Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great for Bfast, Lunch, Dinner...and scrumptious Desserts in a lovely Patio setting. On Tujunga Avenue.
223 locals recommend
Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveGreat for Bfast, Lunch, Dinner...and scrumptious Desserts in a lovely Patio setting. On Tujunga Avenue.
GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura BlvdA nice restaurant on The Boulevard for Bfast,Lunch,Dinner.
FABULOUS diner for Bfast/Lunch. Go very early OR after 1:30PM or prepare to wait a looooong time...it's that good!
35 locals recommend
Bea Bea's
353 N Pass AveFABULOUS diner for Bfast/Lunch. Go very early OR after 1:30PM or prepare to wait a looooong time...it's that good!
Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica BlvdA great Health Food restaurant!
The Front Yard
4222 Vineland AveA fabulous upscale diner at the Beverly Garland Hotel
Fantastic Argetine Food in a casual atmosphere on The Boulevard
98 locals recommend
Lala's Argentine Grill
7229 Melrose AveFantastic Argetine Food in a casual atmosphere on The Boulevard
Malbec Argentinean Cuisine - Toluca Lake
10151 Riverside DrFabulous Argentine food in Toluca Lake.
This is a great and small swanky steak restaurant without the attitude. Excellent wine list too!
32 locals recommend
Barrel and Ashes
11801 Ventura BlvdThis is a great and small swanky steak restaurant without the attitude. Excellent wine list too!
Another really nice Sandwich Shop that caters to the Studios (almost as good as Artisan Cheese Gallery...almost).
34 locals recommend
Sweetsalt Food Shop
10106 Riverside DrAnother really nice Sandwich Shop that caters to the Studios (almost as good as Artisan Cheese Gallery...almost).
A fantastic and dressed-down Italian Grocery Store and restaurant (and they have homemade Gelato to).
Tony's Bella Vista Restaurant & Pizzeria
3116 Magnolia BlvdA fantastic and dressed-down Italian Grocery Store and restaurant (and they have homemade Gelato to).
Stout Burgers & Beers
1544 N Cahuenga BlvdNew BREW House. I've heard good reviews.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous Burgers, Sloppy Joes, Flat Bread, Pizza...and the most amazing Brussel Sprouts (really) appetizer! Sit on the Patio.
11 locals recommend
The Six Restaurant
12650 Ventura BoulevardFabulous Burgers, Sloppy Joes, Flat Bread, Pizza...and the most amazing Brussel Sprouts (really) appetizer! Sit on the Patio.
Mexicali Cocina Cantina
12161 Ventura BlvdGood Mexican Food on The Boulevard.
Raphael
11616 Ventura BoulevardA very nice and swanky restaurant on The Boulevard!
The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdGREAT designer Burgers and Salads as this venue!
Eclectic Fine
5156 Lankershim BlvdGood food, music and people watching!
Bow & Truss
11122 Magnolia BlvdFun bar in Noho!
A fabulous and tucked-away restaurant for dinner (and brunch Sat/Sun) in the SilverLake area. Go there on Saturdays and enjoy their Farmers Market too!
197 locals recommend
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdA fabulous and tucked-away restaurant for dinner (and brunch Sat/Sun) in the SilverLake area. Go there on Saturdays and enjoy their Farmers Market too!
BEST CHINESE FOOD in an awesome environment! Located in Century City/Westfield Mall. You won't be sorry!
13 locals recommend
RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen
10250 Santa Monica BlvdBEST CHINESE FOOD in an awesome environment! Located in Century City/Westfield Mall. You won't be sorry!
This great steak restaurant is also located in Century City/Westfield Mall....and it's wonderful!
11 locals recommend
Gulfstream
10250 CA-2This great steak restaurant is also located in Century City/Westfield Mall....and it's wonderful!
Shopping
What an amazing Sandwich Shoppe this is. Try the Asian Pear Salad or have them create a divine cheese platter w/a wine pairing.
