Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price for Los Angeles. Open every day.
26 locals recommend
Natalee Thai
998 S Robertson BlvdDelicious Thai food at a reasonable price for Los Angeles. Open every day.
Vien Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant with excellent pho. Super casual ambiance; we usually order and pick up. Note that the cafe is closed on Mondays. The other days it is open for a lunch shift and then a dinner shift, so check yelp for the exact hours.
12 locals recommend
Vien Cafe
6118 W Pico BlvdVien Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant with excellent pho. Super casual ambiance; we usually order and pick up. Note that the cafe is closed on Mondays. The other days it is open for a lunch shift and then a dinner shift, so check yelp for the exact hours.
Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. You can go early to get first dibs on the fresh produce. The Larchmont area is super cute, too. It's a fun experience with great products/produce.
52 locals recommend
Larchmont Farmers' Market
209 N Larchmont BlvdSundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. You can go early to get first dibs on the fresh produce. The Larchmont area is super cute, too. It's a fun experience with great products/produce.
Sundays from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. A great farmers' market with a wide variety of food and products.
242 locals recommend
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveSundays from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. A great farmers' market with a wide variety of food and products.
Great healthy cafe with vegan options. Plus, you can order online or have them deliver. Juices, smoothies, coffee, and full meals.
116 locals recommend
Bloom Cafe
5544 W Pico BlvdGreat healthy cafe with vegan options. Plus, you can order online or have them deliver. Juices, smoothies, coffee, and full meals.
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway Great diversity of delicious foods!
The Farmer's Market is a landmark and a great place to get delicious food! There are numerous restaurants as well as fresh food vendors within the market. It is right next to The Grove shopping center making it quite a destination for food and entertainment.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe Farmer's Market is a landmark and a great place to get delicious food! There are numerous restaurants as well as fresh food vendors within the market. It is right next to The Grove shopping center making it quite a destination for food and entertainment.
Great service and treats, and only 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the house!
120 locals recommend
Paper or Plastik Cafe
5772 W Pico BlvdGreat service and treats, and only 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the house!
Southern sea & soul food. If those words spark your tastebuds, head to My Two Cents!
52 locals recommend
My 2 Cents LA
5583 W Pico BlvdSouthern sea & soul food. If those words spark your tastebuds, head to My Two Cents!
Delectable Indian cuisine. Only one mile (1.6 km) away from the house and great for food to go!
6 locals recommend
East India Grill
1247 S Fairfax AveDelectable Indian cuisine. Only one mile (1.6 km) away from the house and great for food to go!
Drinks & Nightlife
Skybar
8440 Sunset BlvdRooftop bar with delicious drinks and a pool!
Cool, secret speakeasy-style bar for a classy cocktail. If you can find the door....
120 locals recommend
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveCool, secret speakeasy-style bar for a classy cocktail. If you can find the door....
Quality service, food and drinks. Take reservations and offer valet parking. Gorgeous view from the rooftop overlooking Pershing Square. The perfect place to watch the sun set.
786 locals recommend
Perch
448 S Hill StQuality service, food and drinks. Take reservations and offer valet parking. Gorgeous view from the rooftop overlooking Pershing Square. The perfect place to watch the sun set.
The Edison
1920's Style bar with live aerial performances and absinthe bars!
The hip, urban vibe of this American gastropub welcomes you with it's warm energy and delectable food and beverage choices. Located only a mile (1.6 km) away!
58 locals recommend
Rascal
801 S La Brea AveThe hip, urban vibe of this American gastropub welcomes you with it's warm energy and delectable food and beverage choices. Located only a mile (1.6 km) away!
Sightseeing
A small version of the canals in Venice, Italy. There are some beautiful homes along the little canals. You can also rent Stand-up Paddleboards in the Marina and explore the area.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
A small version of the canals in Venice, Italy. There are some beautiful homes along the little canals. You can also rent Stand-up Paddleboards in the Marina and explore the area.
Griffith Observatory is another spot featured in numerous movies - most recently in La La Land. It is a beautiful building with fascinating displays of science and astronomy. Plus the views over the city are great! There are some nice hiking trails in Griffith Park leading up to the Observatory.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd Griffith Observatory is another spot featured in numerous movies - most recently in La La Land. It is a beautiful building with fascinating displays of science and astronomy. Plus the views over the city are great! There are some nice hiking trails in Griffith Park leading up to the Observatory.
This is the center of Hollywood. You will see street performers, the Hollywood Star Walk of Fame and other things only possible in Hollywood.
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdThis is the center of Hollywood. You will see street performers, the Hollywood Star Walk of Fame and other things only possible in Hollywood.
Parks & Nature
Malibu
Hiking and beautiful scenery is all over Malibu. Try Escondido falls!
Echo Park Lake
Gorgeous little area for a nice sunny day of relaxing
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThey've just completely renovated this Museum. Just checking out the architecture on the outside is fun, but there's cool car history inside, too.
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdThey've just completely renovated this Museum. Just checking out the architecture on the outside is fun, but there's cool car history inside, too.
This museum is beautiful inside, as well as outside. Also, you can go into the Children's room and they will set you up with high-quality Japanese watercolor paints and paper. You can paint for free to your heart's content.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThis museum is beautiful inside, as well as outside. Also, you can go into the Children's room and they will set you up with high-quality Japanese watercolor paints and paper. You can paint for free to your heart's content.
