Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdClean and well stocked grocery store with lots of fresh produce.
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst AveOrganic grocery/health food store.
7-Eleven. Convenience store just down the street for any last minute shopping needs.
5279 W Olympic Blvd
5279 West Olympic Boulevard7-Eleven. Convenience store just down the street for any last minute shopping needs.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Arts & Culture
LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present. In the summers LAMA has free outdoor Jazz concerts for the neighborhood. Definitely worth a visit!
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present. In the summers LAMA has free outdoor Jazz concerts for the neighborhood. Definitely worth a visit!
The world famous La Brea Tar Pits. Visit the Page Museum while you're there. Great outdoor space with lots of quiet sitting areas.
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdThe world famous La Brea Tar Pits. Visit the Page Museum while you're there. Great outdoor space with lots of quiet sitting areas.
A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdA vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.
Funky contemporary art in a unique and beautiful space.
40 locals recommend
Maurice and Paul Marciano Art Foundation
Funky contemporary art in a unique and beautiful space.
Food Scene
Not a restaurant, BUT one of the best taco trucks in Los Angeles! It's very popular, so expect a line. But it's totally worth it! Open from 9PM - 130AM Tues-Thu. 9PM to 330AM Fri and Sat.
23 locals recommend
El Chato Taco Truck
5300 West Olympic BoulevardNot a restaurant, BUT one of the best taco trucks in Los Angeles! It's very popular, so expect a line. But it's totally worth it! Open from 9PM - 130AM Tues-Thu. 9PM to 330AM Fri and Sat.
5657 Wilshire Blvd
Awesome CAFFE CUBANO!
Tuk Tuk Thai
1638 W Pico BlvdAwesome Thai Food. AND they deliver!
Our favorite Sushi place. In the evenings, be sure to make a reservation.
12 locals recommend
Sushi by H
480 S San Vicente BlvdOur favorite Sushi place. In the evenings, be sure to make a reservation.
A lovely lady named Holly runs this little shop serving up tasty donuts to locals. Perfect when paired with your Starbucks coffee from just around the corner :)
Magees Donuts
1290 S La Brea AveA lovely lady named Holly runs this little shop serving up tasty donuts to locals. Perfect when paired with your Starbucks coffee from just around the corner :)
The closest and easiest parking of any Starbucks in the neighborhood. AND the line rarely gets out of control. Grab a donut or breakfast sandwich around the corner at Magees Donuts.
1258 S La Brea Ave
The closest and easiest parking of any Starbucks in the neighborhood. AND the line rarely gets out of control. Grab a donut or breakfast sandwich around the corner at Magees Donuts.
World famous Roscoe's is the home of Fried chicken and waffles. If you haven't yet experienced this combination, you're missing out!
121 locals recommend
Roscoe's Chicken And Waffles - Pico Blvd.
5006 W Pico BlvdWorld famous Roscoe's is the home of Fried chicken and waffles. If you haven't yet experienced this combination, you're missing out!
A favorite destination among locals and tourists since 1934, LA's world famous Original Farmers Market offers over 100 gourmet grocers and restaurants. Casual eatery with lots to choose from. Right next to the Grove.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StA favorite destination among locals and tourists since 1934, LA's world famous Original Farmers Market offers over 100 gourmet grocers and restaurants. Casual eatery with lots to choose from. Right next to the Grove.
The nicest Starbucks in there area. Starbucks Reserve small-lot coffees are featured and the beverages are crafted with a variety of brewing methods, including Siphon, Clover, Pour Over, Nitro Cold Brew taps and Black Eagle manual espresso.
694 locals recommend
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveThe nicest Starbucks in there area. Starbucks Reserve small-lot coffees are featured and the beverages are crafted with a variety of brewing methods, including Siphon, Clover, Pour Over, Nitro Cold Brew taps and Black Eagle manual espresso.
LA Press - Organic Cold Pressed Juice, Smoothies & Coffee
824 S La Brea AveCold pressed juice and coffees.
Met Her At A Bar
759 S La Brea AveCasual breakfast, waffle and coffee bar.
Modern French plates served in a striking space with communal tables, plus a bakery & cocktail bar. Very popular for weekend brunch and usually a wait to get in.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveModern French plates served in a striking space with communal tables, plus a bakery & cocktail bar. Very popular for weekend brunch and usually a wait to get in.
