SM Oasis guidebook
Food scene
Good food, organic, plant based, and beautiful location. Must try their grass fed burger.
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyGood food, organic, plant based, and beautiful location. Must try their grass fed burger.
A smart kitchen just walking distance from your oasis. This unique concept of digital ordering adds to the experience. In addition, you get over ten different restaurant options housed in one building.
Colony
11419 Santa Monica BoulevardA smart kitchen just walking distance from your oasis. This unique concept of digital ordering adds to the experience. In addition, you get over ten different restaurant options housed in one building.
Consider HiHo’s cheeseburger one of Los Angeles’s most exceptional burgers. I will say no more. Must Try!
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HiHo Cheeseburger
1320 2nd StConsider HiHo’s cheeseburger one of Los Angeles’s most exceptional burgers. I will say no more. Must Try!
The Black-owned Santa Monica and Playa Vista shops serve delicious coffee in bright, friendly environments that appeal to laptop warriors and neighborhood locals. Must try the honey lavender latte.
Cafe Ruisseau
12150 Millennium DrThe Black-owned Santa Monica and Playa Vista shops serve delicious coffee in bright, friendly environments that appeal to laptop warriors and neighborhood locals. Must try the honey lavender latte.
Compact, stylish spot doling out Sonoran-inspired tacos & red-velvet churros amid colorful decor.
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Sonoritas Prime Tacos
2004 Sawtelle BlvdCompact, stylish spot doling out Sonoran-inspired tacos & red-velvet churros amid colorful decor.
One of my favorite mom and pop shops. Quaint counter-serve American cafe & bakery offering salads, sandwiches & pastries in cozy digs.
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Clementine Catering & Café
1751 Ensley AveOne of my favorite mom and pop shops. Quaint counter-serve American cafe & bakery offering salads, sandwiches & pastries in cozy digs.
I love my culture so it is only fair I share one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants. You must try the chicken awaze tibs and the veggie combo. The chicken is spicy and the veggie is flavorful. You will not be dissapointed.
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Awash
5990 1/2 W Pico BlvdI love my culture so it is only fair I share one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants. You must try the chicken awaze tibs and the veggie combo. The chicken is spicy and the veggie is flavorful. You will not be dissapointed.
This is my third favorite Ethiopian restaurant that is upscale and serves delicious Kiffo (beef tartare with ethiopian spices) and Shiro (chickpea sauce made with several ethiopian spices).
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Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
1041 S Fairfax AveThis is my third favorite Ethiopian restaurant that is upscale and serves delicious Kiffo (beef tartare with ethiopian spices) and Shiro (chickpea sauce made with several ethiopian spices).
My second favorite upscale Ethiopian restaurant located within five mile radius of your Oasis. They deliver via Uber Eats and Door Dash.
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Lalibela
1025 S Fairfax AveMy second favorite upscale Ethiopian restaurant located within five mile radius of your Oasis. They deliver via Uber Eats and Door Dash.
One of the most popular coffee shops in the neighborhood. Come early as there is usually a line out the door.
Good People Coffee Co
11609 Santa Monica BlvdOne of the most popular coffee shops in the neighborhood. Come early as there is usually a line out the door.
Sleek sweet shop for creative donuts, from sweet flavors to savory breakfast versions, plus coffee. It is usually busy so prepare to get to location early if you are in a hurry.
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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
631 Wilshire BlvdSleek sweet shop for creative donuts, from sweet flavors to savory breakfast versions, plus coffee. It is usually busy so prepare to get to location early if you are in a hurry.
This is a historical landmark but I highly recommend visiting. It has been in operation since 1917. The venue features high ceilings and an open layout, with food vendor stalls offering different cuisines that represent cultures from the Los Angeles area and beyond.
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Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayThis is a historical landmark but I highly recommend visiting. It has been in operation since 1917. The venue features high ceilings and an open layout, with food vendor stalls offering different cuisines that represent cultures from the Los Angeles area and beyond.
