Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

High-end coffee bar serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 locals recommend
High-end coffee bar serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Classic French bistro fare served on a romantic patio or in a warm dining room with brick walls.
432 locals recommend
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvd
432 locals recommend
Classic French bistro fare served on a romantic patio or in a warm dining room with brick walls.
Small, bustling stop for updates on traditional Thai street foods, plus ice cream sandwiches.
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset Blvd
238 locals recommend
Small, bustling stop for updates on traditional Thai street foods, plus ice cream sandwiches.
Italian bistro with an extensive wine list, laid-back atmosphere & an outdoor patio
111 locals recommend
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
111 locals recommend
Italian bistro with an extensive wine list, laid-back atmosphere & an outdoor patio
Casual eatery offering a seasonal menu of Chinese & Thai small plates, plus noodle & rice dishes
256 locals recommend
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park Blvd
256 locals recommend
Casual eatery offering a seasonal menu of Chinese & Thai small plates, plus noodle & rice dishes
Small, family-owned eatery serves seasonal, locally sourced Californian fare for dine-in or takeout
151 locals recommend
Forage
2764 Sunset Blvd
151 locals recommend
Small, family-owned eatery serves seasonal, locally sourced Californian fare for dine-in or takeout
Serves homemade American breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options.
144 locals recommend
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset Blvd
144 locals recommend
Serves homemade American breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options.
Simple-yet-intimate Japanese restaurant preparing artful sushi & cooked dishes to pair with sake.
24 locals recommend
Kombu Sushi
3719 Sunset Boulevard
24 locals recommend
Simple-yet-intimate Japanese restaurant preparing artful sushi & cooked dishes to pair with sake.
Upscale stop for American gastropub dining in classic tavern digs with leather booths & art.
224 locals recommend
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset Blvd
224 locals recommend
Upscale stop for American gastropub dining in classic tavern digs with leather booths & art.
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats.
90 locals recommend
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset Blvd
90 locals recommend
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats.
"Hipsters pack the patio of this cozy counter-serve bungalow famed for American eats & craft drinks."
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst Ave
310 locals recommend
"Hipsters pack the patio of this cozy counter-serve bungalow famed for American eats & craft drinks."
New American cuisine, cocktails & high design are offered in an airy space next to The Broad museum
37 locals recommend
Otium
222 S Hope St
37 locals recommend
New American cuisine, cocktails & high design are offered in an airy space next to The Broad museum
Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave
584 locals recommend
Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
Hip cafe features global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space.
307 locals recommend
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave
307 locals recommend
Hip cafe features global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space.
They have it twice a week. Saturday 9-1:00 and Tuesday 2-7:30pm
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset Blvd
187 locals recommend
They have it twice a week. Saturday 9-1:00 and Tuesday 2-7:30pm
Sundays 8am-1pm Many streets full of produce, plants, cheese, nuts, deserts and great people watching.
242 locals recommend
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar Ave
242 locals recommend
Sundays 8am-1pm Many streets full of produce, plants, cheese, nuts, deserts and great people watching.
Fresh oysters, shipped in daily, plus clam chowder & small plates, in a classy, cozy setting.
227 locals recommend
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvd
227 locals recommend
Fresh oysters, shipped in daily, plus clam chowder & small plates, in a classy, cozy setting.
Local fixture since 1962 serves classic Mexican fare in colorful space with indoor or patio seating.
58 locals recommend
Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion Ave
58 locals recommend
Local fixture since 1962 serves classic Mexican fare in colorful space with indoor or patio seating.
Lively destination offering familiar Mexican fare such as tacos & quesadillas, plus cocktails.
63 locals recommend
El Condor
3701 Sunset Blvd
63 locals recommend
Lively destination offering familiar Mexican fare such as tacos & quesadillas, plus cocktails.
Contemporary spot serving cold-pressed juices & milks crafted from unique organic ingredients.
36 locals recommend
Moon Juice
2839 Sunset Blvd
36 locals recommend
Contemporary spot serving cold-pressed juices & milks crafted from unique organic ingredients.
Neighborhood fixture providing organic, locally sourced American comfort food in a rustic setting. Great Breakfast/Lunch Neighborhood favorite
49 locals recommend
Local
2943 Sunset Blvd
49 locals recommend
Neighborhood fixture providing organic, locally sourced American comfort food in a rustic setting. Great Breakfast/Lunch Neighborhood favorite
This easygoing, dog-themed coffee shop offers espresso drinks, pastries & patio seating.
27 locals recommend
Muddy Paw Coffee Silverlake
3320 Sunset Blvd
27 locals recommend
This easygoing, dog-themed coffee shop offers espresso drinks, pastries & patio seating.
Comfort Food classics, Unique delicious sandwiches, drinks & pasteries
10 locals recommend
All Day Baby
3200 Sunset Blvd
10 locals recommend
Comfort Food classics, Unique delicious sandwiches, drinks & pasteries
Reservations recommended 3625 Sunset Blvd Bacari Silverlake is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel
22 locals recommend
Bacari Silver Lake
3626 Sunset Boulevard
22 locals recommend
Reservations recommended 3625 Sunset Blvd Bacari Silverlake is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel
Bar Moruno brings its' unique interpretation of Spanish dining to this bustling space along a dynamic stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. Chef Chris Feldmeier's menu features plenty of live fire cooking, tins of the finest fish and the vibrant spices of Southern Spain and North Africa.
Bar Moruno
3705 Sunset Boulevard
Bar Moruno brings its' unique interpretation of Spanish dining to this bustling space along a dynamic stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. Chef Chris Feldmeier's menu features plenty of live fire cooking, tins of the finest fish and the vibrant spices of Southern Spain and North Africa.
De Buena Planta, a hidden patio playa breezing into Silver Lake with palm fronds, cocktails, and a meatless, vegetarian, gluten-free menu of Mexican-inspired staples
De Buena Planta
2815 Sunset Boulevard
De Buena Planta, a hidden patio playa breezing into Silver Lake with palm fronds, cocktails, and a meatless, vegetarian, gluten-free menu of Mexican-inspired staples

