Shops
Arlington Barber Shop (Legit barber shop with the coolest interiors)
3317 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Carny Couture (boho chic goodies)
4423 W Jefferson Blvd #104 Los Angeles, CA 90016
carnycouture.com
Eso Won Books
4327 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
https://www.esowonbookstore.com/
Fine Arts Stretcher Bars (custom stretched canvas)
5021 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
https://cargocollective.com/fineartstretcherbars
Lotties Skate Shop
4472 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
http://www.lottiesskateshop.com/
La Libreria (lovely bookshop with bilingual selections)
4732 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
https://www.la-libreria.net/
Runway Boutique (Afrocentric women’s clothing)
4755 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016
www.shoprunwayboutiquela.com
Soul on Ice (Cool clothing especially love their Arlington Heights gear)
2491 W Washington Blvd #1458, Los Angeles, CA 90018
https://soulonice.business.site/
Tak's Hardware & Garden Supply (a gem of a hardware store)
3318 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
The Global Trunk (Supports indigenous Guatemalan artisans)
5374 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
https://theglobaltrunk.com/
Underground Museum (beyond awesome museum and gift shop with great book selections)
3508 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
https://theunderground-museum.org/
Printer
For your all your printing needs head to:
Print Depot (Esteban & Mario are awesome)
3606 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
http://printd.com/
Food
Or give the gift of delicious food by ordering catering or gift cards:
Alta Adams
5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
https://altaadams.com/
Bacaro Wine Bar
2308 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Bee Taqueria
5754 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Chabelitas
2001 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Chef Marilyn's Queen of Down Home Southern Goodies
2638 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
https://www.chefmarilyns2638.com/
Collins Fish Market
4873 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
https://collinsfishmarket.com/
Delicious Pizza
5419 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
(take‐out and eat in)
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
1262 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
http://gusfriedchicken.com/
Honey Bee's House of Breakfast
4715 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
http://www.honeybeeshob.com/
Harold & Belle’s Creole cuisine
2920 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018
http://www.haroldandbellesrestaurant.com/
Truffle Brothers (Italian Deli & lunch place)
4073 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018
http://www.trufflebrothers.com/Truffle_Brothers/Truffle_Brothers.html
West Jeff To Go (chef caliber take out only)
https://www.westjefftogo.com/
Jacks N Joe: (casual but yummy breakfast/ brunch spot, can get busy)
2498 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90007
La Taquiza (great Mexican fast food)
3009 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Living Room (dinks!)
2636 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars (unique fruit bars, cool location)
4234 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Mercado La Paloma
3655 S Grand Ave # 240, Los Angeles, CA 90007
http://www.mercadolapaloma.com/
Mizlala
5400 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
https://www.instagram.com/mizlala_westadams/?hl=en
Natraliart Jamaican Restaurant & Market
3426 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
https://www.natraliartrestaurant.com/
Pasta Sisters (authentic northern Italian food)
3343 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
https://www.pastasisters.com
Phillips BBQ: Take out only (pretty yummy and a great cultural experience)
2619 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018
Pollo A La Brasa Western (HANDS DOWN THE BEST ROTISSERIE CHICKEN IN LA)
764 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Post & Beam Stylish spot, California & soul food mix
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, 3767 Santa Rosalia Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008
https://postandbeamla.com/
Revolutionario North African Tacos (Creative African‐inspired food, very casual)
1436 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Surfas (unique culinary ingredients and cooking supply Heaven, plus café)
3225 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
https://www.surfasonline.com/
Coolest Starbucks in LA (googie architecture and awesome George Nelson lamps)
3722 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Vees Café
5418 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
http://www.veescafe.net/
Public Destinations to Visit
Clark Library (UCLA’s rare book library & very cool building): tour by appointment only
2520 Cimarron St. Los Angeles, CA 90018
http://www.clarklibrary.ucla.edu/
Places to Donate
24th Street Edible Garden Parent Organization
Incredible program bringing much needed healthy food growing and consumption to our local schools.
http://gardenschoolfoundation.org/