Melanie And Andreas’s guidebook

Melanie And Andreas
Melanie And Andreas
Melanie And Andreas’s guidebook

Supermarket

One regular shopper reviewed the supermarket like this and we can add: the low prices are unbeatable. It's very low-key. "Gonzalez Northgate Market is a superb example of these new ethnic supermarkets. It is a corner Mexican market on steroids. While the ingredients are oriented toward an Hispanic customer base there is no shortage of selection for nearly any cook. The produce is fresh, copious and well presented. You can actually find avocado options other than (a) rocks or (b) over-the-hill. The greens are Whole Foods quality. The meat and seafood selections are superb. A walk down the meat aisle at nearly any traditional chain supermarket would lead one to believe that cows, pigs and sheep have only tender (and expensive) parts. Gonzalez Northgate shows otherwise. The prices are terrific. Like any Hispanic market, there is a wide variety of marinated meats available and excellent seafood selections. One of the great attractions of Gonzalez Northgate Market is the fact that it has its own, on-site tortilleria. As the tortillas are freshly made.
Northgate Market
944 E Slauson Ave
One regular shopper reviewed the supermarket like this and we can add: the low prices are unbeatable. It's very low-key. "Gonzalez Northgate Market is a superb example of these new ethnic supermarkets. It is a corner Mexican market on steroids. While the ingredients are oriented toward an Hispanic customer base there is no shortage of selection for nearly any cook. The produce is fresh, copious and well presented. You can actually find avocado options other than (a) rocks or (b) over-the-hill. The greens are Whole Foods quality. The meat and seafood selections are superb. A walk down the meat aisle at nearly any traditional chain supermarket would lead one to believe that cows, pigs and sheep have only tender (and expensive) parts. Gonzalez Northgate shows otherwise. The prices are terrific. Like any Hispanic market, there is a wide variety of marinated meats available and excellent seafood selections. One of the great attractions of Gonzalez Northgate Market is the fact that it has its own, on-site tortilleria. As the tortillas are freshly made.
we love this Whole Foods because it has easy and one hour free parking, there is a CVS next door. A movie theater, yoga place, restaurants, a park, a library, all in walking distance.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd
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we love this Whole Foods because it has easy and one hour free parking, there is a CVS next door. A movie theater, yoga place, restaurants, a park, a library, all in walking distance.

Neighborhoods

"Surf, sun, and fewer crowds make Manhattan Beach a perfect coastal getaway When it comes to hitting the beaches of Los Angeles, many first-timers head straight to Santa Monica or Venice. But for those who want a more laid-back vibe, Manhattan Beach is the perfect coastal enclave. Situated conveniently close to LAX in L.A.’s South Bay region, Manhattan Beach’s biggest draw is, of course, the beach. The sand and surf here are the real deal, and the scene can sometimes look straight out of an updated version of Baywatch. The ultra-smooth sand is perpetually dotted with volleyball nets and is home to the annual Manhattan Beach Open, the pro beach volleyball summer tournament. And, of course, it’s a hot spot for surfing. The International Surf Festival is also a big draw to MB (as the locals call it) every summer. The Manhattan Beach Pier, where Manhattan Beach Boulevard meets the Pacific, offers a relaxing stroll with breathtaking views of L.A.’s most expensive beachside homes and the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula to the south. Winners of past Manhattan Beach Opens are commemorated along the 928-foot pier, and the end houses the quaint, free Roundhouse Aquarium. Inside, there are viewing pools and touch tanks for close encounters with starfish and other invertebrates. Fun fact: Roundhouse was the location of the surf shop where Keanu Reeves’ character in Point Break bought his surfboard."
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Manhattan Beach
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"Surf, sun, and fewer crowds make Manhattan Beach a perfect coastal getaway When it comes to hitting the beaches of Los Angeles, many first-timers head straight to Santa Monica or Venice. But for those who want a more laid-back vibe, Manhattan Beach is the perfect coastal enclave. Situated conveniently close to LAX in L.A.’s South Bay region, Manhattan Beach’s biggest draw is, of course, the beach. The sand and surf here are the real deal, and the scene can sometimes look straight out of an updated version of Baywatch. The ultra-smooth sand is perpetually dotted with volleyball nets and is home to the annual Manhattan Beach Open, the pro beach volleyball summer tournament. And, of course, it’s a hot spot for surfing. The International Surf Festival is also a big draw to MB (as the locals call it) every summer. The Manhattan Beach Pier, where Manhattan Beach Boulevard meets the Pacific, offers a relaxing stroll with breathtaking views of L.A.’s most expensive beachside homes and the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula to the south. Winners of past Manhattan Beach Opens are commemorated along the 928-foot pier, and the end houses the quaint, free Roundhouse Aquarium. Inside, there are viewing pools and touch tanks for close encounters with starfish and other invertebrates. Fun fact: Roundhouse was the location of the surf shop where Keanu Reeves’ character in Point Break bought his surfboard."
"Marvista Certified Farmers’ Market is a bustling, transient town square that is open every Sunday from 9-2, rain or shine. It features numerous farmers making the trek from all over California to bring fresh- picked and dried fruit, nuts, berries, greens, mushrooms, veggies, grass-fed meats and cheeses , sustainably raised chicken, pork, lamb, raw cow and goat milk and other offerings direct from the farm. Also offered are fresh-squeezed juices and sustainably caught, wild local seafood from the waters off California." Kids friendly. There is live music! "The popular food emporium also has a wide range of prepared offerings. Grab a seat under one of the dining tents or take it to go. Try Chinese dumplings, falafels, pupusas, tacos, bánh mì, curries, crepes, omelets, waffles, BBQ, salads and a lobster truck! Try the pre-packaged foods to take home for later or eat along the way. Vegan, plant-based, and prepared foods in a jar are plentiful: cashew-based cheeses, probiotic coconut yogurts, bread, and ayurvedic offerings – plus the best sheep’s milk Greek yogurt you’ll ever taste. Pickles, organic teas, hummus, hand-made pastas and organic fair-trade chocolate. The list goes on."
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Mar Vista
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"Marvista Certified Farmers’ Market is a bustling, transient town square that is open every Sunday from 9-2, rain or shine. It features numerous farmers making the trek from all over California to bring fresh- picked and dried fruit, nuts, berries, greens, mushrooms, veggies, grass-fed meats and cheeses , sustainably raised chicken, pork, lamb, raw cow and goat milk and other offerings direct from the farm. Also offered are fresh-squeezed juices and sustainably caught, wild local seafood from the waters off California." Kids friendly. There is live music! "The popular food emporium also has a wide range of prepared offerings. Grab a seat under one of the dining tents or take it to go. Try Chinese dumplings, falafels, pupusas, tacos, bánh mì, curries, crepes, omelets, waffles, BBQ, salads and a lobster truck! Try the pre-packaged foods to take home for later or eat along the way. Vegan, plant-based, and prepared foods in a jar are plentiful: cashew-based cheeses, probiotic coconut yogurts, bread, and ayurvedic offerings – plus the best sheep’s milk Greek yogurt you’ll ever taste. Pickles, organic teas, hummus, hand-made pastas and organic fair-trade chocolate. The list goes on."
Free Summer concerts! Tons of restaurants and bars! A movie Theater ("Arclight theater"), The Kirk Douglas Theater, "The Actor's Gang", visit The Culver Studios! They have Community Valet Parking (A community valet parking service is available for visitors to Downtown Culver City. There are four valet parking stations conveniently located throughout downtown allowing visitors to drop-off vehicles in one location and pick-up at another, ca. $9) and one hour of free parking at the parking structures. All infos under https://www.downtownculvercity.com.
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Downtown
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Free Summer concerts! Tons of restaurants and bars! A movie Theater ("Arclight theater"), The Kirk Douglas Theater, "The Actor's Gang", visit The Culver Studios! They have Community Valet Parking (A community valet parking service is available for visitors to Downtown Culver City. There are four valet parking stations conveniently located throughout downtown allowing visitors to drop-off vehicles in one location and pick-up at another, ca. $9) and one hour of free parking at the parking structures. All infos under https://www.downtownculvercity.com.