Sightseeing

4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
Visitors come here often in search of culture, history, fun events, and great Chinese food.
396 locals recommend
Chinatown
396 locals recommend
Visitors come here often in search of culture, history, fun events, and great Chinese food.
Small little Historical Landmark in the heart of Downtown. A must visit,to enjoy the Mexican Heritage.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera Street
412 locals recommend
Small little Historical Landmark in the heart of Downtown. A must visit,to enjoy the Mexican Heritage.
The World famous Venice Beach Boardwalk is not to be missed. If you are visiting the Los Angeles area, you owe it to yourself to come to Southern California’s number one visitor attraction.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
1387 locals recommend
The World famous Venice Beach Boardwalk is not to be missed. If you are visiting the Los Angeles area, you owe it to yourself to come to Southern California’s number one visitor attraction.
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. With an iconic entrance, the pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark that is over 100 years old.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 locals recommend
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. With an iconic entrance, the pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark that is over 100 years old.
a pedestrian-only, outdoor shopping district full of clothing stores, boutique shops, book stores, gift shops Parkings in tough however you can take the Expo Line light rail to the beach. Its almost an hour ride however you don't have to deal with the traffic and parking.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
1595 locals recommend
a pedestrian-only, outdoor shopping district full of clothing stores, boutique shops, book stores, gift shops Parkings in tough however you can take the Expo Line light rail to the beach. Its almost an hour ride however you don't have to deal with the traffic and parking.

Essentials

Grocery Delivery Service right down the street Delivery is very fast
163 locals recommend
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente Blvd
163 locals recommend
Grocery Delivery Service right down the street Delivery is very fast
Eco-minded store with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
254 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale Blvd
254 locals recommend
Eco-minded store with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

The Runyon Canyon hike is unique - it's a patch of wilderness right in the middle of Hollywood. Often visited by celebs, this hike's won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and is worth a visit.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals recommend
The Runyon Canyon hike is unique - it's a patch of wilderness right in the middle of Hollywood. Often visited by celebs, this hike's won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and is worth a visit.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and located in Los Angeles County in San ...
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
999 locals recommend
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and located in Los Angeles County in San ...
Malibu is a city west of Los Angeles, California. It’s known for its celebrity homes and beaches, including wide and sandy Zuma Beach
580 locals recommend
Malibu
580 locals recommend
Malibu is a city west of Los Angeles, California. It’s known for its celebrity homes and beaches, including wide and sandy Zuma Beach
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 locals recommend
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo.

