Guidebook for Santa Monica

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Guidebook for Santa Monica

Food Scene

Best croissants and sourdough baguette in Santa Monica. Totally worth the 11 blocks/1 mile walk from the house. (or you could hop on one of the many Wilshire buses)
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Amandine Patisserie Cafe
12225 Wilshire Blvd
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Best croissants and sourdough baguette in Santa Monica. Totally worth the 11 blocks/1 mile walk from the house. (or you could hop on one of the many Wilshire buses)
Serves some of the best food in Santa Monica. No reservations... you'll have to stand in line. Except for breakfast when the place is a bit quieter (and the food still great).
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Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire Blvd
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Serves some of the best food in Santa Monica. No reservations... you'll have to stand in line. Except for breakfast when the place is a bit quieter (and the food still great).
For when you really need that authentic Argentinian parillada.
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Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
1001 E Green St
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For when you really need that authentic Argentinian parillada.
Another great breakfast/lunch spot within an easy walk
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Bread & Porridge
2315 Wilshire Blvd
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Another great breakfast/lunch spot within an easy walk
Classic diner, a neighborhood fixture
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Snug Harbor
2323 Wilshire Blvd
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Classic diner, a neighborhood fixture
Good country-style French food. A great recent addition to the neighborhood.
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Cadet
2518 Wilshire Boulevard
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Good country-style French food. A great recent addition to the neighborhood.
Really nice Japanese food, beyond the usual sushi/sashimi. Owner/Chef Taku San is very friendly and attentive.
Takuma
2627 Wilshire Blvd
Really nice Japanese food, beyond the usual sushi/sashimi. Owner/Chef Taku San is very friendly and attentive.

Everything Else

One of the first dry cleaners in the area to stop using petroleum-based solvents for cleaning
Cleaner By Nature
2407 Wilshire Blvd
One of the first dry cleaners in the area to stop using petroleum-based solvents for cleaning
A great barber shop down the block
Active Barbers
2413 Wilshire Blvd
A great barber shop down the block
Refill your tanks in the neighborhood before you go diving. Rentals, dive trips, etc.
Scubahaus
2501 Wilshire Blvd
Refill your tanks in the neighborhood before you go diving. Rentals, dive trips, etc.
A bit pricey, but great produce and groceries within a short walk.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
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A bit pricey, but great produce and groceries within a short walk.

Drinks & Nightlife

Mexican small plates, tacos & margaritas. happy hour available mon-­fri 4:30pm­7pm and 10pm-­close / sat­sun 3pm­7pm + 10pm­close
Taco Teca
2460 Wilshire Blvd
Mexican small plates, tacos & margaritas. happy hour available mon-­fri 4:30pm­7pm and 10pm-­close / sat­sun 3pm­7pm + 10pm­close

Shopping

Mike fixes shoes and other leather things.
Mike's Shoe Repair
2513 Wilshire Blvd
Mike fixes shoes and other leather things.
So nice to have a friendly butcher who knows his stuff in the neighborhood. They make great sandwiches.
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A Cut Above Butcher Shop
2453 Santa Monica Blvd
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So nice to have a friendly butcher who knows his stuff in the neighborhood. They make great sandwiches.

Entertainment & Activities

Best kid playground in Santa Monica. With duck pond and stream. Free tennis courts. Lawn bowling. Tai Chi classes. All that and more right across the street.
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Douglas Park
2439 Wilshire Blvd
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Best kid playground in Santa Monica. With duck pond and stream. Free tennis courts. Lawn bowling. Tai Chi classes. All that and more right across the street.

Essentials

Best Bagels on the West Side!
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New York Bagel & Deli
2216 Wilshire Blvd
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Best Bagels on the West Side!