Guidebook for Los Angeles

Justin
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(323) 655-9044 // Hours: 6AM–6PM // Happening American eatery that house-roasts coffee beans & serves breakfast, panini & wine.
73 locals recommend
Kings Road Café
8361 Beverly Blvd
73 locals recommend
$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(323) 655-9044 // Hours: 6AM–6PM // Happening American eatery that house-roasts coffee beans & serves breakfast, panini & wine.
$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 278-8060 // Hours: 8AM–10PM // Locally focused American cafe & wine bar features West Coast drinks & a modern deli counter.
12 locals recommend
The Larder at Burton Way
8500 Burton Way
12 locals recommend
$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 278-8060 // Hours: 8AM–10PM // Locally focused American cafe & wine bar features West Coast drinks & a modern deli counter.
Our favorite place for Thai food (delivery or dine-in). Everything offered is Vegan, but their meat substitute is made in house and is delicious. We LOVE the Yellow Curry.
21 locals recommend
Vegan Glory
8393 Beverly Blvd
21 locals recommend
Our favorite place for Thai food (delivery or dine-in). Everything offered is Vegan, but their meat substitute is made in house and is delicious. We LOVE the Yellow Curry.
Our go-to pizza place for pick-up or delivery. They often have a Groupon or Google Offer going and their pizza is gluten free!
24 locals recommend
D'Amore's Pizza
22601 CA-1
24 locals recommend
Our go-to pizza place for pick-up or delivery. They often have a Groupon or Google Offer going and their pizza is gluten free!
Ever heard of the famous Magnolia Bakery in NYC that always has a line outside? Well, this is the EXACT same thing with no line! MUST HAVE: The banana pudding.
72 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
8389 W 3rd St
72 locals recommend
Ever heard of the famous Magnolia Bakery in NYC that always has a line outside? Well, this is the EXACT same thing with no line! MUST HAVE: The banana pudding.
Very low key and authentic Italian restaurant. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment, the restaurant is connected to the hotel and has a great outside patio. Everything on the menu is fantastic.
Café Amici Beverly Hills
469 N Doheny Dr
Very low key and authentic Italian restaurant. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment, the restaurant is connected to the hotel and has a great outside patio. Everything on the menu is fantastic.
Great place to go for typical American bar food and a giant beer list. See what their specials are and grab a table early!
21 locals recommend
The 3rd Stop
8636 W 3rd St
21 locals recommend
Great place to go for typical American bar food and a giant beer list. See what their specials are and grab a table early!
One of the most romantic places we've ever experienced in all of LA. Only about a 10 minute walk from the apartment, this is your classic 5-star Italian restaurant. Pricey, but 100% worth it.
35 locals recommend
Il Cielo
9018 Burton Way
35 locals recommend
One of the most romantic places we've ever experienced in all of LA. Only about a 10 minute walk from the apartment, this is your classic 5-star Italian restaurant. Pricey, but 100% worth it.
Closest Starbucks to our apartment. :)
694 locals recommend
Starbucks
359 S La Brea Ave
694 locals recommend
Closest Starbucks to our apartment. :)
Closest Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to our apartment. :)
136 locals recommend
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
8735 Santa Monica Blvd
136 locals recommend
Closest Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to our apartment. :)
Our go-to Indian food place for delivery or dine-in. My favorite is a chef special, the vegetarian Lamb Curry (no real meat!).
9 locals recommend
Flavor of India Studio City
12321 Ventura Blvd
9 locals recommend
Our go-to Indian food place for delivery or dine-in. My favorite is a chef special, the vegetarian Lamb Curry (no real meat!).
Really great American food and cocktails. Happy hour lasts until 11PM Sun-Thurs and 7PM on Fri-Sat. Open 24 hours to satiate your hunger needs at all times!
75 locals recommend
kitchen 24
8575 Santa Monica Blvd
75 locals recommend
Really great American food and cocktails. Happy hour lasts until 11PM Sun-Thurs and 7PM on Fri-Sat. Open 24 hours to satiate your hunger needs at all times!
The super famous Boa Steakhouse. Located close to the beach. Expensive, but very nice. http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/boa
56 locals recommend
BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica
101 Santa Monica Blvd
56 locals recommend
The super famous Boa Steakhouse. Located close to the beach. Expensive, but very nice. http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/boa
Fancy Italian restaurant that's known as one of the top spots to dine in all of Santa Monica. http://valentinosantamonica.com/
10 locals recommend
Valentino
3115 Pico Blvd
10 locals recommend
Fancy Italian restaurant that's known as one of the top spots to dine in all of Santa Monica. http://valentinosantamonica.com/
http://melisse.com/
34 locals recommend
Melisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire Blvd
34 locals recommend
http://melisse.com/
Enjoy beautiful views, natural lighting, and interesting architecture while also devouring delicious food! http://skylightgardens.com/
Skylight Gardens
1139 Glendon Ave
Enjoy beautiful views, natural lighting, and interesting architecture while also devouring delicious food! http://skylightgardens.com/
A five-star Italian cuisine in the heart of LA; been around since 1984. Authentic, delicious food. http://labruschettawestwood.com/
6 locals recommend
La Bruschetta
1621 Westwood Blvd
6 locals recommend
A five-star Italian cuisine in the heart of LA; been around since 1984. Authentic, delicious food. http://labruschettawestwood.com/
Located in a great neighborhood, this restaurant mixes California cuisine and French cuisine, using super fresh ingredients from the Farmer's Market. http://joesrestaurant.com/
63 locals recommend
Joe's Restaurant
1023 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
63 locals recommend
Located in a great neighborhood, this restaurant mixes California cuisine and French cuisine, using super fresh ingredients from the Farmer's Market. http://joesrestaurant.com/
$$ · Pizza Restaurant // Phone:(310) 360-1414 // Hours: 11AM–2AM // Take-out & delivery chain whose California-style pies include organic ingredients & vegan varieties.