Arts & Culture

The Broad is a contemporary art museum in Downtown Los Angeles. Its free and best to make online reservation however there is an onsite standby line. They are closed on Monday
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 locals recommend
The Broad is a contemporary art museum in Downtown Los Angeles. Its free and best to make online reservation however there is an onsite standby line. They are closed on Monday
Close to the Broad Museum.
695 locals recommend
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave
695 locals recommend
Close to the Broad Museum.
Walt Disney Concert Hall is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz. Great Architecture by Frank Geary... Amazing acoustics.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz. Great Architecture by Frank Geary... Amazing acoustics.

Shopping

Cozy shop specializing in high-quality spirits & bitters, vintage glasses & other bar supplies.
16 locals recommend
Bar Keeper
614 N Hoover St
16 locals recommend
Cozy shop specializing in high-quality spirits & bitters, vintage glasses & other bar supplies.
Upscale retailer selling leather bags, watches & accessories with a vintage feel.
8 locals recommend
Dean Leather Accessories
3233 Sunset Blvd
8 locals recommend
Upscale retailer selling leather bags, watches & accessories with a vintage feel.
Cool little vinyl record store in Silver Lake right by the Sunset Junction
26 locals recommend
Vacation Vinyl
4166 Santa Monica Boulevard
26 locals recommend
Cool little vinyl record store in Silver Lake right by the Sunset Junction
Large offbeat shop offers an eclectic range of pop-culture ephemera, novelties, housewares & gifts
81 locals recommend
Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood Blvd
81 locals recommend
Large offbeat shop offers an eclectic range of pop-culture ephemera, novelties, housewares & gifts
Fine cheese & wine shop also carrying gourmet food items; personalized gift baskets are available
42 locals recommend
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset Boulevard
42 locals recommend
Fine cheese & wine shop also carrying gourmet food items; personalized gift baskets are available
Music fans head to this bustling shop for its huge selection of vinyl, video & CDs, plus live shows.
272 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood Blvd
272 locals recommend
Music fans head to this bustling shop for its huge selection of vinyl, video & CDs, plus live shows.
The Americana at Brand is a large outdoor shopping, dining, entertainment in Glendale,
642 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way
642 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand is a large outdoor shopping, dining, entertainment in Glendale,
The Glendale Galleria is a large three-story regional shopping mall located in downtown Glendale. It is the fourth largest mall in Los Angeles County. Right next door to the Americana.
262 locals recommend
Glendale Galleria
100 W Broadway
262 locals recommend
The Glendale Galleria is a large three-story regional shopping mall located in downtown Glendale. It is the fourth largest mall in Los Angeles County. Right next door to the Americana.
Old Town Pasadena on Colorado Blvd is the main street of Pasadena, Ca. with shopping, restaurants, movies and more. Of course, there are bars and cafes
10 locals recommend
Colorado Boulevard
14 N Fair Oaks Ave
10 locals recommend
Old Town Pasadena on Colorado Blvd is the main street of Pasadena, Ca. with shopping, restaurants, movies and more. Of course, there are bars and cafes
High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.
2582 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2582 locals recommend
High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.

Entertainment & Activities

Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater in Los Angeles, Vintage movie theatre great leg room. Catch a matinee for only $6.50
418 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
418 locals recommend
Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater in Los Angeles, Vintage movie theatre great leg room. Catch a matinee for only $6.50
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Great for summer nights
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
1407 locals recommend
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Great for summer nights
Popular, longtime amusement park featuring many modern roller-coasters
716 locals recommend
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy
716 locals recommend
Popular, longtime amusement park featuring many modern roller-coasters
Cinema chain showing first-run movies & offering reserved seating & on-site cafe/bars.
773 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset Blvd
773 locals recommend
Cinema chain showing first-run movies & offering reserved seating & on-site cafe/bars.
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
3326 locals recommend
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows