Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Interesting sights

Train station. Close to Alvera street for Mexican food, imports, lively entertainment Metro link connection
Union
Train station. Close to Alvera street for Mexican food, imports, lively entertainment Metro link connection
Reservation required. Great place to meditate or have quiet time. Services available
27 locals recommend
SRF Lake Shrine (Temporarily Closed)
27 locals recommend
Reservation required. Great place to meditate or have quiet time. Services available

Wilshire Ebell

Concerts, lectures and Interesting speakers
Wide range of magic shows by the experts. You must know a magician to enter. Dinner or brunch included. Hollywood
15 locals recommend
The Magic Castle
15 locals recommend
Wide range of magic shows by the experts. You must know a magician to enter. Dinner or brunch included. Hollywood
Wonderful exhibits, movies,lectures and entertainment in an intimate setting. Beautiful gift shop.
13 locals recommend
Skirball Cultural Center
13 locals recommend
Wonderful exhibits, movies,lectures and entertainment in an intimate setting. Beautiful gift shop.
Take a tour of the studios or watch a TV show filmed live.
Fox Studio Lot
Take a tour of the studios or watch a TV show filmed live.
Multiple art galleries in one location. Contemporary artists local and international. Near Main Street in Santa Monica
7 locals recommend
Bergamot Station Arts Center
7 locals recommend
Multiple art galleries in one location. Contemporary artists local and international. Near Main Street in Santa Monica

Sightseeing

Popular tourist attraction. Pre-historic bones displayed in the setting they were found in many years ago. Next to LACMA.
104 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
104 locals recommend
Popular tourist attraction. Pre-historic bones displayed in the setting they were found in many years ago. Next to LACMA.
Fun area to bike ride. Bike rentals available. Lots of good restaurants, casual and upscale. Summer concerts on Thursdays evening at Chase Park. You can take a ferry boat to get there.
Marina del Rey Visitors Center
Fun area to bike ride. Bike rentals available. Lots of good restaurants, casual and upscale. Summer concerts on Thursdays evening at Chase Park. You can take a ferry boat to get there.
Popular tourist attraction. See your favorite Actors handprints and signatures in cement walkway.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Popular tourist attraction. See your favorite Actors handprints and signatures in cement walkway.
Authentic historical ship. Good restaurants on board. You can rent a cabin on the ship for the night. Reservations suggested. Lovely area around the ship to walk and shop. Special Sunday Buffet Brunch
163 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
163 locals recommend
Authentic historical ship. Good restaurants on board. You can rent a cabin on the ship for the night. Reservations suggested. Lovely area around the ship to walk and shop. Special Sunday Buffet Brunch
Next to the Queen Mary in Long Beach
The Russian Scorpion Submarine
Next to the Queen Mary in Long Beach
See the stars and planets through powerful telescopes
153 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
153 locals recommend
See the stars and planets through powerful telescopes

Entertainment & Activities

Fun place to take kids. Games, small amusement park, ferris wheel, restaurants, souveniers, fishing off the pier.
588 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
588 locals recommend
Fun place to take kids. Games, small amusement park, ferris wheel, restaurants, souveniers, fishing off the pier.
Popular place to see how movies and special effects are made. Rides for kids. Enjoyed by young and old.
863 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
863 locals recommend
Popular place to see how movies and special effects are made. Rides for kids. Enjoyed by young and old.
Famous attraction for people visiting LA. The original Disneyland. Rides that appeal to all ages. Suggest you go during the week. Weekends are crowded. Expensive. Ask me for discounted tickets.
1173 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1173 locals recommend
Famous attraction for people visiting LA. The original Disneyland. Rides that appeal to all ages. Suggest you go during the week. Weekends are crowded. Expensive. Ask me for discounted tickets.
Popular tourist attraction. Amusement park, restaurants, shopping. Near Disneyland
601 locals recommend
Knott's Berry Farm
601 locals recommend
Popular tourist attraction. Amusement park, restaurants, shopping. Near Disneyland
Popular nighttime entertainment. Emerging comedians. Audience participation. Dinner and drinks served.
Comedy Club Inc
Popular nighttime entertainment. Emerging comedians. Audience participation. Dinner and drinks served.
Fun place for dinning and entertainment
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Fun place for dinning and entertainment
Clifton's Living History Tour
Highly rated tour by people who attend. Popular shows, memorabilia and learn how shows are made. Featuring Harry Potter, Gilmore Girls,Big Bang Theory, Superhero’s and more. Rates less during the week.
39 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
39 locals recommend
Highly rated tour by people who attend. Popular shows, memorabilia and learn how shows are made. Featuring Harry Potter, Gilmore Girls,Big Bang Theory, Superhero’s and more. Rates less during the week.
Site of Academy Awards. Check for current entertainment and memorable performances
8 locals recommend
Dolby Theatre
8 locals recommend
Site of Academy Awards. Check for current entertainment and memorable performances
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
62 locals recommend
El Rey Theatre
Saban Theatre
Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Shopping

