What to do in Los Angeles during a pandemic
Take a Hike
Approximately 5 miles from our front door, A Bronson Canyon hike is a great activity to share with kids, or kids at heart. At its base is a playground and picnic area and on the hike you will find lots of recognizable movie locations and even Batman’s Cave from the 1960’s Batman TV series! If you're up for a more challenging hike, you can continue on the Hollyridge trail and get pretty close to the Hollywood sign.
https://modernhiker.com/hike/bronson-caves/
118 locals recommend
Bronson Canyon Playground
3200 Canyon DrApproximately 5 miles from our front door, A Bronson Canyon hike is a great activity to share with kids, or kids at heart. At its base is a playground and picnic area and on the hike you will find lots of recognizable movie locations and even Batman’s Cave from the 1960’s Batman TV series! If you're up for a more challenging hike, you can continue on the Hollyridge trail and get pretty close to the Hollywood sign.
https://modernhiker.com/hike/bronson-caves/
Approximately 5 miles from our front door, West Trail Loop is another easy kid-friendly hike that incorporates views of the city, the Griffith Park Observatory, and the Hollywood sign. You start off in a playground with a great little cafe lunch spot called The Trails Cafe and then head out for a 1-mile hike.
https://modernhiker.com/hike/hike-the-west-griffith-observatory-trail/
137 locals recommend
Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
2715 N Vermont AveApproximately 5 miles from our front door, West Trail Loop is another easy kid-friendly hike that incorporates views of the city, the Griffith Park Observatory, and the Hollywood sign. You start off in a playground with a great little cafe lunch spot called The Trails Cafe and then head out for a 1-mile hike.
https://modernhiker.com/hike/hike-the-west-griffith-observatory-trail/
Approximately 5 miles from our front door, Brush Canyon Trail is peaceful and quiet and full of great views of Los Angeles. This is supposed to be the hike to go on to get a great view of the back of the Hollywood sign.
https://lavendervines.com/hike-hollywood-sign-brush-canyon-trail/
7 locals recommend
Brush Canyon Trail
Brush Canyon TrailApproximately 5 miles from our front door, Brush Canyon Trail is peaceful and quiet and full of great views of Los Angeles. This is supposed to be the hike to go on to get a great view of the back of the Hollywood sign.
https://lavendervines.com/hike-hollywood-sign-brush-canyon-trail/
Drive the end of Route 66 to the Beach
Just 2.5 blocks from our guest loft is Santa Monica Blvd. the historic end of Route 66. Take a drive down Route 66 down to the beach and take in the sights along the way including West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Century City, West Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/santa-monica-boulevard
Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica BoulevardJust 2.5 blocks from our guest loft is Santa Monica Blvd. the historic end of Route 66. Take a drive down Route 66 down to the beach and take in the sights along the way including West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Century City, West Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/santa-monica-boulevard
Finish up your trip by taking the California Incline down to the shoreline in Santa Monica.
https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/when-model-ts-scaled-santa-monicas-california-incline
California Incline
California InclineFinish up your trip by taking the California Incline down to the shoreline in Santa Monica.
https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/when-model-ts-scaled-santa-monicas-california-incline
Take a walk along the shore in Santa Monica any time of year. If it's chilly, bring a blanket and a thermos of something steamy to sip as you sit in the sand and enjoy the calming cleansing energy of the ocean.
169 locals recommend
Santa Monica State Beach
Take a walk along the shore in Santa Monica any time of year. If it's chilly, bring a blanket and a thermos of something steamy to sip as you sit in the sand and enjoy the calming cleansing energy of the ocean.
Take a Self Guided architecture tour
Take a modern architecture tour of Venice Beach. Use this self-guided tour provided by the L.A. Conservancy
https://www.laconservancy.org/sites/default/files/files/documents/VeniceEclecticBook_Final4Web_LR.pdf
Windward Circle
Windward CircleTake a modern architecture tour of Venice Beach. Use this self-guided tour provided by the L.A. Conservancy
https://www.laconservancy.org/sites/default/files/files/documents/VeniceEclecticBook_Final4Web_LR.pdf
Take a drive through Downtown's historic core using the L.A. Conservancy's self guided tour:
https://www.laconservancy.org/sites/default/files/files/documents/Strolling_on_Seventh_Street.pdf
7th Street
7th StreetTake a drive through Downtown's historic core using the L.A. Conservancy's self guided tour:
https://www.laconservancy.org/sites/default/files/files/documents/Strolling_on_Seventh_Street.pdf
Feel the creative energy in the air as you explore Los Angeles' very own arts district using this self-guided tour from L.A. Conservancy.
https://www.laconservancy.org/sites/default/files/files/documents/ArtsDistrict_Booklet_LR.pdf
The Arts District Los Angeles
527 Molino StFeel the creative energy in the air as you explore Los Angeles' very own arts district using this self-guided tour from L.A. Conservancy.
https://www.laconservancy.org/sites/default/files/files/documents/ArtsDistrict_Booklet_LR.pdf
Embrace L.A.'s Health Food Scene
My favorite spot for pressed juices. There is free parking in the back!
8714 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California, USA, 90069
40 locals recommend
Pressed Juicery
201 N Larchmont BlvdMy favorite spot for pressed juices. There is free parking in the back!
8714 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California, USA, 90069
This spot has been around since 1975. I've been going since 1993. My favorites are the apple-lemon-ginger juice and the banana mana shakes.
http://www.beverlyhillsjuice.com/menu.html
15 locals recommend
Beverly Hills Juice Club
8382 Beverly BoulevardThis spot has been around since 1975. I've been going since 1993. My favorites are the apple-lemon-ginger juice and the banana mana shakes.
http://www.beverlyhillsjuice.com/menu.html
Stop in here for all your health food needs. Pick up some healthy snacks and enjoy alfresco dining in the lofts outdoor livingroom. Be ready to spend some money though. This is a fancy grocery store.
215 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdStop in here for all your health food needs. Pick up some healthy snacks and enjoy alfresco dining in the lofts outdoor livingroom. Be ready to spend some money though. This is a fancy grocery store.
Pick up your macrobiotic meal and bring it back to the loft to enjoy in the outdoor living room. Don't know what macrobiotic food is? Me either. I just know its tasty and its been all the rage with the Hollywood elite for a while.
82 locals recommend
M Cafe
7119 Melrose AvePick up your macrobiotic meal and bring it back to the loft to enjoy in the outdoor living room. Don't know what macrobiotic food is? Me either. I just know its tasty and its been all the rage with the Hollywood elite for a while.
Neighborhoods
Avoid the Melrose shopping crowds and explore the street art of the Melrose Avenue Alleys. It's an ever-changing art gallery within walking distance of the loft.
427 locals recommend
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveAvoid the Melrose shopping crowds and explore the street art of the Melrose Avenue Alleys. It's an ever-changing art gallery within walking distance of the loft.