zpizza - West Hollywood
8943 Santa Monica Blvd
$$ · Pizza Restaurant // Phone:(310) 360-1414 // Hours: 11AM–2AM // Take-out & delivery chain whose California-style pies include organic ingredients & vegan varieties.
$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 273-5578 // Hours: 7:30AM–8:30PM // Locally sourced American comfort-food classics in a warm, cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating.
11 locals recommend
The Farm of Beverly Hills
189 The Grove Dr
11 locals recommend
$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 273-5578 // Hours: 7:30AM–8:30PM // Locally sourced American comfort-food classics in a warm, cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating.
$$ · Japanese Restaurant // Phone:(323) 782-9536 // Hours: 5:30–11PM // Modern restaurant & bar offering innovative Japanese small plates & sushi, plus a variety of sake.
80 locals recommend
The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd St
80 locals recommend
$$ · Japanese Restaurant // Phone:(323) 782-9536 // Hours: 5:30–11PM // Modern restaurant & bar offering innovative Japanese small plates & sushi, plus a variety of sake.
$$ · Eclectic Restaurant // Phone:(323) 469-5001 // Hours: 12PM–2AM // Stylish yet comfy gay-friendly lounge offers global fare & inventive drinks, plus outdoor seating.
20 locals recommend
Saint Felix
8945 California 2
20 locals recommend
$$ · Eclectic Restaurant // Phone:(323) 469-5001 // Hours: 12PM–2AM // Stylish yet comfy gay-friendly lounge offers global fare & inventive drinks, plus outdoor seating.
$ · Argentinian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 385-0445 // Hours: 8AM–8PM // Counter service spot offering a wide range of savory pastries with globally inspired fillings.
9 locals recommend
Nonna's Empanadas - 3rd Street
8556 W 3rd St
9 locals recommend
$ · Argentinian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 385-0445 // Hours: 8AM–8PM // Counter service spot offering a wide range of savory pastries with globally inspired fillings.
$ · Cupcake Shop // Phone:(310) 274-8765 // Hours: 9AM–9PM // Cheery bakery known for its rotating menu of cupcakes, ice cream & cookies. This location even has a cupcake ATM.
62 locals recommend
Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes
9635 S Santa Monica Blvd
62 locals recommend
$ · Cupcake Shop // Phone:(310) 274-8765 // Hours: 9AM–9PM // Cheery bakery known for its rotating menu of cupcakes, ice cream & cookies. This location even has a cupcake ATM.
$ · Mexican Restaurant // Phone:(323) 978-2170 // Hours: 11AM-11PM // Meatless Mexican fare, all vegan & organic, plus a big tequila & drink menu, in a chic space.
241 locals recommend
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Ave
241 locals recommend
$ · Mexican Restaurant // Phone:(323) 978-2170 // Hours: 11AM-11PM // Meatless Mexican fare, all vegan & organic, plus a big tequila & drink menu, in a chic space.
$$ · Mexican Restaurant // Phone:(310) 657-9888 // Hours: 11:30AM–11PM // Modern grill offers inventive Mexican fare in a contemporary-chic setting with lanterns & mirrors.
26 locals recommend
Tortilla Republic
616 N Robertson Blvd
26 locals recommend
$$ · Mexican Restaurant // Phone:(310) 657-9888 // Hours: 11:30AM–11PM // Modern grill offers inventive Mexican fare in a contemporary-chic setting with lanterns & mirrors.
$$ · Juice Shop // Phone:(323) 655-8300 // Hours: 7AM–6PM // Venerable cold-press juice bar whipping up fruit & veggie concoctions in snug, simple environs.
15 locals recommend
Beverly Hills Juice Club
8382 Beverly Boulevard
15 locals recommend
$$ · Juice Shop // Phone:(323) 655-8300 // Hours: 7AM–6PM // Venerable cold-press juice bar whipping up fruit & veggie concoctions in snug, simple environs.
$$ · Gourmet Grocery Store // Phone:(323) 655-2285 // Hours: 8AM–8PM // Trendy gourmet marketplace offers specialty goods & homemade cafe fare in a sophisticated interior. Lots of celebrities.
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd St
251 locals recommend
$$ · Gourmet Grocery Store // Phone:(323) 655-2285 // Hours: 8AM–8PM // Trendy gourmet marketplace offers specialty goods & homemade cafe fare in a sophisticated interior. Lots of celebrities.
$ · Asian Fusion Restaurant // Phone:(323) 866-1866 // Hours: 11:30AM–10/11PM // Dim sum, ramen & other Asian plates in a charming cafe with grocery-lined shelves & outdoor seats.
10 locals recommend
PINGTUNG Eat-in Market
7455 Melrose Ave
10 locals recommend
$ · Asian Fusion Restaurant // Phone:(323) 866-1866 // Hours: 11:30AM–10/11PM // Dim sum, ramen & other Asian plates in a charming cafe with grocery-lined shelves & outdoor seats.
$$ · Californian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 247-2500 // Hours: 11AM–8PM // Cafeteria-style chain serving a seasonal comfort-food menu paired with many types of lemonade.
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd
516 locals recommend
$$ · Californian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 247-2500 // Hours: 11AM–8PM // Cafeteria-style chain serving a seasonal comfort-food menu paired with many types of lemonade.
$$$ · Italian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 859-4903 // Hours: 12-3, 6-11 // Traditional Italian cuisine in a white-tablecloth dining room known for its high-profile customers.
33 locals recommend
Madeo Restaurant
8490 N Camden Dr
33 locals recommend
$$$ · Italian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 859-4903 // Hours: 12-3, 6-11 // Traditional Italian cuisine in a white-tablecloth dining room known for its high-profile customers.
$$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 276-1900 // Hours: 5PM–12:30AM // American cuisine, including meatloaf & rib-eye steak, in a handsome venue known for celeb sightings.
115 locals recommend
Craig's
8826 Melrose Avenue
115 locals recommend
$$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 276-1900 // Hours: 5PM–12:30AM // American cuisine, including meatloaf & rib-eye steak, in a handsome venue known for celeb sightings.
$ · Coffee Shop // Phone:(310) 385-9605 // Hours: 7AM–8PM // NorCal-originated chain known for its coffee offers an outdoor patio & home-brewing materials.
149 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring St
149 locals recommend
$ · Coffee Shop // Phone:(310) 385-9605 // Hours: 7AM–8PM // NorCal-originated chain known for its coffee offers an outdoor patio & home-brewing materials.

