Guidebook for Los Angeles
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A nearby hospital will offer piece of mind, and the best part is, I've never heard the roaring siren of an ambulance!
229 locals recommend
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly BlvdA nearby hospital will offer piece of mind, and the best part is, I've never heard the roaring siren of an ambulance!
Bristol Farms West Hollywood
9039 Beverly BlvdGourmet Grocery
Parking at this grocery store can be tough so avoid the fray and saunter over :)
947 locals recommend
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdParking at this grocery store can be tough so avoid the fray and saunter over :)
Bar Method
The workout everyone is talking about!
The best views of LA are experienced at the summit. Hiking trails range from strenuous to a glorified nature walk. Guarenteed celeb sitings!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveThe best views of LA are experienced at the summit. Hiking trails range from strenuous to a glorified nature walk. Guarenteed celeb sitings!
The presence of this posh hotel will give you a feel for the neighborhood, and yet, lucky you- enjoying the area for just $94 a night at my place :)
6 locals recommend
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
200 Boylston StThe presence of this posh hotel will give you a feel for the neighborhood, and yet, lucky you- enjoying the area for just $94 a night at my place :)
LAX is about 20 minutes from my apartment, barring any traffic. Leave yourself an hour if you're heading there anytime between 4:00 and 7:30pm
461 locals recommend
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayLAX is about 20 minutes from my apartment, barring any traffic. Leave yourself an hour if you're heading there anytime between 4:00 and 7:30pm
Laemmle Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvdindependent movie theatre
AMC Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvdindependent movie theatre
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdAn LA favorite!
Shopping
Definitely the most famous boutique in LA- and its just steps from my apartment! The whole street is lined with great shopping and dining. Try the fruit cart parked on the corner at Alden.
27 locals recommend
Kitson
115 Robertson BlvdDefinitely the most famous boutique in LA- and its just steps from my apartment! The whole street is lined with great shopping and dining. Try the fruit cart parked on the corner at Alden.
Bloomingdales, Louis Vuitton, a massive Forever 21- no matter what your budget is, this place has all the fashions!!
1266 locals recommend
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdBloomingdales, Louis Vuitton, a massive Forever 21- no matter what your budget is, this place has all the fashions!!
A lovely 15 minute walk from my apartment to arguably the most famous shopping street in the world! Don't forget to stop at Sprinkles (nearby) for an absolutely exquisite cupcake!
6 locals recommend
L 4 Rodeo Drive LLC
268 North Rodeo DriveA lovely 15 minute walk from my apartment to arguably the most famous shopping street in the world! Don't forget to stop at Sprinkles (nearby) for an absolutely exquisite cupcake!
Lanny Nails
7932 Beverly Blvd$12 for a pedicure?? Yes, please! Very nice staff, totally clean and so reasonable!!
Outdoor shopping destination with a movie theatre, and TV tapings for Extra happening on the grounds. My favorite part is the Farmer's Market which dates to the 1930s and is attached to the complex.
487 locals recommend
The Grove Drive
The Grove DriveOutdoor shopping destination with a movie theatre, and TV tapings for Extra happening on the grounds. My favorite part is the Farmer's Market which dates to the 1930s and is attached to the complex.
Food Scene
Best place for a power lunch, or spotting the famous and infamous. You'll know you've arrived when you see all the parazzi out front!
181 locals recommend
The Ivy
113 N Robertson BlvdBest place for a power lunch, or spotting the famous and infamous. You'll know you've arrived when you see all the parazzi out front!
So close and so delicious! Highly reccommended! Especially the bbq chicken quesadilla, mmmmm!
Daks Cafe
8899 Beverly BoulevardSo close and so delicious! Highly reccommended! Especially the bbq chicken quesadilla, mmmmm!
Nonna's Empanadas - 3rd Street
8556 W 3rd StSo many varieties! Try them all!
This popular LA chain has a location right in the neighborhood. I reccommend their stewed items like chicken basque, turkey chili and mac 'n cheese!
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdThis popular LA chain has a location right in the neighborhood. I reccommend their stewed items like chicken basque, turkey chili and mac 'n cheese!
An absolute MUST. Gourmet market cum uber scene-y LA lunchtime hot spot. Their tuna sandwich is out of this world and the baked goods are to die for. Gelato and specialty cheeses too!
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StAn absolute MUST. Gourmet market cum uber scene-y LA lunchtime hot spot. Their tuna sandwich is out of this world and the baked goods are to die for. Gelato and specialty cheeses too!
Excellent breakfast spot, just a short (and rather lovely) 10 minute walk.
6 locals recommend
Hedley's Restaurant
640 N Robertson BlvdExcellent breakfast spot, just a short (and rather lovely) 10 minute walk.
Fantastic Italian food, and not the spagetti and meatballs kind. This place is super gourmet and has a great atmosphere!
165 locals recommend
Terroni
7605 Beverly BlvdFantastic Italian food, and not the spagetti and meatballs kind. This place is super gourmet and has a great atmosphere!
Great little independently owned health food store with a juice bar and delicious pre-made options!
215 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdGreat little independently owned health food store with a juice bar and delicious pre-made options!
Toast Bakery Cafe
8221 W 3rd StA+ brunch spot, a 15 minute walk.
Load up on healthy options here. Be forwarned, the parking lot is an absolute nightmare. Check out this hilarious video in perparation :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFc1pr2yUU
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdLoad up on healthy options here. Be forwarned, the parking lot is an absolute nightmare. Check out this hilarious video in perparation :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFc1pr2yUU
The Golden State
1916 Lincoln BlvdThe best burger around!
Sightseeing
Walk of fame, Hollywood and Highland, star tours, you name it, if its the tourist experience you're after, its here!
658 locals recommend
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardWalk of fame, Hollywood and Highland, star tours, you name it, if its the tourist experience you're after, its here!
Arts & Culture
Enjoy the original site of the Getty Museum, today an intimate collection of Greek and Roman art. Offers gardens, beautiful architecture and ocean views.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyEnjoy the original site of the Getty Museum, today an intimate collection of Greek and Roman art. Offers gardens, beautiful architecture and ocean views.
Not to be missed! This architectural feat hovers over the city like a modern day acropolis. Find Van Gogh, Rembrant and other masters inside. Since I work there, I'll call in free parking for you!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrNot to be missed! This architectural feat hovers over the city like a modern day acropolis. Find Van Gogh, Rembrant and other masters inside. Since I work there, I'll call in free parking for you!
Bizarre attraction of ancient tarpits (still in existence) where many prehistoric species have been excavated. Very cool museum attached. Right next to LACMA.
52 locals recommend
Page Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdBizarre attraction of ancient tarpits (still in existence) where many prehistoric species have been excavated. Very cool museum attached. Right next to LACMA.
I would recommend the Getty over LACMA but it's still worth checking out, especially the new buildings designed by Renzo Piano.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdI would recommend the Getty over LACMA but it's still worth checking out, especially the new buildings designed by Renzo Piano.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local bar with a good vibe and no drama. I can fill you in on the trendier spots, but remember, this is LA so the scene changes fast and the best nightclubs are quite exclusive.
60 locals recommend
The Roger Room
370 La Cienega BlvdFun local bar with a good vibe and no drama. I can fill you in on the trendier spots, but remember, this is LA so the scene changes fast and the best nightclubs are quite exclusive.