Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Gastropub in a historic bank building. Great neighborhood bar! Excellent for a drinks and food. Eclectic vibe and awesome space. http://nh.thefederalbar.com/
203 locals recommend
The Federal
5303 Lankershim BlvdGastropub in a historic bank building. Great neighborhood bar! Excellent for a drinks and food. Eclectic vibe and awesome space. http://nh.thefederalbar.com/
Great wine bar! Great place to sip some sparkles and have some nibbles. http://theeclectic.com/
11 locals recommend
Eclectic Fine
5156 Lankershim BlvdGreat wine bar! Great place to sip some sparkles and have some nibbles. http://theeclectic.com/
Great sports bar. Nice size with plenty of seating. Best thing is you can take the Red Line to Hollywood/Vine Station - no driving required! http://33taps.com/
21 locals recommend
33 Taps Hollywood
6263 Hollywood BlvdGreat sports bar. Nice size with plenty of seating. Best thing is you can take the Red Line to Hollywood/Vine Station - no driving required! http://33taps.com/
Food Scene
This is a go-to place for me. Great space with a spacious outdoor patio/bar/lounge area. Great for a glass of wine and conversation. Great space for dinner or brunch! http://bowandtruss.com/
35 locals recommend
Bow & Truss
11122 Magnolia BlvdThis is a go-to place for me. Great space with a spacious outdoor patio/bar/lounge area. Great for a glass of wine and conversation. Great space for dinner or brunch! http://bowandtruss.com/
In the mood for Italian? This is a family owned and operated restaurant. It has been a mainstay in Los Angeles since 1988. Great staff and great food. http://www.spumanterestaurant.com/
11 locals recommend
Spumante Restaurant
11049 Magnolia BlvdIn the mood for Italian? This is a family owned and operated restaurant. It has been a mainstay in Los Angeles since 1988. Great staff and great food. http://www.spumanterestaurant.com/
First time in CA? You can't leave w/o trying In-N-Out. Order like a pro by ordering something off the (not so) secret menu. http://www.in-n-out.com/menu/not-so-secret-menu.aspx
21 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
5864 Lankershim BoulevardFirst time in CA? You can't leave w/o trying In-N-Out. Order like a pro by ordering something off the (not so) secret menu. http://www.in-n-out.com/menu/not-so-secret-menu.aspx
Mexican and Margs! Around for 55 years and is a LA landmark. A top 10 restaurant to spot a celebrity. http://casavega.com/
73 locals recommend
Casa Vega
13301 Ventura BlvdMexican and Margs! Around for 55 years and is a LA landmark. A top 10 restaurant to spot a celebrity. http://casavega.com/
There is a Starbucks closer, but this is my favorite coffee shop for a morning jolt!
79 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
1401 Montana AveThere is a Starbucks closer, but this is my favorite coffee shop for a morning jolt!
You a die-hard Starbucks fan? This is the closest. It can get very busy in here!
503 locals recommend
Starbucks
7624 Melrose AveYou a die-hard Starbucks fan? This is the closest. It can get very busy in here!
A 255 seat Restaurant, Gourmet Market, Patisserie and Café. Awesome spot for brunch on the weekends or dinner any night. It's a hot spot so it gets packed but worth it. http://www.bottegalouie.com/
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveA 255 seat Restaurant, Gourmet Market, Patisserie and Café. Awesome spot for brunch on the weekends or dinner any night. It's a hot spot so it gets packed but worth it. http://www.bottegalouie.com/
Everything Else
Don't feel like driving? LA does have a subway. The Red Line will connect you to Universal Studios, Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard, Pantages Theater, Hollywood Bowl, and even downtown! Use google maps
62 locals recommend
North Hollywood Station Park and Ride
5350 Lankershim BlvdDon't feel like driving? LA does have a subway. The Red Line will connect you to Universal Studios, Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard, Pantages Theater, Hollywood Bowl, and even downtown! Use google maps
Famous liquor store. You might recognize it from the movies "Alpha Dog" or "Clueless". Worth a snapshot at least. :)
10 locals recommend
Circus Liquor
5600 Vineland AveFamous liquor store. You might recognize it from the movies "Alpha Dog" or "Clueless". Worth a snapshot at least. :)
Morning or afternoon jog? Just jog down Tujunga Blvd and you will hit the North Hollywood Park. There is a jogging path that circles the park. Great for picnics too!
41 locals recommend
North Hollywood Recreation Center
11430 Chandler BlvdMorning or afternoon jog? Just jog down Tujunga Blvd and you will hit the North Hollywood Park. There is a jogging path that circles the park. Great for picnics too!
Essentials
Great grocery store with awesome prepared foods and deli. Need to pick up something to keep around the house? This is a good choice.
90 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
4738 Laurel Canyon BlvdGreat grocery store with awesome prepared foods and deli. Need to pick up something to keep around the house? This is a good choice.
There are several nearby, but this one recently expanded and is an excellent choice. There is also one on Riverside Drive which isn't far either.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdThere are several nearby, but this one recently expanded and is an excellent choice. There is also one on Riverside Drive which isn't far either.
Arts & Culture
Historic theater that shows all of the hottest plays and musicals. Great restaurants all around for dinner and a show. No driving required - take the Red Line to Hollywood/Vine station.
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdHistoric theater that shows all of the hottest plays and musicals. Great restaurants all around for dinner and a show. No driving required - take the Red Line to Hollywood/Vine station.
Sightseeing
World famous sightseeing location. Chinese Theater, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Hollywood Walk of Fame, great views of the Hollywood sign. No driving required - take the Red Line to Hollywood/Highland
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdWorld famous sightseeing location. Chinese Theater, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Hollywood Walk of Fame, great views of the Hollywood sign. No driving required - take the Red Line to Hollywood/Highland