Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
Century City Mall station
Luxury shops, restaurants and movie theaters
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StA great local spot for shopping and restaurants.
Neiman Marcus
9700 Wilshire BlvdLuxury department store.
Saks Fifth Avenue
9570 Wilshire BlvdLuxury Department store
Barney's New York
3585 Sagunto StreetHip luxury fashion shopping.
High end, unique and hip luxury fashion boutique specializing in avant-garde fashions for men & women, plus vintage handbags & accessories
8 locals recommend
Maxfield
8825 Melrose AveHigh end, unique and hip luxury fashion boutique specializing in avant-garde fashions for men & women, plus vintage handbags & accessories
Home furnishings in the design district. Check for new location.
8 locals recommend
Restoration Hardware
8564 Melrose AveHome furnishings in the design district. Check for new location.
Great area for shopping located on Robertson Blvd. between Melrose and Third.
10 locals recommend
CHANEL ROBERTSON
125 N Robertson BlvdGreat area for shopping located on Robertson Blvd. between Melrose and Third.
Chloe
8448 Melrose PlTucked away luxury brand shops.
Alexander McQueen
457 Rodeo DrGreat area for shopping.
Airy women's boutique carrying high-end designer clothes & shoes. Isabel Marant. Say hello to the owner Nilou!
22 locals recommend
Heist
1100 Abbot Kinney BlvdAiry women's boutique carrying high-end designer clothes & shoes. Isabel Marant. Say hello to the owner Nilou!
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdGreat shopping destination for locals.
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeShops, restaurants, movie theaters.
Updated and redesigned in late 2017, Century City Mall is stunning. Great shops, theatres and food options. The mall features a Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Macy's. Don't miss Eataly.
372 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdUpdated and redesigned in late 2017, Century City Mall is stunning. Great shops, theatres and food options. The mall features a Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Macy's. Don't miss Eataly.
Arts & Culture
A must see for visitors to Los Angeles. Stunning architecture, world class art exhibits, beautiful gardens. Fun for the entire family.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrA must see for visitors to Los Angeles. Stunning architecture, world class art exhibits, beautiful gardens. Fun for the entire family.
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the StarsExcellent choice for Photography exhibitions.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdFine Art Museum
An airy space showcasing masters in Pop Art & abstract expressionism as well as emerging artists.
401 locals recommend
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveAn airy space showcasing masters in Pop Art & abstract expressionism as well as emerging artists.
Unique area east of downtown with interesting outdoor graffitti art and hip restaurants. Alameda Street on the west, the 101 freeway on the north, the LA River East & 7th St on the South.
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction AvenueUnique area east of downtown with interesting outdoor graffitti art and hip restaurants. Alameda Street on the west, the 101 freeway on the north, the LA River East & 7th St on the South.
Frank Gehry designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveFrank Gehry designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics.
Arts Complex with local galleries. My favorites are Rose Gallery and Peter Fetterman Photography
102 locals recommend
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan AveArts Complex with local galleries. My favorites are Rose Gallery and Peter Fetterman Photography
My favorite museum, EVER! If you enjoy contemporary art, The Broad Musuem is a must see. In addition to the stunning architecture, the collection features over 2,000 works of art by late 20th Century artists such as Warhol, Basquiat, Kruger, Raushenberg, and more. Free general admission and totally worth the trip. Don't miss Disney Hall while you are in the area. Have a meal nearby at Grand Central Market.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveMy favorite museum, EVER! If you enjoy contemporary art, The Broad Musuem is a must see. In addition to the stunning architecture, the collection features over 2,000 works of art by late 20th Century artists such as Warhol, Basquiat, Kruger, Raushenberg, and more. Free general admission and totally worth the trip. Don't miss Disney Hall while you are in the area. Have a meal nearby at Grand Central Market.