Popular tourist attraction and now a hot spot for locals for food, fresh produce, dinning, gifts, souvinershops. Interesting things for sale, local and international items. Grove is right next door
56 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
56 locals recommend
Popular tourist attraction and now a hot spot for locals for food, fresh produce, dinning, gifts, souvinershops. Interesting things for sale, local and international items. Grove is right next door
Favorite outdoor shopping mall. Expensive and inexpensive things to buy. Nice souviners. Unique shops, movie theater, and a variety of restaurants.
270 locals recommend
The Grove
270 locals recommend
Favorite outdoor shopping mall. Expensive and inexpensive things to buy. Nice souviners. Unique shops, movie theater, and a variety of restaurants.
Popular restaurant for the locals. Outdoor shops and specialty ice cream.
56 locals recommend
Malibu Country Mart
56 locals recommend
Popular restaurant for the locals. Outdoor shops and specialty ice cream.
Popular place to shop for young people who are into fashion.
Melrose Avenue Shopping
Popular place to shop for young people who are into fashion.
Favorite shopping center for many people located in West Hollywood. Large indoor mall. Restaurants and famous label designer clothing. Underground Parking.
89 locals recommend
Beverly Center
89 locals recommend
Favorite shopping center for many people located in West Hollywood. Large indoor mall. Restaurants and famous label designer clothing. Underground Parking.
High end shopping for specialty items, designer clothes for men and women, jewelery. Several surrounding streets have fine shopping and restaurants as well.
Rodeo Drive
High end shopping for specialty items, designer clothes for men and women, jewelery. Several surrounding streets have fine shopping and restaurants as well.
Popular for shopping, dinning, movies. Close to UCLA
Bruin Theatre
Popular for shopping, dinning, movies. Close to UCLA
Popular electronic store for computers, TV, appliances, phones, printers, games, repairs.
Best Buy
Popular electronic store for computers, TV, appliances, phones, printers, games, repairs.
Nice variety of imported clothing, jewelery, furnishings,food,wine,beer,coffee,tea and snacks.
World Market
Nice variety of imported clothing, jewelery, furnishings,food,wine,beer,coffee,tea and snacks.
Wonderful variety store and great prices!
Target
Wonderful variety store and great prices!
Popular place if your looking for Korean food, shopping
Koreatown Plaza
Popular place if your looking for Korean food, shopping
Wholesale building for clothes, gifts, furniture. Open to the public the last Friday of the month. But double check before you go.
California Market Center
Wholesale building for clothes, gifts, furniture. Open to the public the last Friday of the month. But double check before you go.
Items from Japan, clothes,
Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Items from Japan, clothes,
Quaint country stores, easy to shop, ice cream.
12 locals recommend
Brentwood Country Mart
12 locals recommend
Quaint country stores, easy to shop, ice cream.
You can few it from a few blocks away, from the West Hollywood area or take a hike right up to it.
Hollywood Wigs
You can few it from a few blocks away, from the West Hollywood area or take a hike right up to it.
Walking distance. Wide range of upscale shopping, designer clothes, Macys, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, boutique shops, gelato , frozen yogurt, bakeries, nice selection of restaurants, coffee shops & food court. Location of Eataly and Century AMC 15 theaters. Entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights during the summer.
70 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
70 locals recommend
Walking distance. Wide range of upscale shopping, designer clothes, Macys, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, boutique shops, gelato , frozen yogurt, bakeries, nice selection of restaurants, coffee shops & food court. Location of Eataly and Century AMC 15 theaters. Entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights during the summer.