15 locals recommend
Vintage Wine + Eats
12023 Ventura BlvdWhat an amazing Sandwich Shoppe this is. Try the Asian Pear Salad or have them create a divine cheese platter w/a wine pairing.
It's A Wrap
3315 Magnolia BlvdClothing/Jewelry used on Movie Sets/Productions.
Everything Else
This is the place to go in the event of an Earthquake. Approx 4mile walk from Condo (take Riverside and make left turn onto Buena Vista Street).
20 locals recommend
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center - Burbank
501 S Buena Vista StThis is the place to go in the event of an Earthquake. Approx 4mile walk from Condo (take Riverside and make left turn onto Buena Vista Street).
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrMy favorite museum (and they have a great restaurant on site too).
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyMy 2nd Favority Museum at the Beach. Make Reservations online.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdOK, my TIED for Favorite Museum.
Farmers Market/The Grove is a great way to spend the afternoon & nite people watching!
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrFarmers Market/The Grove is a great way to spend the afternoon & nite people watching!
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeWhat a fun way to spend the day....
Venice Canals
This is a MUST SEE in Venice Beach.
Farmers Market/3rd Street Promenade is a great way to eat/people-watch/eat/shop....did I mention you can EAT here too???
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StFarmers Market/3rd Street Promenade is a great way to eat/people-watch/eat/shop....did I mention you can EAT here too???
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveBest Window Shopping EVER!!!
A very fun & eclectic part of North Hollywood geared for the trendy hipsters!
114 locals recommend
NoHo Arts District
A very fun & eclectic part of North Hollywood geared for the trendy hipsters!
Great place for Bfast & Lunch....it's a MUST SEE!!!! Burn off those calories by power-shopping in Magnolia Village!
200 locals recommend
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdGreat place for Bfast & Lunch....it's a MUST SEE!!!! Burn off those calories by power-shopping in Magnolia Village!
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdBest place to see the stars at nite!
One of the best outdoor Malls. Near Beverly Hills/Santa Monica. BEST RESTAURANTS are ROCKSUGAR & Gulfstream.
372 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdOne of the best outdoor Malls. Near Beverly Hills/Santa Monica. BEST RESTAURANTS are ROCKSUGAR & Gulfstream.
A fun & funky place to shop in LA (near Abbott Kinney in Venice Beach)
105 locals recommend
Main Street Santa Monica
Main StreetA fun & funky place to shop in LA (near Abbott Kinney in Venice Beach)
A verry fun and funky place to shop. Think Rodeo Drive for the funky and trendy crowd!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardA verry fun and funky place to shop. Think Rodeo Drive for the funky and trendy crowd!
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat Hiking in LA
This is a great restaurant in Marina Del Rey to enjoy the beach without the chaos and crowds!
24 locals recommend
Jamaica Bay Inn
4175 Admiralty WayThis is a great restaurant in Marina Del Rey to enjoy the beach without the chaos and crowds!
THIS is where the celebritards and the well-connected hang out to drink and make fun of us minions!
79 locals recommend
Sunset Plaza
8591-8720 Sunset BlvdTHIS is where the celebritards and the well-connected hang out to drink and make fun of us minions!
This is where Tracey Works.
Call her and you will have Drive On access to the Lot.
58 locals recommend
The Walt Disney Studios
500 S Buena Vista StThis is where Tracey Works.
Call her and you will have Drive On access to the Lot.
EVERY SUNDAY enjoy this fantastic flea market for fun & funky treasures!
182 locals recommend
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveEVERY SUNDAY enjoy this fantastic flea market for fun & funky treasures!
Hollywood Burbank Airport
2627 N Hollywood WayAnother Local Airport just about 5miles from Condo.
Los Angeles International Airport - located approx 26miles from Condo.
461 locals recommend
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayLos Angeles International Airport - located approx 26miles from Condo.
WB Studios offers a good tour that is smaller than Universal Studios. Approx $50 and about 3Hrs. I highly recommend.
262 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Studios
WB Studios offers a good tour that is smaller than Universal Studios. Approx $50 and about 3Hrs. I highly recommend.
