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Going to California

1. Mercado

8.3
1416 4th St (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 82 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Get an order of the “choriqueso” for the table. The smooth melted cheese is studded with poblano chiles, chorizo and mushrooms; you’ll surely be scraping it from the bottom of the bowl: Read more.

Superba Snack Bar is one of Going to California.

2. Superba Snack Bar

533 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews
Olvera Street is one of Going to California.

3. Olvera Street

8.5
845 N Alameda St (at E Cesar Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Chinatown · 87 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of Going to California.

4. Umami Burger

1520 N Cahuenga Boulevard (btwn Sunset & Selma), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Central Hollywood · 196 tips and reviews
Hollywood Farmer's Market is one of Going to California.

5. Hollywood Farmer's Market

9.3
Ivar Ave (btwn Sunset & Hollywood), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Central Hollywood · 142 tips and reviews
Rose Bowl Flea Market and Market Place is one of Going to California.

6. Rose Bowl Flea Market and Market Place

8.2
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA
Flea Market · Brookside Park · 58 tips and reviews
The Cat & Fiddle is one of Going to California.

7. The Cat & Fiddle

742 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pub · Central Hollywood · 79 tips and reviews
Surfing Cowboys is one of Going to California.

8. Surfing Cowboys

Los Angeles, CA
Furniture and Home Store · Venice · 3 tips and reviews
Jet Rag is one of Going to California.

9. Jet Rag

7.4
825 N LA Brea Ave (at Willoughby Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Mid-City West · 27 tips and reviews

10. The Varnish

118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Lawler: Ask for a Ramos Gin Fizz (if you drink gin), otherwise tell the Bar Maestros what your poison is and let them take it from there.

The Roger Room is one of Going to California.

11. The Roger Room

8.7
370 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mid-City West · 83 tips and reviews
Bootsy Bellows is one of Going to California.

12. Bootsy Bellows

7.6
9229 W Sunset Blvd (Doheny), West Hollywood, CA
Night Club · 33 tips and reviews
Monterey Donuts is one of Going to California.

13. Monterey Donuts

5930 Monterey Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Donut Shop · Hermon · 9 tips and reviews
The Page is one of Going to California.

14. The Page

8.4
298 Divisadero St (at Page St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 95 tips and reviews
Mini Bar is one of Going to California.

15. Mini Bar

7.6
837 Divisadero St (at McAllister St.), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Western Addition · 36 tips and reviews
Whitehorse Inn Cocktail Lounge is one of Going to California.

16. Whitehorse Inn Cocktail Lounge

1532 N Western Ave (Sunset blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 18 tips and reviews
Irv's Burgers is one of Going to California.

17. Irv's Burgers

8289 Santa Monica Blvd (at N Sweetzer Ave.), West Hollywood, CA
Burger Joint · 43 tips and reviews
Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club is one of Going to California.

18. Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club

8.2
1833 Colorado Blvd (at Hermosa Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Eagle Rock · 29 tips and reviews
D.T.L.A. Bikes is one of Going to California.

19. D.T.L.A. Bikes

8.3
425 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Bicycle Store · 5 tips and reviews
Mandrake Bar is one of Going to California.

20. Mandrake Bar

8.0
2692 S LA Cienega Blvd (btw Venice Blvd & Washington Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Mid City · 46 tips and reviews
Urth Caffé is one of Going to California.

21. Urth Caffé

8.9
451 S Hewitt St (at E 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Arts District · 290 tips and reviews
Muddy Leek is one of Going to California.

22. Muddy Leek

8631 Washington Blvd (Sherbourne), Culver City, CA
Gastropub · McManus · 13 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Try the chicken-fried bacon for $7 or the venison corndog for $8! $5 draft beer and $6 House wine for Happy Hour. On 3rd Wednesdays, also check out the poetry & storytelling event Eat Write on patio! Read more.

Bigfoot Lodge West is one of Going to California.

23. Bigfoot Lodge West

8.4
10939 Venice Blvd (at Greenfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Palms · 97 tips and reviews
Backstage Bar & Grill is one of Going to California.

24. Backstage Bar & Grill

8.0
10400 Culver Blvd (at Motor Ave.), Culver City, CA
Karaoke Bar · 73 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: There's something about Backstage, which has stood directly across from Sony Studios for 70+ years- that begs for hell-raising. Try a 'Culver City Slut' or a 'Blowjob' (both drinks!) or sing Karaoke! Read more.

Father's Office is one of Going to California.

25. Father's Office

8.6
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews
S&W Country Diner is one of Going to California.

26. S&W Country Diner

7.5
9748 Washington Blvd (at Duquesne Ave), Culver City, CA
Diner · Downtown Culver City · 83 tips and reviews

Emily C.Emily Conlon: No frills. Good eggs.

Little Dom's is one of Going to California.

27. Little Dom's

8.9
2128 Hillhurst Ave (at Avocado St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Los Feliz · 176 tips and reviews
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa is one of Going to California.

28. The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

8.8
10117 Washington Blvd (at Jean Pl), Culver City, CA
Coffee Shop · Washington Culver · 100 tips and reviews

29. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

9.1
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 415 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: 1 of the "10 Places to Get a Damn Good Cup of Coffee"! Read more.

Jet Rag is one of Going to California.

30. Jet Rag

7.4
825 N LA Brea Ave (at Willoughby Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Mid-City West · 27 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Aside from great daily finds, Sundays Jet Rag holds a Parking-lot dollar sale where each hour more bags of bowling shoes, concert tees and psychedelic polyester shirts are unloaded. Read more.

Flounce Vintage is one of Going to California.

31. Flounce Vintage

1555 Echo Park Ave (at Morton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · East LA · 2 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Flounce houses a charming hodge-podge of wares from the 1920s to the 1980s at midrange prices. Other than your clothing store norm you'll also find knickknacks, baubles, tchotchkes and trinkets. Read more.

Golyester is one of Going to California.

32. Golyester

136 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · No tips or reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Open since 1976 they have a fabulous selection of men's wear, women's wear, children's clothing, textiles and trims. Check out their array of costume jewelry, handbags, shoes, accessories, and more! Read more.

The Way We Wore is one of Going to California.

33. The Way We Wore

7.7
334 S LA Brea Ave (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · 9 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Owned by Doris Raymond, this store carries only the most exquisite pieces from the late 19th century through the late 20th century. Many A-listers shop here so don't be intimidated by the price tags! Read more.

Ernie's Tin Bar is one of Going to California.

34. Ernie's Tin Bar

8.9
5100 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma, CA
Bar · 12 tips and reviews