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The Acorn Store (photos) - 1220 5th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401. 310-451-5845. Wooden & natural toys for children.
The Original Flap Happy - 2330 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica CA 90404. 310-453-3527. swim diapers, swimwear, playwear, dresses, outerwear, headwear and sleeping bags in brightly colored prints & solids. Made in the U.S.A.
Bodhi Tree Bookstore - 8585 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069. 310-659-1733. Hours: NEW: 10-11 daily; Used books area: 10-7 daily.

Co-opportunity - 1525 Broadway St., Santa Monica (north, on coast), CA 90404. 310-451-8902.Hours: 7am-10pm daily. Small eatery in store, take-out, outdoor seating.
Venice-Ocean Park Food Co-op (photo of former location) - 839 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291. Retail Store is now closed. Check the website to join the discussion on the future of the Co-op (retail store? buying club?).

WorldFest: L.A.'s Largest Earth Day Festival - Towards Freedom, 1505 Barry Ave. #110, Los Angeles, CA 90025. 310-477-7887. 15,000 usually attend this incredible vegetarian happening! Live Reggae, Rock & Latin music, vegetarian food, hoilistic health, free samples, cruelty-free products, fun events for kids, educational booths.

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Note: Most Wild Oats & Whole Foods have great Salad Bars.
Whole Foods Market - 239 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210-4821. 310-274-3360. Hours: 8am-9pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 11737 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood(Los Angeles), CA 90049. 310-826-4433. Hours: 7am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - Alameda & South Main, Burbank, CA. Opening date to be announced.
Follow Your Heart Natural Food Market & Cafe - 21825 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91303-1993. 818-348-3240. Hours: 8am-9pm, daily.
Henry's Marketplace - 3030 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 714-751-6399. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 8a.m.-9p.m.
Mothers Market & Kitchen - 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3831. 949-631-4741. Hours: 8-10 daily, restaurant 9am-9:30pm.
Rainbow Acres - 13208 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA. 90066 310-306-8330. Hour: Mon-Fri. 8:30am-9pm; Sat-Sun 9am-8pm.
Whole Foods Market - 6350 West 3rd Street, Fairfax, CA 90036. 323-964-6800. Hours: 7am-11pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 331 North Glendale Ave., Glendale (north), CA 91206. 818- 548-3695. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - Hollywood, CA. Opening date to be announced.
Mothers Market & Kitchen - 19770 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach (south), CA 92648. 714-963-6667. Hours: 8-10 daily, restaurant 9am-9:30pm.
Mothers Market & Kitchen - 2963 Michelson Dr., Irvine (south), CA 92612. 949-752-6667. Hours: 8-10 daily, restaurant 9am-9:30pm.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace - 283 Broadway St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651. 949-376-7888. Hours: 7am-10pm, daily.
Henry's Marketplace - 27271 La Paz Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. 949-349-1999/ Hours: Hours: 8am-9pm, daily.
Mothers Market & Kitchen - 24165 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Woods, CA 92653. 949-768-6667. Hours: 8-10 daily, restaurant 8am-9pm.
Erewhon Natural Foods Market - 7660-B Beverly Blvd., Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90036. 323-937-0777. Hours: Mon-Sat. 8am-10pm, Sunday 9am-9pm.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace - 6550 E. Pacific Coast Highway (Marina Shores Shopping Center), Long Beach, California, 90803. 562-598-8687. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7am-10pm.
Whole Foods Market - Rosecrans & Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach, CA. Opening date to be announced.
Rainbow Acres - 4756 Adminralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. 310-823-5373. Hours: M-F 9-9, Sat-Sun 9-7.
Henry's Marketplace - 27765 Santa Margarita Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA 92691. 949-587-3003. Hours: 8am-9pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 19340 Rinaldi, Northridge, CA 91326. 818-363-3933. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace - 603 South Lake Ave., Pasadena (north), CA 91106. 626-792-1778. Hours: 7am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 3751 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. 626-351-5994. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - Arroyo Pkwy & Bellevue, Pasadena, CA. Opening date to be announced.
Whole Foods Market - 405 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach (central), CA 90277. 310-376-6931. Hours: 8am-9pm, daily.
Lassen's Natural Foods - 26861 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91350. 661-263-6935. Hours: Mon-Sat. 9-8, closed Sunday.
Whole Foods Market - 24130 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355. 661-260-2377. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 2201 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403. 310-315-0662. Hours: 7am-10pm, daily.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace (photo: top right) - 1425 Montana Ave., Santa Monica (north, on coast), CA 90403. 310-576-4707. Hours: 7am-10pm, daily.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace - 500 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (north, on coast), CA 90401. 310-395-4510. Hours: 7am-10pm, daily
Whole Foods Market - 12905 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 818-762-5548. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily. Juice bar opens at 7am.
Whole Foods Market - 4520 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. 818-382-3700. Hours: 7am-10pm, M-F; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday.
Lassen's Natural Foods - 2857 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. 805-495-2609 .
Whole Foods Market - 740 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. 805-777-4730. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 2655 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance (E of Redondo Beach), CA 90505. 310-257-8700. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 14945 Holt Ave., Tustin (N of Irvine), CA 92780. 714-731-3400. Hours: 8am-9pm, daily. Planniung to relocate to Barranca Pky & Jamboree. Opening date to be announced.
Whole Foods Market - 7871 West Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046. 323-848-4200. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 11666 National Blvd. (corner of Barrington), West Los Angeles, CA 90064. 310-996-8840. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily. Cafe opens at 7am till 8pm daily.
Whole Foods Market - 1050 S. Gayley, Westwood, CA 90024. 310-824-0858. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Whole Foods Market - 21347 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills (near 101), CA 91364. 818-610-0000. Hours: 8am-10pm, daily.
Henry's Marketplace - 17482 Yorba Linda Dr., Yorba Linda, CA 92886. 714-572-3535. Hours: 8am-9pm, daily.

