Guidebook for Los Angeles
Arts & Culture
San Fernando Mission Gift Shop
15151 San Fernando Mission BlvdGreat educational experience for kids.
In addition to beautiful art, The Getty Center provides panoramic views of Los Angeles. The gardens alone are worth the visit.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrIn addition to beautiful art, The Getty Center provides panoramic views of Los Angeles. The gardens alone are worth the visit.
The Skirball Cultural Center offers everything from Art, live music, exhibits, and much more. The Noah's Arc Exhibit built entirely of recycled materials is great for young children.
78 locals recommend
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda BlvdThe Skirball Cultural Center offers everything from Art, live music, exhibits, and much more. The Noah's Arc Exhibit built entirely of recycled materials is great for young children.
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand AveCheck online for a performance schedule.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveCheck online for performance schedule.
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
1310 11th StCheck online for performance schedule.
Royce Hall
10745 Dickson CtCheck online for performance schedule.
The Broad houses a portion of the Broad family's art collection. The modern art there is among the finest in the world. The museum itself is also stunning!
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe Broad houses a portion of the Broad family's art collection. The modern art there is among the finest in the world. The museum itself is also stunning!
The artwork and instillations at LACMA make it one of those museums not to miss.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe artwork and instillations at LACMA make it one of those museums not to miss.
Food Scene
If you are hungry in the Valley, the best place to find food of all types is on Ventura Blvd. Check Yelp for the best locations in your desired area. There is everything from exclusive, fine dining, to burger joints. There is the iconic Mel's Diner, too!
Ventura Boulevard
Ventura BoulevardIf you are hungry in the Valley, the best place to find food of all types is on Ventura Blvd. Check Yelp for the best locations in your desired area. There is everything from exclusive, fine dining, to burger joints. There is the iconic Mel's Diner, too!
If you visit Los Angeles without trying an In-N-Out burger, you haven't really visited! Try one animal style! One bite will tell you why this southern California burger is so famous!
96 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7220 Balboa BlvdIf you visit Los Angeles without trying an In-N-Out burger, you haven't really visited! Try one animal style! One bite will tell you why this southern California burger is so famous!
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveThe iconic Pink's is not to be missed!
Sightseeing
Don't miss seeing the stars on the walk of fame in Hollywood. Great views of the Hollywood sign from the open air shops near TLS Chinese Theatre (formerly Manns).
658 locals recommend
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardDon't miss seeing the stars on the walk of fame in Hollywood. Great views of the Hollywood sign from the open air shops near TLS Chinese Theatre (formerly Manns).
The Griffith Observatory is worth the drive up the hills. The views of the city are stunning. The surrounding grounds provides hiking and a great place to watch the sunset.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe Griffith Observatory is worth the drive up the hills. The views of the city are stunning. The surrounding grounds provides hiking and a great place to watch the sunset.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdSee where the Ice Age meets Los Angeles.
Exposition park houses the Natural History Museum, the Science Center, The African American Museum, and several more. The rose gardens are great to stroll in after a long day in the museums.
12 locals recommend
Exposition Park Drive
Exposition Park DriveExposition park houses the Natural History Museum, the Science Center, The African American Museum, and several more. The rose gardens are great to stroll in after a long day in the museums.
Shopping
There is no better place to spend money than on Rodeo Drive. Armani, Dolce & Gabana, and so much more...
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveThere is no better place to spend money than on Rodeo Drive. Armani, Dolce & Gabana, and so much more...
Westfield Topanga
6600 CA-27Entertainment & Activities
In addition to the movie theater, there is also fine dining and shopping. Although the old mall is gone, this site has been used in many movies!
169 locals recommend
Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura BlvdIn addition to the movie theater, there is also fine dining and shopping. Although the old mall is gone, this site has been used in many movies!
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdCheck online for current shows.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierDisneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrCheck out the Mouse!
Great park with tons of rollercoasters! Compared to Disney, it is budget friendly!
1145 locals recommend
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdGreat park with tons of rollercoasters! Compared to Disney, it is budget friendly!
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyDefinitely a thriller theme park!
Getting Around
The Orange Line bus #273 leads you to the Metro's Red Line which heads to downtown Los Angeles with transfers for lines that traverse the Los Angeles Area.
Van Nuys / Orange Line station
The Orange Line bus #273 leads you to the Metro's Red Line which heads to downtown Los Angeles with transfers for lines that traverse the Los Angeles Area.
Catch the red line here or the #273 bus back to Van Nuys.
7 locals recommend
North Hollywood Red Line/Orange Line Station
11232 Cumpston StCatch the red line here or the #273 bus back to Van Nuys.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdJon's Marketplace
7134 Sepulveda BlvdAn Asian market that specializes in Asian cuisine, but also offers the basics.
13 locals recommend
99 Ranch Market
6450 Sepulveda BlvdAn Asian market that specializes in Asian cuisine, but also offers the basics.
Vallarta Supermarkets
13051 Victory BlvdA great market with a Mexican flair.
Ralphs
7221 Woodman Ave