Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
La Brea Bakery Cafe
468 S La Brea AveIt's always fresh and fun.
Family owned and delicious pastries and baguettes freshly made daily.
20 locals recommend
La Maison Du Pain
5373 West Pico BoulevardFamily owned and delicious pastries and baguettes freshly made daily.
The food (tapas style) is to die for. They have several locations. The closest is in downtown, my favorite is in Venice.
9 locals recommend
Cerveteca DTLA
923 E 3rd StThe food (tapas style) is to die for. They have several locations. The closest is in downtown, my favorite is in Venice.
Located five minutes away from the rental, you will find tons of options for great and authentic Korean BBQ. It is also the area where you find the best Spas/Saunas in LA at competitive prices.
230 locals recommend
Koreatown
Located five minutes away from the rental, you will find tons of options for great and authentic Korean BBQ. It is also the area where you find the best Spas/Saunas in LA at competitive prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop venue. Fun and youthful atmosphere. Djs spin world music. This venue is close to many other popular venues in Downtown, so you would be walking distance to LA Life, restaurants and art district.
330 locals recommend
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StRooftop venue. Fun and youthful atmosphere. Djs spin world music. This venue is close to many other popular venues in Downtown, so you would be walking distance to LA Life, restaurants and art district.
Walking distance to iconic Laugh Factory, great high end shopping, awesome restaurants and clubs.
16 locals recommend
Sunset Plaza Drive
Sunset Plaza DriveWalking distance to iconic Laugh Factory, great high end shopping, awesome restaurants and clubs.
It's intimate and performances from around the world are not uncommon here. It is open to nature and one of the most iconic venues for music in LA.
8 locals recommend
Greek Theatre
It's intimate and performances from around the world are not uncommon here. It is open to nature and one of the most iconic venues for music in LA.
It is the best kept secret in LA. Stylish/Burlesque style venue that takes you back to the old Habana Cuba. Reservations needed as it is a popular venue.
98 locals recommend
La Descarga
1159 N Western AveIt is the best kept secret in LA. Stylish/Burlesque style venue that takes you back to the old Habana Cuba. Reservations needed as it is a popular venue.
Main Street
Main StreetYou can bar hop and restaurant hop in casual style.
Regarded as one of the most stylish and fun Gay communities in the world. It is not uncommon for gay and straight to shop and dine along the Boulevard. At night, some of the best gay clubs in the world spin music from around the world.
299 locals recommend
West Hollywood
Regarded as one of the most stylish and fun Gay communities in the world. It is not uncommon for gay and straight to shop and dine along the Boulevard. At night, some of the best gay clubs in the world spin music from around the world.
Arts & Culture
Great exhibits. Free on Sundays. Free Latin and Jazz live concerts. Food truck experience right outside the museum. Great shopping spot and fun for coffee and casual bites.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGreat exhibits. Free on Sundays. Free Latin and Jazz live concerts. Food truck experience right outside the museum. Great shopping spot and fun for coffee and casual bites.
Essentials
There are several markets/pharmacies conveniently located close to the rental:
1. Ralphs on Pico and San Vicente (most diverse market in LA)
2. Ralphs on 3rd and La Brea across the street from awesome Trader Joes Market (organic and higher end items)
3. Whole Foods on Third and Fairfax
28 locals recommend
Ralphs Pharmacy
10772 Jefferson BlvdThere are several markets/pharmacies conveniently located close to the rental:
1. Ralphs on Pico and San Vicente (most diverse market in LA)
2. Ralphs on 3rd and La Brea across the street from awesome Trader Joes Market (organic and higher end items)
3. Whole Foods on Third and Fairfax
Shopping
The Grove is one of the main attractions nearby. Open mall with one of the few left "old markets" where you can still buy from old style countertop butchers, old style ice cream, Brazilian Churrasco, Jewish style Delis. The new side has high end stores and restaurants as well as movie theaters and live music outdoors.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Grove is one of the main attractions nearby. Open mall with one of the few left "old markets" where you can still buy from old style countertop butchers, old style ice cream, Brazilian Churrasco, Jewish style Delis. The new side has high end stores and restaurants as well as movie theaters and live music outdoors.
You can spot interesting fashion, food and walk along some of the most famous designer stores in the world as well as enjoy a nice/fresh bite while walking.
All the streets nearby boasts high end shopping/clubbing and eating venues.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveYou can spot interesting fashion, food and walk along some of the most famous designer stores in the world as well as enjoy a nice/fresh bite while walking.
All the streets nearby boasts high end shopping/clubbing and eating venues.
Organic and local Farmers Market every Sunday. Close to some of the best spots for bagels and boutique style/one of a kind shopping
179 locals recommend
Larchmont Village
Organic and local Farmers Market every Sunday. Close to some of the best spots for bagels and boutique style/one of a kind shopping
Entertainment & Activities
The Hollywood Bowl is considered one of the best music venues around the world for its acoustics and geographic location (totally outdoors). You can bring your own food, wine and blankets to enjoy amazing shows all year round by the moon and stars
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdThe Hollywood Bowl is considered one of the best music venues around the world for its acoustics and geographic location (totally outdoors). You can bring your own food, wine and blankets to enjoy amazing shows all year round by the moon and stars
One of the most revered restaurants in LA is located here: Gjelina.com. For those who prefer stronger coffee: Intelligentsia Coffee shop is located here. Great shopping and every 1st Friday of the month the street closes up for Food Truck eating/shopping/and simply hanging out.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardOne of the most revered restaurants in LA is located here: Gjelina.com. For those who prefer stronger coffee: Intelligentsia Coffee shop is located here. Great shopping and every 1st Friday of the month the street closes up for Food Truck eating/shopping/and simply hanging out.
Getting Around
Culver City station
8817 Washington BlvdBest way to get to and from the Santa Monica Beach
Uber Greenlight
2400 Marine AveUber is one of the best and most reliable ways to get around LA.
https://www.lyft.com/cities/los-angeles
Find out in advance how much does it cost to get a round. This is an alternative to Uber.
AVOID at all cost using the regular Taxi Service: overpriced, poor customer service.
20 locals recommend
Lyft/Uber Staging Lot - Los Angeles International
6100 Westchester Pkwyhttps://www.lyft.com/cities/los-angeles
Find out in advance how much does it cost to get a round. This is an alternative to Uber.
AVOID at all cost using the regular Taxi Service: overpriced, poor customer service.