Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Some places to check out when you're in town.
ilCaffè
855 S Broadway$200 breakfast credit included with booking
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveExcellent Italian food!
Tacos Mexico
913 S Broadway24-hour Tacos, need I say more?
The original inspiration for Disneyland! Go there and you'll understand why.
79 locals recommend
The Pacific Seas at Clifton’s Cafeteria
648 S BroadwayThe original inspiration for Disneyland! Go there and you'll understand why.
Traditional sushi bar in Little Tokyo. Sit at the bar and do an impromptu Omakase and the chefs will feed you.
10 locals recommend
Sushi Go 55
333 Alameda StTraditional sushi bar in Little Tokyo. Sit at the bar and do an impromptu Omakase and the chefs will feed you.
One of the best restaurants in LA. I recommend the bar seats facing the pizza oven.
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlOne of the best restaurants in LA. I recommend the bar seats facing the pizza oven.
Feel like you're in Korea at this non-all-you-can-eat barbecue spot. Excellent service and meat quality.
18 locals recommend
Ahgassi Gopchang
3744 W 6th StFeel like you're in Korea at this non-all-you-can-eat barbecue spot. Excellent service and meat quality.
Bon Appetite-Ranked food destination. I like the meats at Belcampo, coffee at G&B, and Sticky Rice Thai street food. Don't forget to check out the delicious pastrami at Wexler's deli, too!
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayBon Appetite-Ranked food destination. I like the meats at Belcampo, coffee at G&B, and Sticky Rice Thai street food. Don't forget to check out the delicious pastrami at Wexler's deli, too!
Looking for some kitch Chinese food in Chinatown? This was a filming location for Jackie Chan's Rush Hour. It looks exactly the same today.
Foo-Chow Restaurant
949 North Hill StreetLooking for some kitch Chinese food in Chinatown? This was a filming location for Jackie Chan's Rush Hour. It looks exactly the same today.
WOODSPOON
107 W 9th StCozy Brazilian home cooking. Try their famous chicken pot pie.
It's an institution! Old booths, servers all dressed up, great cocktails!
198 locals recommend
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdIt's an institution! Old booths, servers all dressed up, great cocktails!
Miceli's
1646 N Las Palmas AveOrder a bottle of Chianti, sign and they will hang it up!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayCool rooftop bar
Arts & Culture
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StHome of the Lakers, Kings, Clippers.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdGet there early before the show and picnic!
Beautiful old movie house showing Disney films. If you have children, or are just a bit nostalgic, this is the place.
212 locals recommend
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood BlvdBeautiful old movie house showing Disney films. If you have children, or are just a bit nostalgic, this is the place.
The footprints are just outside and lots of people in character costumes for your entertainment.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdThe footprints are just outside and lots of people in character costumes for your entertainment.
Great place to watch stand up. Tim Allen performs quite regularly.
110 locals recommend
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveGreat place to watch stand up. Tim Allen performs quite regularly.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveAlways a great spot to catch new talent.
One of the best new museums in town. Amazing collection of contemporary art.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveOne of the best new museums in town. Amazing collection of contemporary art.
Good permanent collection, but always has amazing special exhibit. Don't forget to go to the Japan Pavilion, spectacular architecture and art.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGood permanent collection, but always has amazing special exhibit. Don't forget to go to the Japan Pavilion, spectacular architecture and art.
Everything Else
Check out the observation deck on the roof. It is open to the public M-F 8am-5pm.
99 locals recommend
Los Angeles City Hall
200 N Spring StCheck out the observation deck on the roof. It is open to the public M-F 8am-5pm.
Essentials
Where to stock up on provisions.
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveNice upscale market servicing the Hollywood Hills
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdClosets TJ
The most amazing farmer's market, arguably in the nation. Check out Garden of... for veggies, Lily's eggs, Peat's and Barnet for pork and flowers.
242 locals recommend
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveThe most amazing farmer's market, arguably in the nation. Check out Garden of... for veggies, Lily's eggs, Peat's and Barnet for pork and flowers.