Sightseeing
Entertainment and Nightlife, Beaches, Natural Wonders, Free, Neighborhood/Area, Sightseeing, and many restaurant options are just three miles from your oasis.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierEntertainment and Nightlife, Beaches, Natural Wonders, Free, Neighborhood/Area, Sightseeing, and many restaurant options are just three miles from your oasis.
A very popular shopping destination that has an eclectic vibe. This open-air shopping mall is filled with major chain stores, as well as more unique boutiques. You'll also find that outdoor dining options – many of which use local ingredients – are plentiful. And if you're in the mood to cook your own meal, you can find fresh produce at the farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. But the main draw for many recent travelers is the unexpected extras like the sculptured shrubs and talented street performers.
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Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveA very popular shopping destination that has an eclectic vibe. This open-air shopping mall is filled with major chain stores, as well as more unique boutiques. You'll also find that outdoor dining options – many of which use local ingredients – are plentiful. And if you're in the mood to cook your own meal, you can find fresh produce at the farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. But the main draw for many recent travelers is the unexpected extras like the sculptured shrubs and talented street performers.
I enjoy walking along the walkway and enjoy the beautiful views of Santa Monica Bay. Many families and friend usually have picnic out in the grass area as the sun sets.
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Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueI enjoy walking along the walkway and enjoy the beautiful views of Santa Monica Bay. Many families and friend usually have picnic out in the grass area as the sun sets.
Sitting south of West Hollywood is one of LA's most beloved landmarks: The Original Farmers Market which was founded in 1934. You can find fresh produce and the aroma of ready-to-eat snacks. You can visit throughout the week, although hours vary depending on the day. Entry is free, but you'll want to have some cash on hand should any of the treats whet your appetite. You can park for free for up to 90 minutes at the market's two lots, provided that your ticket is validated at the market.
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StSitting south of West Hollywood is one of LA's most beloved landmarks: The Original Farmers Market which was founded in 1934. You can find fresh produce and the aroma of ready-to-eat snacks. You can visit throughout the week, although hours vary depending on the day. Entry is free, but you'll want to have some cash on hand should any of the treats whet your appetite. You can park for free for up to 90 minutes at the market's two lots, provided that your ticket is validated at the market.
Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Its location gives visitors impressive views of the surrounding area, which many rave about. But there's more than just a pretty photo-op here. The observatory hosts fascinating exhibitions and features a top-notch planetarium. Though the entry is free, you will have to pay between $3 and $7 to see the planetarium shows. Griffith Observatory is open from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with extended hours on weekends
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Griffith-observatorium
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Its location gives visitors impressive views of the surrounding area, which many rave about. But there's more than just a pretty photo-op here. The observatory hosts fascinating exhibitions and features a top-notch planetarium. Though the entry is free, you will have to pay between $3 and $7 to see the planetarium shows. Griffith Observatory is open from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with extended hours on weekends
The Getty Center is one of the most impressive architectural achievements in the United States – and it also contains some of the finest works of art in the world. I highly recommend taking a guided tour.
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The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Getty Center is one of the most impressive architectural achievements in the United States – and it also contains some of the finest works of art in the world. I highly recommend taking a guided tour.
Venice Beach is modeled – canals and all – after its namesake city in Italy. It may not live up to its Italian inspiration, but the neighborhood has become distinctly Californian, embodying the spirit of the wealthy, the alternative and the just plain bizarre. You'll find canal-side mansions near funky boutiques and restaurants.
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Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayVenice Beach is modeled – canals and all – after its namesake city in Italy. It may not live up to its Italian inspiration, but the neighborhood has become distinctly Californian, embodying the spirit of the wealthy, the alternative and the just plain bizarre. You'll find canal-side mansions near funky boutiques and restaurants.
City/town information
Beverly Hills
I highly recommend exploring Rodeo Drive!
West Hollywood
Marina del Rey
Culver City