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Leaf Cuisine - 11938 West Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90066. 310-390-6005 .
Good Mood Food Cafe - 5930 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649. 714-377-2028. Hours are: Monday through Thursday - 9-9; Fri-Sat. - 9-10; Sundays 10-8.
The Living Temple - 7561 Center Ave #24, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. 714-891-5117. Store Hours : Mon-Sat 11-7 & Sun 12-6. Raw and organic foods & snacks, books & videos, organic cotton & hemp clothing, live speakers & events plus a whole lot more! 100% Vegan Company.
Jade Cafe - 1521 Griffith Park Blvd., Los Angeles(Silver Lake), CA 90026. 323-667-1551. Hours: 11-10 daily.
Serenity Spaces | Raw Lifestyle Support Group - Los Angeles, CA. 310-854-2078. Monthly meetings which are free of charge with various inspirational and motivational presenters.
Malibu Raw - Malibu, CA. 310-403-8160. Malibu's "first organic raw vegan dinner club". Malibu Raw will feature many of the area's top raw chefs, feature great speakers, provide quality musical entertainment, as well as continue it's open hospitality to all faiths, religions, creeds & paths, working with each other to design a peaceful space which allows us to heal at our own pace.
Rawsheed El - Mailing Address: Jellie's, Inc., 26910 Sierra Hwy D-8, #318, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. 661-600-2132. Rawsheed El, one of the countries finest raw/living foods culinary artists, is expanding his experience as a gourmet raw food's chef into the expansion of his prepared raw foods into health food grocery chains and restaurants nationally. Catering available: Contact Jay Weiner at (661) 600-2132 to plan your event.
Juliano's Raw - 609 Broadway (corner of 6th & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA 90401. 310-587-1552. " World's first & only organic restaurant certified by QAI (Quality Assurance International)...the world leader in organic certification" at 609 Broadway in Santa Monica. Hours: Mon- Thur: 11-10, Friday & Sat: 11-11,, Sunday: 10-10. Website also features an online catalog.
Euphoria Loves Rawvolution - 2301 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. 310-392-9501. Raw Food Cafe. Chef Matt Amsden has quickly established himself as one of the premier raw food chefs in Southern California. Hours of Operation: 11-8:30pm, daily.
The Living Lighthouse - 1457 12th St., Santa Monica, CA. 310-395-6337. Networking center with many happenings including the Garden Parties -- "Coming Into Our Sacred Now-World-Culture!!...Organic, Vegan, Raw, Feminine, Aboriginal, Global, Divine...!".
Rawvolution.com - 1233 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. 310-721-4222. The Box-Raw Food Delivery Service. Each week, Matt Amsden and RAWvolution create a box of prepared, organic, raw foods that includes 2 savory soups, 4 gourmet entrées, 4 side dishes and 2 delicious desserts. This provides packaged raw foods that you can bring to work or have waiting for you when you return from a long day. The box can be picked-up in Santa Monica, delivered anywhere in Los Angeles and Orange counties or shipped via Fed-Ex Overnight Express anywhere in the continental United States.
Taste of the Goddess Cafe - 7253 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046. 323-874-7700. Hours: Mon-Thu. 11-9; Fri-Sat. 12-9; Sunday 11-5.
Leaf Cuisine - 14318 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 818-907-8779. Hours: Daily 8am-9pm daily.
LOVE: Los Angeles Orqanic Vegetable Express - P.O. Box 1315, Venice, CA 902094. 310-821-LOVE. Fresh, organic produce delivered direct to your home or office.

