Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon BlvdAmazing Coffee at Lily's
Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon BlvdDon't miss it- local, celebrity loved and wonderful atmosphere.
Malibu Fish Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdInexpensive, good- and Taco Tuesday
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdAlso at 8000 Sunset
L.A.'s temple to upscale vegan dining from Oprah's former private star-chef Tal Ronnen.
88 locals recommend
Crossroads Kitchen
8284 Melrose AveL.A.'s temple to upscale vegan dining from Oprah's former private star-chef Tal Ronnen.
Wolfgang Puck’s modern, elegant steakhouse at the Beverly Wilshire is frequented by the movers and shakers of Los Angeles
18 locals recommend
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
9500 Wilshire BlvdWolfgang Puck’s modern, elegant steakhouse at the Beverly Wilshire is frequented by the movers and shakers of Los Angeles
Industry players and wannabes crowd in for predictable Italian fare amid a like-minded décor.
53 locals recommend
Dan Tana's
9071 Santa Monica BlvdIndustry players and wannabes crowd in for predictable Italian fare amid a like-minded décor.
The Ivy
113 N Robertson BlvdFrequented by celebrities and the paparazzi...
Gorgeous Views, and spend a little time at the beach. It's like a beachy California postcard.
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyGorgeous Views, and spend a little time at the beach. It's like a beachy California postcard.
PUMP Restaurant Lounge
8948 Santa Monica BlvdFor you Vanderpump fans...
Spago
176 N Canon DrFancy, legendary
Great spot for beach day $6 parking- bathrooms, tons of sand, rentals, food is decent- the high tide chicken sandwich is great. To avoid traffic, avoid the most popular beachgoing times, or just plan to have dinner after sunset THEN head back to the hills.
41 locals recommend
Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
2400 Ocean Front WalkGreat spot for beach day $6 parking- bathrooms, tons of sand, rentals, food is decent- the high tide chicken sandwich is great. To avoid traffic, avoid the most popular beachgoing times, or just plan to have dinner after sunset THEN head back to the hills.
Essentials
Just down the street and many other places to see in the same Plaza- PARK ON P3
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdJust down the street and many other places to see in the same Plaza- PARK ON P3
Sightseeing
Because everyone asks where the stars on the sidewalks are ;-) Personally not my favor but lots of shopping and people watching! Have to see it once.
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdBecause everyone asks where the stars on the sidewalks are ;-) Personally not my favor but lots of shopping and people watching! Have to see it once.
The Grove
189 The Grove DrLots to do, see, eat and movie theatre.
Malibu
Tide Pools, surfers, gorgeous views
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood BlvdAlso has a metro stop here (underground)
Drinks & Nightlife
Skybar
8440 Sunset BlvdBeautiful Views and People
Cecconi's West Hollywood
8764 Melrose AveRestaurant/ bar with great happy hour.
Bar Marmont
8171 Sunset BoulevardA scene, be seen!
Parks & Nature
Pretty! Exercise!
100 locals recommend
Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
2600 Franklin Canyon DrPretty! Exercise!
Runyon Canyon North Entrance
7317 Mulholland DrScene and nature.
Arts & Culture
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdViews, Observatory, hiking nearby
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdRain Room!
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove DrOutdoor, cool fountain, next to Farmer's Market