Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
The York
5018 York BlvdA local gastropub with a cool vibe. Good for bar type food and drinks.
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdGreat place for some beer and tapas/small plates
A beautifully restored bowling alley. Good for drinks too, if you don't want to bowl. The bowling can be stupid expensive, so check the website for discounted times.
253 locals recommend
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StA beautifully restored bowling alley. Good for drinks too, if you don't want to bowl. The bowling can be stupid expensive, so check the website for discounted times.
I wouldn't recommend the food, but watching Marty & Elaine perform is a classic LA experience
210 locals recommend
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveI wouldn't recommend the food, but watching Marty & Elaine perform is a classic LA experience
the oldest bar in LA, with a speakeasy in back. the french dip is good too.
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th Stthe oldest bar in LA, with a speakeasy in back. the french dip is good too.
Gold Line
5607 N Figueroa StHipster cocktails
La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StTequila dive bar vibe
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StFood Scene
The Oinkster
2005 Colorado BlvdGreat burgers, pastrami sandwiches, beer.
Four Cafe
2122 Colorado BlvdDelicious, organic, great salads
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset Blvdamazing deep dish pizza
Outdoor rooftop setting, great for a drinks or dinner, great views of Downtown
786 locals recommend
Perch
448 S Hill StOutdoor rooftop setting, great for a drinks or dinner, great views of Downtown
Cafe Birdie
5631 N Figueroa StDonut Friend
5107 York BlvdRamen of York by Silverlake Ramen
5051 York BlvdGreat ramen and other food
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveNice outdoor patio spot for brunch
For Dim Sum, it’s better than the one in Pasadena, worth the extra few minutes drive
31 locals recommend
Lunasia Chinese Cuisine
500 W Main StFor Dim Sum, it’s better than the one in Pasadena, worth the extra few minutes drive
Sage Plant Based Bistro Pasadena
41 Hugus AlleyEverything is delicious
Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa St
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
315 N Brand BlvdThe potato balls and cheese danish are fantastic
Magpies Softserve
2660 Griffith Park BlvdGreat vegan options
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdThe cheapest option for groceries and easy prep frozen food etc
Rite Aid
4044 Eagle Rock Blvdthe closest pharmacy
It’s a “city” target, so it’s smaller but has the major stuff. There’s a larger one at the Eagle Rock Plaza if you need more selection.
190 locals recommend
Target
2626 Colorado BlvdIt’s a “city” target, so it’s smaller but has the major stuff. There’s a larger one at the Eagle Rock Plaza if you need more selection.
Sprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite DrWhole Foods on a budget
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyThe nearest Whole Foods
Everything Else
A quirky old grocery store, now a place to get throwback candy and soda, like pop rocks and jolt cola.
38 locals recommend
Galco's Old World Grocery
5702 York BlvdA quirky old grocery store, now a place to get throwback candy and soda, like pop rocks and jolt cola.
The New California Barbershop
2203 Sunset Blvdgood place for a men's haircut
Sightseeing
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdArts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrHuntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdParks & Nature
On hotter days, try and be off the mountain before noon, otherwise all the shade is gone
33 locals recommend
Echo Mountain Trail
Mount Lowe RoadOn hotter days, try and be off the mountain before noon, otherwise all the shade is gone
Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
2715 N Vermont AveThe nearest park, with a pool and tennis courts
14 locals recommend
Glassell Park Recreation Center Complex
3650 Verdugo RdThe nearest park, with a pool and tennis courts
Hermon Park and Tennis Courts
5637 Via MarisolThey have 11 courts, so it’s usually easier to find one that’s open.
Local place for a hike, good view of downtown with a nice turtle pond
112 locals recommend
Ernest E Debs Regional Park
4235 Monterey RdLocal place for a hike, good view of downtown with a nice turtle pond