Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
WINSOME
Excellent brunch & cafe spot. Snag a matcha concha.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdTacos. Get the taco sampler plate and an horchata w/ Stumptown coffee.
Great coffee without any pretension. The interior architecture is stunning.
96 locals recommend
Dinosaur Coffee
4334 Sunset BlvdGreat coffee without any pretension. The interior architecture is stunning.
Get the ube upside down pie and a s'more bar-- it's my go-to dessert spot when I'm headed to a friend's for dinner.
6 locals recommend
Frankielucy Bakeshop
3116 1/2 Sunset BlvdGet the ube upside down pie and a s'more bar-- it's my go-to dessert spot when I'm headed to a friend's for dinner.
Magpies Softserve
2660 Griffith Park BlvdExcellent softserve.
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdBest baked goods in Los Angeles & excellent coffee.
Excellent Thai food. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to get there and drink beer at the bar. It's a total scene.
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdExcellent Thai food. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to get there and drink beer at the bar. It's a total scene.
Best Oaxacan food in Los Angeles. Bottomless michelada brunch on Saturday. We love the chicken enchiladas with black mole.
56 locals recommend
Guelaguetza Restaurante
3014 W Olympic BlvdBest Oaxacan food in Los Angeles. Bottomless michelada brunch on Saturday. We love the chicken enchiladas with black mole.
Drinks & Nightlife
Short Stop
1455 Sunset Blvd
Good Luck Bar
1514 Hillhurst AveTiki drinks and fun nighttime vibe.
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdBest happy hour - $5 old fashioneds.
Bar & restaurant atop the LINE hotel in Koreatown. Excellent cocktails and a cool vibe.
72 locals recommend
Openaire at The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdBar & restaurant atop the LINE hotel in Koreatown. Excellent cocktails and a cool vibe.
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StMikkeller DTLA
330 W Olympic BlvdFamous Danish beer hall with excellent food.
Arts District Brewing Company
828 Traction AveSightseeing
Hike up to the Griffith (there's a bus that takes you to the base). The sunsets are stunning and on a clear day, you can see the ocean.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdHike up to the Griffith (there's a bus that takes you to the base). The sunsets are stunning and on a clear day, you can see the ocean.
Chandelier Tree
Shadowlawn AvenueArts & Culture
Neutra's residence is located off the Silver Lake reservoir. Tours are on Saturdays only.
29 locals recommend
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake BlvdNeutra's residence is located off the Silver Lake reservoir. Tours are on Saturdays only.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Broad
221 S Grand AveParks & Nature
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdWe love walking around the lake with our pup. You can rent paddleboats and there's a great coffee shop on the lake. Great views of DTLA.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
We love walking around the lake with our pup. You can rent paddleboats and there's a great coffee shop on the lake. Great views of DTLA.
Shopping
Sonomama
Great selection of locally made items (across the street from Dinosaur Coffee).
13 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Store
4333 Sunset BlvdGreat selection of locally made items (across the street from Dinosaur Coffee).
Poketo
374 E 2nd StWell-curated collection of art and housewares, loved by designers et al.
Dream Collective
Excellent selection of women's clothing, jewelry, and homewares.
Passenger
2145 Sunset BlvdEssentials
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdReasonably priced grocery store (eat at by CHLOE inside)