Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Fantastic upscale deli/restaurant. Incredible prepared foods and sandwiches. If you're planning on going to the Hollywood Bowl, stop here first for a "Bowl box."
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StFantastic upscale deli/restaurant. Incredible prepared foods and sandwiches. If you're planning on going to the Hollywood Bowl, stop here first for a "Bowl box."
As seen in Sex in the City, this New York-based cupcake bakery helped start the whole cupcake trend a few years ago. INCREDIBLE baked goods and great coffee, too. My favorite sinful snack!
72 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
8389 W 3rd StAs seen in Sex in the City, this New York-based cupcake bakery helped start the whole cupcake trend a few years ago. INCREDIBLE baked goods and great coffee, too. My favorite sinful snack!
Great local coffee shop/restaurant. They roast their own beans and bake breakfast rolls and muffins, plus there's a full-service restaurant for a quick lunch. Delicious, and you may spot a celeb!
73 locals recommend
Kings Road Café
8361 Beverly BlvdGreat local coffee shop/restaurant. They roast their own beans and bake breakfast rolls and muffins, plus there's a full-service restaurant for a quick lunch. Delicious, and you may spot a celeb!
Some of the best, most modern sushi in Los Angeles! Try the spicy tuna on crispy rice, it's a great twist on a classic.
80 locals recommend
The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd StSome of the best, most modern sushi in Los Angeles! Try the spicy tuna on crispy rice, it's a great twist on a classic.
The Original Los Angeles Farmer's Market has been here since 1934 and retains its original charm! It's a collection of tiny shops, restaurants and food stalls... something here for the whole family.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe Original Los Angeles Farmer's Market has been here since 1934 and retains its original charm! It's a collection of tiny shops, restaurants and food stalls... something here for the whole family.
A terrific local taco stand, with very authentic Mexican food. Very inexpensive and quick, but absolutely top-quality and delicious.
22 locals recommend
Plancha Tacos
8250 W 3rd StA terrific local taco stand, with very authentic Mexican food. Very inexpensive and quick, but absolutely top-quality and delicious.
From the same celebrity chefs that started Los Angeles' Animal restaurant, Son of a Gun is their take on seafood. Charming and top-notch. You might spot a celebrity here too...
80 locals recommend
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd StFrom the same celebrity chefs that started Los Angeles' Animal restaurant, Son of a Gun is their take on seafood. Charming and top-notch. You might spot a celebrity here too...
CBTL is a Los Angeles-based coffee chain similar to Starbucks. Their "ice blended" drink is perfect on a hot day, and for the diet-conscious, order it with "no sugar added."
136 locals recommend
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
8735 Santa Monica BlvdCBTL is a Los Angeles-based coffee chain similar to Starbucks. Their "ice blended" drink is perfect on a hot day, and for the diet-conscious, order it with "no sugar added."
Jar is celebrity chef Suzanne Tracht's take on American comfort classics. Their mac & cheese is unbeatable.
10 locals recommend
Jar
8225 Beverly BlvdJar is celebrity chef Suzanne Tracht's take on American comfort classics. Their mac & cheese is unbeatable.
Fonuts invented special baked doughnuts that are to die for. With gourmet flavors like bacon and maple syrup, you'd never guess they're healthy...
16 locals recommend
fōnuts
8104 W 3rd StFonuts invented special baked doughnuts that are to die for. With gourmet flavors like bacon and maple syrup, you'd never guess they're healthy...
This cute '50s-style American diner slings awesome milkshakes, mouthwatering burgers and delicious french fries.
30 locals recommend
Johnny Rockets
6801 Hollywood BlvdThis cute '50s-style American diner slings awesome milkshakes, mouthwatering burgers and delicious french fries.
A super-hip 24-hour restaurant with great food including some AWESOME vegetarian and gluten-free options. Trendy and cool with a funky design and aesthetic. Perfect for a late-night bite.
116 locals recommend
Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdA super-hip 24-hour restaurant with great food including some AWESOME vegetarian and gluten-free options. Trendy and cool with a funky design and aesthetic. Perfect for a late-night bite.
Fresh-squeezed juice and healthy lunch bites at this walk-up window. Grab something here then walk down to the Pan Pacific Park for a picnic!
Clover Juice
2 W 3rd StFresh-squeezed juice and healthy lunch bites at this walk-up window. Grab something here then walk down to the Pan Pacific Park for a picnic!
