Scott's Guidebook
Hiking/Dog Walk
Super secret hiking trail with rival Runyon Canyon views.
Trebek Open Space
2500 Nichols Canyon Rd
Runyon Canyon Road Hiking Path
Runyon Canyon Road Hiking PathFranklin Canyon Reservoir
Fryman Canyon
Food scene
Best Chicken Parm, Caesar Salad, Tiramisu, and Cappuccino Ice Cream in the country. Best to reserve a table after 9:30pm or you’ll be waiting a while even with a reservation.
53 locals recommend
Dan Tana's
9071 Santa Monica BlvdBest Chicken Parm, Caesar Salad, Tiramisu, and Cappuccino Ice Cream in the country. Best to reserve a table after 9:30pm or you’ll be waiting a while even with a reservation.
Inventor of the spicy tuna over crispy rice, this place is one of the pioneers of LA (and therefore USA) sushi. Busy every night. Reserve a table.
68 locals recommend
Sushi Katsu-Ya Studio City
11680 Ventura BlvdInventor of the spicy tuna over crispy rice, this place is one of the pioneers of LA (and therefore USA) sushi. Busy every night. Reserve a table.
Locally made ice cream nearby, with traditional Persian flavors.
31 locals recommend
Mashti Malone's Ice Cream
1525 N La Brea AveLocally made ice cream nearby, with traditional Persian flavors.
Sunset Strip sushi and skewers. Great menu, great way to kick off a romantic or fun night out. Get a table on the deck.
173 locals recommend
Katana LA
8439 Sunset BlvdSunset Strip sushi and skewers. Great menu, great way to kick off a romantic or fun night out. Get a table on the deck.
The Cubano is an outstanding cinnamon latte. Their food truck serves great breakfast bites before 10am
176 locals recommend
Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax AveThe Cubano is an outstanding cinnamon latte. Their food truck serves great breakfast bites before 10am
Best lox in town. Get your deli fix here.
183 locals recommend
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveBest lox in town. Get your deli fix here.
An all-time sandwich shop. Can’t imagine an Italian or meatball sub getting much better than these.
21 locals recommend
All About The Bread
7111 Melrose AveAn all-time sandwich shop. Can’t imagine an Italian or meatball sub getting much better than these.
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdBreakfast tacos done as well as Austin’s.
Crossroads Kitchen
8284 Melrose AveBest upscale vegan restaurant in the country.
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose AveAmazing and beautiful vegan Mexican restaurant.
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdGreat vegan breakfast or lunch.
Terrific breakfast and lunch joint with both indulgent and super healthy options.
132 locals recommend
Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica BlvdTerrific breakfast and lunch joint with both indulgent and super healthy options.
The BEST breakfast joint on the planet. Lines begin to form on weekends before it opens.
212 locals recommend
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset BlvdThe BEST breakfast joint on the planet. Lines begin to form on weekends before it opens.
Super inventive ice cream flavors. This local favorite is expanding quickly.
189 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdSuper inventive ice cream flavors. This local favorite is expanding quickly.
Wonderful Santa Barbara ice cream outfit with a store close by.
14 locals recommend
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
12073 Ventura PlWonderful Santa Barbara ice cream outfit with a store close by.
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat, healthy prepared food for take out/eat in.
Joan's on Third
12059 Ventura PlExcellent prepared food for your dinner or party.
Groceries/Canteen
Historic general goods store in Laurel Canyon. The closest place to pick up incidentals.
Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon BlvdThe Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe original.
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Fantastic, friendly and fast.
Laurel Canyon Cleaners
2080 Laurel Canyon BlvdGolf
The best closest public/private course.
Angeles National Golf Club
9401 Foothill BlvdIndy Book Store
Every town’s got one. This is ours. We love it.
Book Soup
8818 Sunset Blvd