Only New Age Music, Inc. - 8033 Sunset Blvd.,# 472, Hollywood, CA 90046. 323-851-3355. Large online new-age music catalog & resource guide.

American Academy of Reflexology - CA. 818-841-7741. Classes & workshops.
Bodywork Emporium - 1804C Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92627. 949-548-0220. Massage tables & products.
Cancer Control Society - 2043 N. Berendo St., Los Angeles, CA 90027. 323-663-7801. Preventive emphasis & alternative treatments. 32nd Annual Cancer Convention, Sept. 4, 5 & 6, 2004 in Universal City, CA.
Bodywork Emporium - 414 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401. 310-394-4475. Hours: 10-6 daily. Massage tables & products.
Jay Gordon, M.D. - 901 Montana Ave., Suite C , Santa Monica, CA 90403. 310-393-9784. Vegetarian pediatrician.
Bodywork Emporium - 4529 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. 818-990-6155. Massage tables & products.
Massage Central - 12235 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A., CA 90025. 310-826-2209. Hours: M-Sat 11-6.
John Lynch, ND - 23123 Ventura Blvd., Suite 210, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. 818-259-0262 John Lynch, N.D. is a licensed naturopathic doctor. Dr. Lynch is available by phone or in the office. Dr. Lynch is an expert in the field of natural health with extensive training in herbs, nutrition, homeopathy, mind body medicine, essential oils, nutritional supplements and other forms of natural medicine. He became involved in living foods and cleansing in 1976. Dr. Lynch is a highly skilled nutritional therapist with experience working with everything from raw food and cooked vegan or vegetarian diets.
Aloha Sanctuary Spa - Venice, CA. 310-401-1260(9-6 PST). By appointment only. Infrared sauna, jacuzzi, flower bath, steam room, spa packages.
Natural Resource Directory™ of Greater Los Angeles & Orange County - see 'Publicaions' below.

Whole Life Times - P.O. Box 1187, Malibu, CA 90265. 310-317-4200. Magazine. The latest information on personal growth, health, alternative healing modalities, relationships & spirituality.
Natural Resource Directory of Greater Los Angeles & Orange County - 520 Washington Blvd., Suite 509, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. 310-305-8521. Fax: 310-823-0300. Extensive directory of businesses on the forefront of holistic medicine, ecology, spirituality and higher consciousness. Online & printed editions.