Restaurants

Casa Blanca Moroccan Kitchen Excellent Moroccan cuisine. Open for dinner. On Melrose near LaBrea Romantic atmosphere. Looks simple from the front but lovely inside!
Good food and entertainment in the middle of downtown Culver City. Small menu. $$$
12 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
12 locals recommend
Good food and entertainment in the middle of downtown Culver City. Small menu. $$$
Romantic restaurant overlooking the Pacific ocean. Popular spot at Sunset. They also have brunch on Sunday.
57 locals recommend
Geoffrey's
57 locals recommend
Romantic restaurant overlooking the Pacific ocean. Popular spot at Sunset. They also have brunch on Sunday.
Popular restaurant for fish overlooking the ocean. Go at Sunset. Casual $$$
36 locals recommend
Moonshadows Malibu
36 locals recommend
Popular restaurant for fish overlooking the ocean. Go at Sunset. Casual $$$
Lots of stores and restaurants. College community. Near UCLA. Inexpensive places to eat.
6 locals recommend
Westwood Village
6 locals recommend
Lots of stores and restaurants. College community. Near UCLA. Inexpensive places to eat.
Great casual dinning, close by. Fresh cooked meals. New menu items daily. Seasonal specialties. Open for breakfast, lunch. Just north of Westfield Shopping Center. Yummy desserts! Food items to go
Clementine
Great casual dinning, close by. Fresh cooked meals. New menu items daily. Seasonal specialties. Open for breakfast, lunch. Just north of Westfield Shopping Center. Yummy desserts! Food items to go
Good authentic persian restaurant
Shamshiri Grill
Good authentic persian restaurant
Delicious authentic Italian food. Cozy dinningroom.
Pomodoro Trattoria
Delicious authentic Italian food. Cozy dinningroom.
Popular burger for foreign visitors Closest is on Santa Monica Blvd, just a short walk west of Beverly Glen
McDonald's
Popular burger for foreign visitors Closest is on Santa Monica Blvd, just a short walk west of Beverly Glen
Popular coffee , iced coffee and tea blends
Starbucks
Popular coffee , iced coffee and tea blends
Delicious Italian food. Open for dinner. Close by
Pastina Trattoria
Delicious Italian food. Open for dinner. Close by
Quick sandwiches when you're on the go. A local favorite. Also located in the Westfield Shopping Mall
Subway
Quick sandwiches when you're on the go. A local favorite. Also located in the Westfield Shopping Mall
Restaurants and shopping. Good prices on clothing and other items.
64 locals recommend
Chinatown
64 locals recommend
Restaurants and shopping. Good prices on clothing and other items.
Delicious Indian food
India's Oven
Delicious Indian food
Arty, industrial-chic shop specializing in siphon brewed coffee and high-end espresso drinks
Balconi Coffee Company
Arty, industrial-chic shop specializing in siphon brewed coffee and high-end espresso drinks
Colorful sports bar and grill serving up numerous chili options and other casual pub fare
Barney's Beanery
Colorful sports bar and grill serving up numerous chili options and other casual pub fare
California-style vegan fare ordered at a counter
Native Foods
California-style vegan fare ordered at a counter
Vegan organic fare and smoothies
31 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
31 locals recommend
Vegan organic fare and smoothies
Great Sushi Bar. Cozy restaurant in West Hollywood. Highly rated. Friendly servers.
Nori
Great Sushi Bar. Cozy restaurant in West Hollywood. Highly rated. Friendly servers.
Fresh fare. Vegetarian and vegan options. Casual dinning. Reasonable pricing. New location at Westfield Mall Century City
Tender Greens
Fresh fare. Vegetarian and vegan options. Casual dinning. Reasonable pricing. New location at Westfield Mall Century City
Famous for home made pasta, pizza, gelato and more. To go items. Italian market at its best! Casual dinning. Busy place so go on off hours.
18 locals recommend
Eataly
18 locals recommend
Famous for home made pasta, pizza, gelato and more. To go items. Italian market at its best! Casual dinning. Busy place so go on off hours.
Menu with something for everyone. Fast service and good food
California Pizza Kitchen at Westfield Century City
Menu with something for everyone. Fast service and good food
Delicious burgers and fries. Quick service. Beverly Hills location on Beverly Drive. Outdoor seating.
Burger Lounge
Delicious burgers and fries. Quick service. Beverly Hills location on Beverly Drive. Outdoor seating.
Famous deli. You may run into a celebrity here. Busy place. Go off hours.
Nate'n Al's
Famous deli. You may run into a celebrity here. Busy place. Go off hours.
Authentic Lebanese Food
40 locals recommend
Open Sesame Grill
40 locals recommend
Authentic Lebanese Food
Unusual menu. Good sized portions. Delicious!
TAVERNA at The Mar Vista
Unusual menu. Good sized portions. Delicious!
Quick, delicious sandwiches and salads. New location at Westfield Mall
Panini Kabob Grill - Beverly Hills
Quick, delicious sandwiches and salads. New location at Westfield Mall
Best burgers, steak and other delicious items for lunch or dinner. Upscale. Reservations recommended.
10 locals recommend
South Beverly Grill
10 locals recommend
Best burgers, steak and other delicious items for lunch or dinner. Upscale. Reservations recommended.
Delicious southern Italian faire. Reservations recommended. Quaint and charming. Nice ambience but can be crowded and noisy.
Sotto
Delicious southern Italian faire. Reservations recommended. Quaint and charming. Nice ambience but can be crowded and noisy.
28 locals recommend
Century City Mall
28 locals recommend
California Pizza Kitchen at Westfield Century City
Local favorite for burgers, fries and best pies!
12 locals recommend
The Apple Pan
12 locals recommend
Local favorite for burgers, fries and best pies!
Great humus and kabobs
Sunnin Lebanese Cafe
Great humus and kabobs
Delicious Persian food. Generous portions to share.
Shamshiri Grill
Delicious Persian food. Generous portions to share.
Local favorite for breakfast.
John O' Groats
Local favorite for breakfast.
Famous California Chocolates. They ship. Free samples. Oldest candy store.
See's Candies
Famous California Chocolates. They ship. Free samples. Oldest candy store.
Delicious fresh casual dinning close by.
FOOD
Delicious fresh casual dinning close by.
Healthy Mexican
Tocaya Modern Mexican
Healthy Mexican
Tasty, upscale vegan Mexican food
39 locals recommend
Gracias Madre
39 locals recommend
Tasty, upscale vegan Mexican food
Local favorite for vegetarian cuisine. Short drive.
SAGE TO GO [DELIVERY & PICKUP ONLY] CULVER CITY
Local favorite for vegetarian cuisine. Short drive.
Famous hot dog stand. Variety of toppings for your hot dogs,sausages, and burgers. Long lines, so go on off peak times.
28 locals recommend
Pink's Hot Dogs
28 locals recommend
Famous hot dog stand. Variety of toppings for your hot dogs,sausages, and burgers. Long lines, so go on off peak times.
Primarily a delicious healthy sandwich & salad shop. Located in Century City and Santa Monica.
Mendocino Farms
Primarily a delicious healthy sandwich & salad shop. Located in Century City and Santa Monica.
Local favorite. Fresh Mexican ingredients, fast food at the food court in Century City Westfield Mall. Create your own salad or main dish. Variety of foods to choose from.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Local favorite. Fresh Mexican ingredients, fast food at the food court in Century City Westfield Mall. Create your own salad or main dish. Variety of foods to choose from.
Several locations: Beverly Hills, the Grove Shopping Mall, Marina Del Rey. Huge menu.
14 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
14 locals recommend
Several locations: Beverly Hills, the Grove Shopping Mall, Marina Del Rey. Huge menu.
Wide Variety of items on the menu. From breakfast to ice cream shakes. Burgers, fried food, fountain favorites. 50’s decor & music. Friendly staff.
Cafe 50's
Wide Variety of items on the menu. From breakfast to ice cream shakes. Burgers, fried food, fountain favorites. 50’s decor & music. Friendly staff.
Delicious new Chinese fare. Casual.
dan modern chinese - pasadena
Delicious new Chinese fare. Casual.
My new favorite for Burgers and Fries. High quality. Variety of toppings and sides to choose from. Salads and vegan options available. Mac n cheese and more. Located Avenue of the Stars/Olympic Blvd. Tucked into a business district among a line of other popular restaurants.
The Stand - American Classics Redefined
My new favorite for Burgers and Fries. High quality. Variety of toppings and sides to choose from. Salads and vegan options available. Mac n cheese and more. Located Avenue of the Stars/Olympic Blvd. Tucked into a business district among a line of other popular restaurants.
U-Zen
Popular restaurant for vegan and vegetarian food. Unique menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Walking distance. End of east side of mall on first level
True Food Kitchen
Popular restaurant for vegan and vegetarian food. Unique menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Walking distance. End of east side of mall on first level

