Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Excellent pastries, sandwiches, and coffee from Urth Cafe - we buy the coffee we stock the house with here.
35 locals recommend
Javista Organic Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset BlvdExcellent pastries, sandwiches, and coffee from Urth Cafe - we buy the coffee we stock the house with here.
Fat Sal's Deli
1300 N Highland AveDelicious sandwiches!
Nice neighborhood family owned restaurant that's kid friendly and has a lot of healthy options and comfort food.
16 locals recommend
The Hollywood Corner
1156 Highland AvenueNice neighborhood family owned restaurant that's kid friendly and has a lot of healthy options and comfort food.
Groundwork Coffee Co.
1501 N Cahuenga BlvdNice local coffee shop.
Los Balcones Hollywood
1360 Vine StGreat Peruvian food!
The storied Musso & Frank Grill has anchored the Hollywood scene since 1919, and the famous faces that have passed through its doors reads like a cinematic and literary Who’s Who of the past century.
198 locals recommend
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdThe storied Musso & Frank Grill has anchored the Hollywood scene since 1919, and the famous faces that have passed through its doors reads like a cinematic and literary Who’s Who of the past century.
Beachwood Café may be the best-kept secret in Hollywood. The adorable little eatery celebrated its one-year anniversary in March 2013, but it's still largely under the radar.
142 locals recommend
Beachwood Cafe
2695 N Beachwood DrBeachwood Café may be the best-kept secret in Hollywood. The adorable little eatery celebrated its one-year anniversary in March 2013, but it's still largely under the radar.
Littlefork
1600 Wilcox AveClam cakes and lobster rolls to die for!
Papilles
6221 Franklin AveGreat French restaurant limited to prix fixe offerings
With a shared-plates ethos and surprisingly generous portions, it’s the kind of place where you never run out of new things to try from the large menu.
77 locals recommend
Cleo Hollywood
1717 Vine StreetWith a shared-plates ethos and surprisingly generous portions, it’s the kind of place where you never run out of new things to try from the large menu.
Enjoy a craft cocktail in The Parlour or the Central Bar, located inside a restored Craftsman bungalow. Or dine on New American cuisine under the stars on the patio, one of the prettiest in L.A.
6 locals recommend
Sadie Kitchen and Lounge
1638 N Las Palmas AveEnjoy a craft cocktail in The Parlour or the Central Bar, located inside a restored Craftsman bungalow. Or dine on New American cuisine under the stars on the patio, one of the prettiest in L.A.
The menu is all-vegan and always organic, offering both raw and cooked options.
280 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdThe menu is all-vegan and always organic, offering both raw and cooked options.
The Southern Thai restaurant is discreetly located in a strip mall off Sunset Boulevard, Jitlada is wildly popular with locals, foodies and celebs alike.
67 locals recommend
Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset BlvdThe Southern Thai restaurant is discreetly located in a strip mall off Sunset Boulevard, Jitlada is wildly popular with locals, foodies and celebs alike.
Arts & Culture
The best place to catch a movie in Hollywood. It's all assigned seating so buy your tickets in advance online.
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdThe best place to catch a movie in Hollywood. It's all assigned seating so buy your tickets in advance online.
Formerly known as RKO Pantages Theatre, is located at Hollywood and Vine. Designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca, it was the last theater built by the vaudeville impresario Alexander Pantages.
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdFormerly known as RKO Pantages Theatre, is located at Hollywood and Vine. Designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca, it was the last theater built by the vaudeville impresario Alexander Pantages.
El Capitan Theatre is a fully restored movie palace at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. The theater and adjacent Hollywood Masonic Temple is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company.
212 locals recommend
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood BlvdEl Capitan Theatre is a fully restored movie palace at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. The theater and adjacent Hollywood Masonic Temple is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company.
Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, is a noted movie theater located at 6706 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.
99 locals recommend
The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood BlvdGrauman's Egyptian Theatre, is a noted movie theater located at 6706 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.
The Capitol Records Building, also known as the Capitol Records Tower, is a Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District building that is located in Hollywood.
