Clayton’s Guidebook
Food scene
Sip & Sonder
108 S Market St6 min drive, great coffee, relaxing atmosphere
The Coffee Company
8751 La Tijera BlvdGreat for breakfast, can handle large groups
Good coffee and food, parking can be challenging, they try and do it right.
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Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen Inglewood
170 N La Brea AveGood coffee and food, parking can be challenging, they try and do it right.
By far my favorite place. The coffee, food and indoor/outdoor dinning options are great. Chill place.
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Cafe Solar
6224 W Manchester AveBy far my favorite place. The coffee, food and indoor/outdoor dinning options are great. Chill place.
Great food and service for late brunch and early dinners.
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Truxton's American Bistro
8611 Truxton AveGreat food and service for late brunch and early dinners.
Caló Kitchen + Tequila
2191 Rosecrans AveFusion Mexican, 15 min drive south good food
Just a good old steak house opens at 4.
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2301 Rosecrans AveJust a good old steak house opens at 4.
A great place to chill and have lunch. Some construction is going on next door. Residential parking only.
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Jackson Market and Deli
4065 Jackson AveA great place to chill and have lunch. Some construction is going on next door. Residential parking only.
Cork & Batter
Very close to the home.
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveNice Spot, great reviews.
Melody Bar & Grill
9132 S Sepulveda BlvdBest on the weekends.
Buena Vista Cigar Club
9715 S Santa Monica Blvd5:00pm To 2:00AM
Grocery
Vons
1260 W Redondo Beach Blvd5 min drive really close.
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveJust another option 10 min away
15 min drive south neat area plenty of shopping and restaurants around.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd15 min drive south neat area plenty of shopping and restaurants around.
Emergencies
CVS Pharmacy
222 North Market StreetOpen 24 hours
Walgreens
3331 W Century BlvdCloses at 10
Rite Aid
11340 Crenshaw BoulevardCloses at 10.
Fire Station 5 Min Away
10701 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Inglewood CA 9030
Phones: (310) 419-2198
Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 170
10701 South 10th AvenueFire Station 5 Min Away
10701 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Inglewood CA 9030
Phones: (310) 419-2198
1 W Manchester Blvd
1 West Manchester BoulevardPolice Station
1 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
Phone: (310) 412-5211
City/town information
Venice Muscle Beach
1800 Ocean Front WalkVery Popular area. Not as crowded during the week.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierA must see day or night good place to hang out.
Nice area for food great scenery and very close to the home.
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Jamaica Bay Inn
4175 Admiralty WayNice area for food great scenery and very close to the home.
Redondo Beach Pier
Fishermans WharfA short drive south to coast a must see.
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveLove this area a lot of fun things to do.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Vine StreetA must see.
Griffith Park spans 4,310 acres, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America and one of the most famous as it has been featured in many films, such as the first two Back to the Future movies and La La Land. The park is comprised of wild, rugged hiking trails that separate the park into many areas for activities, including a golf course, picnic grounds, and tennis courts.
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Griffith-Observatorium
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Park spans 4,310 acres, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America and one of the most famous as it has been featured in many films, such as the first two Back to the Future movies and La La Land. The park is comprised of wild, rugged hiking trails that separate the park into many areas for activities, including a golf course, picnic grounds, and tennis courts.
Tucked away in Hancock Park and registered as a National Natural Landmark, the tar pits were formed from natural asphalt that seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years, becoming thick enough to trap animals. The tar pits visible now were all created by human excavations, which began in 1913 in search of large fossils.
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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdTucked away in Hancock Park and registered as a National Natural Landmark, the tar pits were formed from natural asphalt that seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years, becoming thick enough to trap animals. The tar pits visible now were all created by human excavations, which began in 1913 in search of large fossils.
Runyon Canyon boasts one of the best hiking trails in Los Angeles with its three-mile loop and great views of the city. If you are traveling with your dogs, bring them along as the trail is dog-friendly and even contains several spots for the pups to play off-leash. And an added bonus is that Runyon Canyon is a surprisingly great location to spot a celeb. Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens, Gwen Stefani, and loads of other A-list celebrities are known to burn some calories on the trail.
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Runyon Canyon Vista Entrance
2905 Runyon Canyon RdRunyon Canyon boasts one of the best hiking trails in Los Angeles with its three-mile loop and great views of the city. If you are traveling with your dogs, bring them along as the trail is dog-friendly and even contains several spots for the pups to play off-leash. And an added bonus is that Runyon Canyon is a surprisingly great location to spot a celeb. Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens, Gwen Stefani, and loads of other A-list celebrities are known to burn some calories on the trail.
he Huntington Library is one of the world's greatest independent research libraries and holds over 11 million items spanning from the 11th to 21st centuries. Some major library highlights include the Ellesmere manuscripts of Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," first editions and manuscripts by authors such as Henry David Thoreau and Mark Twain, and literary archives of Octavia E. Butler and Charles Bukowski.
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Huntington Library Kunstsammlungen und Botanische Gärten
1151 Oxford Rdhe Huntington Library is one of the world's greatest independent research libraries and holds over 11 million items spanning from the 11th to 21st centuries. Some major library highlights include the Ellesmere manuscripts of Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," first editions and manuscripts by authors such as Henry David Thoreau and Mark Twain, and literary archives of Octavia E. Butler and Charles Bukowski.
