Local places I recommend

1. Madrona Car Wash

7.4

3405 Sepulveda Blvd (at Madrona Ave), Torrance, CA

Car Wash and Detail · Del Amo Fashion Center · 21 tips and reviews

Trader Vic's Lounge is one of Local places I recommend.

2. Trader Vic's Lounge

9876 Wilshire Blvd (The Beverly Hilton), Beverly Hills, CA

Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Trader Joe's is one of Local places I recommend.

3. Trader Joe's

8.4

11976 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA

Grocery Store · 33 tips and reviews

Ventura nails is one of Local places I recommend.

4. Ventura nails

6.3

12080 Ventura Pl Ste 1 (Laurel Canyon), Studio City, CA

Hair Salon · 6 tips and reviews

Boardner's is one of Local places I recommend.

5. Boardner's

7.7

1652 N Cherokee Ave (at Hollywood), Los Angeles, CA

Cocktail Bar · Central Hollywood · 53 tips and reviews

6. Trader Joe's

9.0

9290 Culver Blvd (at Ince Blvd.), Culver City, CA

Grocery Store · Downtown Culver City · 64 tips and reviews

Hammer Museum is one of Local places I recommend.

7. Hammer Museum

8.8

10899 Wilshire Blvd (at Westwood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA

Museum · Westwood Village · 77 tips and reviews

The Joy Writer JoyK: Join the mailing list and rsvp for special events. Then you don't have to stand in line.

Jeanie Madsen Gallery is one of Local places I recommend.

8. Jeanie Madsen Gallery

1431 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Art Gallery · Downtown Santa Monica · No tips or reviews

Los Angeles Center Studios is one of Local places I recommend.

9. Los Angeles Center Studios

7.5

1201 W 5th St (at Bixel St.), Los Angeles, CA

Office · Downtown Los Angeles · 19 tips and reviews

Tender Greens is one of Local places I recommend.

10. Tender Greens

9.2

201 Arizona Ave (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA

Salad Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 161 tips and reviews

La Villa Mexican Restaurant is one of Local places I recommend.

11. La Villa Mexican Restaurant

7.6

15333 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA

Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

ArcLight Cinemas is one of Local places I recommend.

12. ArcLight Cinemas

6360 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Ivar & Vine), Los Angeles, CA

Movie Theater · Central Hollywood · 297 tips and reviews

Aventine Hollywood is one of Local places I recommend.

13. Aventine Hollywood

1607 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma Ave), Los Angeles, CA

Italian Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 27 tips and reviews

The Joy Writer JoyK: The entrance is closer to valet and undistinguished. Just pull on the big wood door.

The Getty Center-The Sketching Gallery is one of Local places I recommend.

14. The Getty Center-The Sketching Gallery

7.3

Los Angeles, CA

Art Museum · Brentwood · 1 tip

Aroma Coffee and Tea Co. is one of Local places I recommend.

15. Aroma Coffee and Tea Co.

8.6

4360 Tujunga Ave (at Moorpark St.), Studio City, CA

Coffee Shop · 223 tips and reviews

Literati Cafe is one of Local places I recommend.

16. Literati Cafe

7.6

12081 Wilshire Blvd (at Bundy Dr), Los Angeles, CA

Café · Brentwood · 114 tips and reviews

The Joy Writer JoyK: I used to go here when I lived closer so when Garick suggested a meeting here, was happy to do so. Great vibe, nice menu selections, and interesting people working & dining.

Holy Guacamole is one of Local places I recommend.

17. Holy Guacamole

7.2

2906 Main St, Santa Monica, CA

Taco Restaurant · Ocean Park · 49 tips and reviews

Avery's Coffee is one of Local places I recommend.

18. Avery's Coffee

7.5

9440 W Sahara Ave #145 (at S Fort Apache Rd), Las Vegas, NV

Coffee Shop · Peccole Ranch · 10 tips and reviews

Encore Resort Pool is one of Local places I recommend.

19. Encore Resort Pool

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV

Hotel Pool · 16 tips and reviews