...
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Pacific Diner
3821 S Pacific AveRub elbows with the locals and get your fill at this excellent traditional diner. Huge onelketes, creamy shakes and cheese drenched burgers...
Hand stretched noodles, hand rolled xiaolong-bao dumplings. Named one of the top restaurants in the world by NYT. Think Anthony Bourdain-worthy...
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Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveHand stretched noodles, hand rolled xiaolong-bao dumplings. Named one of the top restaurants in the world by NYT. Think Anthony Bourdain-worthy...
Fresh exotic sausages and dozens of Belgian and local beers on tap
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Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetFresh exotic sausages and dozens of Belgian and local beers on tap
At least once... make reservations well in advance. Celebrity watching at its finest on this beach front uber hip uber delicious and uber pricey iconic restaurant. Try the MISO-MARINATED BLACK COD...
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Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyAt least once... make reservations well in advance. Celebrity watching at its finest on this beach front uber hip uber delicious and uber pricey iconic restaurant. Try the MISO-MARINATED BLACK COD...
THE macaron to have, directly from France. Shop is like walking into a shop in Paris 8me arrondisement. Worth every penny...
Ladurée
311 North Beverly DriveTHE macaron to have, directly from France. Shop is like walking into a shop in Paris 8me arrondisement. Worth every penny...
SoCal lux personified: drinks at the lobby bar and brunch or lunch at the sand front restaurant.
Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico BoulevardSoCal lux personified: drinks at the lobby bar and brunch or lunch at the sand front restaurant.
Charming, Quirky historic restaurant that has never remodeled: known for their excellent prime rib, and best price for this most delectable of steak portions! Don’t forget the creamed horseradish!
The San Franciscan
2520 Sepulveda BlvdCharming, Quirky historic restaurant that has never remodeled: known for their excellent prime rib, and best price for this most delectable of steak portions! Don’t forget the creamed horseradish!
Sprinkles New York has hit the west coast (thank goodness!): take a selfie at the worlds only gourmet cupcake ATM!!
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Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes
9635 S Santa Monica BlvdSprinkles New York has hit the west coast (thank goodness!): take a selfie at the worlds only gourmet cupcake ATM!!
Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood BlvdLoteria Grill Catering Kitchen
Some of the absolute best authentic Mexican food in LA....
A classic LA icon and perhaps the best burger on planet earth? You decide... insider tip: order your burger or fries “animal style”...
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In-N-Out Burger
1090 N Western AveA classic LA icon and perhaps the best burger on planet earth? You decide... insider tip: order your burger or fries “animal style”...
Great nyc style pizza: ma, perche no?! They deliver.
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Bonello's New York Pizza
806 S Gaffey StGreat nyc style pizza: ma, perche no?! They deliver.
Small, energetic, fun dining experience. BEST Japanese yakitori in LA hands down (marinated mini skewers cooked over lump coals by the yakitori master). Expect up to an hour wait, but TOTALLY worth it.
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Chanko Gardena
18517 S Western AveSmall, energetic, fun dining experience. BEST Japanese yakitori in LA hands down (marinated mini skewers cooked over lump coals by the yakitori master). Expect up to an hour wait, but TOTALLY worth it.
Theatre stations around this large authentic Italian eatery demonstrates food being prepared right before your very eyes. Great for lunch or dinner...
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Eatalian Cafe Italian Restaurant
15500 S BroadwayTheatre stations around this large authentic Italian eatery demonstrates food being prepared right before your very eyes. Great for lunch or dinner...
Midwestern prime grade steaks, scallops, cheesecake and other standard classics. 10 minutes from the house!
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Think Prime Steak House
29601 S Western AveMidwestern prime grade steaks, scallops, cheesecake and other standard classics. 10 minutes from the house!
The legend continues: Hollywood golden era icon. Breakfast with Marilyn Monroe and Doris Day? Why not... excellent NYC style Jewish deli.
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Nate n Als
414 N Beverly DrThe legend continues: Hollywood golden era icon. Breakfast with Marilyn Monroe and Doris Day? Why not... excellent NYC style Jewish deli.
Directly from Brazil: all you can eat, tableside carved meats and extraordinary salad bar with lots of lamb, filet mignon, smoked salmon, hearts of palm and so much more. All you can eat!
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
133 N La Cienega BlvdDirectly from Brazil: all you can eat, tableside carved meats and extraordinary salad bar with lots of lamb, filet mignon, smoked salmon, hearts of palm and so much more. All you can eat!
Best empanadas and plenty other fresh Argentinian fare. 20 minutes from the house.
Continental Gourmet Market - Lomita
25604 Narbonne AveBest empanadas and plenty other fresh Argentinian fare. 20 minutes from the house.
Very unique, romantic and one of my personal favorites: Carlitos Garden Argentine Steakhouse.
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Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse
7963 Melrose AveVery unique, romantic and one of my personal favorites: Carlitos Garden Argentine Steakhouse.
Authentic British-owned and operated English pub
Step into London at the Whale & Ale: a favourite for locals and tourists alike. British owned and operated gastro-pub with the best fresh beer-battered fish and chips in Los Angeles. Tell Andrew that Alex sent you! Fresh inventive British fare exceptionally prepared and served with many fine selections on tap.
The Whale & Ale
327 W 7th StRecreational Outdoors
Trails, historic cove, reef, ocean life and multi-million dollar estates: need I say more?!
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Abalone Cove Trail
Abalone Cove TrailTrails, historic cove, reef, ocean life and multi-million dollar estates: need I say more?!
Lonceng Persahabatan Korea
3601 S Gaffey StBest sweeping views from Point Mugu and Malibu, to downtown, and all the way down to San Diego’s La Jolla: see most of Southern California coastline at one location. Gorgeous park, barbecue area, baseball field, soccer field, hiking, tables with views and bbq grills — and an extensive playground for the little ones!
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Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
1805 W 9th StBest sweeping views from Point Mugu and Malibu, to downtown, and all the way down to San Diego’s La Jolla: see most of Southern California coastline at one location. Gorgeous park, barbecue area, baseball field, soccer field, hiking, tables with views and bbq grills — and an extensive playground for the little ones!
Point Vicente Lighthouse
31550 Palos Verdes Dr WWhite Point
2 minutes from the house
Averill Park
1300 S Dodson AvePeck Park
560 N Western AveExtensive trails and large recreational area
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrNeed I say more?!
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BoulevardUniversal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaPantai Negeri Point Dume
Birdview AvenueThe SoCal life...
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierTitanic movie end scene....
Pangkalan Huntington Beach
103 Huntington Beach PierSURF CITY USA...
Big Bear Lake and Village: Hollywood Golden Era haunt. Rent a small or large boat and eat on the lake!
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Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake and Village: Hollywood Golden Era haunt. Rent a small or large boat and eat on the lake!
Recreational Indoors
A very unique, historical 3 level library with an amazing selection of books for sale. Check out the lawn and third floor study.
Malaga Cove Library
2400 Vía CampesinaA very unique, historical 3 level library with an amazing selection of books for sale. Check out the lawn and third floor study.
50’s diner with great food next to an indoor ice skating rink!
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Ruby's Diner
1 Balboa Pier50’s diner with great food next to an indoor ice skating rink!
Great for kids and kids at heart! Free (donation suggested)
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Akuarium Marin Cabrillo
3720 Stephen M White DrGreat for kids and kids at heart! Free (donation suggested)
Watch a movie st this state of the art visual and sound quality historic movie palace!
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Teater El Capitan
6838 Hollywood BlvdWatch a movie st this state of the art visual and sound quality historic movie palace!