Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

It's a hole-in-the-wall in a strip mall... classic LA. But this Italian food is SO good. And very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
27 locals recommend
La Pergoletta restaurant and deli
1802 Hillhurst Ave
27 locals recommend
It's a hole-in-the-wall in a strip mall... classic LA. But this Italian food is SO good. And very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
A very cute brunch spot - amazing atmosphere outside.
168 locals recommend
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1760 Hillhurst Ave
168 locals recommend
A very cute brunch spot - amazing atmosphere outside.
One of the best neighborhood restaurants in LA. Great Italian food for dinner, amazing pancakes for brunch (seriously, the best pancakes). Great atmosphere. You will probably see a celebrity here.
276 locals recommend
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave
276 locals recommend
One of the best neighborhood restaurants in LA. Great Italian food for dinner, amazing pancakes for brunch (seriously, the best pancakes). Great atmosphere. You will probably see a celebrity here.
Iconic late-night LA diner. Just a block away.
155 locals recommend
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont Ave
155 locals recommend
Iconic late-night LA diner. Just a block away.
Some of the best atmosphere you'll find in LA for coffee / dinner / or drinks. Check out their happy-hour deals!!!
189 locals recommend
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont Ave
189 locals recommend
Some of the best atmosphere you'll find in LA for coffee / dinner / or drinks. Check out their happy-hour deals!!!
Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in LA. Incredible Turkish food.
45 locals recommend
Kismet
4648 Hollywood Blvd
45 locals recommend
Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in LA. Incredible Turkish food.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cozy beer + wine bar.
139 locals recommend
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood Blvd
139 locals recommend
Cozy beer + wine bar.
Best, most friendly gay-bar in LA.
119 locals recommend
Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd
119 locals recommend
Best, most friendly gay-bar in LA.
Amazing atmosphere, live music, one of the most stunning dining rooms I've ever seen. Check their music schedule. This place is a must.
210 locals recommend
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont Ave
210 locals recommend
Amazing atmosphere, live music, one of the most stunning dining rooms I've ever seen. Check their music schedule. This place is a must.

Essentials

One of the most incredible views / hikes in the city as featured in La La Land and countless other movies. An easy 25-35 minute hike from my front door!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
One of the most incredible views / hikes in the city as featured in La La Land and countless other movies. An easy 25-35 minute hike from my front door!

Sightseeing

Beautiful, hilltop park with great views of Hollywood and the Observatory. Bring a picnic, wine and some board games and enjoy a lazy afternoon.
224 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd
224 locals recommend
Beautiful, hilltop park with great views of Hollywood and the Observatory. Bring a picnic, wine and some board games and enjoy a lazy afternoon.

Parks & Nature

A lesser-known trail up to the Observatory along a creek. Rainforest-like atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Ferndell Trail
Fern Dell Drive
17 locals recommend
A lesser-known trail up to the Observatory along a creek. Rainforest-like atmosphere.