For additional listings: see VegDining.com & VegParadise L.A. Restaurant Guide
Note: *=Vegetarian, **=Vegan, ***=raw foods
Caterers:
Vegin' Out **- Los Angeles, CA. 310-574-9405. Low fat, zero cholesterol, balanced, gourmet bulk meals delivered to you once a week at very affordable prices. Since starting five years ago, Vegin' Out has served over 20,000 meals. Nutritional Chef, Tim Boissy has been preparing healthy meals for over eight years and is looking forward to being your personal chef. Vegan home delivery service in L.A.
Restaurants:
Vege House Restaurant *- 1400 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801. 626-293-8169. Hours: Lunch 11-3; Dinner 5-9:30 daily .
O' Happy Days Natural Food Store **- 2283 N. Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001. 626-797-0383.
Yogiraj Vegetarian Restaurant *- 3107 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801. 714-995-5900.
Bean Sprouts */** - 103 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91006. 626-254-8708. Closed Tuesday. Chinese, Taiwanese cuisine.
Annapurna Express *- 17631 S. Pioneer Blvd., Artesia, CA 90701. 562-403-2200.
Masala Bowl *- 17705 S. Pioneer Blvd., Artesia, CA 90701. 562-653 0900.
Real Food Daily *- 242 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212. 310-858-0880. Hours: 11:30-10 Mon-Fri; 10-10 Sat- Sun (Brunch is from 10:00-2:00).
A Votre Sante Restaurant - 13016 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, CA 90049. 310-451-1813. Hours: Mon 11-10, Tues-Fri 8:30-10, Sat 9-10, Sun 9-9.
Follow Your Heart Natural Food Market & Cafe - 21825 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91303. 818-348-3240.
Vegi Wokery **- 11329 E. 183rd St., Cerritos, CA. 562-809-3928. Chinese cuisine.
Mothers Market & Kitchen - 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627. 949-631-4741. Hours: 9-10 daily, restaurant 9am-9:30pm.
Native Foods **- 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 71-751-2151. Hours: 11am-10pm daily. California/International vegan cuisine.
Covina Tasty *- 1063 N. Citrus, Covina, CA 91722. 626-332-8816. Fast Food.
Leaf Cuisine ***- 11938 West Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90066. 310-390-6005 .
Tea Shaker & Vegetarian Food *- 3311 N. Tyler Ave. (just north of the 10 Fwy overpass), El Monte, CA 91775. 626-350-1900. Eclectic Asian vegetarian cuisine and tea drinks. Open daily, 11am-9pm.
Papillon Vegetarian Cuisine & Grill *- 408 Main St., El Segundo, CA 90245. 310-640-0408.
Au Lac Mix Vegetarian Restaurant *- 16563 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA. 714-418-0658. Asian & raw food cuisine.
Vegetable Delight **- 17823 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, CA 91344. 818-360-3997. Chinese cuisine.
Garden Fresh Vegetarian Restaurant *- 16034 Gale Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. 626-968-2279. Asian/Chinese menu.
The Spot Natural Foods Restaurant *- 110 Second St., Hermosa Beach (N of Redondo Beach), CA 90254. 310-376-2355. Hours: 11-10 daily.
California Vegan **- 7300 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA. 323-874-9079. Thai cuisine.
Paru's Indian Vegetarian Restaurant *- 5140 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood (North Central), CA 90027. 323-661-7600. Hours: Mon-Fri 12-3 & 6-10pm, Sat & Sun 1-10pm. Salads available.
Truly A Vegan Restaurant **- 5907 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. 323-466-7533. Thai cuisine.
Good Mood Food Cafe */**/***- 5930 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649. 714-377-2028. Hours are: Monday through Thursday - 9-9; Fri-Sat. - 9-10; Sundays 10-8.
Happy Veggie Restaurant *- 7251 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. 714-375-9505. Vietnamese/Chinese cuisine.
The Living Temple - 7561 Center Ave #24, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. 714-891-5117.
Mothers Market & Kitchen - 19770 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach (south), CA 92648. 714-963-6667. Hours: 9-10 daily, restaurant 9am-9:30pm.
Mothers Market & Kitchen - 2963 Michelson Dr., Irvine, CA 92612. 949-752-6667.
The Wheel of Life **- 14370 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA 92604 (Southeast). 949-551-8222. Hours: M-Fri 11-3 & 5-9pm, Sat-Sun 11-9pm. Thai vegan menu.
Veggie & Tea House */**- 14988 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618. 949-559-0577. Chinese.
Zinc Cafe & Market*- 350 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651. 949-494-6302.
The Stand Natural Foods Restaurant **- 238 Thalia St., Laguna Beach, CA (South). 949-494-8101. Hours: 7am-8pm daily. A favorite spot for over 15 years! Outside seating, vegan, international, order at window.
House of Vege *- 2439 Pacific Coast Hwy., Lomita, CA 90717. 310-530-1180. Hours: Sun-Thu11am-9pm; Fri-Sat11am-9:30pm. Chinese vegetarian cuisine.
