For those of you traveling from far away (or just looking for a staycation), we've put together a list of things to do and see around Los Angeles, as well as some of our favorite spots.
Sam & Aaron's Favorite Spots
Restaurants
Bavel
Charcoal
Bestia
Uzumaki Sushi
Langer's
Pasjoli
Bars
Death & Co - our favorite cocktail bar (and rated one of the best bars in the world!)
Auld Fella - modern Irish whiskey bar
The Culver City Hotel bar - always a posh hangout with live jazz (and a hidden speakeasy, if you can find it!)
Employees Only - great outdoor patio
Harlowe - our first date spot!
Angel City Brewery - drink some beer, play some games
Coffee
Millcross - Culver City
Ministry of Coffee - Westwood Village (near the hotel)
La Colombe - Century City
Blue Bottle - Culver City
LA Attractions
Do some shopping (and people watching) on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills
Play games and take in the ocean views at the Santa Monica Pier
Take a hike up to the famous Hollywood Sign
Craving culture? LA has wonderful art museums including LACMA, The Getty, and The Broad
Griffith Observatory offers one of the best views of the city, and is accessible by both car and hiking trails
Check out hipster central walking along Abbot Kinney in Venice, and browse some unique shops while you're there.
Spend an afternoon pedal boating on Echo Park Lake
Take a brewery tour of the Arts District downtown
Ever wanted to drink wine while feeding a giraffe? Check out Malibu Wine Safari
Day Trips
Each of these spots is within a 3 hour drive of LA, and some are accessible by train.