Free museum, tropical gardens, art work, and a ride on the monorail to the top! Just have to pay for parking (or take an uber/lyft).
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFree museum, tropical gardens, art work, and a ride on the monorail to the top! Just have to pay for parking (or take an uber/lyft).
Iconic silver structure designed by architect Frank Gehry to resemble a wadded-up ball of paper. The L.A. Philharmonic is conducted by acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The Disney Hall is located next door to The Broad and across the street from the Music Center.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveIconic silver structure designed by architect Frank Gehry to resemble a wadded-up ball of paper. The L.A. Philharmonic is conducted by acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The Disney Hall is located next door to The Broad and across the street from the Music Center.
Located right outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) - only a mile away! - you will find this stunning, solar-powered installation created in 2008 using 202 restored, cast iron street lamps. It has set the scene for many films and will make for a gorgeous backdrop for your next photo-op :)
51 locals recommend
Public Art "Urban Light"
5905 Wilshire BlvdLocated right outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) - only a mile away! - you will find this stunning, solar-powered installation created in 2008 using 202 restored, cast iron street lamps. It has set the scene for many films and will make for a gorgeous backdrop for your next photo-op :)
Travel back in time to the prehistoric ages at this excavation site complete with an adjacent museum and a re-created historic garden!
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdTravel back in time to the prehistoric ages at this excavation site complete with an adjacent museum and a re-created historic garden!
Shopping
The strip of Melrose Avenue in between La Brea Ave and Fairfax Avenue have an amazing collection of unique shops. It is a unique LA experience and worth wandering the stores.
43 locals recommend
Melrose
The strip of Melrose Avenue in between La Brea Ave and Fairfax Avenue have an amazing collection of unique shops. It is a unique LA experience and worth wandering the stores.
The Grove is a unique outdoor mall. There is a free double-decker trolley, large fountain that "dances" to music each hour and plenty of good shopping.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Grove is a unique outdoor mall. There is a free double-decker trolley, large fountain that "dances" to music each hour and plenty of good shopping.
The Sunset Strip runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and passes through West Hollywood (between eastern border of West Hollywood and western border of Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive). Known for it's famous music establishments including Whiskey A Go Go, The Viper Room, The Roxy Theater, and Sunset Marquis. You will also find an assortment of restaurants with flavors from America, Japan, Thailand, France, Italy, and many more. If you're looking for a good laugh, hop on over to Laugh Factory for some stand-up and check out The Comedy Store (owned by Pauly Shore's mother). Looking to shop till you drop? You'll find clothing stores for everyone in the family, even home decor and eyewear!
334 locals recommend
Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and passes through West Hollywood (between eastern border of West Hollywood and western border of Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive). Known for it's famous music establishments including Whiskey A Go Go, The Viper Room, The Roxy Theater, and Sunset Marquis. You will also find an assortment of restaurants with flavors from America, Japan, Thailand, France, Italy, and many more. If you're looking for a good laugh, hop on over to Laugh Factory for some stand-up and check out The Comedy Store (owned by Pauly Shore's mother). Looking to shop till you drop? You'll find clothing stores for everyone in the family, even home decor and eyewear!
Inviting ambiance, warm aesthetic, lots to see. Wide selection of new&used books and vinyls. Artists and vendors located on the second floor as well, and a vast crime and horror section in the vault. Everything about this place makes any visitor want to return time and time again.
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetInviting ambiance, warm aesthetic, lots to see. Wide selection of new&used books and vinyls. Artists and vendors located on the second floor as well, and a vast crime and horror section in the vault. Everything about this place makes any visitor want to return time and time again.
Trendy boulevard full of boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries, and beautiful people.
225 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtTrendy boulevard full of boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries, and beautiful people.
Entertainment & Activities
You've seen this pier in numerous movies. A small amusement park on the pier, restaurants, shops, etc all over-looking the cliffs of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean. If you want to test your strength head just south of the pier to the playground sized for adults. Try your hand at the rings, parallel bars or rope climb.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierYou've seen this pier in numerous movies. A small amusement park on the pier, restaurants, shops, etc all over-looking the cliffs of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean. If you want to test your strength head just south of the pier to the playground sized for adults. Try your hand at the rings, parallel bars or rope climb.
Universal is a fun theme park that can mostly be done in one day. Enjoy the magic of the movies!
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal is a fun theme park that can mostly be done in one day. Enjoy the magic of the movies!
You've seen this in a thousand movies. Hop on the Ferris Wheel for an incredible view of the west coast and Santa Monica. Take in the sites, smells, and sounds from the pier and indulge in the talents of local artisans, food vendors, and musicians.
315 locals recommend
Santa Monica Beach
You've seen this in a thousand movies. Hop on the Ferris Wheel for an incredible view of the west coast and Santa Monica. Take in the sites, smells, and sounds from the pier and indulge in the talents of local artisans, food vendors, and musicians.
Historic landmark and functional modern space, here you'll find hand and foot prints of celebrities and be able to take a tour of the theater (if you're not up to catch a film) complete with an art deco interior and costumes from movies on display.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdHistoric landmark and functional modern space, here you'll find hand and foot prints of celebrities and be able to take a tour of the theater (if you're not up to catch a film) complete with an art deco interior and costumes from movies on display.