Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great burgers and craft beers. Bustling restaurant with great people watching views from the large front windows
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdGreat burgers and craft beers. Bustling restaurant with great people watching views from the large front windows
Chicken and Waffles! Enough said! Delicious food in a dimly lit intimate environment.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet Chick
448 N Fairfax AveChicken and Waffles! Enough said! Delicious food in a dimly lit intimate environment.
Iconic deli known across the country and pretty decent food. Late nights you can duck out the back and into the Kibitz Room which has strong drinks and live music
183 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveIconic deli known across the country and pretty decent food. Late nights you can duck out the back and into the Kibitz Room which has strong drinks and live music
Great Italian classics run by a great guy. Good food, good wine, good service, and great specials! Good for brunch even!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Della Terra
7675 Beverly BlvdGreat Italian classics run by a great guy. Good food, good wine, good service, and great specials! Good for brunch even!
Yummy Lebanese/Greek food. One of my absolute favorites restaurants.
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StYummy Lebanese/Greek food. One of my absolute favorites restaurants.
Nice out of the way restaurant and bar tucked away at The Grove. You can escape the bustling activity of The Grove and then return to your shopping and people watching after enjoying their Martini Happy Hour!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Whisper Restaurant and Lounge
189 The Grove DrNice out of the way restaurant and bar tucked away at The Grove. You can escape the bustling activity of The Grove and then return to your shopping and people watching after enjoying their Martini Happy Hour!
Started by two Aussies, this coffee/bakery/breakfast joint is awesome!!! The coffee is SUPER STRONG, the breakfast options are delicious, and the baked goods are off the chart! Go EARLY or be prepared to wait! They also have a great grab and go window.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paramount Coffee Project
456 N Fairfax AveStarted by two Aussies, this coffee/bakery/breakfast joint is awesome!!! The coffee is SUPER STRONG, the breakfast options are delicious, and the baked goods are off the chart! Go EARLY or be prepared to wait! They also have a great grab and go window.
Delish!!!! Walk along Melrose, known for it's eclectic shopping scene, then duck into this place for some great sushi known by ALL the LA locals as THE place for great sushi.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Murakami Sushi
7160 Melrose AveDelish!!!! Walk along Melrose, known for it's eclectic shopping scene, then duck into this place for some great sushi known by ALL the LA locals as THE place for great sushi.
Great place to grab sushi and a cold beer while shopping at the Grove! Outdoor seating allows for plenty of people watching and great views of the fountain!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill at the Grove
189 The Grove DrGreat place to grab sushi and a cold beer while shopping at the Grove! Outdoor seating allows for plenty of people watching and great views of the fountain!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little "dive bar" that makes strong drinks! There's live music at times. Great service and GREAT people watching.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dime
442 N Fairfax AveGreat little "dive bar" that makes strong drinks! There's live music at times. Great service and GREAT people watching.
Sightseeing
Stunning views of all of LA and the surrounding areas. Also great exhibits at the Observatory. Pick one of the surrounding hiking trails and hike up to the Hollywood Sign!
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdStunning views of all of LA and the surrounding areas. Also great exhibits at the Observatory. Pick one of the surrounding hiking trails and hike up to the Hollywood Sign!
No explanation needed. There is a hiking trail that takes you up to the top of the Hollywood Sign with STUNNING views of all of LA. If you're adventurous it's DEFINITELY worth it.
557 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Letrero de Hollywood
No explanation needed. There is a hiking trail that takes you up to the top of the Hollywood Sign with STUNNING views of all of LA. If you're adventurous it's DEFINITELY worth it.
There are several different areas that have portions of the Walk of Fame. If you want to see a SPECIFIC star google it's location before heading out.
1913 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdThere are several different areas that have portions of the Walk of Fame. If you want to see a SPECIFIC star google it's location before heading out.
The Santa Monica Pier and surrounding area is a GREAT place to spend the day. Lots of interesting characters to see, lots of shopping and places to eat, rent bikes and go up and down the coast, or venture out on to the pier where there is a classic carnival with rides and games.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierThe Santa Monica Pier and surrounding area is a GREAT place to spend the day. Lots of interesting characters to see, lots of shopping and places to eat, rent bikes and go up and down the coast, or venture out on to the pier where there is a classic carnival with rides and games.
