The Cottage | Fave Eats & Stores

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The Cottage | Fave Eats & Stores

Food Scene

Eateries you can walk to — and a few worth driving to. I’ll note which are which…
WALK: Walkable from The Cottage, The Sherman has a warm, comfortable atmosphere and quality comfort food. Ask if their secret upstairs bar is open for a drink after your meal. This is a popular place and one of my personal favorites. It is also very close by.
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The Sherman
14633 Ventura Blvd
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WALK: Walkable from The Cottage, The Sherman has a warm, comfortable atmosphere and quality comfort food. Ask if their secret upstairs bar is open for a drink after your meal. This is a popular place and one of my personal favorites. It is also very close by.
WALK: The food is delicious -- and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. They serve until 1 am!
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MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company
14612 Ventura Blvd
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WALK: The food is delicious -- and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. They serve until 1 am!
WALK: My favorite Thai place. Closed Mondays and only open for dinner. Anajak is famous for their popular Thai Taco Tuesday — 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM. Guests line up early for a table to this weekly event.
Anajak Thai Cuisine
14704 Ventura Blvd
WALK: My favorite Thai place. Closed Mondays and only open for dinner. Anajak is famous for their popular Thai Taco Tuesday — 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM. Guests line up early for a table to this weekly event.
WALK: A stylish and tasty spot on the Boulevard for plant based cuisine. I highly recommend this restaurant / wine bar.
O’cado Restaurant
14568 Ventura Blvd
WALK: A stylish and tasty spot on the Boulevard for plant based cuisine. I highly recommend this restaurant / wine bar.
WALK: A favorite cozy local restaurant with a nice bar — and happy hour menu. Try their famous Chinese Chicken Salad on the regular menu. Stanley’s is highly regarded for their food and welcoming atmosphere. It is very popular with locals!
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Stanley's Restaurant
4336 Van Nuys Boulevard
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WALK: A favorite cozy local restaurant with a nice bar — and happy hour menu. Try their famous Chinese Chicken Salad on the regular menu. Stanley’s is highly regarded for their food and welcoming atmosphere. It is very popular with locals!
WALK: Delicious food in a warm setting. About 7 blocks from The Cottage at Van Nuys and Moorpark.
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Oliva Trattoria
4449 Van Nuys Blvd
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WALK: Delicious food in a warm setting. About 7 blocks from The Cottage at Van Nuys and Moorpark.
WALK: Casual place for fresh salads, generously portioned. I go there frequently.
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Health Nut
4550 Van Nuys Blvd
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WALK: Casual place for fresh salads, generously portioned. I go there frequently.
WALK: Delicious Vegan food — I love this yummy place. You can walk there from The Cottage.
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veSTATION
14435 Ventura Blvd
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WALK: Delicious Vegan food — I love this yummy place. You can walk there from The Cottage.
WALK: Iconic Burger joint. They are fresh and tasty -- no wonder it's so popular! As far as fast food goes -- it's the place to go! Inexpensive.
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In-N-Out Burger
7220 Balboa Blvd
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WALK: Iconic Burger joint. They are fresh and tasty -- no wonder it's so popular! As far as fast food goes -- it's the place to go! Inexpensive.
WALK: Tasty grass fed beef burgers and soda fountain with cane sugar. Very juicy and flavorful burgers at this clean, convenient Burger joint, just a 5 minute stroll from The Cottage. Open until 9 pm.
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Burger Lounge
8539 Sunset Blvd
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WALK: Tasty grass fed beef burgers and soda fountain with cane sugar. Very juicy and flavorful burgers at this clean, convenient Burger joint, just a 5 minute stroll from The Cottage. Open until 9 pm.
DRIVE: My favorite Chinese Restaurant. About 1.5 miles from The Cottage. Open for Dinner — not lunch.
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Bamboo Cuisine
14010 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: My favorite Chinese Restaurant. About 1.5 miles from The Cottage. Open for Dinner — not lunch.
DRIVE: This charming Country type place is great for breakfast, lunch — and now dinner! I adore this iconic, comfortable place. You'll have to drive there -- it's about 2 miles from The Cottage.
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Sweet Butter Kitchen
13824 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: This charming Country type place is great for breakfast, lunch — and now dinner! I adore this iconic, comfortable place. You'll have to drive there -- it's about 2 miles from The Cottage.
DRIVE: The best, authentic Mexican Food in the area. You'll have to drive there -- it's about a mile from The Cottage. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Delicious, homemade Mexican cooking. Yummy Breakfast for under $10.
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La Fogata Mexican Restaurant & Catering
5142 Van Nuys Blvd
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DRIVE: The best, authentic Mexican Food in the area. You'll have to drive there -- it's about a mile from The Cottage. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Delicious, homemade Mexican cooking. Yummy Breakfast for under $10.
DRIVE: Good for breakfast, brunch. Evenings, too. Iconic 50s type place.
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Mel's Drive-In
14846 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Good for breakfast, brunch. Evenings, too. Iconic 50s type place.
DRIVE: Iconic outdoor Mall with Movie Theatre, 24 Hour Fitness Gym, and Restaurants PF Changs (a personal favorite) and the famous CheeseCake Factory (also a favorite).
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Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Iconic outdoor Mall with Movie Theatre, 24 Hour Fitness Gym, and Restaurants PF Changs (a personal favorite) and the famous CheeseCake Factory (also a favorite).
DRIVE: Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Ask me if I have a Breakfast Coupon -- I usually do.
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Marmalade Cafe - Sherman Oaks
14910 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Ask me if I have a Breakfast Coupon -- I usually do.
DRIVE: Fantastic for breakfast or lunch. Closed for dinner. I love this popular place. Drive there from The Cottage -- it's about a mile away. Always good.
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Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose Ave
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DRIVE: Fantastic for breakfast or lunch. Closed for dinner. I love this popular place. Drive there from The Cottage -- it's about a mile away. Always good.
DRIVE: Iconic Japanese Restaurant with stunning city views and a hip bar. Worth visiting this spot in Hollywood, 25 minutes from The Cottage by car. Valet Parking only at this Restaurant on a hill. Visit the smiling gold Buddha on the walking trail by the city views.
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Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore Ave
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DRIVE: Iconic Japanese Restaurant with stunning city views and a hip bar. Worth visiting this spot in Hollywood, 25 minutes from The Cottage by car. Valet Parking only at this Restaurant on a hill. Visit the smiling gold Buddha on the walking trail by the city views.
DRIVE: Set in a train car, this is a great place for Hot Dogs -- and chili fries! Burgers are probably good too, but I never get passed the yummy hot dogs to try the Burgers. Classic joint located in Studio City, right on Ventura Boulevard. Free parking out front! About 15 minutes from The Cottage by car. A favorite.
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Carney's Restaurant
8351 Sunset Blvd
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DRIVE: Set in a train car, this is a great place for Hot Dogs -- and chili fries! Burgers are probably good too, but I never get passed the yummy hot dogs to try the Burgers. Classic joint located in Studio City, right on Ventura Boulevard. Free parking out front! About 15 minutes from The Cottage by car. A favorite.
WALK: Walkable from The Cottage, this is a swell place for seafood lovers. They have a happy hour called The Crabby Hour from 4pm - 7 pm Monday thru Thursdays, and 5 pm til close at the bar only Fridays - Sundays.
The Crabby Crab
4457 Van Nuys Blvd
WALK: Walkable from The Cottage, this is a swell place for seafood lovers. They have a happy hour called The Crabby Hour from 4pm - 7 pm Monday thru Thursdays, and 5 pm til close at the bar only Fridays - Sundays.