Drinks & Nightlife

$$ · Gay Bar // Phone:(310) 289-8410 // Hours: 10AM–2AM // Cocktails & shared plates are served at this lively gay lounge with outdoor terraces & dance floor.
471 locals recommend
The Abbey
692 N Robertson Blvd
471 locals recommend
$$ · Gay Bar // Phone:(310) 289-8410 // Hours: 10AM–2AM // Cocktails & shared plates are served at this lively gay lounge with outdoor terraces & dance floor.
$$ · Gay Dive Bar // Phone:(310) 659-9700 // Hours: 3PM–2AM // The Mother Lode is one of West Hollywood's oldest and friendliest gay bars.
10 locals recommend
Mother Lode
8944 Santa Monica Blvd
10 locals recommend
$$ · Gay Dive Bar // Phone:(310) 659-9700 // Hours: 3PM–2AM // The Mother Lode is one of West Hollywood's oldest and friendliest gay bars.
$$ · Bar // Phone:(310) 652-1015 // Hours: 1PM–2AM // Unassuming neighborhood gay bar with billiards, sports TV, patio seating & a laid-back vibe.
14 locals recommend
Trunks
8809 Santa Monica Blvd
14 locals recommend
$$ · Bar // Phone:(310) 652-1015 // Hours: 1PM–2AM // Unassuming neighborhood gay bar with billiards, sports TV, patio seating & a laid-back vibe.