131 locals recommend
Capitol Records Building
1750 Vine StThe Capitol Records Building, also known as the Capitol Records Tower, is a Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District building that is located in Hollywood.
Sunset Sound
6650 Sunset BlvdA lot of great music was made here. Located two doors down from our house.
The Hollywood Palladium is a theater located at 6215 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. It was built in a Streamline Moderne, Art Deco style and includes an 11,200 square foot dance floor!
91 locals recommend
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset BlvdThe Hollywood Palladium is a theater located at 6215 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. It was built in a Streamline Moderne, Art Deco style and includes an 11,200 square foot dance floor!
The ACME Comedy Theatre is a sketch comedy and improvisational theater located near Hollywood.
ACME Comedy Hollywood
135 N La Brea AveThe ACME Comedy Theatre is a sketch comedy and improvisational theater located near Hollywood.
iO West
6366 Hollywood BoulevardThe iO West is the Los Angeles branch of the iO in Chicago.
The Fonda Theatre is a concert venue located on Hollywood Boulevard. Designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival Style, the 31,000-square-foot theater has hosts live events, films, and radio broadcasts.
48 locals recommend
The Fonda Theatre
6126 Hollywood BlvdThe Fonda Theatre is a concert venue located on Hollywood Boulevard. Designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival Style, the 31,000-square-foot theater has hosts live events, films, and radio broadcasts.
The Ford Theatres are situated in the Cahuenga Pass in Hollywood and consist of a 1,200-seat, outdoor amphitheatre and an 87-seat indoor theatre.
31 locals recommend
John Anson Ford Theatres
2580 Cahuenga Blvd EThe Ford Theatres are situated in the Cahuenga Pass in Hollywood and consist of a 1,200-seat, outdoor amphitheatre and an 87-seat indoor theatre.
Hollywood, Jimmy Kimmel, and Freemasonry. The Neoclassical El Capitan Entertainment Centre began life in 1921 as a Masonic temple.
Buena Vista Theatres Inc
Hollywood, Jimmy Kimmel, and Freemasonry. The Neoclassical El Capitan Entertainment Centre began life in 1921 as a Masonic temple.
The Fountain Theatre is one of the premier intimate theatres in Los Angeles. Along with its programming of live theatre, it's also the foremost producer of flamenco on the West Coast.
Fountain Theatre
5060 Fountain AveThe Fountain Theatre is one of the premier intimate theatres in Los Angeles. Along with its programming of live theatre, it's also the foremost producer of flamenco on the West Coast.
Late-night comedy talk show host Jimmy Kimmel appears at El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.
53 locals recommend
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
6840 Hollywood Blvd Late-night comedy talk show host Jimmy Kimmel appears at El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.
Hollywood’s notorious pole dancing club, this small laid-back dive has dancers of all body types shaking it onstage to rock music hits from the past and present.
56 locals recommend
Jumbo's Clown Room
5153 Hollywood BlvdHollywood’s notorious pole dancing club, this small laid-back dive has dancers of all body types shaking it onstage to rock music hits from the past and present.
Entertainment & Activities
Universal Studios is a five minute drive away. It also is one of the stops that the local subway makes.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal Studios is a five minute drive away. It also is one of the stops that the local subway makes.
One of the best landmarks Hollywood has to offer. Surrounded by great bars and restaurants and is located on the Walk of Fame. Only two blocks away.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdOne of the best landmarks Hollywood has to offer. Surrounded by great bars and restaurants and is located on the Walk of Fame. Only two blocks away.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood is a wax museum and tourist attraction located on Hollywood Boulevard. Five minute walk. Attractions change frequently.
444 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
6933 Hollywood BlvdMadame Tussauds Hollywood is a wax museum and tourist attraction located on Hollywood Boulevard. Five minute walk. Attractions change frequently.
Universal CityWalk are the entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts.
516 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal CityWalk are the entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Has 5 bars inside! On the lobby level is Teddy's and the Library Bar. Next to the pool is Tropicana. The mezzanine houses The Spare Room, and in the basement is the members only Beacher's Madhouse.
