David's Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
We love Beachwood Cafe for yummy neighborhood breakfasts and lunch. I love the Scrambles--and they have lots of healthy choices. Fun, friendly vibe and a nice neighborhood walk from our house--or a quick Uber.
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Beachwood Cafe
2695 N Beachwood DrWe love Beachwood Cafe for yummy neighborhood breakfasts and lunch. I love the Scrambles--and they have lots of healthy choices. Fun, friendly vibe and a nice neighborhood walk from our house--or a quick Uber.
A local favorite within walking distance on the Franklin Strip!
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Birds
5925 Franklin AveA local favorite within walking distance on the Franklin Strip!
Lovely new addition to the neighborhood--great breakfast/lunch in a gorgeous outdoor patio! It an iconic old Hollywood spot called The Cat & Fiddle.
Superba Food + Bread- Coming Soon
6530 Sunset BoulevardLovely new addition to the neighborhood--great breakfast/lunch in a gorgeous outdoor patio! It an iconic old Hollywood spot called The Cat & Fiddle.
Great spot to grab a coffee, breakfast burrito--or a speciality bottle of wine. And possibly spot a celebrity :).
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The Oaks Gourmet Market
1915 N Bronson AveGreat spot to grab a coffee, breakfast burrito--or a speciality bottle of wine. And possibly spot a celebrity :).
French food with a lively bar scene at night. On the Franklin Strip, just a 15 minute stroll from the Guest Suite!
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La Poubelle
5907 Franklin AveFrench food with a lively bar scene at night. On the Franklin Strip, just a 15 minute stroll from the Guest Suite!
New Mexican neighborhood place with yummy food and drinks. Outdoor tables on Franklin Ave in our local Franklin Village.
La Villita Cantina
5923 N Bronson AveNew Mexican neighborhood place with yummy food and drinks. Outdoor tables on Franklin Ave in our local Franklin Village.
Swank, upscale restaurant bar in what used to be an old hotel. Really gorgeous spot, very swanky, amazing food. The Lemon Pasta is delish!
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Cara
1730 N Western AveSwank, upscale restaurant bar in what used to be an old hotel. Really gorgeous spot, very swanky, amazing food. The Lemon Pasta is delish!
If you love donuts or cronuts this cute shop is just down the street. They also have good coffee and yummy ham and cheese croissants!
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Kettle Glazed Doughnuts
6211 Franklin AveIf you love donuts or cronuts this cute shop is just down the street. They also have good coffee and yummy ham and cheese croissants!
If you’re craving a burger this little spot down the street makes incredible ones! With fries of course.
For the Win
6221 Franklin AvenueIf you’re craving a burger this little spot down the street makes incredible ones! With fries of course.
Beautiful outdoor setting and fun shared plates at a reasonable price. Love it.
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Bacari Silver Lake
3626 Sunset BoulevardBeautiful outdoor setting and fun shared plates at a reasonable price. Love it.
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveYum City.
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveGreat little space.
Romantic yummy spot for dinner--gets more lively later at night.
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Ysabel
945 N Fairfax AveRomantic yummy spot for dinner--gets more lively later at night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lily’s Bar
A 'quiet' local bar with great ambience and decor.
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdTrendy bar on Sunset Junction
Great bar & food. Great place to start the night
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The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdGreat bar & food. Great place to start the night
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdGreat drinks. Trendy spot.
Sightseeing
The iconic Hollywood Sign is in view 3 blocks from our house. You can't really "go to it" but you can see it everywhere you look in our neighborhood.
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Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon DriveThe iconic Hollywood Sign is in view 3 blocks from our house. You can't really "go to it" but you can see it everywhere you look in our neighborhood.
The most fun amusement park--and so close to the Guest Suite! Harry Potter world and ride are fantastic--and so is the tour tram. Highly recommend getting front of the line passes to make the most of your visit!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaThe most fun amusement park--and so close to the Guest Suite! Harry Potter world and ride are fantastic--and so is the tour tram. Highly recommend getting front of the line passes to make the most of your visit!
Observatorio Griffith
As seen in La La Land and Adele's concert. An LA icon.
Parks & Nature
There's tons of hiking and equestrian trails in Griffith Park. Most people don't know it's bigger than Central Park and contains the LA Zoo, the Greek Theater, a golf course and tons of places for an outdoor picnic or barbeque.
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Parque Griffith
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThere's tons of hiking and equestrian trails in Griffith Park. Most people don't know it's bigger than Central Park and contains the LA Zoo, the Greek Theater, a golf course and tons of places for an outdoor picnic or barbeque.
Arts & Culture
An LA institution with an incredible line-up. Parking can be a drag so we often walk with to go drinks from our house which makes it even more fun.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdAn LA institution with an incredible line-up. Parking can be a drag so we often walk with to go drinks from our house which makes it even more fun.
Nice new addition to our city with an extraordinary modern art exhibit.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveNice new addition to our city with an extraordinary modern art exhibit.
Really fun museum that's basically the history of the car--with TONS of cool and famous cars in their collection.
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Museo de Automóviles Petersen
6060 Wilshire BlvdReally fun museum that's basically the history of the car--with TONS of cool and famous cars in their collection.
Another fantastic place to see a show--nestled in Griifith Park this outdoor venue is smaller and more intimate than The Hollywood Bowl.
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The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveAnother fantastic place to see a show--nestled in Griifith Park this outdoor venue is smaller and more intimate than The Hollywood Bowl.
All new and very cool. Go behind the movies and into film history at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures!
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire BlvdAll new and very cool. Go behind the movies and into film history at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures!
Teatro Pantages de Hollywood
6233 Hollywood BlvdGreat local spot to catch cool musicians or bands on the rise.
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The Hotel Cafe
1623 N Cahuenga BlvdGreat local spot to catch cool musicians or bands on the rise.
Shopping
It's super close to our house and has a great selection of items plus a deli and a nice selection of dinner food to go. Can be a little pricey.
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Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveIt's super close to our house and has a great selection of items plus a deli and a nice selection of dinner food to go. Can be a little pricey.
Great deals on wine and food items. Lots of nice options for lunches and dinners.
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdGreat deals on wine and food items. Lots of nice options for lunches and dinners.
Fantastic new grocery store nearby with great salad bar and lots of options! Less expensive than Gelson's. Woo hoo!
Lazy Acres Market
Fantastic new grocery store nearby with great salad bar and lots of options! Less expensive than Gelson's. Woo hoo!