The Bradbury Building is an architectural landmark located at 3rd & Broadway across from Grand Central Market. Built in 1893, the five-story office building is best known for its extraordinary skylit atrium of access walkways, stairs and elevators, and ornate ironwork.
164 locals recommend
bradbury building
304 South BroadwayThe Bradbury Building is an architectural landmark located at 3rd & Broadway across from Grand Central Market. Built in 1893, the five-story office building is best known for its extraordinary skylit atrium of access walkways, stairs and elevators, and ornate ironwork.
If you are a car buff (or not!) you will find a unique and beautiful collection of autos at Peterson Automotive Museum. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood.
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdIf you are a car buff (or not!) you will find a unique and beautiful collection of autos at Peterson Automotive Museum. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood.
Food Scene
Clementine Catering & Café
1751 Ensley AveConvenient and delicious dine in or take out food.
Picca
9575 West Pico BoulevardUnique dining experience offering Peruvian tapas.
The Backhouse
10915 W Pico BlvdDelicious Japanese Food
Craft
10100 Constellation BlvdExcellent food!
FOOD
10571 W Pico BlvdHip, contemporary restaurant. Take out.
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveNearest Starbuck's
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StA favorite for Sushi. Very fresh.
Burger Lounge
8539 Sunset BlvdLot's of restaurants in this area on Beverly Blvd..
Iconic LA restaurant in the heart of a great area known for celeb sightings. Upscale Californian cuisine presented in a stylish, buzzy setting.
181 locals recommend
The Ivy
113 N Robertson BlvdIconic LA restaurant in the heart of a great area known for celeb sightings. Upscale Californian cuisine presented in a stylish, buzzy setting.
Nobu Los Angeles
903 North La Cienega BoulevardIconic & Famous Sushi
Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega BlvdLong time #1 Zagat rated LA Restaurant.
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose AveOne of my favorite Italian restaurants.
A favorite. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go. The pastries are to die for.
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveA favorite. Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go. The pastries are to die for.
Hot spot on Abbot Kinney for seasonal New American cuisine presented in a rustic-chic dining room. Very hip.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdHot spot on Abbot Kinney for seasonal New American cuisine presented in a rustic-chic dining room. Very hip.
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyJust opened in March 2014. Amazing Japanese food.
Rustic-chic Arts District bistro serves housemade charcuterie & other French classics, plus creative cocktails
62 locals recommend
Church & State LA
1850 Industrial StRustic-chic Arts District bistro serves housemade charcuterie & other French classics, plus creative cocktails
HOSTARIA del piccolo
606 BroadwayYummy Italian food.
Trendy gourmet marketplace that offers specialty goods & homemade cafe fare in a sophisticated interior.
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StTrendy gourmet marketplace that offers specialty goods & homemade cafe fare in a sophisticated interior.
Unique bakery in the Arts District offering lunch, salads, sandwiches, etc.
52 locals recommend
Bread Lounge
700 S Santa Fe AveUnique bakery in the Arts District offering lunch, salads, sandwiches, etc.
Peet's Coffee
1401 Montana AveNearest Peet's Coffee.
Opened in November, 2017 Eataly is definitely worth a visit. In addition to the numerous food venues featuring delicious fish, pastries, pasta, cheeses, gelato and coffee, Eataly has a great selection of Italian delicacies like wine, olive oils, chocolates and other tasty confections from Italy. It's like a quick trip to an authentic Italian market and just a short walk from my house.
64 locals recommend
Eataly L.A.
10250 Santa Monica BlvdOpened in November, 2017 Eataly is definitely worth a visit. In addition to the numerous food venues featuring delicious fish, pastries, pasta, cheeses, gelato and coffee, Eataly has a great selection of Italian delicacies like wine, olive oils, chocolates and other tasty confections from Italy. It's like a quick trip to an authentic Italian market and just a short walk from my house.
One of my favorites. Chef Walter Manzke brings local ingredients to diners in a relaxed yet refined space with communal tables and a bakery for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pastries are to die for and I loved the brussel sprouts and cauliflower. Menu changes frequently.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveOne of my favorites. Chef Walter Manzke brings local ingredients to diners in a relaxed yet refined space with communal tables and a bakery for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pastries are to die for and I loved the brussel sprouts and cauliflower. Menu changes frequently.
Grand Central market, a downtown landmark since 1917, brings together the cuisines and cultures of LA and is a great choice for a meal before or after a trip to the museum. My "go to" food venue is Olio Wood Fire pizzeria, but there are several other great options to choose from such as Wexler's Deli, Egg Slut (looks good but I've never tried it) and Sticky Rice. If you have a sweet tooth don't miss Valerie Confections or McConnell's Fine Ice Cream. Foodies have been raving about McConnell's for decades. Don't miss popping in to see the stunning interior of the Bradbury Bldg. across the street. There is a parking structure next to the market with cheap parking ($3). Enter from Hill St
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayGrand Central market, a downtown landmark since 1917, brings together the cuisines and cultures of LA and is a great choice for a meal before or after a trip to the museum. My "go to" food venue is Olio Wood Fire pizzeria, but there are several other great options to choose from such as Wexler's Deli, Egg Slut (looks good but I've never tried it) and Sticky Rice. If you have a sweet tooth don't miss Valerie Confections or McConnell's Fine Ice Cream. Foodies have been raving about McConnell's for decades. Don't miss popping in to see the stunning interior of the Bradbury Bldg. across the street. There is a parking structure next to the market with cheap parking ($3). Enter from Hill St
Everything Else
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA is a about 10 minutes by car.
AMC Century City 15
10250 Santa Monica BlvdMovie Theaters
The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico BlvdMovie Theaters
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdSmall museum with world class Contemporary Art.
This is my favorite local spot for a quick hike. Ask me for details.
38 locals recommend
Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
15601 Sunset BlvdThis is my favorite local spot for a quick hike. Ask me for details.
Will Rogers is a great destination for a hike, a picnic or if you time it right a polo match! The gentle hike up to Point Inspiration provides some nice exercise with a great view at the top.
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdWill Rogers is a great destination for a hike, a picnic or if you time it right a polo match! The gentle hike up to Point Inspiration provides some nice exercise with a great view at the top.
Essentials
Ralphs
12057 Wilshire BlvdConvenient grocery store
My favorite local gourmet Super Market. Spend $5 and you can get a validation.
108 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2627 Lincoln BlvdMy favorite local gourmet Super Market. Spend $5 and you can get a validation.
Sightseeing
Beverly Hills
World Class Shopping & Restaurants
This well-known, beachfront destination is home to an array of street performers & funky shops. There's nothing like Venice Boardwalk anywhere else in LA!
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkThis well-known, beachfront destination is home to an array of street performers & funky shops. There's nothing like Venice Boardwalk anywhere else in LA!
I like the beach near Venice pier. Enter through the parking lot located at the end of Venice Blvd in front of the ocean front homes. Clean and usually not very crowded.
1202 locals recommend
Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayI like the beach near Venice pier. Enter through the parking lot located at the end of Venice Blvd in front of the ocean front homes. Clean and usually not very crowded.
Beautiful Beach. Easy access and parking. Not too crowded. Parking is $10
127 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Beautiful Beach. Easy access and parking. Not too crowded. Parking is $10
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdA unique city view!
Popular tourist destination. Not a favorite of mine but tourists love it.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdPopular tourist destination. Not a favorite of mine but tourists love it.
Home of the Oscars in Hollywood on/near the Hollywood Walk of fame.
493 locals recommend
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood BlvdHome of the Oscars in Hollywood on/near the Hollywood Walk of fame.
Entertainment & Activities
A favorite destination for summer concerts. Concert goers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic 1920's outdoor amphitheater.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdA favorite destination for summer concerts. Concert goers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic 1920's outdoor amphitheater.