Guidebook for Los Angeles
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Sunset Strip
comedy shows, live music and a ton of cafes
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Avehiking, free yoga, breath-taking views, celebrity sighting
Shopping, movies, great food, people watching - you have to see it in person!
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrShopping, movies, great food, people watching - you have to see it in person!
Shopping
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveBest shopping and dining in the city
Sunset Plaza
8591-8720 Sunset BlvdFree parking, great shopping and food.
Free wifi, outdoor seating, a gym, shopping, starbucks... great for unwinding and people watching.
12 locals recommend
8000 Sunset Blvd
8000 Sunset BoulevardFree wifi, outdoor seating, a gym, shopping, starbucks... great for unwinding and people watching.
A personal favorite: contemporary women's clothing made with vintage fabrics and environmental practices.
14 locals recommend
Reformation
2937 Main StA personal favorite: contemporary women's clothing made with vintage fabrics and environmental practices.
Filth Mart
1038 N Fairfax AveIncredible selection of vintage clothing, my favorites are the super soft concert tees.
Food Scene
This gem has been around since 1934. Fresh produce, tons of delicious food and the occasional celebrity.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThis gem has been around since 1934. Fresh produce, tons of delicious food and the occasional celebrity.
Opened in 1919 and still going strong, this dimly lit hideout is a living monument to a very different time, back when waiters wore cool outfits and everyone drank martinis like they were water.
198 locals recommend
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdOpened in 1919 and still going strong, this dimly lit hideout is a living monument to a very different time, back when waiters wore cool outfits and everyone drank martinis like they were water.
CAFE IF
7962 Fountain Avenuegreat coffee & free wifi
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7915 Sunset BlvdIconic LA coffee shop.
Starbucks
7055 Sunset BlvdBecause sometimes you just need a grande cinnamon dolce latte.
Chic, bright destination for Italian cuisine made with organic & locally grown ingredients.
88 locals recommend
Cheebo
7533 Sunset BlvdChic, bright destination for Italian cuisine made with organic & locally grown ingredients.
A little slice of the iconic NY cupcake shop in sunny LA. I recommend trying the key-lime cheesecake and banana pudding.
72 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
8389 W 3rd StA little slice of the iconic NY cupcake shop in sunny LA. I recommend trying the key-lime cheesecake and banana pudding.
Tart
115 South Fairfax Avenuecreative american fare in a casual cafe
Sightseeing
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset BlvdIconic! Great for people-watching
Sunset Strip landmark offering Old Hollywood glamour with a pool, intimate lobby bar & fine dining.
353 locals recommend
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdSunset Strip landmark offering Old Hollywood glamour with a pool, intimate lobby bar & fine dining.
historic park and community center. tennis and basketball courts, outside gym and a farmer's market every monday
80 locals recommend
Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvdhistoric park and community center. tennis and basketball courts, outside gym and a farmer's market every monday
Lots of families, dogs and people exercising. The pathways are just wide enough. Museum, BBQ grills, benches... just a great all around park.
183 locals recommend
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly BlvdLots of families, dogs and people exercising. The pathways are just wide enough. Museum, BBQ grills, benches... just a great all around park.
Arts & Culture
This historic amphitheater tucked away in the hills rates as one of the best venues of its kind on the planet
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdThis historic amphitheater tucked away in the hills rates as one of the best venues of its kind on the planet
the site of the first actual Hollywood premiere -- literally, the first movie premiere in the Hollywood area -- in the early 1920s.
American Cinematheque
1604 N Cahuenga Blvdthe site of the first actual Hollywood premiere -- literally, the first movie premiere in the Hollywood area -- in the early 1920s.
he barn is a small but interesting museum paying tribute to Hollywood past.
12 locals recommend
Hollywood Heritage Museum
2100 N Highland Avehe barn is a small but interesting museum paying tribute to Hollywood past.
This Frank Lloyd Wright home, built for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall in 1921, perched above the city in what's now a pleasant public park.
67 locals recommend
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdThis Frank Lloyd Wright home, built for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall in 1921, perched above the city in what's now a pleasant public park.
The legendary Viper Room styled like Harlem's 1920's jazz clubs and boasting unrivaled sound quality, hosts some of rock's biggest stars and emerging artists.
172 locals recommend
The Viper Room
8852 Sunset BlvdThe legendary Viper Room styled like Harlem's 1920's jazz clubs and boasting unrivaled sound quality, hosts some of rock's biggest stars and emerging artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
An intimate charcuterie house and wine bar located on the famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood
Gorge Charcuterie & Wine Bar
8917 Sunset BlvdAn intimate charcuterie house and wine bar located on the famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood
One of the largest collections of folk art and a full calendar of local and national live entertainment. Serves classic Southern favorites.
78 locals recommend
House of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset BoulevardOne of the largest collections of folk art and a full calendar of local and national live entertainment. Serves classic Southern favorites.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdOrganic premium food.
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdOrganic food and healthy snacks.
Rite Aid
6130 Sunset BlvdPharmacy, groceries & house supplies.
Bristol Farms
7880 Sunset BlvdAmazing for fresh produce and novelty food such as almond juice.