THE TOUR to take while you're in Los Angeles. It's pricey but worth the cost.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaTHE TOUR to take while you're in Los Angeles. It's pricey but worth the cost.
This is George Clooney's Bar. No name, but the building is on The Boulevard - covered in Ivy.
151 locals recommend
Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdThis is George Clooney's Bar. No name, but the building is on The Boulevard - covered in Ivy.
This is a good place to start your HOLLYWOOD Tour. Park here (get validated) and enjoy the Hollywood Walk-Of-Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdThis is a good place to start your HOLLYWOOD Tour. Park here (get validated) and enjoy the Hollywood Walk-Of-Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
This is the METRO STATION to connect to the Red Line (for DownTown and Hollywood).
69 locals recommend
Universal City Red Line Sta
This is the METRO STATION to connect to the Red Line (for DownTown and Hollywood).
FAMOUS Olvera Street in Downtown LA with fantastic and authentic Mexican food & treasures. Take the LA METRO here and it's just across the street.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetFAMOUS Olvera Street in Downtown LA with fantastic and authentic Mexican food & treasures. Take the LA METRO here and it's just across the street.
The is the MAIN HUB for the LA METRO. Take about 20mins from Condo to this final location. Olvera Street across the street. Catch the DASH for LA LIVE Shopping/Dining.
341 locals recommend
Union Station
800 N Alameda StThe is the MAIN HUB for the LA METRO. Take about 20mins from Condo to this final location. Olvera Street across the street. Catch the DASH for LA LIVE Shopping/Dining.
Take the LA METRO to this location. Also steps away from LA LIVE & STAPLES CENTER.
349 locals recommend
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa StTake the LA METRO to this location. Also steps away from LA LIVE & STAPLES CENTER.
LA Live is the hub for dining/shopping in Downtown LA and adjacent to LA Convention Center and Staples Center.
129 locals recommend
L.A. Live Way
L.A. Live WayLA Live is the hub for dining/shopping in Downtown LA and adjacent to LA Convention Center and Staples Center.
A great venue for live outdoor Music. Much cozier than Hollywood Bowl!
380 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveA great venue for live outdoor Music. Much cozier than Hollywood Bowl!
THE PLACE for summer music. About 10min drive from Condo. It;s HUUUUUGE!
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdTHE PLACE for summer music. About 10min drive from Condo. It;s HUUUUUGE!
Studio City Urgent Care & Medical Center
12660 Riverside DrThis is the closest URGENT CARE to Condo.
This studio is in Hollywood on the eastern part of Melrose. Good tour. Great place to start your day if hanging out in Hollywood!
267 locals recommend
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveThis studio is in Hollywood on the eastern part of Melrose. Good tour. Great place to start your day if hanging out in Hollywood!
THis is a landmark building where the Academy Awards were originally hosted...check it out. Fantastic Pictures. Great Pool Bar too!
284 locals recommend
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood BlvdTHis is a landmark building where the Academy Awards were originally hosted...check it out. Fantastic Pictures. Great Pool Bar too!
I just adore treating friends/family here for breakfast at this Uber-Chic hotel. I mean, how expensive can Bfast be?????
83 locals recommend
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa
9641 Sunset BlvdI just adore treating friends/family here for breakfast at this Uber-Chic hotel. I mean, how expensive can Bfast be?????
One of my favorite upscale Italian Restaurants. Don't be put off by the mini-mall aspect. Totally Delish and freshly prepared food!
Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna
4366 Coldwater Canyon AveOne of my favorite upscale Italian Restaurants. Don't be put off by the mini-mall aspect. Totally Delish and freshly prepared food!
Essentials
For International folks who need a SIM CARD - this is your stop. You can get a Pay-As-You go for as little at $15. Takes about 20mins to get!
AT&T Store
12511 Ventura BlvdFor International folks who need a SIM CARD - this is your stop. You can get a Pay-As-You go for as little at $15. Takes about 20mins to get!