WALK: There are two Starbucks within walking distance of The Cottage. One is located inside Pavillions Grocery Store (at Ventura and Kester) and another on Van Nuys Boulevard next to Gelsons on Van Nuys Blvd., just South of Hortense.
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Starbucks
4550 Van Nuys Blvd
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WALK: There are two Starbucks within walking distance of The Cottage. One is located inside Pavillions Grocery Store (at Ventura and Kester) and another on Van Nuys Boulevard next to Gelsons on Van Nuys Blvd., just South of Hortense.
WALK: If you need a fast pizza, this place is just a few blocks away from The Cottage — and they deliver. For a tip (3 or so dollars).
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Domino's Pizza
9170 W Olympic Blvd
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WALK: If you need a fast pizza, this place is just a few blocks away from The Cottage — and they deliver. For a tip (3 or so dollars).
WALK: A 10 minute walk for excellent Japanese cuisine. Try a Bento box — and start with their garlic edamame as an appetizer. The shishito peppers are a great starter, too!
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Dojo Sushi
14423 Ventura Blvd
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WALK: A 10 minute walk for excellent Japanese cuisine. Try a Bento box — and start with their garlic edamame as an appetizer. The shishito peppers are a great starter, too!
WALK: Good food and a nice Happy Hour. The service can be spotty — but the food and atmosphere are always good!
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Anejo Cantina and Grill
14755 Ventura Blvd
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WALK: Good food and a nice Happy Hour. The service can be spotty — but the food and atmosphere are always good!
WALK: Good food and Happy Hour. Try the Japanese fried chicken on their All Day, Everyday $12 Combo Happy Hour Menu. Yum.
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
14457 Ventura Boulevard
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WALK: Good food and Happy Hour. Try the Japanese fried chicken on their All Day, Everyday $12 Combo Happy Hour Menu. Yum.
Delicious, generous portions at a fair price!
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Carnival Restaurant
4356 Woodman Ave
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Delicious, generous portions at a fair price!
WALK: Popular sports bar and patio dining.
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On The Thirty
14622 Ventura Blvd
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WALK: Popular sports bar and patio dining.
DRIVE: Comfortable and casual spot for good Italian food.
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Maria's Italian Kitchen
13353 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Comfortable and casual spot for good Italian food.
DRIVE: Popular local pub with good eats and casual outdoor dining.
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The Local Peasant - Sherman Oaks
14058 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Popular local pub with good eats and casual outdoor dining.
DRIVE: It’s a 15 minute ride from Sherman Oaks — but it’s so worth it. Go for breakfast or lunch. Food is great and you’ll love the garden patio atmosphere including the neighborhood this favorite cafe is located in.
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Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga Ave
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DRIVE: It’s a 15 minute ride from Sherman Oaks — but it’s so worth it. Go for breakfast or lunch. Food is great and you’ll love the garden patio atmosphere including the neighborhood this favorite cafe is located in.
DRIVE: Good eats and a happy hour, too.
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Tipsy Cow
15005 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Good eats and a happy hour, too.
WALK: Casual place for comfort food and bar drinks. Now offering parking lot dining. Located in the same mall as In-n-Out.
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Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill
4454 Van Nuys Blvd
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WALK: Casual place for comfort food and bar drinks. Now offering parking lot dining. Located in the same mall as In-n-Out.
DRIVE: Many good eateries at this popular and scenic outdoor shopping mall.
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The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