A bus tour that goes all over LA showing you the celeb sights.
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TMZ Tour
A bus tour that goes all over LA showing you the celeb sights.
One of the best ways to see the city at your own pace. Buy a Hop On/Hop Off ticket and grab one of the busses outside of the Grove. Takes you to MANY places in the city and you can "hop on/hop off" and explore at your own pace.
Hop On, Hop off Bus Stop #7
9333 W 3rd StOne of the best ways to see the city at your own pace. Buy a Hop On/Hop Off ticket and grab one of the busses outside of the Grove. Takes you to MANY places in the city and you can "hop on/hop off" and explore at your own pace.
Shopping
ICONIC shopping center and tourist destination. Lots of shopping in the Grove and the adjoining Farmer's Market. And PLENTY of people watching as this is THE place for tourists.
2581 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grove
189 The Grove DrICONIC shopping center and tourist destination. Lots of shopping in the Grove and the adjoining Farmer's Market. And PLENTY of people watching as this is THE place for tourists.
Newly renovated and full of stores, this indoor mall has everything you could possibly need.
1266 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdNewly renovated and full of stores, this indoor mall has everything you could possibly need.
Parks & Nature
Children's playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic tables, and lots of green space to stretch out, relax, have a picnic, and get some sun.
183 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Pan Pacific
7600 Beverly BlvdChildren's playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic tables, and lots of green space to stretch out, relax, have a picnic, and get some sun.
After a day of walking up and down Santa Monica Blvd this is a great park to escape to. Quiet, full of locals, with tennis courts and a playground.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Plummer
7377 Santa Monica BlvdAfter a day of walking up and down Santa Monica Blvd this is a great park to escape to. Quiet, full of locals, with tennis courts and a playground.
Arts & Culture
Large museum with a variety of exhibits. There is also an outdoor cafe that offers great food and drinks and occasional live music.
3162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdLarge museum with a variety of exhibits. There is also an outdoor cafe that offers great food and drinks and occasional live music.
Displaying some amazing classic cars. This museum deals with EVERYTHING automotive related. There's also a cafe inside to grab a bite afterward.
538 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Automóviles Petersen
6060 Wilshire BlvdDisplaying some amazing classic cars. This museum deals with EVERYTHING automotive related. There's also a cafe inside to grab a bite afterward.
The world's ONLY active archeological dig site in an URBAN environment. Wander the grounds to see ACTUAL excavations of pre-historic animals taking place, spread out a blanket on the vast green space for some sun, then venture to the museum for a pretty impressive exhibit on the history of the area.
890 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fosas de alquitrán de La Brea y Museo
5801 Wilshire BlvdThe world's ONLY active archeological dig site in an URBAN environment. Wander the grounds to see ACTUAL excavations of pre-historic animals taking place, spread out a blanket on the vast green space for some sun, then venture to the museum for a pretty impressive exhibit on the history of the area.
This is the place for the big Broadway touring companies.
539 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Pantages de Hollywood
6233 Hollywood BlvdThis is the place for the big Broadway touring companies.
Some of the smaller touring shows come here. A mix of plays and musicals. High quality productions.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Ahmanson
135 N Grand AveSome of the smaller touring shows come here. A mix of plays and musicals. High quality productions.
Home to the LA Ballet as well as the LA Opera
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand AveHome to the LA Ballet as well as the LA Opera
ICONIC hall home to the LA Philharmonic. LOTS of offerings to see everything from a tiny quartet all the way up to the full symphony. Lots of events going on here as well. Even classes for children.
1063 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sala de Conciertos Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveICONIC hall home to the LA Philharmonic. LOTS of offerings to see everything from a tiny quartet all the way up to the full symphony. Lots of events going on here as well. Even classes for children.
Home to modern exhibits and the famous Rain Room.
1555 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Broad
221 S Grand AveHome to modern exhibits and the famous Rain Room.
Entertainment & Activities
Great movie theatre showing a variety of films from popular titles to independent films. Grab a bite in the restaurant, then get some delicious caramel popcorn for the flick
772 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdGreat movie theatre showing a variety of films from popular titles to independent films. Grab a bite in the restaurant, then get some delicious caramel popcorn for the flick
In the Grove. Showing all the latest movies.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Theatres at The Grove
189 The Grove DrIn the Grove. Showing all the latest movies.