Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Best coffee on the east side. Full of creative types working on scripts or cartoons.
96 locals recommend
Dinosaur Coffee
4334 Sunset BlvdBest coffee on the east side. Full of creative types working on scripts or cartoons.
Unbeatable people-watching, and damn good coffee. Just expanded its outdoor seating options; a great place to meet friends or sit and watch passersby.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdUnbeatable people-watching, and damn good coffee. Just expanded its outdoor seating options; a great place to meet friends or sit and watch passersby.
Hidden gem with a gorgeous shaded patio space. Wonderful for working, or meeting with friends.
153 locals recommend
Cafecito Organico
29169 Heathercliff RdHidden gem with a gorgeous shaded patio space. Wonderful for working, or meeting with friends.
One of the most popular restaurants on the east side, raved by local food review legend Jonathan Gold as best brunch in L.A.
307 locals recommend
Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveOne of the most popular restaurants on the east side, raved by local food review legend Jonathan Gold as best brunch in L.A.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Angeles
4330 Sunset BoulevardNewly-opened bar inside the iconic Elliot Smith wall. Serves high-end tavern fare.
The most beautiful drinking spot in East LA: both in decor, and clientele. Painfully hip but the people-watching can't be beat. Drinks are expensive, but world-class.
431 locals recommend
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdThe most beautiful drinking spot in East LA: both in decor, and clientele. Painfully hip but the people-watching can't be beat. Drinks are expensive, but world-class.
Sightseeing
Drive or hike to the observatory for THE best view of the city. Go at sunset for an incredible experience. The museum within the observatory is wonderful for families.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdDrive or hike to the observatory for THE best view of the city. Go at sunset for an incredible experience. The museum within the observatory is wonderful for families.
Parks & Nature
Hike to the Hollywood Sign and get great views of the city, as well as a wonderful IG-friendly photo. Sightseeing, people-watching, and looking into the backyards and fancy hillside houses.
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardHike to the Hollywood Sign and get great views of the city, as well as a wonderful IG-friendly photo. Sightseeing, people-watching, and looking into the backyards and fancy hillside houses.
A lovely park around an urban reservoir in one of the prettiest neighborhoods in L.A. There's a 3-mile running path around the reservoir, and a dog park at the southern end. Perfect for a picnic, a quick workout, or a space to meet friends. Bars and restaurants nearby.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
A lovely park around an urban reservoir in one of the prettiest neighborhoods in L.A. There's a 3-mile running path around the reservoir, and a dog park at the southern end. Perfect for a picnic, a quick workout, or a space to meet friends. Bars and restaurants nearby.
Beautiful, recently-renovated green space in one of the coolest neighborhoods in L.A. You can rent a paddle-boat, or sit for a picnic, or go for a run on the path around the lake. You'll recognize this spot from dozens of commercials, films, and TV shows.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Beautiful, recently-renovated green space in one of the coolest neighborhoods in L.A. You can rent a paddle-boat, or sit for a picnic, or go for a run on the path around the lake. You'll recognize this spot from dozens of commercials, films, and TV shows.
Arts & Culture
Incredible modern art museum. Get reservations, or face about an hour wait (but churro carts cater to those in line).
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveIncredible modern art museum. Get reservations, or face about an hour wait (but churro carts cater to those in line).
Entertainment & Activities
Gorgeous 1920s movie theater that only shows one film at a time (usually the biggest movie of the weekend). Often hosts premieres. Doesn't play annoying commercials before the movie starts.
417 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrGorgeous 1920s movie theater that only shows one film at a time (usually the biggest movie of the weekend). Often hosts premieres. Doesn't play annoying commercials before the movie starts.
Essentials
4100 Sunset Blvd
4100 Sunset BoulevardNearest large grocery store.
Virgil Market
721 N Virgil AveA quick walk when you need to get milk, ramen, batteries, beer, ice cream, etc.