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DRIVE: Many good eateries at this popular and scenic outdoor shopping mall.
DRIVE: Great FroYo spot. Take a selfie on the Wings Mural in their small parking lot out back.
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Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
13369 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Great FroYo spot. Take a selfie on the Wings Mural in their small parking lot out back.
WALK: Popular new restaurant. Let’s support Black owned businesses.
Fat Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks
14543 Ventura Blvd
WALK: Popular new restaurant. Let’s support Black owned businesses.
DRIVE. Nice sandwiches and salads in a clean, casual setting. Free covered parking lot in back.
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Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax Ave
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DRIVE. Nice sandwiches and salads in a clean, casual setting. Free covered parking lot in back.
DRIVE. Free parking lot in back. Patio dining and great hamburgers make this a tasty choice.
Islands Restaurant Sherman Oaks
14141 Ventura Blvd
DRIVE. Free parking lot in back. Patio dining and great hamburgers make this a tasty choice.
WALK: Great ice cream!
Paradis Sherman Oaks
14512 Ventura Blvd
WALK: Great ice cream!
WALK: Yummy ice cream.
The Dolly Llama
14545 Ventura Blvd
WALK: Yummy ice cream.
12 miles from The Cottage, 30 minute drive.
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Castaway Burbank
1250 E Harvard Rd
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12 miles from The Cottage, 30 minute drive.
DRIVE: Warm, upscale, clubby atmosphere. A great place for a memorable meal and date.
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Firefly
11720 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Warm, upscale, clubby atmosphere. A great place for a memorable meal and date.
DRIVE: Great place to meet friends for a drink and a bite to eat. Nice outside area. Casual, fun vibe in Studio City.
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Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Great place to meet friends for a drink and a bite to eat. Nice outside area. Casual, fun vibe in Studio City.
DRIVE : Warm, comfortable and inviting setting and delicious food are a winning combination at this Studio City favorite.
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GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE : Warm, comfortable and inviting setting and delicious food are a winning combination at this Studio City favorite.
WALK: Popular Mexican food chain with a daily happy hour in their bar area. On Ventura Blvd just East of Van Nuys Blvd. Free parking lot.
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El Torito
13715 Fiji Way
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WALK: Popular Mexican food chain with a daily happy hour in their bar area. On Ventura Blvd just East of Van Nuys Blvd. Free parking lot.
DRIVE: Upscale dining at this Sherman Oaks favorite. Valet and metered street parking.
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Panzanella Ristorante
14928 Ventura Blvd
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DRIVE: Upscale dining at this Sherman Oaks favorite. Valet and metered street parking.
DRIVE: A nice, scenic drive to this popular hidden spot at the top of Mulholland Drive.
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Vibrato Grill Jazz
2930 Beverly Glen Cir
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DRIVE: A nice, scenic drive to this popular hidden spot at the top of Mulholland Drive.
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Public School 818
15300 Ventura Blvd
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The food is always great at PF Chang’s at The Galleria, Sherman Oaks.
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P.F. Chang's
15301 Ventura Blvd
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The food is always great at PF Chang’s at The Galleria, Sherman Oaks.
The place to go for delicious and comforting Vietnamese food.
LET'S PHO
4344 A Woodman Ave
The place to go for delicious and comforting Vietnamese food.
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Happy Days
14552 Ventura Blvd
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Tasty, toasted Beef / Lamb and/or Chicken Shawarma in the neighborhood. 👏
Sincerely Syria (Sherman Oaks)
Tasty, toasted Beef / Lamb and/or Chicken Shawarma in the neighborhood. 👏
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Cold Stone Creamery
14622 Ventura Blvd
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Sightseeing