Essentials

$$ · Grocery Store // Phone: (310) 278-1351 // Hours: 5AM–2AM
947 locals recommend
Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvd
947 locals recommend
$$ · Grocery Store // Phone: (310) 278-1351 // Hours: 5AM–2AM
Located across the street from our apartment complex, Bristol Farms is similar to Whole Foods. Higher quality foods but higher prices. Great hot and cold bar if you're looking for a pre-prepared meal.
111 locals recommend
Bristol Farms West Hollywood
9039 Beverly Blvd
111 locals recommend
Located across the street from our apartment complex, Bristol Farms is similar to Whole Foods. Higher quality foods but higher prices. Great hot and cold bar if you're looking for a pre-prepared meal.
The local Trader Joe's store. Parking is located at the back of the building and you can get up to an hour validated with a purchase.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
1811 locals recommend
The local Trader Joe's store. Parking is located at the back of the building and you can get up to an hour validated with a purchase.

Everything Else

Our recommendation should you need a quick but elegant and professional hair cut. This place is a little "alternative" and out of the norm, but their social skills and hair skills will be worth it.
Shorty's Barber Shop
755 N Fairfax Ave
Our recommendation should you need a quick but elegant and professional hair cut. This place is a little "alternative" and out of the norm, but their social skills and hair skills will be worth it.
In case of an emergency, this is the closest hospital to our home. Also known as the "hospital to the stars" for it's frequent celebrity guests.
229 locals recommend
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd
229 locals recommend
In case of an emergency, this is the closest hospital to our home. Also known as the "hospital to the stars" for it's frequent celebrity guests.
We've found this tends to be the cheapest gas around our apartment. Plus, the station is built to be eco-friendly. There is a surcharge if you use your credit card.
21 locals recommend
ARCO
6100 Franklin Ave
21 locals recommend
We've found this tends to be the cheapest gas around our apartment. Plus, the station is built to be eco-friendly. There is a surcharge if you use your credit card.

Shopping

The closest shopping mall to our home. Only located about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. This has all of your basic mall stores, plus a lot of designer stores.
1266 locals recommend
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd
1266 locals recommend
The closest shopping mall to our home. Only located about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. This has all of your basic mall stores, plus a lot of designer stores.
Super close outdoor mall with a great movie theater, food court, and lots of shops. Don't be surprised if you see a celebrity or two shopping along side as this is not really a tourist destination.
33 locals recommend
Century City Center Shopping Center
33 locals recommend
Super close outdoor mall with a great movie theater, food court, and lots of shops. Don't be surprised if you see a celebrity or two shopping along side as this is not really a tourist destination.

Sightseeing

Griffith Observatory is an astronomy observatory that will often have telescopes set up for viewing. It offers a great view of the city and has some really fascinating architecture.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory is an astronomy observatory that will often have telescopes set up for viewing. It offers a great view of the city and has some really fascinating architecture.
This is an LA local hot spot; a variety of people (from regular Joe's to celebrities) use Runyon as a place to get some exercise and some sun! It's dog friendly, but often crowded.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals recommend
This is an LA local hot spot; a variety of people (from regular Joe's to celebrities) use Runyon as a place to get some exercise and some sun! It's dog friendly, but often crowded.
The famous El Capitan is one of Disney's best theaters. We often go and see movies shown on the big screen; prices are a bit more expensive, but it's 100% worth it.
212 locals recommend
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd
212 locals recommend
The famous El Capitan is one of Disney's best theaters. We often go and see movies shown on the big screen; prices are a bit more expensive, but it's 100% worth it.
The famous Santa Monica Pier is highlighted on basically any movie or tv show that takes place in LA. A beautiful pier with a ferris wheel and other rides. Great views and relatively busy beaches!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 locals recommend
The famous Santa Monica Pier is highlighted on basically any movie or tv show that takes place in LA. A beautiful pier with a ferris wheel and other rides. Great views and relatively busy beaches!
The Pacific Design Center, or PDC, is a 1,200,000 square feet multi-use facility for the design community located in West Hollywood, California.
95 locals recommend
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave
95 locals recommend
The Pacific Design Center, or PDC, is a 1,200,000 square feet multi-use facility for the design community located in West Hollywood, California.

Arts & Culture

Owned by the famous Getty family, this is (in our opinion) the best place to see art in LA. There are many famous paintings, but the gardens and their special exhibits are amazing. Monet and Degas!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Owned by the famous Getty family, this is (in our opinion) the best place to see art in LA. There are many famous paintings, but the gardens and their special exhibits are amazing. Monet and Degas!
LACMA is a great place to go for a variety of all sorts of art. They always have a rare and special exhibit going on, so be sure to check out what will be there while you visit!
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
LACMA is a great place to go for a variety of all sorts of art. They always have a rare and special exhibit going on, so be sure to check out what will be there while you visit!
A really great place to see an educational film in IMAX. Only about 30 minutes away from our apartment (depending on traffic).
442 locals recommend
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr
442 locals recommend
A really great place to see an educational film in IMAX. Only about 30 minutes away from our apartment (depending on traffic).
A place for theater and garden viewing.
62 locals recommend
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd
62 locals recommend
A place for theater and garden viewing.