{"id":8127,"date":"2012-03-03T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-03-03T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/discovering-westwood-village-los-angeles\/"},"modified":"2018-10-08T09:41:43","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T13:41:43","slug":"discovering-westwood-village-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/discovering-westwood-village-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Westwood Village, Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When many people think about L.A., they imagine a sprawling, homogenous metropolis. In actuality, L.A. is a series of neighborhoods with distinct personalities; Westwood Village is one of these areas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Given its proximity to the UCLA campus, Westwood Village is a popular place for students to hang out. However, Westwood pulls a variety of demographics thanks to its diverse shops and eateries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Shops<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/artonegallery.com\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Art One Gallery<\/a> (1036 Broxton Avenue):<\/p>\n<p>This eclectic gallery features pieces from a variety of artists working in different media&#8212; the perfect place to find a truly unique remembrance of your trip to California.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flaxpentopaper.com\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Flax: Pen to Paper<\/a> (1078 Gayley Avenue):<br \/>\nThis beautiful boutique features fine pens and papers, and reminds us of the importance of life\u2019s daily luxuries. Whether you\u2019re browsing or buying, shopping at Flax is a delightful experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ai-wish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ai Wish<\/a> (10920 Kinross Avenue):<br \/>\nAn upscale clothing boutique, Ai Wish features envy-inspiring designer threads and accessories. Bring home some California style.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Eateries<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soleilwestwood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Soleil Westwood<\/a><br \/>\n1386 Westwood Blvd<br \/>\n(310) 441-5384<br \/>\nA French and French-Canadian style bistro (yes, they serve poutine!), Soleil is known for its fresh, flavorful fare and charming ambiance. This is the perfect spot for a casual lunch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mongols<\/strong><br \/>\n1064 Gayley Avenue<br \/>\n310-824-3377<br \/>\nAttention meat eaters, this Mongolian restaurant will satisfy your appetite and make your wallet happy at the same time (a favorite among UCLA students). This is a great place to grab some quick, filling cuisine before exploring Westwood Village.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asukawestwood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Asuka Restaurant<\/a><br \/>\n1266 Westwood Blvd.<br \/>\n310-474-7412<br \/>\nIf fresh, delicious sushi is what you crave, then look no further. Asuka serves wonderful Japanese cuisine in a clean, simple setting. Enjoy a meal here before catching a film at the historic Crest theater (adjacent).<\/p>\n<p>For more ideas, see: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westwoodblvd.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.westwoodblvd.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<br \/>\nCC Flickr photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/27767734@N04\/3857439056\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">AndrewGorden<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When many people think about L.A., they imagine a sprawling, homogenous metropolis. In actuality, L.A. is a series of neighborhoods with distinct personalities; Westwood Village is one of these areas. &nbsp; Given its proximity to the UCLA campus, Westwood Village is a popular place for students to hang out. 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