Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Delicious coffee and tea on Larchmont Blvd., walking distance from home.
42 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
124 N Larchmont BlvdDelicious coffee and tea on Larchmont Blvd., walking distance from home.
Strong, but delicious coffee also on Larchmont Blvd, great breakfasts too.
136 locals recommend
Go Get Em Tiger
230 N Larchmont BlvdStrong, but delicious coffee also on Larchmont Blvd, great breakfasts too.
One of the best burger restaurants in Los Angeles, easy walk from home.
90 locals recommend
Burger Lounge
8539 Sunset BlvdOne of the best burger restaurants in Los Angeles, easy walk from home.
Local Italian restaurant, casual, great food and wine list, reservations usually required for evenings.
19 locals recommend
Vernetti
225 N Larchmont BlvdLocal Italian restaurant, casual, great food and wine list, reservations usually required for evenings.
Village Pizzeria
131 N Larchmont BlvdDelicious pizza, super casual, also outdoor dining.
Very popular vegan restaurant, also within walking distance, creative menu, very popular.
280 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdVery popular vegan restaurant, also within walking distance, creative menu, very popular.
Fresh, interesting salads and variety of dishes, good for takeout or casual dining outside.
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdFresh, interesting salads and variety of dishes, good for takeout or casual dining outside.
Located just two blocks north of home (and across from Paramount Pictures) serves classic Mexican food and has been a local spot for almost 50 years!
14 locals recommend
Lucy's El Adobe Cafe
5536 Melrose AveLocated just two blocks north of home (and across from Paramount Pictures) serves classic Mexican food and has been a local spot for almost 50 years!
Sunday's from 10 am to 2 PM, walking distance, also where the locals shop for fruits, vegetables, flowers and more.
52 locals recommend
Larchmont Farmers' Market
209 N Larchmont BlvdSunday's from 10 am to 2 PM, walking distance, also where the locals shop for fruits, vegetables, flowers and more.
Le Petit Greek
127 N Larchmont BlvdGreek restaurant, family owned, a local favorite
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdClassic bar and grill serving Hollywood scene for decades!
Sam's Bagels
154 N Larchmont BlvdBest bagels west of The Hudson!
La Brea Bakery Cafe
468 S La Brea AveFamous bakery in LA, delicious breads, pastries, etc.
El Coyote has been serving LA for over 75 years, great margaritas, order "from scratch"! Inexpensive food, casual and fun.
72 locals recommend
El Coyote
7312 Beverly BlvdEl Coyote has been serving LA for over 75 years, great margaritas, order "from scratch"! Inexpensive food, casual and fun.
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose AveMario Batali!
Kali
5722 Melrose AveNew on Melrose, pricey but good cuisine
The Larchmont
5750 Melrose AvenueLocal fav, great space
Osteria La Buca
5210 Melrose AveGreat local Italian restaurant
Pinches Tacos
8200 Sunset BlvdGreat Mexican food, prefer for takeout, located in Larchmont
Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdDelicious handmade ice cream in Larchmont Village
Erin McKenna's Bakery LA
236 N Larchmont BlvdGluten free delicious bakery treats
Osteria Mamma
5732 Melrose AveAuthentic, delicious Italian restaurant, 5 minutes from home...
Groundwork Coffee Co.
150 N Larchmont BlvdOrganic coffee, breakfast and lunch menu
Sightseeing
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdSpectacular view of Los Angeles
Paramount Studios, just a few blocks away offers studio tours.
267 locals recommend
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveParamount Studios, just a few blocks away offers studio tours.
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdHeart of Hollywood, Walk of Fame
Entertainment & Activities
Spectacular design by architect, Frank Gehry, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveSpectacular design by architect, Frank Gehry, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles near the LA Convention Center
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StStaples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles near the LA Convention Center
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdCinerama Dome Theatre!
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaShopping, dining, entertainment activities and tour
Featuring live theater productions, blocks from Musso & Frank Bar & Grill
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdFeaturing live theater productions, blocks from Musso & Frank Bar & Grill
Shopping
A unique shopping and dining experience, including a trolley that takes shoppers on a short ride from The Grove to Farmer's Market.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrA unique shopping and dining experience, including a trolley that takes shoppers on a short ride from The Grove to Farmer's Market.
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdWorld's best selection of music, video, etc.
Village Heights
122 N Larchmont BlvdFantastic local gift store, unique items, reasonably priced!
Larchmont Beauty Center
208 N Larchmont BlvdThe best beauty supply store in Los Angeles!
Pickett Fences
219 N Larchmont BlvdWomen's and men's clothing store on Larchmont, great style, good for gifts as well
Essentials
Pavilions
19800 Ventura BlvdJust minutes away on Melrose & Vine
Ritz Cleaners
306 N Larchmont BlvdOne of the best dry cleaners in LA, a little pricey
Larchmont Barber Shop
401 1/2 South Fairfax AvenueMen's barber shop serving Larchmont since 1955!
Rite Aid Pharmacy
226 N Larchmont BlvdLocal drug and pharmacy store
Hollywood Urgent Care
5717 Melrose AveUrgent care open 7 days a week, only minutes away
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly BlvdHospital and emergency center
Flywheel Sports Larchmont
147 N Larchmont BlvdBest indoor cycling in Los Angeles!
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdPricey, but a great market
Bellacures
205 N Larchmont BlvdManicure/pedicures
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdDrug and pharmacy store on Vine
Drinks & Nightlife
Smalls
because, everything
Downtown Los Angeles
DTLA is the place to be at night (also Hollywood!)
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGreatest art collection in Southern California
The Broad
221 S Grand AveIt's free!
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveGreat contemporary art
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand AveOpera, drama, musicals
Mark Taper Forum
135 N Grand AveGreat space to see live theater
Ahmanson Theatre
135 N Grand AveNational touring companies perform here
Spectacular art and architecture, extraordinary views (approximately 45 minutes from home, towards the west side).
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrSpectacular art and architecture, extraordinary views (approximately 45 minutes from home, towards the west side).