284 locals recommend
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood BlvdHas 5 bars inside! On the lobby level is Teddy's and the Library Bar. Next to the pool is Tropicana. The mezzanine houses The Spare Room, and in the basement is the members only Beacher's Madhouse.
Though the specialty here is seafood, the variations on surf and turf are among our favorites, such as the house-made chorizo and braised clams, or scallops and sweetbreads.
44 locals recommend
The Hungry Cat
1535 Vine StThough the specialty here is seafood, the variations on surf and turf are among our favorites, such as the house-made chorizo and braised clams, or scallops and sweetbreads.
The shredded beef taco, the enchiladas in tomatillo sauce and the skirt steak served with roasted fingerlings are INCREDIBLE!!!
42 locals recommend
Loteria Grill
4228 West Pico BoulevardThe shredded beef taco, the enchiladas in tomatillo sauce and the skirt steak served with roasted fingerlings are INCREDIBLE!!!
This is a cocktail geek’s paradise. For an aromatic treat, try the 5 Points Manhattan, made with smoked bourbon. Located right across the street from the Pantages.
36 locals recommend
Wood & Vine
6280 Hollywood BlvdThis is a cocktail geek’s paradise. For an aromatic treat, try the 5 Points Manhattan, made with smoked bourbon. Located right across the street from the Pantages.
25 Degrees
7000 Hollywood Blvd24-hour upscale burger joint at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Located at the world famous corner of Hollywood and Vine, Dillon’s Irish Pub boasts the one of the widest variety of draft beers in town and offers a large menu of quality comfort food.
6 locals recommend
Dillon's Irish Pub
Located at the world famous corner of Hollywood and Vine, Dillon’s Irish Pub boasts the one of the widest variety of draft beers in town and offers a large menu of quality comfort food.
With Papa-inspired chic décor, books floor to ceiling, and soft sofas, the lounge provides the perfect atmosphere to sip cocktails named for literary classics, and dance while the DJ plays.
40 locals recommend
The Redbury Hollywood
1717 Vine StWith Papa-inspired chic décor, books floor to ceiling, and soft sofas, the lounge provides the perfect atmosphere to sip cocktails named for literary classics, and dance while the DJ plays.
For chic, star-studded nightlife head to the Roosevelt’s poolside bar, Tropicana. Retro meets modern beside the David Hockney-painted pool, and the surrounding patio bar is a modern oasis.
12 locals recommend
Tropicana Pool Cafe
7000 Hollywood BlvdFor chic, star-studded nightlife head to the Roosevelt’s poolside bar, Tropicana. Retro meets modern beside the David Hockney-painted pool, and the surrounding patio bar is a modern oasis.
The lobby level of the Roosevelt Hotel features the farm-to-glass mixology of the Library Bar.
121 locals recommend
Library Bar
630 W 6th StThe lobby level of the Roosevelt Hotel features the farm-to-glass mixology of the Library Bar.
Teddy's
7000 Hollywood BlvdCelebrity hideaway located on the lobby level of the Roosevelt Hotel.
The mezzanine level of the Roosevelt Hotel has The Spare Room, a modern-day gaming parlour and cocktail lounge with its own vintage bowling alley.
34 locals recommend
The Spare Room
7000 Hollywood BlvdThe mezzanine level of the Roosevelt Hotel has The Spare Room, a modern-day gaming parlour and cocktail lounge with its own vintage bowling alley.
Guests are treated to soft leather banquettes surrounding the venue’s stage. Nights begin with music by top DJs; then the house band or a guest musician will take the stage for a special performance.
35 locals recommend
The Sayers Club
1645 Wilcox AveGuests are treated to soft leather banquettes surrounding the venue’s stage. Nights begin with music by top DJs; then the house band or a guest musician will take the stage for a special performance.
Straightforward, friendly little room in which to get loaded with others of similar mindset, a neighborhood hangout in a neighborhood without many of them, and a bar not for dilettantes but drinkers.
49 locals recommend
Frolic Room
6245 Hollywood BlvdStraightforward, friendly little room in which to get loaded with others of similar mindset, a neighborhood hangout in a neighborhood without many of them, and a bar not for dilettantes but drinkers.
