Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Simply Thai
1850 Hillhurst AveBest Thai food ever, cute and intimate
Amazing Mexican food, never too busy, great service, and Taco Tuesdays!
40 locals recommend
Mexico City
2121 Hillhurst AveAmazing Mexican food, never too busy, great service, and Taco Tuesdays!
A hidden gem! Imported, made from scratch pasta and sauces from Italy, BYO WINE!, Intimate/Romantic, andddd DELISH! Probably the best Italian food we've ever had!
27 locals recommend
La Pergoletta restaurant and deli
1802 Hillhurst AveA hidden gem! Imported, made from scratch pasta and sauces from Italy, BYO WINE!, Intimate/Romantic, andddd DELISH! Probably the best Italian food we've ever had!
Celebrity sitings, amazing italian and PIZZA!! Great atmosphere and a perfect date night
276 locals recommend
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveCelebrity sitings, amazing italian and PIZZA!! Great atmosphere and a perfect date night
Outdoor seating, breakfast/lunch/and dinner, has a bar for drinks... Makes for the best BRUNCH!
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveOutdoor seating, breakfast/lunch/and dinner, has a bar for drinks... Makes for the best BRUNCH!
Another great outdoor seating spot, DELICIOUS food, great service- Has a restaurant side and a cafe side. Great for BRUNCH, and a perfect spot for a coffee shop date!
168 locals recommend
Home
1760 Hillhurst AveAnother great outdoor seating spot, DELICIOUS food, great service- Has a restaurant side and a cafe side. Great for BRUNCH, and a perfect spot for a coffee shop date!
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic, Iconic, classic old Hollywood cocktails, and live music. Intimate venue.
210 locals recommend
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveHistoric, Iconic, classic old Hollywood cocktails, and live music. Intimate venue.
Bar/Restaurant as well as a music/entertainment venue. Go for dinner and drinks and enjoy one of their many eclectic/quirky plays on their small intimate stage, or catch a live band!
38 locals recommend
Rockwell Table & Stage
1714 N Vermont AveBar/Restaurant as well as a music/entertainment venue. Go for dinner and drinks and enjoy one of their many eclectic/quirky plays on their small intimate stage, or catch a live band!
Great atmosphere, great drinks, and great bar snacks/food! Try their avocado fries or their cheesy dip and chips! Yummmm!
114 locals recommend
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion AveGreat atmosphere, great drinks, and great bar snacks/food! Try their avocado fries or their cheesy dip and chips! Yummmm!
BURLESQUE! Old Hollywood! Speakeasy! Classic cocktails! Live entertainment and late night snacks!
201 locals recommend
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson AveBURLESQUE! Old Hollywood! Speakeasy! Classic cocktails! Live entertainment and late night snacks!
HOLLYWOOD!! Dancers! Live music! Classic cocktails... This place is so much fun!
180 locals recommend
Harvard and Stone
5221 Hollywood BlvdHOLLYWOOD!! Dancers! Live music! Classic cocktails... This place is so much fun!
Sightseeing
One of the most iconic tourist attractions in Los Angeles and just a couple miles from the house! Hike or drive to the top and enjoy stunning views of the Hollywood sign, downtown, Santa Monica, and more. Inside the observatory, you will find a planetarium which is sure to be fun for everyone... Feeling adventurous?? Hike for HOURS in Griffith Park and even make it all the way to the Hollywood sign!
Enter through the main entrance with the Grizzly Bear Statue and stop at the Trails Cafe for a homemade PB&J or avocado sandwich, cookies/pastries, and an iced tea/coffee!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdOne of the most iconic tourist attractions in Los Angeles and just a couple miles from the house! Hike or drive to the top and enjoy stunning views of the Hollywood sign, downtown, Santa Monica, and more. Inside the observatory, you will find a planetarium which is sure to be fun for everyone... Feeling adventurous?? Hike for HOURS in Griffith Park and even make it all the way to the Hollywood sign!
Enter through the main entrance with the Grizzly Bear Statue and stop at the Trails Cafe for a homemade PB&J or avocado sandwich, cookies/pastries, and an iced tea/coffee!
Parks & Nature
A real gem in the middle of the city!
This beautiful man-made lake is great for your daily run, a romantic walk around the park, Mexican street food, and the best part... Swan paddle boats! Its the perfect spot for a picnic with friends/family or a romantic day date (even solo!)
Also, AMAZING view of downtown LA
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
A real gem in the middle of the city!
This beautiful man-made lake is great for your daily run, a romantic walk around the park, Mexican street food, and the best part... Swan paddle boats! Its the perfect spot for a picnic with friends/family or a romantic day date (even solo!)
Also, AMAZING view of downtown LA
Shopping
Outdoor shopping center with amazing restaurants, live entertainment, great shopping, and more!
642 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayOutdoor shopping center with amazing restaurants, live entertainment, great shopping, and more!
Right on Hollywood Blvd... Go shopping, grab a bite, play at Dave and Busters, walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, catch some celebs walking the red carpet at a premier or a Star ceremony...
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdRight on Hollywood Blvd... Go shopping, grab a bite, play at Dave and Busters, walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, catch some celebs walking the red carpet at a premier or a Star ceremony...
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave