Fucking hell. It’s so heartbreaking and infuriating. My youngest has been talking non stop for a week because he gets to go visit his new school elementary school tomorrow (going to kindergarten next year) where his sister is in second grade. They’re both so exited for the summer but all he can do is talk about riding the bus with his sister, asking if she’ll hold his hand for the first day (three months from now), asking if we will pack carrots or if “do they have them there?”, and it’s been so fun to watch him be so innocent and excited. They’re just little kids. Just fuck. And all those NRA fuckheads just a few miles away. Actually deserving targets. (And BL if that comment earns me a break, cool. I’ve been here and tos for years but I’m not as big a voice as the regular crew … so figured I might as well say what I feel on this topic)
We used to go to Fathers Office with our daughter when we lived in Venice - but she was also aged 0-2 during that time so might have been different if she wasn’t self contained. I won’t add much to what everyone else is saying - all good suggestions. And I don’t know downtown well at all. That said if you do Hollywood or West Hollywood toward Beverly Hills, Dan Tana’s is a great LA vibe. As is Georgio Baldi if you’re out west and/or headed to Malibu (where you’re very likely to see some real live celebrities and the pumpkin ravioli will change your life). Also toward Malibu on the PCH is the Reel Inn if you want just good seafood shack food and great setting. You’ll pass it on the way to the Getty Villa if that’s where you’re going. If you’re going the Getty, it’s in BFE but an amazing experience.