Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Otoño
5715 N Figueroa StIt is one of the hottest authentic tapas restaurants in Los Angeles.
A James Beard award winning chef took 5 years to open this space which has since been receiving high accolades.
67 locals recommend
Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa StA James Beard award winning chef took 5 years to open this space which has since been receiving high accolades.
Nancy Silverton of Mozza Fame opened this Roman style pizza place where they cut the piece to order. Perfect for families or anyone who just loves good pizza.
82 locals recommend
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StNancy Silverton of Mozza Fame opened this Roman style pizza place where they cut the piece to order. Perfect for families or anyone who just loves good pizza.
High quality coffee around the corner. Great place to spend a few hours with your laptop too. Beautiful décor.
116 locals recommend
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa StHigh quality coffee around the corner. Great place to spend a few hours with your laptop too. Beautiful décor.
This bakery has a cult following and lines were typically down the street when it opened. Come here early for a fresh morning croissant or pastry freshly baked on the premises. Items tend to sell out by mid-day.
35 locals recommend
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
111 S Ave 59This bakery has a cult following and lines were typically down the street when it opened. Come here early for a fresh morning croissant or pastry freshly baked on the premises. Items tend to sell out by mid-day.
It's a delicious restaurant and bar located in a former masonic hall. It also boasts a music venue.
29 locals recommend
Checker Hall
104 N Ave 56It's a delicious restaurant and bar located in a former masonic hall. It also boasts a music venue.
Entertainment & Activities
The oldest bowling alley in Los Angeles and restored to it's former 1930's glory. This alley has a rich history during prohibition and by far is the coolest place to gather friends and family. Good food too.
253 locals recommend
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StThe oldest bowling alley in Los Angeles and restored to it's former 1930's glory. This alley has a rich history during prohibition and by far is the coolest place to gather friends and family. Good food too.
Drinks & Nightlife
The owner of Stone's Throw records opened this Japanese hi-fi bar and donated only 7,000 of his vinyl records to be spun by bartenders and Djs alike. A room in the back turns into a dance spot. While all spirits are served, they also have a fantastic collection of high quality Japanese whiskeys.
34 locals recommend
Gold Line
5607 N Figueroa StThe owner of Stone's Throw records opened this Japanese hi-fi bar and donated only 7,000 of his vinyl records to be spun by bartenders and Djs alike. A room in the back turns into a dance spot. While all spirits are served, they also have a fantastic collection of high quality Japanese whiskeys.
Thursday nights on York boulevard are the infamous vegan food truck wars. One notable truck parks outside the venerable Bloc Party bar where locals are allowed to bring their vegan fare to enjoy with a cocktail. Hip and happening bar along a bustling stretch of Highland Park.
79 locals recommend
Block Party Highland Park
5050 York BoulevardThursday nights on York boulevard are the infamous vegan food truck wars. One notable truck parks outside the venerable Bloc Party bar where locals are allowed to bring their vegan fare to enjoy with a cocktail. Hip and happening bar along a bustling stretch of Highland Park.
This local music venue attracts top notch bands. A great place to catch a local up and coming act. Right outside is a window that serves the best Thai fried chicken in LA.
66 locals recommend
The Hi Hat
5043 York BlvdThis local music venue attracts top notch bands. A great place to catch a local up and coming act. Right outside is a window that serves the best Thai fried chicken in LA.
Tucked inside this Highland Park old school mainstay is the Highland Park Brewery where beer lovers will enjoy an unique high quality selection!
148 locals recommend
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdTucked inside this Highland Park old school mainstay is the Highland Park Brewery where beer lovers will enjoy an unique high quality selection!
Shopping
This is the very first store in the Forever 21 chain. They still maintained it's former name as Fashion 21 before it became a clothing empire.
7 locals recommend
Forever 21
5637 N Figueroa StThis is the very first store in the Forever 21 chain. They still maintained it's former name as Fashion 21 before it became a clothing empire.
Dotter
5027 York BlvdUnique and one of a kind items you will not find at any chain store.
If you love vintage furniture, this store has a well curated collection at reasonable prices.
13 locals recommend
Sunbeam Vintage
106 S Avenue 58If you love vintage furniture, this store has a well curated collection at reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
It has hosted the Olympics and will again. Also home to USC and UCLA football and a fantastic place to do some running. The Rose Bowl is accessible via metro and ride share.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrIt has hosted the Olympics and will again. Also home to USC and UCLA football and a fantastic place to do some running. The Rose Bowl is accessible via metro and ride share.
Not only will Union Station connect you to various places around Los Angeles, including Santa Monica Beach, but in itself is a cultural icon. Come enjoy beautiful art deco features and grab a drink at the new authentically restored gastro pub.
341 locals recommend
Union Station
800 N Alameda StNot only will Union Station connect you to various places around Los Angeles, including Santa Monica Beach, but in itself is a cultural icon. Come enjoy beautiful art deco features and grab a drink at the new authentically restored gastro pub.
Only three metro stops away is Chinatown neighborhood where you can spend the day walking around, get your palm read, and enjoy delicious dim sum. Famous restaurants like MajorDomo and NYC transplant bar Apotheke have opened here as well.
399 locals recommend
Chinatown
Only three metro stops away is Chinatown neighborhood where you can spend the day walking around, get your palm read, and enjoy delicious dim sum. Famous restaurants like MajorDomo and NYC transplant bar Apotheke have opened here as well.
This part of Los Angeles is the largest Historical Protection Overlay Zone. Just strolling around the neighborhood you will find beautiful historical craftsman homes (including our own homes) which the city has taken great care to make sure they are preserved for future generations.
132 locals recommend
Highland Park
This part of Los Angeles is the largest Historical Protection Overlay Zone. Just strolling around the neighborhood you will find beautiful historical craftsman homes (including our own homes) which the city has taken great care to make sure they are preserved for future generations.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful historical park that stretches from Highland Park to Pasadena. A beautiful place to take a stroll. There is also a golf course and tennis center.
17 locals recommend
Arroyo Seco Golf Course
1055 Lohman LnA beautiful historical park that stretches from Highland Park to Pasadena. A beautiful place to take a stroll. There is also a golf course and tennis center.
Arts & Culture
It has a legendary collection of art. Located in walking distance to the shops and cafes of Colorado blvd. This museum is in walking distance to the Gold Line metro station.
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdIt has a legendary collection of art. Located in walking distance to the shops and cafes of Colorado blvd. This museum is in walking distance to the Gold Line metro station.
It is a beautiful place to spend the day outside perusing the various themed gardens. There is also a museum and café where high tea is served.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdIt is a beautiful place to spend the day outside perusing the various themed gardens. There is also a museum and café where high tea is served.