Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
This is the closest supermarket. With a wide selection of all the popular brands, it's a one-stop shop. No need to sign up for their discount card -- an extra card is provided with the rental room!
68 locals recommend
Ralphs
7221 Woodman AveThis is the closest supermarket. With a wide selection of all the popular brands, it's a one-stop shop. No need to sign up for their discount card -- an extra card is provided with the rental room!
Trader Joe's is THE place to go for alternative food. Products sold include organic foods, vegetarian food, unusual frozen foods, imported foods, and domestic and imported wine and beer.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdTrader Joe's is THE place to go for alternative food. Products sold include organic foods, vegetarian food, unusual frozen foods, imported foods, and domestic and imported wine and beer.
Whole Foods is expensive but worth it for all-natural produce and hard-to-find natural foods.
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdWhole Foods is expensive but worth it for all-natural produce and hard-to-find natural foods.
Food Scene
Casa Vega is an old Valley stand-by. It's always crowded for happy hour, and it's a great place to grab an "old LA" style drink as it's one of the few restaurants that has NO windows to speak of.
73 locals recommend
Casa Vega
13301 Ventura BlvdCasa Vega is an old Valley stand-by. It's always crowded for happy hour, and it's a great place to grab an "old LA" style drink as it's one of the few restaurants that has NO windows to speak of.
Du-Par's is one of the last true L.A. diners with a history dating back over 70 years. The Studio City location is a short drive from the house, and worth it. Their pancakes are world-class.
16 locals recommend
Du-par's Restaurant & Bakery
16120 Ventura BoulevardDu-Par's is one of the last true L.A. diners with a history dating back over 70 years. The Studio City location is a short drive from the house, and worth it. Their pancakes are world-class.
Barone's is decent Italian and it's within walking distance of the house. They're famous for their Neapolitan-style rectangular pizza. Yum.
14 locals recommend
Barone's
13726 Oxnard StBarone's is decent Italian and it's within walking distance of the house. They're famous for their Neapolitan-style rectangular pizza. Yum.
One of the last surviving examples of the true 50's drive-in, Bob's is a historic landmark. Cruise nights are hosted in their parking lot every Friday at 5pm.
87 locals recommend
Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrOne of the last surviving examples of the true 50's drive-in, Bob's is a historic landmark. Cruise nights are hosted in their parking lot every Friday at 5pm.
It's Starbucks...what else is there to say? The coffee's consistently decent, though far from extraordinary. If you have to have your latte, this is a good place to go.
233 locals recommend
Starbucks
4550 Van Nuys BlvdIt's Starbucks...what else is there to say? The coffee's consistently decent, though far from extraordinary. If you have to have your latte, this is a good place to go.
Peet's ranks higher than Starbuck's in taste tests. If you're looking for a more trendy crowd for your daily fix, head here.
79 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
1401 Montana AvePeet's ranks higher than Starbuck's in taste tests. If you're looking for a more trendy crowd for your daily fix, head here.
Shopping
Fashion Square mall is the closest shopping center. Anchored by a Macy's and Bloomingdale's, it's a small-to-medium sized mall. It's a decent place to find gifts and clothing.
221 locals recommend
Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside DrFashion Square mall is the closest shopping center. Anchored by a Macy's and Bloomingdale's, it's a small-to-medium sized mall. It's a decent place to find gifts and clothing.
Drinks & Nightlife
With live music many nights of the week, Ireland's 32 is a fun neighborhood hot-spot. It's dive-y, but it's great on nights when the bands play. Big plus-- it's walking distance from the house.
14 locals recommend
Ireland's 32
13721 Burbank BlvdWith live music many nights of the week, Ireland's 32 is a fun neighborhood hot-spot. It's dive-y, but it's great on nights when the bands play. Big plus-- it's walking distance from the house.
Arts & Culture
This is, by far, the best movie theater in the valley. Reserved seating, plush chairs, wider aisles (in some theaters), and top-notch projection & sound make the experience a pleasure.
99 locals recommend
Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura BlvdThis is, by far, the best movie theater in the valley. Reserved seating, plush chairs, wider aisles (in some theaters), and top-notch projection & sound make the experience a pleasure.
Sightseeing
The Universal Studios theme park is the closest one to the house, and it's an easy drive to get there. Situated next to Hollywood, it's worth a visit if you want great views and a sunburn.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaThe Universal Studios theme park is the closest one to the house, and it's an easy drive to get there. Situated next to Hollywood, it's worth a visit if you want great views and a sunburn.
The Gamble House is a craftsman-style home designed by architects Greene & Greene. One of the best surviving examples of craftsman-style architecture, this home is well worth touring.
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlThe Gamble House is a craftsman-style home designed by architects Greene & Greene. One of the best surviving examples of craftsman-style architecture, this home is well worth touring.
The Huntington Gardens are expansive enough to lose yourself for the entire day in natural beauty. For a change from typical L.A. hectic days, head here to have a calmer day.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThe Huntington Gardens are expansive enough to lose yourself for the entire day in natural beauty. For a change from typical L.A. hectic days, head here to have a calmer day.
Everything Else
Enterprise is the local car rental service. There's no need to pay airport rates, just rent here. They're 10 minutes from the house, and they'll come pick you up. Cars start at $30 per day.
19 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5005 Van Nuys BlvdEnterprise is the local car rental service. There's no need to pay airport rates, just rent here. They're 10 minutes from the house, and they'll come pick you up. Cars start at $30 per day.