Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Smart & Final Extra!
939 N Western AveWhole Foods Market
788 S Grand Ave High-end grocery store
Ralphs
645 W 9th St Good wine selection and reasonable prices
Target
735 S Figueroa StGold's Gym
1016 Cole AveLA Fitness
1628 N El Centro Ave
Drinks & Nightlife
Perch
448 S Hill StSleek bi-level cocktail lounge with dark woods & pops of color for DJ nights & creative cocktails.
6 locals recommend
Bar Mattachine
221 West 7th StreetSleek bi-level cocktail lounge with dark woods & pops of color for DJ nights & creative cocktails.
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdPizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
206 locals recommend
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StPizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
Lively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox.
119 locals recommend
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdLively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox.
Food Scene
Historic restaurant in a renovated, mutlilevel space featuring American fare & cocktails.
79 locals recommend
The Pacific Seas at Clifton’s Cafeteria
648 S Broadway Historic restaurant in a renovated, mutlilevel space featuring American fare & cocktails.
Tacos, burritos & tumbras are served from an all-business food stall in Grand Central Market.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayTacos, burritos & tumbras are served from an all-business food stall in Grand Central Market.
Handmade pastas star at this homey Italian spot with a covered patio & a BYO wine policy.
61 locals recommend
Maccheroni Republic
332 S BroadwayHandmade pastas star at this homey Italian spot with a covered patio & a BYO wine policy.
Public School 213
612 Flower StCasual 24/7 counter-serve cafe offers breakfast, burgers & American eats, plus sidewalk seating.
137 locals recommend
LA Cafe
639 S Spring StCasual 24/7 counter-serve cafe offers breakfast, burgers & American eats, plus sidewalk seating.
All the meat diners can cook & eat is on offer at this 2-story Korean BBQ spot with table grills.
34 locals recommend
Oo Kook Korean BBQ
3385 W 8th StAll the meat diners can cook & eat is on offer at this 2-story Korean BBQ spot with table grills.
Landmark deli offering a huge variety of hearty sandwiches & baked goods around the clock.
183 locals recommend
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveLandmark deli offering a huge variety of hearty sandwiches & baked goods around the clock.
Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
33 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
801 S Hope StLaid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Indian gastropub serves street eats, burgers & beers amid high ceilings & marble-topped counters.
38 locals recommend
BADMAASH Downtown LA
108 W 2nd StIndian gastropub serves street eats, burgers & beers amid high ceilings & marble-topped counters.
Funky bistro with Singaporean shophouse feel, serving Euro-accented Asian eats, craft beers & wines.
58 locals recommend
Little Sister Downtown
523 W 7th StFunky bistro with Singaporean shophouse feel, serving Euro-accented Asian eats, craft beers & wines.
Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AvePizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
Sightseeing
Experience panoramic, 360-degree views of Los Angeles at the all-new OUE Skyspace LA
130 locals recommend
OUE Skyspace LA
633 W 5th StExperience panoramic, 360-degree views of Los Angeles at the all-new OUE Skyspace LA
Olvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, California, USA, and is part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetOlvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, California, USA, and is part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument.
Amid the intense activity of Downtown Los Angeles' current development boom, the 132-year old community of Little Tokyo has emerged as one of L.A.'s coolest neighborhoods.
435 locals recommend
Little Tokyo
Amid the intense activity of Downtown Los Angeles' current development boom, the 132-year old community of Little Tokyo has emerged as one of L.A.'s coolest neighborhoods.
Arts & Culture
Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetAiry book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.
Holds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdHolds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present.
Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH) is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveWalt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH) is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz.
Entertainment & Activities
Regal LA Live & 4DX
1000 W Olympic BlvdL.A. LIVE is home to the best Downtown Los Angeles attractions. Learn more about amazing Los Angeles events and things to do in LA at LALive.com.
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdL.A. LIVE is home to the best Downtown Los Angeles attractions. Learn more about amazing Los Angeles events and things to do in LA at LALive.com.