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Best Local Spots In Los Angeles

March 3, 2023

Los Angeles is full of locals who were born and raised in the area, new residents, and visitors looking to explore our diverse city. L.A. has the best of both worlds with access to beautiful beaches, vast mountain ranges, and valleys. In a big city like Los Angeles, it can be difficult to find hidden local spots. However, the Brody Pennell team is here to help direct you to the hidden gems L.A. has to offer! In this article, we will list the best local restaurants, destinations, and other spots in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Local Restaurants In Los Angeles

Whether you are a visitor looking to find the local spots or a L.A. resident in search of more locally owned businesses, we have you covered! Our team of HVAC professionals highly recommend the following local restaurants in Los Angeles and surrounding areas:

Gladstones

Gladstones is a beachside dining restaurant and one of our favorites for fresh seafood in Malibu. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and you are guaranteed to find something everyone will love! Gladstones has been in business for almost 50 years and is owned by Los Angeles’s former mayor, Richard J. Riordan. If you are looking for the best seafood in L.A. and a cold cocktail while watching a California sunset on the water, Gladstones is the local spot for you.

Paradise Cove Cafe

When the Brody Pennell team isn’t providing your home with HVAC services in L.A., you can find our team members relaxing on the beach! Paradise Cove is one of our team’s favorite spots to hangout at the beach, which is how we found Paradise Cove Cafe! Paradise Cove Cafe is located in Malibu and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This local spot is exactly what you need while enjoying a day on the beach. The cafe menu ranges from local seafood in L.A. to some world famous tacos. Paradise Cove Cafe embodies what it feels like to be in paradise with their refreshing cocktails and beachy vibes. Be sure to try this hidden gem the next time you have a beach day!

Noah’s Bagels

At Brody Pennell, our technicians start their day bright and early to best serve our customers. This means never missing out on a delicious breakfast bagel at Noah’s NY Bagels! Noah’s NY Bagels brings a taste of New York to Los Angeles with their freshly made dough. Whether you enjoy plain bagels or bagel sandwiches, Noah’s has it all. If you are looking for a quick and delicious breakfast in L.A., head over to one of Noah’s Bagels many locations!

Jackson Market and Deli

When the office is hungry for lunch, Jackson Market and Deli is one of our go-to’s! This local lunch restaurant is located in Culver City and has been in business since 1925. Jackson Market and Deli is hidden on a residential street downtown Culver City and offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options. Our team recommends everything on the menu, but their homemade paninis are one of our favorites.

Dan’s Super Subs

To best serve our clients, many Brody Pennell technicians have lunch on the go. For busy days, many choose Dan’s Super Subs for a quick and easy lunch in Woodland Hills! Dan’s Super Subs is known for their delicious sandwiches and has even been mentioned by Joe Rogan on his podcast. The sub shop has been in business for over 40 years and is easily one of our favorite local sandwiches in Los Angeles. Each one of Dan’s Super Subs is originally made and named, such as the sub “My Cousin Elvis” with homemade BBQ brisket. We strongly recommend Dan’s Super Subs as a local lunch spot!

Hidden Beaches In Los Angeles

While the Santa Monica beach is beautiful and has a variety of activities, many L.A. locals prefer quieter beaches to hangout at for a day. Below are six hidden beaches in Los Angeles many locals enjoy.

  • Carbon Beach
  • Paradise Cove
  • Lechuza Beach
  • Bluff Cove
  • Rosie’s Dog Beach (for our furry friends!)
  • Escondido Beach

Local Spots In Los Angeles

Due to our 24/7 emergency HVAC services in Los Angeles, our technicians need their caffeine! Below are a few of our favorite local coffee shops in L.A. and surrounding areas.

Los Angeles has many outdoor activities to offer when the weather warms up. Below are five activities to do in the spring and summer in L.A.

  • Catalina Island
  • Observatory at Griffith Park
  • Descanso Gardens
  • Farmers Market at Grand Park
  • Outdoor Movie at Exposition Park

Los Angeles has a variety of restaurants and spots to visit, even if you are a local! The diversity and culture is one of our favorite things about this city. We encourage you to try the Brody Pennell team’s favorite hidden gems in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, because we value supporting local. Brody Pennell is a locally owned and operated heating and cooling company, so give us a call for AC repairs or replacements this summer in Los Angeles!


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Brody Pennell

Since 1945, Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning is the committed to helping homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area experience total home comfort. In 2021, the readers of the Los Angeles Times voted Brody Pennell the Best HVAC Company in the area.

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