Mothers Market & Kitchen - 24165 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Woods, CA 92653. 949-768-6667. Hours: 9-10 daily, restaurant 9am-9:30pm.
Beverly Hills Juice Club **/***- 8382 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048. 323-655-8300. Hours: M-F 8-6, Sat 10-6.
Jade Cafe ***- 1521 Griffith Park Blvd., Los Angeles(Silver Lake), CA 90026. 323-667-1551. Hours: 11-10 daily .
Mr. Wisdom Hari Krishna Restaurant and Specialty Health Food Store **- 3526 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043. 323-295-1517.
Nite Moon Cafe & Golden Bridge Kundalini Yoga *- 6322 De Longpre Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028. 323-988-4052.
Paru's Indian Vegetarian Restaurant *- 5140 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027. 323-661-7600.
Rahel Veggie Cuisine **- 1047 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019. 323-937-8401. Ethiopian.
Vegan Express **- 3217 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles, CA. 90068. 323-851-8837. International cuisine.
Vegan Glory **- 8393 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048. 323-653-4900.
Vegisoul *- 1436 W. Jefferson Blvd.(1 block east of Normandie), Los Angeles, CA 90007. 323-731-VEGI. Hours: Tue - Sat: 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Sun: 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. Closed Monday.
Happy Family Restaurant Vegetarian Food - 608 N Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park, CA 91754. 626-282-8986.
Leonor's Mexican Food *- 11403 Vicory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606. 818-980-9011. Mexican cuisine.
Orean: The Health Express *- 817 North Lake Ave. (nr. Rte. 210), Pasadena, CA 91104. 626-794-0861. Hours: 9:30-9:00 daily.
Green Temple Vegetarian Restaurant *- 1700 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277. 310-944-4525. Hours: 11-4 & 4:30-9 Tues-Sun. International menu.
Happy Family Restaurant Vegetarian Food - 18425 E. Colima Rd., 2nd floor, Rowland Heights, CA 91748. 626-965-9923.
Veggie & Tea House */**- 641 Arrow Hwy., San Dimas, CA 91773. 909-592-6323. Chinese.
Chandni Vegetarian Restaurant * - 1909 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90403. 310-839-0482. Indian cuisine.
Juliano's Raw Planet ***- 609 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90403 . 310-587-1552. Hours: 11-11 daily.
Real Food Daily *- 514 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401. 310-451-7544. Hours: 11:30-10 daily.
Leaf Cuisine ***- 14318 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 818-907-8779. Hours: Daily 8am-9pm daily.
Veggie Life Restaurant **- 9324 Garvey Ave., Suite B, South El Monte, CA 91733. 626-443-8687.
Grassroots Natural Market and Kitchen - 1119 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030. 626-799-0156.
Leonor's Mexican and Vegetarian Restaurant *- 12445 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604 . 818-762-0660. Hours: 10-10 daily.
Vegan Plate **- 11943 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604. 818-506-9015.
Madeleine Bistro **- 18621 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA 91356. 818-758-6971. Upscale French cuisine! Hours: Lunch: Tues-Friday 11:30 am-2:00 pm; Dinner: Tues-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm; Fridays & Saturdays 5:30-10:00 pm; Brunch: Sundays 10:00am-3:00pm.
Veggie Era Vegan Restaurant **- 903-B West Foothill Blvd., Upland, CA 91786. 909-982-3882. Formerly Known as Veggie Panda Wok.
Leonor's Vegetarian Restaurant *- 5217 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Valley Village, CA 91607 . 818-769-6315.
Venus of Venice *(photos: left (courtesy of Alan Cantor) & center left & center right) - 12034 Venice Blvd., Venice (Mar Vista), CA. 310-391-7674. Closed... but planning to re-open in 2007!
One World Vegetarian Cuisine *- 178 South Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790. 626-917-2727. E-mail: info@oneworldveggie.com. Hours: Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm; Fri & Sat:11am-10pm; Sun: 3-9pm. International cuisine.
Real Food Daily **(photo: right) - 414 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048. 310-289-9910. Hours: 11:30-11 Sun-Wed; 11:30-11Thu-Sat.
Taste of the Goddess Cafe ***- 7253 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046. 323-874-7700. ours: Mon-Thu. 11-9; Fri-Sat. 12-9; Sunday 11-5.
Govinda's Natural Food Restaurant *- 3764 Watseka Ave., West Los Angeles, CA 90034 (East of Santa Monica). 310-836-1269. Hare Krishna Indian buffet, salad, sandwich & juice bar. Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-3pm & 5pm-8:30pm. (Author's note: Excellent prices!)
Native Foods **- 1110 1/2 Gayley Ave. (Westwood Village), Westwood, CA 90024. 310-209-1055. Hours: 11am-10pm daily. California/International vegan cuisine. Also offer vegan cooking classes.

