Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Demitasse Roastery and Kitchen
1542 North Cahuenga BoulevardThe best coffee i've had since Bouquete, Panama and in the area.
If you're missing some European favorites, this place has them. Excellent Goulash!!
Sabina’s European Restaurant
1253 Vine StIf you're missing some European favorites, this place has them. Excellent Goulash!!
Farmer's Belly
6334 Selma AveGreat lunch spot! Service is a little slow, but well worth the wait.
Best Brunch spot with HUGE pancakes. Can take the bus on sunset to get to or a quick Uber/Lyft ride away
212 locals recommend
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset BlvdBest Brunch spot with HUGE pancakes. Can take the bus on sunset to get to or a quick Uber/Lyft ride away
Off Vine
6263 Leland WayWalking distance, wonderful brunch options, and bottomless mimosa
Another wonderful brunch location, and attached is a cafe while waiting to be seated.
21 locals recommend
Eat This Cafe
6547 Santa Monica BlvdAnother wonderful brunch location, and attached is a cafe while waiting to be seated.
El Coyote
7312 Beverly BlvdClosest to TexMex I have found in LA
If your a fan of Lisa and her show, or even if not, the place has really good food. It's also close to bars nearby for a drink.
89 locals recommend
PUMP Restaurant Lounge
8948 Santa Monica BlvdIf your a fan of Lisa and her show, or even if not, the place has really good food. It's also close to bars nearby for a drink.
A short walk to the end of the street and excellent coffee. Locally owned and operated, the owner is in there every day. Check out the website for live music dates
35 locals recommend
Javista Organic Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset BlvdA short walk to the end of the street and excellent coffee. Locally owned and operated, the owner is in there every day. Check out the website for live music dates
This place is the top of my list! I've been here for brunch breakfast and lunch only. Everything is excellent and prices are beyond reasonable. Drinks are regular priced except during happy hour. They also have a rooftop open for dinner now!
144 locals recommend
Mama Shelter
6500 Selma AveThis place is the top of my list! I've been here for brunch breakfast and lunch only. Everything is excellent and prices are beyond reasonable. Drinks are regular priced except during happy hour. They also have a rooftop open for dinner now!
The food options are excellent, but check out their menu first as it is a different style. Excellent experience!
If just of drinks their rooftop has amazing views and music.
186 locals recommend
E.P. & L.P.
603 N La Cienega BlvdThe food options are excellent, but check out their menu first as it is a different style. Excellent experience!
If just of drinks their rooftop has amazing views and music.
Bowery
6268 Sunset BlvdExcellent Taco Tuesday drink specials! $3 off regular price, and $1 tacos. Tacos are small and meat only, but still good
26 locals recommend
Mission Cantina
5960 Sunset BlvdExcellent Taco Tuesday drink specials! $3 off regular price, and $1 tacos. Tacos are small and meat only, but still good
Recently found this place and couldn't have been happier! Reasonable pricing, and excellent Mexican food. It doesn't hit you heavy and regretting that you had a cheat day! Fresh food
35 locals recommend
Tere's Mexican Grill
5870 Melrose AveRecently found this place and couldn't have been happier! Reasonable pricing, and excellent Mexican food. It doesn't hit you heavy and regretting that you had a cheat day! Fresh food
Arts & Culture
Definitely go see a movie in the Dome. It's a landmark and a really cool experience. The theater itself is great and concessions are not overpriced. They also serve wine, beer, and coffee
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdDefinitely go see a movie in the Dome. It's a landmark and a really cool experience. The theater itself is great and concessions are not overpriced. They also serve wine, beer, and coffee
Check their website for a list of current events: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdCheck their website for a list of current events: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
The Grove
189 The Grove DrShopping, movie theater, and tons of food
The Broad
221 S Grand AveContemporary Art Museum - book tickets in advance (2-3 months) FREE
Essentials
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdReasonable pricing and a nice walk along Sunset
If you want a nice stroll or job before and after your workout this Gym is within a mile of the apartment and has great guest offers.
60 locals recommend
Gold's Gym
1016 Cole AveIf you want a nice stroll or job before and after your workout this Gym is within a mile of the apartment and has great guest offers.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place for some pictures and views of the Hollywood Sign
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdGreat place for some pictures and views of the Hollywood Sign
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaIf you're looking to lounge by a pool check this place out! Very hopping on Saturdays and more chill, but popular on Sundays. I'd advise arriving around noon on Saturday or 1pm on Sunday. Excellent brunch menu to eat outside. Shaded areas and full sun. Definitely a place to check out for some LA local culture! They have a $30 minimum per person, but between food and drinks (or just drinks) you'll meet it.
102 locals recommend
The Standard, Hollywood
8300 Sunset BlvdIf you're looking to lounge by a pool check this place out! Very hopping on Saturdays and more chill, but popular on Sundays. I'd advise arriving around noon on Saturday or 1pm on Sunday. Excellent brunch menu to eat outside. Shaded areas and full sun. Definitely a place to check out for some LA local culture! They have a $30 minimum per person, but between food and drinks (or just drinks) you'll meet it.
Parks & Nature
Check out the Hollywood sign and enjoy some surrounding hikes
78 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon DriveCheck out the Hollywood sign and enjoy some surrounding hikes
If you can plan it right and get there before Sunset and the crowd, definitely go
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdIf you can plan it right and get there before Sunset and the crowd, definitely go
Sightseeing
Great views and excellent exhibits. They prefer you take public transit, but parking is $15 if you chose to drive. Entry is FREE
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrGreat views and excellent exhibits. They prefer you take public transit, but parking is $15 if you chose to drive. Entry is FREE
This can be seen while walking to Hollywood and Vine. You can also drive to the location or hike up to it
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardThis can be seen while walking to Hollywood and Vine. You can also drive to the location or hike up to it
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has excellent drinks and small portions. It's good for a tasteful drink and appetizer.
30 locals recommend
St Felix Hollywood
1602 N Cahuenga BlvdThis place has excellent drinks and small portions. It's good for a tasteful drink and appetizer.
Nightclub, bakery, coffee shop, restaurant, bar.. this place is all of the above. During the day it's usually slow and more of a chill place.
Night time it's a party for everyone!
471 locals recommend
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdNightclub, bakery, coffee shop, restaurant, bar.. this place is all of the above. During the day it's usually slow and more of a chill place.
Night time it's a party for everyone!