Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
They serve really good coffee (Intelligentsia for coffee purists) and also light, healthy meals throughout the day. Cool, artsy and hipster vibe.
120 locals recommend
Paper or Plastik Cafe
5772 W Pico BlvdThey serve really good coffee (Intelligentsia for coffee purists) and also light, healthy meals throughout the day. Cool, artsy and hipster vibe.
They serve authentic, cheap and satisfying Cuban food. Plantains and garlic chicken is to die for!
31 locals recommend
Versailles
1415 S La Cienega BlvdThey serve authentic, cheap and satisfying Cuban food. Plantains and garlic chicken is to die for!
A must-visit if you love oysters. They have happy hour with $1 oysters for happy hour! Also check out the key lime pie and the lobster roll.
63 locals recommend
Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean AveA must-visit if you love oysters. They have happy hour with $1 oysters for happy hour! Also check out the key lime pie and the lobster roll.
Diner-type place with good breakfast selection. Gets busy for brunch on weekends.
31 locals recommend
Nick's Coffee Shop & Deli
8536 W Pico BlvdDiner-type place with good breakfast selection. Gets busy for brunch on weekends.
Yummy "hits the spot" Chinese food. And they deliver!
13 locals recommend
Twin Dragon Chinese Restaurant
8597 W Pico BlvdYummy "hits the spot" Chinese food. And they deliver!
Delicious and quick soul food. Shrimp and Grits is amazing. Known for sightings of Common ;)
52 locals recommend
My 2 Cents LA
5583 W Pico BlvdDelicious and quick soul food. Shrimp and Grits is amazing. Known for sightings of Common ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to listen to live music and super close! Drinks and apps are reasonably priced. Most nights have a cover for about $10. You can see their calendar here:
http://themintla.com/enhancedCalendarWithPrice.cfm?#
70 locals recommend
The Mint
6010 West Pico BoulevardGreat place to listen to live music and super close! Drinks and apps are reasonably priced. Most nights have a cover for about $10. You can see their calendar here:
http://themintla.com/enhancedCalendarWithPrice.cfm?#
Mellow local bar with cheap drinks and a divey feel. Popular with locals.
52 locals recommend
Mandrake
2692 La Cienega BlvdMellow local bar with cheap drinks and a divey feel. Popular with locals.
One of my favorite bars. Check out the upstairs bar (sometimes closed for private events) for a more mellow scene, good music and great people watching. Moscow Mules are a must.
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdOne of my favorite bars. Check out the upstairs bar (sometimes closed for private events) for a more mellow scene, good music and great people watching. Moscow Mules are a must.
Jazz bar/restaurant with pretty good Ethiopian food. Live jazz music on Friday and Saturday nights.
11 locals recommend
Industry Cafe & Jazz
6039 Washington BlvdJazz bar/restaurant with pretty good Ethiopian food. Live jazz music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Hipster spot with good people-watching. And they serve grilled cheese sandwiches!
80 locals recommend
Blind Barber
10797 Washington BlvdHipster spot with good people-watching. And they serve grilled cheese sandwiches!
Nice, strong drinks that are artfully made. My favorite is the Outlaw,which comes with a jalapeno kick and the Vanderbilt Cup, if you are a sucker for pretty drinks.
53 locals recommend
Oldfield's Liquor Room
10899 Venice Blvd.Nice, strong drinks that are artfully made. My favorite is the Outlaw,which comes with a jalapeno kick and the Vanderbilt Cup, if you are a sucker for pretty drinks.
Parks & Nature
Amazing panoramic views. Multiple levels from easy to steep and famous for the occasional celeb sighting ;) Best bet is to take an Uber there for about $10-12 since parking is a pain.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveAmazing panoramic views. Multiple levels from easy to steep and famous for the occasional celeb sighting ;) Best bet is to take an Uber there for about $10-12 since parking is a pain.
Arts & Culture
Cool, modern exhibits with beautiful paintings and awesome people-watching.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdCool, modern exhibits with beautiful paintings and awesome people-watching.
Shopping
Good shopping with major stores. Farmer's market is a must-see for local, organic eats and tasty booths with local fare.
487 locals recommend
The Grove Drive
The Grove DriveGood shopping with major stores. Farmer's market is a must-see for local, organic eats and tasty booths with local fare.
Essentials
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdGetting Around
You can take the Expo line all the way to DTLA or all the way to Santa Monica pier. Plenty of parking and easy to access from the unit. I would either take an Uber to the station for about $4 or drive there.
154 locals recommend
Culver City station
8817 Washington BlvdYou can take the Expo line all the way to DTLA or all the way to Santa Monica pier. Plenty of parking and easy to access from the unit. I would either take an Uber to the station for about $4 or drive there.