Founded in 1961, this is the largest museum in the western United States and attracts almost a million visitors every year. Holding more than 150,000 works spanning from ancient times to the present, there are several enticing art collections to wander through. Some of these collections include modern and contemporary art pieces, including 20 works by Picasso.
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Los Angeles County Kunstmuseum
5905 Wilshire BlvdFounded in 1961, this is the largest museum in the western United States and attracts almost a million visitors every year. Holding more than 150,000 works spanning from ancient times to the present, there are several enticing art collections to wander through. Some of these collections include modern and contemporary art pieces, including 20 works by Picasso.
Disneyland, built in Anaheim in 1955, is the only amusement park designed and fully completed under the supervision of the great Walt Disney himself. The park boasts Disney-themed rides, shows, and characters that will keep the family entertained all day. Disneyland is sectioned off into designated themed areas such as Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Mickey's Toontown. Be sure to keep an eye out for the new Star Wars expansion set to open in the summer of 2019.
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland, built in Anaheim in 1955, is the only amusement park designed and fully completed under the supervision of the great Walt Disney himself. The park boasts Disney-themed rides, shows, and characters that will keep the family entertained all day. Disneyland is sectioned off into designated themed areas such as Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Mickey's Toontown. Be sure to keep an eye out for the new Star Wars expansion set to open in the summer of 2019.
Knott's Berry Farm is a 57-acre theme park located in Buena Park, California, owned and operated by Cedar Fair. In March 2015, it was the twelfth-most-visited theme park in North America and averages approximately 4 million visitors per year.
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Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdKnott's Berry Farm is a 57-acre theme park located in Buena Park, California, owned and operated by Cedar Fair. In March 2015, it was the twelfth-most-visited theme park in North America and averages approximately 4 million visitors per year.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a great amusement park located in the Los Angeles area. The park's rides and entertainment are themed around the most beloved tv and movie characters from history. Certain spots are dedicated to recreating iconic scenes, such as the Bates Motel from Psycho and Wisteria Lane from Desperate Housewives. The park also features thrilling rides and costumed characters. To avoid wasting time in long lines, be sure to purchase a Front of Line pass online.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal Studios Hollywood is a great amusement park located in the Los Angeles area. The park's rides and entertainment are themed around the most beloved tv and movie characters from history. Certain spots are dedicated to recreating iconic scenes, such as the Bates Motel from Psycho and Wisteria Lane from Desperate Housewives. The park also features thrilling rides and costumed characters. To avoid wasting time in long lines, be sure to purchase a Front of Line pass online.
The California Science Center is a dynamic destination featuring interactive exhibits, films, live demonstrations, and unique ways to learn about science. Exhibits center around ecosystems, air and space, inventions and discovery, and the world of life. The permanent exhibit collections are absolutely free, but you may access IMAX films and special exhibits at an additional cost.
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrThe California Science Center is a dynamic destination featuring interactive exhibits, films, live demonstrations, and unique ways to learn about science. Exhibits center around ecosystems, air and space, inventions and discovery, and the world of life. The permanent exhibit collections are absolutely free, but you may access IMAX films and special exhibits at an additional cost.
The Getty Center boasts both impressive architectural components on the outside and a museum on the inside. Architect Richard Meier designed the art museum, and it houses pieces ranging from the Renaissance sculptures to contemporary paintings. The museum also offers some of the best views of Los Angeles.
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The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Getty Center boasts both impressive architectural components on the outside and a museum on the inside. Architect Richard Meier designed the art museum, and it houses pieces ranging from the Renaissance sculptures to contemporary paintings. The museum also offers some of the best views of Los Angeles.
Philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad founded The Broad museum in 2015 and the structure made for a stunning addition to downtown Los Angeles. The eye-catching, honeycomb building, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, is home to an expansive collection of contemporary art dating from the 1950s to the present. The collection includes works by Jean Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Kara Walker and Andy Warhol. In addition to the permanent collection, temporary exhibits showcase new and emerging artists. The museum gets high marks from recent visitors who loved both the artwork and the architecture.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AvePhilanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad founded The Broad museum in 2015 and the structure made for a stunning addition to downtown Los Angeles. The eye-catching, honeycomb building, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, is home to an expansive collection of contemporary art dating from the 1950s to the present. The collection includes works by Jean Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Kara Walker and Andy Warhol. In addition to the permanent collection, temporary exhibits showcase new and emerging artists. The museum gets high marks from recent visitors who loved both the artwork and the architecture.
L.A. Live is the hub of entertainment in Downtown Los Angeles. It's features the Crypto Arena, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers basketball teams, the Los Angeles Kings hockey team, as well as the Los Angeles Sparks women's basketball team. It's also where music fans attend world-class concerts by some of the biggest names in the industry. Other entertainment includes the interactive GRAMMY Museum, a Lucky Strike bowling alley and a Regal movie theater, as well as smaller event venues like the Microsoft Theater, The Novo and The Conga Room.
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L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdL.A. Live is the hub of entertainment in Downtown Los Angeles. It's features the Crypto Arena, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers basketball teams, the Los Angeles Kings hockey team, as well as the Los Angeles Sparks women's basketball team. It's also where music fans attend world-class concerts by some of the biggest names in the industry. Other entertainment includes the interactive GRAMMY Museum, a Lucky Strike bowling alley and a Regal movie theater, as well as smaller event venues like the Microsoft Theater, The Novo and The Conga Room.