Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
I love this downhome, cute, classic breakfast diner spot. All the locals go here.
Millie's Restaurant & Bakery
16840 Vanowen StI love this downhome, cute, classic breakfast diner spot. All the locals go here.
The Italian food here is pretty good, and they have a big chopped salad that I love. The bread is AMAZING and you won't be able to stop eating it. There is a bar within the restaurant, as well.
29 locals recommend
Maria's Italian Kitchen
13353 Ventura BlvdThe Italian food here is pretty good, and they have a big chopped salad that I love. The bread is AMAZING and you won't be able to stop eating it. There is a bar within the restaurant, as well.
In case you feel like having fast-food. There is also a Jack In The Box, Del Taco, and Subway within 1,000 feet of this McDonald's.
14 locals recommend
McDonald's
14850 Victory BlvdIn case you feel like having fast-food. There is also a Jack In The Box, Del Taco, and Subway within 1,000 feet of this McDonald's.
Italian food (pastas, pizza, subs), pretty good (unless you are from the East Coast, in which case no Italian food in California will taste good to you!)
Guido's Pizza & Pasta
6817 Balboa BlvdItalian food (pastas, pizza, subs), pretty good (unless you are from the East Coast, in which case no Italian food in California will taste good to you!)
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaGotta love The Cheesecake Factory
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my neighborhood bar! There are darts, billiards, Karaoke on Thursdays and Sundays, and everyone knows everyone here. They serve food, have outside seating, televisions with sports on, and the best part: Walking distance!
10 locals recommend
Springbok Bar & Grill
16153 Victory BlvdThis is my neighborhood bar! There are darts, billiards, Karaoke on Thursdays and Sundays, and everyone knows everyone here. They serve food, have outside seating, televisions with sports on, and the best part: Walking distance!
I like this old-school bar with live music. It isn't too big or too small, and there is always interesting (but loud) music here. A lot of local bands play here.
11 locals recommend
Maui Sugar Mill Saloon
18389 Ventura BlvdI like this old-school bar with live music. It isn't too big or too small, and there is always interesting (but loud) music here. A lot of local bands play here.
Getting Around
This bus will connect you with the main hub of North Hollywood Station train, which goes to DownTown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and many other locations.
Balboa Station
This bus will connect you with the main hub of North Hollywood Station train, which goes to DownTown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and many other locations.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5005 Van Nuys BlvdEntertainment & Activities
ArcLight Theaters are a little more expensive than usual theaters, but that is because they are sooooo comfortable! Big, cushy chairs that recline, etc.
This theater is located in The Sherman Oaks Galleria, along side El Torrito (Mexican Cuisine) and Cheesecake Factory.
99 locals recommend
Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura BlvdArcLight Theaters are a little more expensive than usual theaters, but that is because they are sooooo comfortable! Big, cushy chairs that recline, etc.
This theater is located in The Sherman Oaks Galleria, along side El Torrito (Mexican Cuisine) and Cheesecake Factory.
Parks & Nature
This beautiful lake and park offers bike rentals, pedal-boat rentals, bbq grills with picnic tables, beautiful walking paths, a big jungle gym for kids, 2 gorgeous golf courses, bike paths, running paths, and much beautiful wildlife. This is a 5 minute walk from my home!
84 locals recommend
Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park
6300 Balboa BlvdThis beautiful lake and park offers bike rentals, pedal-boat rentals, bbq grills with picnic tables, beautiful walking paths, a big jungle gym for kids, 2 gorgeous golf courses, bike paths, running paths, and much beautiful wildlife. This is a 5 minute walk from my home!
Shopping
This is the famous "Sherman Oaks Galleria" from the song "Valley Girl," by Moon Unit Zappa. There is a Z Gallerie, a huge shoe store, some other novelty stores, including 2 or 3 boutique clothing stores.
169 locals recommend
Sherman Oaks Galleria
15301 Ventura BlvdThis is the famous "Sherman Oaks Galleria" from the song "Valley Girl," by Moon Unit Zappa. There is a Z Gallerie, a huge shoe store, some other novelty stores, including 2 or 3 boutique clothing stores.