Views of the City -- day time or at night.
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Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive
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Views of the City -- day time or at night.
Where I went to school. A nice place to walk around. Sculpture garden in North Campus, near the theatres (Freud Playhouse). Park in North Campus.
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Háskóli Kaliforníu, Los Angeles
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Where I went to school. A nice place to walk around. Sculpture garden in North Campus, near the theatres (Freud Playhouse). Park in North Campus.
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Hollywood og Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd
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Parks & Nature

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TreePeople
12601 Mulholland Dr
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A great small park, somewhat hidden, in Beverly Hills. A nice place for a picnic. Lush and green.
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Coldwater Canyon Park
1100 N Beverly Dr
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A great small park, somewhat hidden, in Beverly Hills. A nice place for a picnic. Lush and green.
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Mulholland Scenic Overlook
8591 Mulholland Dr
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Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
14201 Huston St
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Arts & Culture

Classic Outdoor Concert Venue. Take a picnic and someone you love and enjoy the music! Even the cheap seats can be fun!
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
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Classic Outdoor Concert Venue. Take a picnic and someone you love and enjoy the music! Even the cheap seats can be fun!
The famed Getty Museum!
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Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr
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The famed Getty Museum!

Shopping

A great second hand store with high quality items at bargain prices. I have had very good luck finding great items at this upscale, friendly store. They have a lot of ladies apparel -- but home stuff and mens clothes too.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
4454 Van Nuys Blvd
A great second hand store with high quality items at bargain prices. I have had very good luck finding great items at this upscale, friendly store. They have a lot of ladies apparel -- but home stuff and mens clothes too.
Nice, nearby, indoor Mall. You'll have to drive there from The Cottage.
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Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside Dr
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Nice, nearby, indoor Mall. You'll have to drive there from The Cottage.
A fun weekly Flea Market located at Fairfax High School, West Hollywood.
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Melrose söluhlaðan
7850 Melrose Ave
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A fun weekly Flea Market located at Fairfax High School, West Hollywood.
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Hollywood og Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd
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Clean, hip, designer thrift store. A popular spot with nice fashion finds.
2nd STREET Sherman Oaks
14548 Ventura Boulevard
Clean, hip, designer thrift store. A popular spot with nice fashion finds.
High end boutique second hand store worth visiting.
Start Rescue Resale Store
4521 Van Nuys Boulevard
High end boutique second hand store worth visiting.

Essentials

Mega Grocery Store about a mile from The Cottage. They have a huge Kosher section, as well as Sushi bar, fresh roasted Chicken, Pharmacy and even a Starbucks in the store.
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Ralphs
14049 Ventura Blvd
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Mega Grocery Store about a mile from The Cottage. They have a huge Kosher section, as well as Sushi bar, fresh roasted Chicken, Pharmacy and even a Starbucks in the store.
High quality -- and high prices. You can walk there from The Cottage. They have a Carvery station, Salad bar, Deli, Frozen Yogurt Shop. Expensive, but high quality.
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Gelson's Market
4738 Laurel Canyon Blvd
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High quality -- and high prices. You can walk there from The Cottage. They have a Carvery station, Salad bar, Deli, Frozen Yogurt Shop. Expensive, but high quality.
Need copies, or shipping? Perhaps you need to laminate something? This is your place! In the Gelson's Shopping Center on Van Nuys Blvd. Walkable from The Cottage.
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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
5575 Sepulveda Blvd
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Need copies, or shipping? Perhaps you need to laminate something? This is your place! In the Gelson's Shopping Center on Van Nuys Blvd. Walkable from The Cottage.
2 blocks from The Cottage. Open late.
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CVS Pharmacy
14735 Ventura Blvd
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2 blocks from The Cottage. Open late.
Everybody loves Trader Joe’s. Park on Riverside Drive if possible — their Sherman Oaks parking lot is tight and not the easiest to maneuver.
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
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Everybody loves Trader Joe’s. Park on Riverside Drive if possible — their Sherman Oaks parking lot is tight and not the easiest to maneuver.
Nearby beauty supply.
Ulta Beauty
4550 Van Nuys Blvd
Nearby beauty supply.

Entertainment & Activities

My favorite Improv Company. I've seen Melissa McCarthy and Will Ferrel get their career starts at this classic Theatre for comedy! Love this place!
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The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose Ave
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My favorite Improv Company. I've seen Melissa McCarthy and Will Ferrel get their career starts at this classic Theatre for comedy! Love this place!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner Blvd
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Upscale Movie Theatre located in the Sherman Oaks Galleria.
Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura Boulevard
Upscale Movie Theatre located in the Sherman Oaks Galleria.