Step through its door and you’re instantly transported to a house party in the era of hard rock, sideburns and shag carpeting.
266 locals recommend
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro AveStep through its door and you’re instantly transported to a house party in the era of hard rock, sideburns and shag carpeting.
a new Art Deco-inspired cocktail lounge in Hollywood
6 locals recommend
Grandpa Johnson's Cocktail Club
1638 N Cahuenga Blvda new Art Deco-inspired cocktail lounge in Hollywood
The draw here is live music—mostly blues and rock 'n' roll—and a big front bar featuring American-made craft cocktails shaken and stirred by tattooed and torn-jeans-sporting bartenders.
180 locals recommend
Harvard and Stone
5221 Hollywood BlvdThe draw here is live music—mostly blues and rock 'n' roll—and a big front bar featuring American-made craft cocktails shaken and stirred by tattooed and torn-jeans-sporting bartenders.
To enter this reservations-only bar, patrons must pass through a secret closet, which leads them down a spiral staircase and straight into a Havana-inspired speakeasy.
98 locals recommend
La Descarga
1159 N Western AveTo enter this reservations-only bar, patrons must pass through a secret closet, which leads them down a spiral staircase and straight into a Havana-inspired speakeasy.
Step inside this enchanting lair—where bartenders are easygoing, drinks are wholly original, and unclaimed property is free—and you quickly forget that you’re in Tinseltown.
12 locals recommend
Lost Property Bar
1704 Vine StStep inside this enchanting lair—where bartenders are easygoing, drinks are wholly original, and unclaimed property is free—and you quickly forget that you’re in Tinseltown.
Expansive sports bar provides pub grub, 33 brews on tap & big screens galore beaming games.
21 locals recommend
33 Taps Hollywood
6263 Hollywood BlvdExpansive sports bar provides pub grub, 33 brews on tap & big screens galore beaming games.
A red-carpeted walkway leads you to three doors; live performances of DJs, dancers, old-timey band porch sessions; and a surprise, gravity-defying act.
201 locals recommend
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson AveA red-carpeted walkway leads you to three doors; live performances of DJs, dancers, old-timey band porch sessions; and a surprise, gravity-defying act.
The plainly named Piano Bar is a rare find in the heart of Hollywood: a comfortable, low-key and friendly dive.
109 locals recommend
Piano Bar
6429 Selma AvenueThe plainly named Piano Bar is a rare find in the heart of Hollywood: a comfortable, low-key and friendly dive.
The drinks here are delicious—and unique compared to what other Hollywood bars try to get away with for the same price.
16 locals recommend
Power House
1714 N Highland AveThe drinks here are delicious—and unique compared to what other Hollywood bars try to get away with for the same price.
Sassafras
1233 Vine StIt’s easy to imagine Tennessee Williams as a regular here.
Sightseeing
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardGreat views and a true US landmark!
Great workout, people watching and the views of the city are SPECTACULAR! Only a five-minute drive away!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat workout, people watching and the views of the city are SPECTACULAR! Only a five-minute drive away!
Made famous by REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, great views and an awesome tourist destination. 10 minute drive.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdMade famous by REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, great views and an awesome tourist destination. 10 minute drive.
The Dolby Theatre is a live-performance auditorium in the Hollywood and Highland shopping mall and entertainment complex, on Hollywood Blvd and Highland Avenue. Located right around the corner.
493 locals recommend
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood BlvdThe Dolby Theatre is a live-performance auditorium in the Hollywood and Highland shopping mall and entertainment complex, on Hollywood Blvd and Highland Avenue. Located right around the corner.
The Aline Barnsdall Hollyhock House is a building in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a residence for oil heiress Aline Barnsdal.
67 locals recommend
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdThe Aline Barnsdall Hollyhock House is a building in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a residence for oil heiress Aline Barnsdal.
The Hollywood Heritage Museum, also known as the "Hollywood Studio Museum," is located right around the corner from our house.
12 locals recommend
Hollywood Heritage Museum
2100 N Highland AveThe Hollywood Heritage Museum, also known as the "Hollywood Studio Museum," is located right around the corner from our house.
A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.
