The Guide to the Westside of Los Angeles

Start your morning with a house-roasted coffee, honey butter bread and a freshly baked specialty pretzel from this Korean-Japanese inspired shop.

Bustling family-owned eatery serving up signatures like "Biscuits From Heaven," Huevos O'Groats and acclaimed Buttermilk Pancakes.

Generations of locals have enjoyed classic American fare at this beloved Westwood diner.

Serving “Quality Forever” since 1947, The Apple Pan's regulars continue to hover for a counter seat for the iconic Hickory Burger and a slice of Banana Cream Pie.

Of course you can have a Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sandwich with freshly baked cookies and Dreyer's Ice Cream for lunch!

The godfather of gastropubs features the signature Office Burger that's as infamous as Chef Sang Yoon's "no ketchup, no substitutions" policy, along with numerous craft beers on tap.

Uniquely focused on hand rolls, KazuNori (from Sugarfish co-founder Kazunori Nozawa) offers set menus of three to six hand rolls - each includes Nozawa's iconic Blue Crab Hand Roll.

A stalwart of Westwood Village since 1980, Lamonica's NY Pizza touts pizza dough that's made in Brooklyn with NYC tap water.

The courtyard restaurant at the Hammer reunites two culinary giants, Alice Waters and David Tanis, and features a hyper-seasonal menu that changes daily and showcases local farms.

Family-owned and operated, Nong Lá serves Vietnamese comfort food using only the freshest ingredients, including hearty bowls of pho, refreshing bun noodle salads and banh mi (available 8"/12").

Taiwan-based Odd One Out opened its first U.S. location in Sawtelle Japantown, featuring the Signature Silk Boba, Blue Matcha and the award-winning Champion Milk Tea.

Part of the Tsujita group, Killer Noodle features customizable bowls of tantanmen, the Japanese version of fiery Sichuan dan dan mian, with heat levels from zero to six.

Japanese curry specialist Menya Tigre features the signature Curry Ramen with a 100% chicken broth and house blend curry; and the Ultimate Tsukemen with karaage chicken or pork cutlet.

The specialty at Mogu Mogu is mazemen, a brothless ramen with thick noodles and a variety of toppings. Order the Deluxe Mazemen and stir your noodles "for about 30 seconds."

Widely regarded as the shop serving the best ramen bowls in LA, Tsujita's trademark tsukemen dipping broth is made with pork bones that have been simmered for 60 hours.

A favorite of Oscar winners Frank Sinatra and Jamie Lee Curtis, this landmark Culver City restaurant serves signatures like JLC's Bougie Tots and Frank's Spaghetti & Clams.

The omakase at Kusano is $150 per person - a fraction of what you'd expect to pay for this experience elsewhere. Reservations are a must for the eight-seat counter.

The signature restaurant of the Fairmont Century Plaza is an elegant brasserie offering traditional French-inspired cuisine with SoCal flair that showcases the best of seasonal local ingredients.

Named a Michelin Bib Gourmand, the original Pizzana in Brentwood features Neapolitan-style pizzas with a SoCal twist, like the classic Margherita and the must-try Cacio e Pepe.

This Persian Square standout is known for their excellent kabobs - as Padma Lakshmi told NPR: "I love the kebabs at Shamshiri Grill. I love anything from that Iranian restaurant."

The huge menu features spicy signatures like Mapo Tofu, Toothpick Lamb, Boiled Fish with Rattan Pepper, and Sichuan Impression's most popular dish, the famed Tea Smoked Pork Ribs.

Located on the third floor of Eataly, Terra is a rooftop restaurant and lounge featuring a wood-burning Italian grill and views of the Hollywood Hills.

Located on the northern end of Sawtelle Japantown, Tuk Tuk Thai is a vibrant and inviting restaurant that explores the culinary traditions of Thailand, with a focus on street food.

Featuring a travel-inspired global menu, Wanderlust offers signatures like the American-Filipino style Ube Malted Crunch and rotating seasonal flavors.

Nozomi Mori helms an all-female team at her Michelin-starred sushi bar, which serves a world-class 25-course omakase that includes flower-shaped mochi and a closing tea ceremony.

This $1.3-billion museum of European and American art from the Middle Ages to present is equally treasured for its architecture, gardens, free tours, eclectic events and breathtaking views.

Part of UCLA’s School of the Arts and Architecture, the Fowler explores global arts and cultures with a focus on works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas.

Renowned as a leading cultural venue for emerging artists, the Hammer houses a permanent collection with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and a world-class archive of works on paper.

One of LA's quirkiest museums displays hundreds of artifacts that are a mix of real and fantasy, with no distinction between the two.

The final resting place for a Who’s Who of celebs like Marilyn Monroe, Truman Capote, Hugh Hefner, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Dean Martin, Frank Zappa and many more.

Located up the road from the Getty, the Skirball is renowned as one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in LA.

A cornerstone of LA theater since 1995, the intimate Geffen is critically acclaimed for its productions of classic and contemporary plays.

One of UCLA's four original buildings, Royce Hall hosts performances by the world’s most innovative and dynamic performing artists in a wide range of genres.

The Westside's premier destination for retail, dining and entertainment, including a flagship Nordstrom and Only Murders in the Building escape room.

Shop hundreds of high-quality Italian products, peak season produce, and fresh pasta, mozzarella and more made in-house daily. Classes and events include pizza making and wine tasting.

Opened in 1948, this celeb-favorite collection includes goop and Capitol x Irene Neuwirth, a collab between Laura Vinroot Poole's boutique and a shop-in-shop by jewelry designer Neuwirth.

Featuring an inventory of more than 80,000 titles organized into age groups, Children's Book World also hosts frequent author signings and weekly Saturday Morning Stories.

GR helped jumpstart the Sawtelle Japantown scene and, nearly 25 years since it opened, is still on the cutting edge of cool with its eclectic t-shirts, toys and graphic novels.

Lifestyle boutique with apparel, accessories and gifts for men and women, along with exhibitions of local artists.

The Japanese version of "the dollar store" has an inventory of 100,000 products that you didn't know you needed, from unique household goods to snacks and sake sets.

This easy hike takes you through ritzy Bel-Air, from the Sepulveda Pass off the 405 Freeway with a gradual ascent to views of the Getty Center and MountainGate Country Club.

Step up to this intermediate hike, which takes you from Mid-Century homes north of Sunset Boulevard to a hilltop with a swing under a shade tree.

An old Nike Missile Site and panoramic views from Catalina Island to the San Gabriel Mountains and the entire San Fernando Valley are your reward for this strenuous hike.

Westside outpost of the acclaimed wine bar from the James Beard Award-winning duo of chef Suzanne Goin and sommelier Caroline Styne. The Spanish Fried Chicken is a must!

Located in the historic Janns Dome Building in Westwood Village, Broxton Brewery offers numerous craft beers on tap, a veg-friendly menu and a dog-friendly patio.

A favorite of Culver City locals serving up craft cocktails and elevated pub fare in a warm and comfortable setting.

Relax on one of the Westside's best patios and enjoy a classic Margarita or signature cocktail like the Hermanito Milkshake (rye, coconut, spices) and Mezcalero with mezcal, Aperol and vermouth.

A longtime showcase for independent film, the Nuart screens the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show at 11pm every Saturday with Live Shadow Cast. Let's do the Time Warp again!