Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
Most people come to the Chinese Theatre for the hand and/or foot imprints of around 200 Hollywood stars.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TCL_Chinese_Theatre
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdMost people come to the Chinese Theatre for the hand and/or foot imprints of around 200 Hollywood stars.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TCL_Chinese_Theatre
See link below to find directions on how to get as close as possible for the best photos of the hollywood sign.
http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/attractions/the-hollywood-sign
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardSee link below to find directions on how to get as close as possible for the best photos of the hollywood sign.
http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/attractions/the-hollywood-sign
There’s actually a lot of old Hollywood history and glamour to discover along the Walk of Fame.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdThere’s actually a lot of old Hollywood history and glamour to discover along the Walk of Fame.
This 1927 landmark, a beautiful example of Spanish colonial design, once welcomed the A-listers who frequented it during Hollywood's heyday. It's worth walking into the Hollywood Roosevelt Lobby alone
284 locals recommend
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood BlvdThis 1927 landmark, a beautiful example of Spanish colonial design, once welcomed the A-listers who frequented it during Hollywood's heyday. It's worth walking into the Hollywood Roosevelt Lobby alone
This cylindrical tower is so closely tied with postcard pictures of sunny California that it’s hard to separate the building from the lore. (It looks like a stack of records? Purely a coincidence.)
131 locals recommend
Capitol Records Building
1750 Vine StThis cylindrical tower is so closely tied with postcard pictures of sunny California that it’s hard to separate the building from the lore. (It looks like a stack of records? Purely a coincidence.)
Starline Tours essentially operates an entire network of double-decker bus circuits across the city, from Downtown to Santa Monica. Unlike most full-day tours, you’re never held hostage to a itenerary
6925 Hollywood Blvd
6925 Hollywood BoulevardStarline Tours essentially operates an entire network of double-decker bus circuits across the city, from Downtown to Santa Monica. Unlike most full-day tours, you’re never held hostage to a itenerary
Everything Else
Just right up fuller. The hike will rewarded you with some of the best views of the city once you reach the top.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveJust right up fuller. The hike will rewarded you with some of the best views of the city once you reach the top.
You could comfortably spend a few hours here just taking in the exhibits and the shows. Beautiful view overlooking all of Los Angeles.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdYou could comfortably spend a few hours here just taking in the exhibits and the shows. Beautiful view overlooking all of Los Angeles.
Arts & Culture
This gorgeous outdoor amphitheatre has been hosting concerts since the LA Philharmonic first played here in 1922.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdThis gorgeous outdoor amphitheatre has been hosting concerts since the LA Philharmonic first played here in 1922.
Academy Awards Venue. Despite a name change after the theater's main sponsor switched from Kodak to Dolby in 2012, this 3,400-seat center remains one of LA's most impressive live entertainment venues.
493 locals recommend
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood BlvdAcademy Awards Venue. Despite a name change after the theater's main sponsor switched from Kodak to Dolby in 2012, this 3,400-seat center remains one of LA's most impressive live entertainment venues.
the main draw here is the studio tour. You won't see much actual moviemaking, but stunt sets and recent additions like the reimagined King Kong section add some excitement.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plazathe main draw here is the studio tour. You won't see much actual moviemaking, but stunt sets and recent additions like the reimagined King Kong section add some excitement.
Drinks & Nightlife
The restaurant is now worth a look even if you don't get a table with a view. Japanese, Korean and Chinese traditional items are presented alongside sensible and occasionally daring fusion ideas.
281 locals recommend
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveThe restaurant is now worth a look even if you don't get a table with a view. Japanese, Korean and Chinese traditional items are presented alongside sensible and occasionally daring fusion ideas.
This is the Hollywood good old boy’s pub you’ve been waiting for. Country tavern where grand iron chandeliers and wall lamps illuminate British paraphernalia on the walls, red leather booth...
124 locals recommend
The Pikey
7617 Sunset BlvdThis is the Hollywood good old boy’s pub you’ve been waiting for. Country tavern where grand iron chandeliers and wall lamps illuminate British paraphernalia on the walls, red leather booth...
The plainly named Piano Bar is a rare find in the heart of Hollywood: a comfortable, low-key and friendly dive.
109 locals recommend
Piano Bar
6429 Selma AvenueThe plainly named Piano Bar is a rare find in the heart of Hollywood: a comfortable, low-key and friendly dive.
A speakeasy you must check out. With a red-carpeted walkway that leads you to three doors; live performances of DJs, dancers, old-timey band porch sessions; and a surprise, gravity-defying act.
201 locals recommend
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson AveA speakeasy you must check out. With a red-carpeted walkway that leads you to three doors; live performances of DJs, dancers, old-timey band porch sessions; and a surprise, gravity-defying act.
Food Scene
Excellent BBQ food that was featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.
33 locals recommend
Baby Blues BBQ - West Hollywood
7953 Santa Monica BoulevardExcellent BBQ food that was featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.
By combining fine dining with fun dining, Barton G. The Restaurant makes each meal an experience, fulfilling the senses with enticing fragrances, extraordinary food and over-the-top presentations.
36 locals recommend
Barton G. The Restaurant - Los Angeles
861 N La Cienega BlvdBy combining fine dining with fun dining, Barton G. The Restaurant makes each meal an experience, fulfilling the senses with enticing fragrances, extraordinary food and over-the-top presentations.
Creatively topped dogs (some named for celebrities) draw long lines at this historic roadside spot.
297 locals recommend
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveCreatively topped dogs (some named for celebrities) draw long lines at this historic roadside spot.
Excellent breakfast... lines are a bit of a wait, but it is worth it... huge amazing pancakes!
212 locals recommend
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset BlvdExcellent breakfast... lines are a bit of a wait, but it is worth it... huge amazing pancakes!
It's cool, it's hip, and IT STINKS! It's The Stinking Rose, LA's exciting tribute to garlic gastronomy and the latest dining and entertainment attraction to rival any Tinseltown extravaganza.
43 locals recommend
The Stinking Rose
55 N La Cienega BlvdIt's cool, it's hip, and IT STINKS! It's The Stinking Rose, LA's exciting tribute to garlic gastronomy and the latest dining and entertainment attraction to rival any Tinseltown extravaganza.
If you're from out of state and never been..... it is a must try. California's best fast food burger, in most's opinion.
384 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdIf you're from out of state and never been..... it is a must try. California's best fast food burger, in most's opinion.
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdAll from local farms... fresh, healthy, chef inspired dishes.
Delicious artisanal pizza & starter plates served in an airy, rustic-chic space with an open kitchen.
141 locals recommend
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StDelicious artisanal pizza & starter plates served in an airy, rustic-chic space with an open kitchen.
Essentials
Ralphs Pharmacy
7257 Sunset BlvdWalkable grocery store.
8000 Sunset Blvd
8000 Sunset BoulevardGood quality groceries for good prices.
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdOrganic groceries.