Beer, wine & pub grub served in minimalist digs with communal tables & floor-to-ceiling windows.
58 locals recommend
Rascal
801 S La Brea AveBeer, wine & pub grub served in minimalist digs with communal tables & floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modest spot where guests wash down sushi, skewers & other Japanese eats with soju cocktails & sake.
27 locals recommend
Sake House Miro
809 S La Brea AveModest spot where guests wash down sushi, skewers & other Japanese eats with soju cocktails & sake.
Buzzy bistro for French-inspired seasonal classics, plus cocktails & eclectic wines.
13 locals recommend
Commerson
788 S La Brea AveBuzzy bistro for French-inspired seasonal classics, plus cocktails & eclectic wines.
Casual, window-serve stand with sandwich & french fry variations, frozen custard & shakes for patio dining.
17 locals recommend
Top Round Roast Beef
1000 S La Brea AveCasual, window-serve stand with sandwich & french fry variations, frozen custard & shakes for patio dining.
Named after owner/actor Danny Trajo - this colorful, art-filled taqueria serves up meat, vegan & vegetarian specialties, as well as aguas frescas & kombucha. A warning though - this casual eatery is a little on the pricy side.
33 locals recommend
Trejo's Tacos - La Brea
1048 S La Brea AveNamed after owner/actor Danny Trajo - this colorful, art-filled taqueria serves up meat, vegan & vegetarian specialties, as well as aguas frescas & kombucha. A warning though - this casual eatery is a little on the pricy side.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance. Fantastic happy hour everyday from 4-7PM. Yummy $1 taco Wednesdays.
33 locals recommend
Candela La Brea
831 S La Brea AveWalking distance. Fantastic happy hour everyday from 4-7PM. Yummy $1 taco Wednesdays.
Festive local tavern with many tap beers & craft cocktails in a funky space with a jukebox & darts.
58 locals recommend
Little Bar
757 S S La Brea AveFestive local tavern with many tap beers & craft cocktails in a funky space with a jukebox & darts.
Entertainment & Activities
Hollywood & Highland is the entertainment center of Los Angeles for tourists and locals alike. Steps away from landmarks like the world famous Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre, formerly Grauman’s, Hollywood & Highland is the perfect place for a Hollywood beginning. With world-class shopping and dining, red carpet movie premieres and celebrated live theatre it’s the ultimate entertainment destination Steeped in Hollywood history, this iconic destination also features the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards.
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdHollywood & Highland is the entertainment center of Los Angeles for tourists and locals alike. Steps away from landmarks like the world famous Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre, formerly Grauman’s, Hollywood & Highland is the perfect place for a Hollywood beginning. With world-class shopping and dining, red carpet movie premieres and celebrated live theatre it’s the ultimate entertainment destination Steeped in Hollywood history, this iconic destination also features the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards.
Sightseeing
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdRodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveGriffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles and one of southern California's most popular attractions. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. The Observatory is the best vantage point for observing the world-famous Hollywood Sign. The shows at the Planetarium are a must-see experience.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles and one of southern California's most popular attractions. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. The Observatory is the best vantage point for observing the world-famous Hollywood Sign. The shows at the Planetarium are a must-see experience.
Shopping
Larchmont Village is a quaint and friendly shopping district in the center of a bustling city. It's located in one of the oldest and most historically significant neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Enjoy the charm of it's "small town feel" and experience a variety of wonderful restaurants, sidewalk cafes and retails shops.
179 locals recommend
Larchmont Village
Larchmont Village is a quaint and friendly shopping district in the center of a bustling city. It's located in one of the oldest and most historically significant neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Enjoy the charm of it's "small town feel" and experience a variety of wonderful restaurants, sidewalk cafes and retails shops.
Shopping, restaurants, theater. Right next to historic Farmers Market.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrShopping, restaurants, theater. Right next to historic Farmers Market.
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive