Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
One of the best cafe's/markets I've ever been to! eat in, take out pre-made deli salads, or anything you could ever think of.
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StOne of the best cafe's/markets I've ever been to! eat in, take out pre-made deli salads, or anything you could ever think of.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
8735 Santa Monica Blvdif you're not a local, try the ice blended.
Unique french brunch/lunch place with beautiful pastries. seating mostly outdoor
142 locals recommend
The Little Door
246 26th StUnique french brunch/lunch place with beautiful pastries. seating mostly outdoor
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdDelicious, hip, vegetarian restaurant
Doughboys
8136 W 3rd Sthuge menu, perfect for any meal. too many things to recommend here
LA's most famous, 24 hour authentic NY deli/bakery/restaurant
183 locals recommend
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveLA's most famous, 24 hour authentic NY deli/bakery/restaurant
Sushi Roku
8445 West 3rd Streetnever been, I'm not a sushi fan...
Just in case you've wanted to try veal brains and marrow meat... oh and pigs ears. famous and an interesting epxerience
117 locals recommend
Animal
435 N Fairfax AveJust in case you've wanted to try veal brains and marrow meat... oh and pigs ears. famous and an interesting epxerience
BLD Restaurant
7450 Beverly BlvdSimple but stylish restaurant for any meal
If you are looking for the most interesting dining experience in LA, the Bazaar is for you... delicious and one of a kind.
57 locals recommend
The Bazaar by José Andrés
465 La Cienega BlvdIf you are looking for the most interesting dining experience in LA, the Bazaar is for you... delicious and one of a kind.
If you're looking for a splurge on a trendy steakhouse, this is an experience.
58 locals recommend
STK Los Angeles
930 Hilgard AveIf you're looking for a splurge on a trendy steakhouse, this is an experience.
Red O
8155 Melrose Avenuedelicious upscale tequila and mexican restaurant. Trendy
Susina Bakery
7122 Beverly Boulevardfrench coffee/pastry/pies/lunches. one of my go-to's
Toast Bakery Cafe
8221 W 3rd Stanother go-to on 3rd street
Chao Krung Thai Restaurant
111 N Fairfax Avebest thai food in LA
Umami Burger
189 The Grove DrBest burger in LA. try the Hatch Burger. I'm not lying
M Cafe
7119 Melrose Aveunbelievable vegan or macrobiotic food.
Shopping
high class indoor shopping mall. From Fendi to Prada, to H&M and American Eagle.
1266 locals recommend
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvdhigh class indoor shopping mall. From Fendi to Prada, to H&M and American Eagle.
more than stores - this is an outdoor phenomenon with a movie theater, nordstroms, LA's only TopShop, and most other traditional stores. Beautiful spot on a nice day
487 locals recommend
The Grove Drive
The Grove Drivemore than stores - this is an outdoor phenomenon with a movie theater, nordstroms, LA's only TopShop, and most other traditional stores. Beautiful spot on a nice day
If you want to see what a store looks like where you can't afford anything...
99 locals recommend
Fred Segal
8500 Sunset BlvdIf you want to see what a store looks like where you can't afford anything...
Beverly Connection Security
100 La Cienega BlvdCity Target, Old Navy, Restaurants...
Target
735 S Figueroa StWhy explain a giant target?
Everything Else
Sightseeing, eating, shopping, best produce and fresh meats in town. This is LA's oldest, permanent standing farmer's market, attached to the grove. It feels like another world.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StSightseeing, eating, shopping, best produce and fresh meats in town. This is LA's oldest, permanent standing farmer's market, attached to the grove. It feels like another world.
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvdif you're a car lover...
Close to any medical needs possible. The best hospital in LA
229 locals recommend
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly BlvdClose to any medical needs possible. The best hospital in LA
walkable gym. I could possibly get you a guest pass, as this is my gym.
167 locals recommend
LA Fitness
1628 N El Centro Avewalkable gym. I could possibly get you a guest pass, as this is my gym.
IKEA
600 S Ikea Wayin case you have the urge
Rite Aid
6130 Sunset Blvdclosest pharmacy, close to a walgreens.
Los Angelinos are fans of thai massage. This is down the street, and Jeannie is the one to ask for.
Wilshire Massage
5474 Wilshire BlvdLos Angelinos are fans of thai massage. This is down the street, and Jeannie is the one to ask for.
Ole Henriksen Face/Body
8622 Sunset BlvdMy suggested fancy spa if you have the time and the money
an area most have hear of - the boardwalk, the crazy street acts, muscle beach. 20 minutes away by car.
351 locals recommend
Venice
an area most have hear of - the boardwalk, the crazy street acts, muscle beach. 20 minutes away by car.
the 3rd street promenade will give you all the shopping you need, and down south on Main Street you'll find unique boutiques
513 locals recommend
Santa Monica
the 3rd street promenade will give you all the shopping you need, and down south on Main Street you'll find unique boutiques
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvdwho wouldn't recommend Whole Foods?
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdTo be honest, there are three TJ's in the area.
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdLarge grocery chain at the end of my block.
Sightseeing
This museum, located at the tar pits down the street, is an interesting, family friendly, museum about the history of the area.
52 locals recommend
Page Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdThis museum, located at the tar pits down the street, is an interesting, family friendly, museum about the history of the area.
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose Aveshopping, sightseeing, eating, on this famous street.
Beverly Hills
just a few miles from Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive.
An easy hike for those who like to spot actors and dogs. Yoga in the park as well
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveAn easy hike for those who like to spot actors and dogs. Yoga in the park as well
The best hike to make you feel out of LA, and on a clear day get a full view of the coast.
62 locals recommend
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailThe best hike to make you feel out of LA, and on a clear day get a full view of the coast.
My recommended spot if you want to make it to the beach. Venice and santa monica are way too crowded...
127 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1My recommended spot if you want to make it to the beach. Venice and santa monica are way too crowded...
Arts & Culture
The LA Country Museum of Art. A fabulous visit inside and out, across from food truck row.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe LA Country Museum of Art. A fabulous visit inside and out, across from food truck row.
The art exhibits are touch and go, but the building and design are phenomenal
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe art exhibits are touch and go, but the building and design are phenomenal
The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose AveSketch comedy and improv - most SNL stars start off here.
Drinks & Nightlife
El Carmen
8138 W 3rd Stalso serves food, but you go for the margaritas
The Little Door
246 26th Stfancier french/mediterranean restaurant. Beautiful decor
Molly Malone's
575 S Fairfax Avetraditional pub with live bands occasionally
St. Nick's
8450 W 3rd Stclassic pub
Lola's
945 N Fairfax Avea fancier trendier bar with a wide range of interesting martinis
For the younger visitors who want to try their luck at famous bars such as the Standard, The London, Skybar, Cadillac Ranch, and others.
Sunset Blvd
For the younger visitors who want to try their luck at famous bars such as the Standard, The London, Skybar, Cadillac Ranch, and others.
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveComedy Club where everyone got their start...