Parks & Nature

Beautiful sculptures and gardens on the campus of UCLA
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Beautiful sculptures and gardens on the campus of UCLA
Public local park, 18 hole golf course, pro shop, tennis courts, walking trails. Indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Outdoor pool open during the summer. Driving range. Golf & tennis lessons.
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
Public local park, 18 hole golf course, pro shop, tennis courts, walking trails. Indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Outdoor pool open during the summer. Driving range. Golf & tennis lessons.
Indoor pool, heated year round. Small fee. Tennis courts, racquet ball. Classes of all kinds available to young and old.
Westwood Park
Indoor pool, heated year round. Small fee. Tennis courts, racquet ball. Classes of all kinds available to young and old.
Local park for lawn bowling and other recreational opportunities.
Roxbury Park
Local park for lawn bowling and other recreational opportunities.
Local park for young children and seniors. Driving range. Take Beverly Glen north til you reach the park on your right.
Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club
Local park for young children and seniors. Driving range. Take Beverly Glen north til you reach the park on your right.
Anthony C. Beilenson Visitor Center
Great place to hike
Small residential park among beautiful homes
Holmby Park
Small residential park among beautiful homes
Nice hikes close by. Organized hikes available. Golf course.
32 locals recommend
Griffith Park Trails
32 locals recommend
Nice hikes close by. Organized hikes available. Golf course.
Tennis close by. Nice courts
Cheviot Hills Tennis Center
Tennis close by. Nice courts
Tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball, adult classes, golf course & driving range, outdoor pool, picnic areas. Team sports.
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
Tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball, adult classes, golf course & driving range, outdoor pool, picnic areas. Team sports.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
295 locals recommend