Psychiatry: An Industry of Death
6616 Sunset BlvdA look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.
The museum houses old fire engines and fire apparatus, some dating from the 1880s.
Los Angeles Fire Department Museum
1355 N Cahuenga Blvd The museum houses old fire engines and fire apparatus, some dating from the 1880s.
This curio museum is based on the book of the same name. At Ripley's website you can get a combination admission pass that lets you in to Ripley's, Guinness and the Hollywood Wax Museum!
29 locals recommend
Guinness World Records Museum
6764 Hollywood BlvdThis curio museum is based on the book of the same name. At Ripley's website you can get a combination admission pass that lets you in to Ripley's, Guinness and the Hollywood Wax Museum!
See costumes, memorabilia and props from famous movies and shows such as W.C. Field's famous top hat and Pee-Wee Herman's original red bicycle from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure".
52 locals recommend
The Hollywood Museum
1660 N Highland AveSee costumes, memorabilia and props from famous movies and shows such as W.C. Field's famous top hat and Pee-Wee Herman's original red bicycle from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure".
a gallery of exhibitions that showcase the life and times of award-winning author and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard.
L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition
6331 Hollywood Blvda gallery of exhibitions that showcase the life and times of award-winning author and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard.
If you're looking for something a bit more macabre than the standard tourist attractions, the Museum of Death offers a large collection of exhibits and displays that explore many facets of death.
63 locals recommend
Museum of Death
6363 Hollywood BlvdIf you're looking for something a bit more macabre than the standard tourist attractions, the Museum of Death offers a large collection of exhibits and displays that explore many facets of death.
Step onto the sidewalk anywhere on famed Hollywood Boulevard and you'll certainly see a number of stars... the bronze ones on the sidewalk, that is.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdStep onto the sidewalk anywhere on famed Hollywood Boulevard and you'll certainly see a number of stars... the bronze ones on the sidewalk, that is.
It's the oldest wax museum in the U.S. and has been located in Hollywood for more than 45 years. Celebrity wax figures of Angelina Jolie, Charlie Chaplin, Elvis and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
220 locals recommend
Hollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood BlvdIt's the oldest wax museum in the U.S. and has been located in Hollywood for more than 45 years. Celebrity wax figures of Angelina Jolie, Charlie Chaplin, Elvis and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Shopping
Hollywood & Highland consists of over 387,000 square feet of retail space leased to national, regional and local retail tenants, a variety of restaurants & several of Hollywood's hottest nightclubs.
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdHollywood & Highland consists of over 387,000 square feet of retail space leased to national, regional and local retail tenants, a variety of restaurants & several of Hollywood's hottest nightclubs.
this book store features anything they can find that's related to Hollywood - movie posters, photos, scripts, music sheets, cinema reference resources, and of course, real paper books!
Larry Edmunds Bookshop
6644 Hollywood Blvdthis book store features anything they can find that's related to Hollywood - movie posters, photos, scripts, music sheets, cinema reference resources, and of course, real paper books!
Go Los Angeles Card at LA Visitor Information Center
6801 Hollywood BlvdSave up to 55% on top Los Angeles attractions!
Everything Else
extends north to the San Fernando Valley and south to Downtown Los Angeles. You can hop on the Red Line at various points and arrive in the heart of Hollywood Boulevard.
165 locals recommend
Hollywood / Vine Station
Hollywood Boulevardextends north to the San Fernando Valley and south to Downtown Los Angeles. You can hop on the Red Line at various points and arrive in the heart of Hollywood Boulevard.
Hollywood Boulevard is easily accessed via Metro Rail, so visiting the area is convenient and eco-friendly. The best option is the Red Line station located at the corner of Hollywood and Highland.
221 locals recommend
Hollywood / Highland station
6815 Hollywood BlvdHollywood Boulevard is easily accessed via Metro Rail, so visiting the area is convenient and eco-friendly. The best option is the Red Line station located at the corner of Hollywood and Highland.
Park is located right across the street. Has a great playground for those traveling with children.
De Longpre Park
1350 N Cherokee AvePark is located right across the street. Has a great playground for those traveling with children.