Rob and Rachel

LACMA

The Broad Museum 

Grand Central Market LA

Malibu Beach (Zuma)

Malibu Country Mart

Abbot Kinney (shopping)

Century City Mall

Apple Pan (dinner)

The Apple Pan might be LA’s most iconic burger joint, second only to In-N-Out. This diner in Cheviot Hills hasn’t changed much since it opened in 1947, with classic red leather chairs, cooks wearing soda jerk hats, and plaid wallpaper. The menu is virtually the same, too: tuna melts, their famous banana cream pie, and the delicious–and often divisive–hickory burger.

Gjusta (lunch)

This deli a few blocks back from the beach is big, busy, and perfect for surveying the Venice crowd. The sandwiches and salads, along with whatever else is in the deli case, are best in class.

Sonoratown (best tacos)

What sets this counter-service operation apart are their housemade flour tortillas—they’re chewy, tender, and essentially melt in your mouth. We also love their perfectly-sized chivichangas—mini burritos filled with braised meat, roasted chile peppers, and lots of molten cheese

Republique (brunch)

Republique is this city’s most famous brunch place—known to draw big crowds on weekdays and even bigger crowds on weekends.  Republique is widely known as a powerhouse of French pastries.

Porto's (lunch)

From guava pastries to potato balls to our favorite Cubano in the city, Porto’s food is fantastic across the board, and it’s an ideal lunch spot  

Bavel (dinner)

This upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District is a model of consistency, serving deeply personal food that tastes incredible. The menu is packed with hits, but if it's your first time, prioritize the malawach platter, baba ganoush and lamb neck shawarma.

Malibu Seafood (lunch)

From fish and chips to fried calamari, everything here is fresh, hearty, and exactly what you want after a day at the beach. There will definitely be a line on the weekends, but who cares? The sun is out, there’s sand in your hair, and you can smell the ocean from your spot in line.