Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
It's my go to coffee house. I love stop by and pick up a croissant and coffee on my way the many shops on Melrose and La Brea.
8 locals recommend
Coffee For Sasquatch
7020 Melrose AveIt's my go to coffee house. I love stop by and pick up a croissant and coffee on my way the many shops on Melrose and La Brea.
Starbucks
7624 Melrose AveGreat place to grab a coffee on the go. They have a drive thru.
Craig's
8826 Melrose AvenueThe food is amazing and you always see a celebrity! Reservations advised
Ex-Nobu chef has opened this exclusive hyper modern Japanese Sushi restaurant just 2 block from me! I am so exited myself to have this gem in my neighborhood
6 locals recommend
Umeda
1253 Melrose AveEx-Nobu chef has opened this exclusive hyper modern Japanese Sushi restaurant just 2 block from me! I am so exited myself to have this gem in my neighborhood
Salt's Cure
1155 N Highland Avegreat food and life jazz most Mondays or Tuesdays ,do check!
Providence
5955 Melrose AveGreat fish restaurant.
M Cafe
7119 Melrose AveGreat, healthy macrobiotic option for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Best Ramen in town! Gluten free options available. Definitely budget friendly
130 locals recommend
Tatsu Ramen
7111 Melrose AveBest Ramen in town! Gluten free options available. Definitely budget friendly
Murakami Sushi
7160 Melrose AveSashimi bowl is my recommendation. Eat out for under $20.00.
Must book in advance. The sushi is delicious. Gratuity is included and makes this the priced sushi restaurant in the neighborhood.
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StMust book in advance. The sushi is delicious. Gratuity is included and makes this the priced sushi restaurant in the neighborhood.
Best brisket in town! Great value, casual and fast service. Many Big screen tv's, doubles as a stylish sports bar. Excellent place to watch the game
76 locals recommend
Bludso's Bar & Que
609 N La Brea AveBest brisket in town! Great value, casual and fast service. Many Big screen tv's, doubles as a stylish sports bar. Excellent place to watch the game
Petit Trois
718 N Highland AveHidden in a small strip mall. You will find authentic French food.
Great choice for breakfast and lunch. Fresh baked bread and pastries available in the shop. Yummy!
85 locals recommend
La Brea Bakery Cafe
468 S La Brea AveGreat choice for breakfast and lunch. Fresh baked bread and pastries available in the shop. Yummy!
Charlie Chaplin's old, fabulous home with the best breakfast, lunch and dinner/cocktails in town. Book early or walk in for bar seating.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveCharlie Chaplin's old, fabulous home with the best breakfast, lunch and dinner/cocktails in town. Book early or walk in for bar seating.
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose AveAmazing high end food and great mozzarella bar
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland Avebest Pizza in LA
Drinks & Nightlife
Custom cocktails in a vintage decor. Very well done, great atmosphere. They play records 3 nights a week from 1920's to current music. Valet parking available
88 locals recommend
Melrose Umbrella Co.
7465 Melrose AveCustom cocktails in a vintage decor. Very well done, great atmosphere. They play records 3 nights a week from 1920's to current music. Valet parking available
Sightseeing
Walk amongst the stars along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It also includes shops, restaurants, and the famous Chinese Theater and the El Captain Theatre. Jimmy Kimmel films at the later.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdWalk amongst the stars along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It also includes shops, restaurants, and the famous Chinese Theater and the El Captain Theatre. Jimmy Kimmel films at the later.
Parks & Nature
Great views of the city! Parking is limited, so I would suggest ride sharing.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat views of the city! Parking is limited, so I would suggest ride sharing.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful museum with a famous outdoor light instillation. They often have outdoor events too.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdA beautiful museum with a famous outdoor light instillation. They often have outdoor events too.
Shopping
The diamond in the ruff with treasures and troves galore . It is a flea market with its own unique vibe. $5 entry fee and valet parking is free, just don't forget to tip. There is limited free parking, but I highly suggest the valet.
182 locals recommend
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveThe diamond in the ruff with treasures and troves galore . It is a flea market with its own unique vibe. $5 entry fee and valet parking is free, just don't forget to tip. There is limited free parking, but I highly suggest the valet.
Melrose Place is a beautiful little block that holds some of the finest restaurants and shops around. You might also see an occasionally celebrity with the neighborhood farmer's market on Sundays.
168 locals recommend
Melrose Place
Melrose PlaceMelrose Place is a beautiful little block that holds some of the finest restaurants and shops around. You might also see an occasionally celebrity with the neighborhood farmer's market on Sundays.
The Grove is a beautiful outdoor mall that has a Nordstrom and Barney's New York. It's also connected to the oldest outdoor market, The 3rd Street Farmer's Market, with over 50 restaurants.
487 locals recommend
The Grove Drive
The Grove DriveThe Grove is a beautiful outdoor mall that has a Nordstrom and Barney's New York. It's also connected to the oldest outdoor market, The 3rd Street Farmer's Market, with over 50 restaurants.
Essentials
My personal favorite grocery store where everything is organic. They have amazing selections at their deli and fresh juices daily.
215 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdMy personal favorite grocery store where everything is organic. They have amazing selections at their deli and fresh juices daily.
A great little grocery store that offers a juice bar and even free parking for 45 minutes in their garage.
137 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
915 N La Brea AveA great little grocery store that offers a juice bar and even free parking for 45 minutes in their garage.
Wells Fargo Bank
1600 Vine StYou can't beat the connivence and friendliest customer service.
Target is my go to place for everything from cleaning supplies to toiletries. It is convenient and offers free 1 hour parking in the underground garage. There are also a few restaurants and additional shops in the shopping center.
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StTarget is my go to place for everything from cleaning supplies to toiletries. It is convenient and offers free 1 hour parking in the underground garage. There are also a few restaurants and additional shops in the shopping center.