Sightseeing

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Velencei csatornák
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Everyone heard of Venice Beach. Great during daylight. Try to stay away after dawn. Unfortunately Venice has a problem with homelessness and drugs, but ONLY after sunset. Cheap shopping, very good if you have to bring a "California" gift for your loved ones at home.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
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Everyone heard of Venice Beach. Great during daylight. Try to stay away after dawn. Unfortunately Venice has a problem with homelessness and drugs, but ONLY after sunset. Cheap shopping, very good if you have to bring a "California" gift for your loved ones at home.
great for family fun. Bring your camera when you take the fairy wheel. Free concerts in the Summer (August/ September). https://santamonicapier.org/twilight/
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Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
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great for family fun. Bring your camera when you take the fairy wheel. Free concerts in the Summer (August/ September). https://santamonicapier.org/twilight/

Food scene

Fair to low prices!
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Swanya
4322 Sepulveda Blvd
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Fair to low prices!

ideas for kids

What do to with kids? Here are some tips what we like to do with our kids.
Why this place? We love to go there with small and big kids. They LOVE that place. Check first if they have upcoming events (https://www.adoptandshop.org/events/). Or just stop by and say hello to the cats and dogs that need a new home. Very clean!
Found Animals Adopt & Shop - Culver City
4235 Sepulveda Boulevard
Why this place? We love to go there with small and big kids. They LOVE that place. Check first if they have upcoming events (https://www.adoptandshop.org/events/). Or just stop by and say hello to the cats and dogs that need a new home. Very clean!
very close by and low prices. It's highly recommended to check their schedule first!! great for lap swimmer, too! https://www.culvercity.org/home/showdocument?id=12250
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The Culver City Municipal Plunge
4175 Overland Ave
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very close by and low prices. It's highly recommended to check their schedule first!! great for lap swimmer, too! https://www.culvercity.org/home/showdocument?id=12250
right next to The Cheesecake Factory is Mothers Beach. Great Playground with access to the shallow water at Marina Beach. Pick nick tables, bike paths, that altogether with a big slice of cheesecake :-)
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Anyák Strandja
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right next to The Cheesecake Factory is Mothers Beach. Great Playground with access to the shallow water at Marina Beach. Pick nick tables, bike paths, that altogether with a big slice of cheesecake :-)
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CULVER-PALMS FAMILY YMCA
4500 Sepulveda Blvd
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Check out their story time schedule https://www.lapl.org/branches/playa-vista
Playa Vista Library
6400 Playa Vista Dr
Check out their story time schedule https://www.lapl.org/branches/playa-vista
Great playground! clean, in the shade, right next to a baseball field, a park where you can play soccer, and a tennis court.
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Veterán emlékpark
4117 Overland Ave
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Great playground! clean, in the shade, right next to a baseball field, a park where you can play soccer, and a tennis court.