Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveGreat atmosphere and yummy food!
Both Philippes The Original and Cole’s French Dip claim to have invented the French Steak sandwich au jus. I’ve been to Cole’s and enjoyed the atmosphere – in the evening there is also a speak easy in the back – both are LA institutions.
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StBoth Philippes The Original and Cole’s French Dip claim to have invented the French Steak sandwich au jus. I’ve been to Cole’s and enjoyed the atmosphere – in the evening there is also a speak easy in the back – both are LA institutions.
so worth a trip! Many options to choose from… one particular to try if you love breakfast is EggSlutt. Provocative name I know! But really good eggs. They have other locations around LA too (Venice etc.)
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadwayso worth a trip! Many options to choose from… one particular to try if you love breakfast is EggSlutt. Provocative name I know! But really good eggs. They have other locations around LA too (Venice etc.)
Great neighborhood local spot with yummy fish and shrimp tacos! Great Taco Tuesday offer ($2 tacos!)
6 locals recommend
Banditos Tacos & Tequila
900 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat neighborhood local spot with yummy fish and shrimp tacos! Great Taco Tuesday offer ($2 tacos!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Incredible views! Great for an early cocktail and drinks before dinner or dinner too! Can get crowded so get there early.
786 locals recommend
Perch
448 S Hill StIncredible views! Great for an early cocktail and drinks before dinner or dinner too! Can get crowded so get there early.
Sightseeing
Because LA! :) Photo Tip – go up to the Jerome C Daniel Overlook – 7036 Mulholland Drive – you will be able to see the Hollywood Bowl and walk up to the viewing area to get a great view and photo/selfie of the Hollywood sign
557 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign
Because LA! :) Photo Tip – go up to the Jerome C Daniel Overlook – 7036 Mulholland Drive – you will be able to see the Hollywood Bowl and walk up to the viewing area to get a great view and photo/selfie of the Hollywood sign
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierIconic LA
Entertainment & Activities
Great views, wonderful observatory to go see the stars (in the sky) with children and or astrology fans. Several scenes from LaLaLand filmed here. Great hiking trails too and if you enjoy hilly bike rides with challenging climbs – you can bike from the LA zoo parking lot up to the Griffith Park Observatory (google a few bike routes, but don’t hate me after those climbs!).
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat views, wonderful observatory to go see the stars (in the sky) with children and or astrology fans. Several scenes from LaLaLand filmed here. Great hiking trails too and if you enjoy hilly bike rides with challenging climbs – you can bike from the LA zoo parking lot up to the Griffith Park Observatory (google a few bike routes, but don’t hate me after those climbs!).
Great selection of movies! Special discounted tickets on Weds.
40 locals recommend
Cinemark Baldwin Hills
4020 Marlton AveGreat selection of movies! Special discounted tickets on Weds.
Parks & Nature
Parking is tricky - so take an uber/lyft, but incredible views will await you at the top... and who knows if you go mid-week you may just run into a celeb or two or a soon to be...
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveParking is tricky - so take an uber/lyft, but incredible views will await you at the top... and who knows if you go mid-week you may just run into a celeb or two or a soon to be...
Arts & Culture
Art, art, and more art, and sculptures too. Depending on time of year will have free outdoor concerts.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdArt, art, and more art, and sculptures too. Depending on time of year will have free outdoor concerts.
The architecture alone is worth the visit. The interior design and sound is the icing on the cake!
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveThe architecture alone is worth the visit. The interior design and sound is the icing on the cake!
Free museum! Did I say FREE? LA is home to many free museums, you just have to reserve a spot in advance. Incredible modern/contemporary art collection.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveFree museum! Did I say FREE? LA is home to many free museums, you just have to reserve a spot in advance. Incredible modern/contemporary art collection.
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove DrCheck out the historic Farmer's Market before or after you shop
Great selection of stores and eateries, central to all of LA
232 locals recommend
Century City Mall station
Great selection of stores and eateries, central to all of LA
Closest to Casa Mignon - good selection of discount stores (TJMaxx), and has a Cinemark too.
31 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
3650 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdClosest to Casa Mignon - good selection of discount stores (TJMaxx), and has a Cinemark too.