Lola's
945 N Fairfax AveThe neighborhood pizza place-- and it's great.
This Thai-inspired vegan restaurant makes an amazing orange "chicken" and lentil loaf.
21 locals recommend
Vegan Glory
8393 Beverly BlvdThis Thai-inspired vegan restaurant makes an amazing orange "chicken" and lentil loaf.
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdAnother great vegan/vegetarian restaurant in the neighborhood.
Starbucks
7055 Sunset BlvdThis full-sized Starbucks is just inside City Target.
The world-famous Ivy, the restaurant where all the celebrities go to eat and be seen.
181 locals recommend
The Ivy
113 N Robertson BlvdThe world-famous Ivy, the restaurant where all the celebrities go to eat and be seen.
Shopping
Traveler's Bookcase
8375 West 3rd StreetAn entire bookstore devoted to travel books-- heaven.
One of the best known malls in Los Angeles, The Beverly Center is known for fashion. Come shop at Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Apple, Starbucks, H&M, Forever 21, Diesel and dozens of other great shops.
1266 locals recommend
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdOne of the best known malls in Los Angeles, The Beverly Center is known for fashion. Come shop at Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Apple, Starbucks, H&M, Forever 21, Diesel and dozens of other great shops.
The Grove is a gorgeous outdoor mall featuring Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Pacific Theaters, Nike, many great restaurants and much more. Don't miss a free trolly ride through The Grove!
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Grove is a gorgeous outdoor mall featuring Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Pacific Theaters, Nike, many great restaurants and much more. Don't miss a free trolly ride through The Grove!
Target is a great value department store-- perfect for beauty products/cosmetics, clothes, food, and any other basics you might need.
339 locals recommend
Target
8480 Beverly BlvdTarget is a great value department store-- perfect for beauty products/cosmetics, clothes, food, and any other basics you might need.
Super trendy shopping (and ALWAYS celebrity spotting) on Robertson Blvd., a short stroll from the house.
23 locals recommend
North Robertson Boulevard
North Robertson BoulevardSuper trendy shopping (and ALWAYS celebrity spotting) on Robertson Blvd., a short stroll from the house.
Everything Else
This local bicycle shop will be happy to rent you a road bike or beach cruiser to help you get out and enjoy the L.A. sunshine!
I Martin Bicycles
8330 Beverly BlvdThis local bicycle shop will be happy to rent you a road bike or beach cruiser to help you get out and enjoy the L.A. sunshine!
There are many local gyms; this is my favorite. Spin/yoga classes, full weights and machines, and a lot of celebrities running around here too. Get your pump on at Easton!
7 locals recommend
Easton Gym Co
8053 Beverly BlvdThere are many local gyms; this is my favorite. Spin/yoga classes, full weights and machines, and a lot of celebrities running around here too. Get your pump on at Easton!
Essentials
This upscale grocer has terrific fresh produce, a large cheese and wine department, and an enormous amount of prepared foods ready to eat.
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdThis upscale grocer has terrific fresh produce, a large cheese and wine department, and an enormous amount of prepared foods ready to eat.
A VERY cool Los Angeles-based grocery store with inexpensive gourmet groceries. It's hard to explain but everyone in L.A. shops here, and LOVES it. Cheap wine, meat, cheese, packaged goods. MUST SEE.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdA VERY cool Los Angeles-based grocery store with inexpensive gourmet groceries. It's hard to explain but everyone in L.A. shops here, and LOVES it. Cheap wine, meat, cheese, packaged goods. MUST SEE.
Sightseeing
The famous Chinese Theater (and Hollywood Walk of Fame) is just an 8 minute drive from my house.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdThe famous Chinese Theater (and Hollywood Walk of Fame) is just an 8 minute drive from my house.
Just a short stroll from the house, Rodeo Drive is where the rich and famous do their shopping. Come and see who you might spot among the upscale shops and boutiques!
200 locals recommend
North Rodeo Drive
North Rodeo DriveJust a short stroll from the house, Rodeo Drive is where the rich and famous do their shopping. Come and see who you might spot among the upscale shops and boutiques!
This huge park includes a playground for the kids and lots of grass to run around and relax. Really an oasis in the heart of Los Angeles. Grab some food on 3rd and walk here for a picnic!
183 locals recommend
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly BlvdThis huge park includes a playground for the kids and lots of grass to run around and relax. Really an oasis in the heart of Los Angeles. Grab some food on 3rd and walk here for a picnic!