Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
Griffith Park is an iconic point with breathtaking views of Los Angeles! It is a must see for any L.A first timer, and for any nature and science lover alike. It is a great picnic date spot or for a hike.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Park is an iconic point with breathtaking views of Los Angeles! It is a must see for any L.A first timer, and for any nature and science lover alike. It is a great picnic date spot or for a hike.
Taking a lovely stroll down the winding canals is a L.A must! Bring some bread to feed the ducks and keep walking down to Venice beach.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
Taking a lovely stroll down the winding canals is a L.A must! Bring some bread to feed the ducks and keep walking down to Venice beach.
A great walk able neighborhood in West L.A for good eateries, coffee spots, trendy shops, and local art.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardA great walk able neighborhood in West L.A for good eateries, coffee spots, trendy shops, and local art.
The iconic Santa Monica Pier is a great date spot or fun for the whole family. Make sure to ride the roller coaster, grab some cotton candy and play some arcade games!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThe iconic Santa Monica Pier is a great date spot or fun for the whole family. Make sure to ride the roller coaster, grab some cotton candy and play some arcade games!
Walk the Manhattan Beach pier to the free small local aquarium!
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdWalk the Manhattan Beach pier to the free small local aquarium!
Parks & Nature
This is a wonderful Malibu hiking trail that takes you away from the city! This trail is very moderate, it descends down into a canyon and leads to a small waterfall.
61 locals recommend
Escondido Falls
Escondido Canyon TrailThis is a wonderful Malibu hiking trail that takes you away from the city! This trail is very moderate, it descends down into a canyon and leads to a small waterfall.
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyOne of the best scenic beaches on the California coast!
A great West L.A beach for peaceful bike riding and a bonfire night!
144 locals recommend
Dockweiler Beach Charging Sta
12000 Vista Del MarA great West L.A beach for peaceful bike riding and a bonfire night!
Arts & Culture
The Getty Villa is a picturesque museum with wonderful art and stunning views overlooking the ocean!
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThe Getty Villa is a picturesque museum with wonderful art and stunning views overlooking the ocean!
The art speaks for itself, from paintings to sculptures and many special jazz nights and special tributes occur.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe art speaks for itself, from paintings to sculptures and many special jazz nights and special tributes occur.
It is a beautiful symphony hall, free to explore and take a guided tour of the grounds. A show is quite pricey but worth it!
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveIt is a beautiful symphony hall, free to explore and take a guided tour of the grounds. A show is quite pricey but worth it!
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition Blvdfantastic!
Shopping
The Grove is a unique open mall, it features a lovely trolley and a great Farmer's market with an array of local foods.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Grove is a unique open mall, it features a lovely trolley and a great Farmer's market with an array of local foods.
A unique and fun outdoor shopping street, with day/night performers, live music and a local weekly Farmer's markets.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeA unique and fun outdoor shopping street, with day/night performers, live music and a local weekly Farmer's markets.
Essentials
I like Trader Joe's as it a quaint grocery store that doesn't overstock and they have great local produce and healthy snacks/chocolates. I recommend any of their beauty products as they are cruelty-free (they do not test on animals!) and the cleaning products are more sustainable.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveI like Trader Joe's as it a quaint grocery store that doesn't overstock and they have great local produce and healthy snacks/chocolates. I recommend any of their beauty products as they are cruelty-free (they do not test on animals!) and the cleaning products are more sustainable.
Entertainment & Activities
A great theater, with comfortable reclining seats and it is never overcrowded.
198 locals recommend
AMC DINE-IN Marina 6
13455 Maxella AveA great theater, with comfortable reclining seats and it is never overcrowded.
It is a beautiful theater to see and perfect for any Disney fan!
212 locals recommend
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood BlvdIt is a beautiful theater to see and perfect for any Disney fan!
An iconic spot to see the infamous hand prints and names of your favorite starlet/star. Walk to spot the Hollywood sign.
99 locals recommend
The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood BlvdAn iconic spot to see the infamous hand prints and names of your favorite starlet/star. Walk to spot the Hollywood sign.
Feel like a kid again!! Try the Mickey shaped beignets and a Dole whip ice cream and don't forget to ride the Haunted Mansion!
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrFeel like a kid again!! Try the Mickey shaped beignets and a Dole whip ice cream and don't forget to ride the Haunted Mansion!
An iconic tourist must for any film buff! A fun way to get a behind the scenes look at how movies are made.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaAn iconic tourist must for any film buff! A fun way to get a behind the scenes look at how movies are made.
Food Scene
Delicious vegan food! Eating cleaner and lower on the food chain is better for the environment, sustainability, water scarcity, food security, our health, and animal welfare! Eating healthier is a win win.
21 locals recommend
The Vegan Joint (West LA)
10438 National BlvdDelicious vegan food! Eating cleaner and lower on the food chain is better for the environment, sustainability, water scarcity, food security, our health, and animal welfare! Eating healthier is a win win.
Delicious French food in West L.A, they have local candies, jams, and sodas imported from France. And one of the few places to find Vichy, Carambars, or local chocolates.
123 locals recommend
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdDelicious French food in West L.A, they have local candies, jams, and sodas imported from France. And one of the few places to find Vichy, Carambars, or local chocolates.
Great sustainable Rain Forest Alliance coffee and yummy bakery foods! They have great gluten free and vegan options.
256 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StGreat sustainable Rain Forest Alliance coffee and yummy bakery foods! They have great gluten free and vegan options.
Joe's Pizza
8539 Sunset BlvdOne of the best thin crust pizza places in West L.A!
Great soups, and perfectly baked bread, coffee and deserts! They currently have a wonderful almond paste King's cake!
207 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose AveGreat soups, and perfectly baked bread, coffee and deserts! They currently have a wonderful almond paste King's cake!
All sorts of great sandwiches and great European finds!
141 locals recommend
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdAll sorts of great sandwiches and great European finds!
A great local neighborhood farmer's market!
It is a great cause to buy locally grown produce and support family owned/small businesses. As a consumer we have the power to make sustainable, environmentally sound choices, especially by what we eat.
122 locals recommend
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
12198 Venice Blvd.A great local neighborhood farmer's market!
It is a great cause to buy locally grown produce and support family owned/small businesses. As a consumer we have the power to make sustainable, environmentally sound choices, especially by what we eat.
Another great farmer's market for breakfast and coffee! They have live bands/music, kid's activities and so many food options to choose from.
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StAnother great farmer's market for breakfast and coffee! They have live bands/music, kid's activities and so many food options to choose from.