Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Closest stop for food if you decide to snack, or cook in the apartment, or if you decide to go for a picknick - this is your place. I also have a Ralph's card on your key ring for discounts.
336 locals recommend
Ralphs
10901 Ventura BlvdClosest stop for food if you decide to snack, or cook in the apartment, or if you decide to go for a picknick - this is your place. I also have a Ralph's card on your key ring for discounts.
Shopping
So here's the Target - forgot some toiletries? Need to get a towel or beach chair - they've got it covered. Don't forget to ask for my Target card if you'd like 5% off.
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StSo here's the Target - forgot some toiletries? Need to get a towel or beach chair - they've got it covered. Don't forget to ask for my Target card if you'd like 5% off.
Sightseeing
Looks like this is the Top of the mountain, but at it's base there are yoga classes in the morning all of which donation based. Let me know if you'd like some company, I can't get enough of this park!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveLooks like this is the Top of the mountain, but at it's base there are yoga classes in the morning all of which donation based. Let me know if you'd like some company, I can't get enough of this park!
One of the best beaches I've been to in CA, Rocks and Caves surround the beachfront, so if you have a means to get there, I recommend checking it out.
6 locals recommend
El Matador Beach Road
El Matador Beach RoadOne of the best beaches I've been to in CA, Rocks and Caves surround the beachfront, so if you have a means to get there, I recommend checking it out.
Food Scene
Want to get out of the house, looking for a nice cup of coffee or a bagel? These guys got you covered.
35 locals recommend
Javista Organic Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset BlvdWant to get out of the house, looking for a nice cup of coffee or a bagel? These guys got you covered.
Cheapest. Best. Sushi. Ever. Everything on the menu is $3.25, so if sushi is your thing, stop by.
86 locals recommend
Sushi Stop Hollywood
5917 Franklin AveCheapest. Best. Sushi. Ever. Everything on the menu is $3.25, so if sushi is your thing, stop by.
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset BoulevardBest pizza everrrrr
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdTHE BEST VEGAN FOOOD EVARRR
Arts & Culture
Hey you're in California might as well go to the movies... no really, see a double feature for 9$ in the comfort of your own car. Stock up on goodies before you go.
6 locals recommend
Vineland Drive-In
443 Vineland AveHey you're in California might as well go to the movies... no really, see a double feature for 9$ in the comfort of your own car. Stock up on goodies before you go.
Beautiful museum surrounded by beautiful parks and even a tar pit. Be sure to at least see what's goin on.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdBeautiful museum surrounded by beautiful parks and even a tar pit. Be sure to at least see what's goin on.
As an improviser, I began my comedic training here (well not here they have studio spaces down the street from our house) and love seeing shows any night of the week.
282 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveAs an improviser, I began my comedic training here (well not here they have studio spaces down the street from our house) and love seeing shows any night of the week.
Another venue a few friends have played at - don't know if that's your scene, but there's something for everybody.
138 locals recommend
Whisky a Go Go
8901 Sunset BlvdAnother venue a few friends have played at - don't know if that's your scene, but there's something for everybody.
Quentin Tarantino's revived Cinema. See a double feature, or just one show for $8, plus the concessions are cheap. Nothing beats this place.
43 locals recommend
New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly BlvdQuentin Tarantino's revived Cinema. See a double feature, or just one show for $8, plus the concessions are cheap. Nothing beats this place.
See a film in one of the nicest theatres I've been to, or go all out to see a show in the dome. This place runs a little more expensive, but you get to pick your seats if that's your thing.
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdSee a film in one of the nicest theatres I've been to, or go all out to see a show in the dome. This place runs a little more expensive, but you get to pick your seats if that's your thing.
Grab a drink (yes a real drink) this Cinema is 21+, and they all of the current Indy films there are to see.
123 locals recommend
AMC Sunset 5
8000 Sunset BlvdGrab a drink (yes a real drink) this Cinema is 21+, and they all of the current Indy films there are to see.
Great Venue to see live music shows if you feel like getting out of Hollywood.
185 locals recommend
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdGreat Venue to see live music shows if you feel like getting out of Hollywood.
Everything Else
Vintage Cinema playing New Classics for just $10 or a $6.50 matinee.
137 locals recommend
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont AveVintage Cinema playing New Classics for just $10 or a $6.50 matinee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jones Hollywood
7205 Santa Monica BlvdWant a drink, like some pizza? This place has both.
My favorite bar on the Sunset Strip. Yeah there's a cover but there's a cover everywhere - plus this one at least gets you a free drink at the bar.
87 locals recommend
Rainbow Bar & Grill
9015 Sunset BlvdMy favorite bar on the Sunset Strip. Yeah there's a cover but there's a cover everywhere - plus this one at least gets you a free drink at the bar.
Had a few friends play here, definitely a spot to check out if you're looking to be entertained, or fed, or drunk.
78 locals recommend
House of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset BoulevardHad a few friends play here, definitely a spot to check out if you're looking to be entertained, or fed, or drunk.
A rival to the Jones across the street - really there's no competition at all, just a different menu and an occasional show.
75 locals recommend
Formosa Cafe
7156 Santa Monica BoulevardA rival to the Jones across the street - really there's no competition at all, just a different menu and an occasional show.
Gold Room
1558 Sunset BlvdCheap drinks.
Little Joy
1477 Sunset BlvdBetter drinks, better crowd.