Note: See ashrams & yoga centers in 'Yoga' below.
Kali Mandir - P.O. 4700, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. 949-494-1906. Kali Mandir is a traditional temple in Laguna Beach, California, modeled after the Indian public temple ideal -- no presiding guru, no membership, open to all.
The Los Angeles Leela Center - 578 Washington Blvd., #628, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. 310-827-0120. Support for the discovery of the absolute truth of who you are, through the invitation of Eli Jaxon-Bear and the lineage of Sri Ramana Maharshi. In service to awakening and deepening, they offer: weekly video meetings with Eli Jaxon-Bear; public meetings and weekend intensives with Eli Jaxon-Bear; public meetings, one-day intensives, Leela weekends and Enneagram retreats with Sarah Oliver, a devoted student of Eli Jaxon-Bear; free practice Leela sessions.

Note: *=Vegetarian, **=Vegan, ***=raw foods
Note: see our California Guide, The Vegetarian Vacation chapter, our Vacation Map, Vacations: by type, Vacations: by state & Vacations: by country!
The Golden Door - P.O. Box 463077, Escondido, CA 92046-3077. 619-744-5777. Luxury resort.
Sea Mountain Inn **- Mailing address: 9510 Vassar Ave., Chatsworth, California 91311. Luxurious romantic Bed & Breakfast on the Southern California coast 2800 feet above the ocean in Malibu, CA. 818-886-0326, 877-928-2827. Fax: 818-886-0017. E-mail: info@seamountaininn.com.. Clothing-optional resort featuring 100% vegan buffets.

Go Vegan Radio - Go Vegan Radio, P.O. Box 40246, San Diego, CA 92164. 818-623-6477. "The Planet's First and Only Commercial Vegan Radio Show!". �In LOS ANGELES Sundays 1:30pm-2:30pm on KTYM-AM-1460!

Passion Fruits: VegLA - CA. 818-999-0852 (press 2). A group of gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, and GLBT friendly people who enjoy gathering for monthly potlucks at members homes.
Jewish Vegetarian Society of Los Angeles - 15739 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA 91316. 818-349-2581.
Southern California Vegetarians - Los Angeles, CA. 310-289-5777. Educates on the benefits of a plant-based diet on the environment, human health, treatment of animals and world hunger. Activities include: Potluck (home cooked (or store bought) vegan foods...no animal products (no flesh, no dairy, no poultry... is shared); visits to various vegetarian (or vegetarian friendly) restaurants.
Vegetarians in Paradise: VegParadise Yellow Pages - Los Angeles, CA. Great online resource guide & L.A. vegetarian informaion center. Los Angeles Vegetarian Monthly Web Magazine.
Vegetarian Supper Club - Mike Domash, 7085 Hayvenhurst Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. 818-902-9922. Come join us for great vegetarian meals. We will introduce you to L.A.'s best vegetarian restaurants. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just curious, you will have a great time with us. We set up an excellent dinner and have a fun and friendly crowd.

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Note: (see Yoga chapter)
Golden Bridge Kundalini Yoga - 6322 De Longpre Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028. 323-936-4172. Their new home with a 30 foot open ceiling, 27 skylights, and natural wood trusses includes four yoga studios, a wellness center, a market place, a cafe, and a large space for special events.
Good Karma Yoga - 1618 1/2 Silverlake Blvd. (between Sunset & Effie), Los Angeles, CA 90026. 323-660-2185. Street Parking.
International Association of Black Yoga Teachers - P.O. Box 360922, Los Angeles, CA 90036. 213-833-6371. E-mail: yoga@blackyogateachers.com . Online directory.
Natural High Lifestyle - 860 South Los Angeles, Suite #1140, Los Angeles, CA 90014. 888-515-3866. Outside of US: 213-623-3949. Offer a line of comfortable, stylish clothing made with natural hemp fibers for the yoga lifestyle. See their website for a complete list of retailers throughout California, the USA & Canada.
Self-Realization Fellowship - 3880 San Rafael Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065. 323-225-2471. For three quarters of a century, Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, has been dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and humanitarian work of Paramahansa Yogananda. Public lectures. Also in Hollywood.
Yoga West - 1535 S. Robertson Blvd.(4 blocks south of Pico Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA 90035. 310-552-4647. Kundalini yoga center.
Yoga Flava™ -Rashelle Beauty Place (upstairs), 114 Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey, CA 90202. Hatha Yoga based practice that was created by Robin Downes, the star of the acclaimed VHS/DVD "Yoga Flava for Relaxation Vol.1". Private Yoga sessions available by appointment.
Integral Yoga Center - 2507A 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. 310-452-5815.
Yoga Works (photos: VegetarianUSA) - 1426 Montana Ave., 2nd. floor, Santa Monica, CA 90403. 310-393-5150. (also: 2215 Main St. 90405: (310) 664-6470) Classes & workshops. 800-YOGAWRK: free catalog. Yoga & easy fit clothing, great for traveling!
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center - 13325 Beach Ave., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. 301-822-9642. The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center has been in LA for over 30 years. It was founded by Swami Vishnu-devananda.