Guidebook for Los Angeles

Michael
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Arts & Culture

It's just been updated and is a great place to learn about the universe, look through telescopes, and watch the sunset.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
It's just been updated and is a great place to learn about the universe, look through telescopes, and watch the sunset.
Amazing, unique forest amphitheater that features a great array of bands and performances.
380 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont Ave
380 locals recommend
Amazing, unique forest amphitheater that features a great array of bands and performances.
I think it's the best theater in the city. There's an attached cafe, they have real butter on the popcorn, art deco design, and they've knocked out every other row so you can stretch out.
417 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
417 locals recommend
I think it's the best theater in the city. There's an attached cafe, they have real butter on the popcorn, art deco design, and they've knocked out every other row so you can stretch out.
Fantastic book store. Live readings. Art book store right next door. Lots of snoozing cats.
148 locals recommend
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave
148 locals recommend
Fantastic book store. Live readings. Art book store right next door. Lots of snoozing cats.
It's a park, a museum, and an art school. Perfect place to watch the sunset. In the summer there's a crazy wine party every Friday with food trucks. Go to the website to get tickets.
224 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd
224 locals recommend
It's a park, a museum, and an art school. Perfect place to watch the sunset. In the summer there's a crazy wine party every Friday with food trucks. Go to the website to get tickets.

Food Scene

Fantastic updated classic diner. Open 24 hours, and about 24 steps from the doorstep. Breakfast, noodles, burgers, root beer floats, beer and wine.
155 locals recommend
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont Ave
155 locals recommend
Fantastic updated classic diner. Open 24 hours, and about 24 steps from the doorstep. Breakfast, noodles, burgers, root beer floats, beer and wine.
Fantastic Italian. You'll probably see John Hamm here - he has his own booth. Monday night set dinner is a steal. Weekend brunch is great.
276 locals recommend
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave
276 locals recommend
Fantastic Italian. You'll probably see John Hamm here - he has his own booth. Monday night set dinner is a steal. Weekend brunch is great.
Best happy hour 4-7. Great classic French food. Wonderful coffee, croissants, breads, and treats baked fresh daily. People watching at the sidewalk tables.
189 locals recommend
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont Ave
189 locals recommend
Best happy hour 4-7. Great classic French food. Wonderful coffee, croissants, breads, and treats baked fresh daily. People watching at the sidewalk tables.
Straight up Thai food. Fantastic mango with sticky rice( when it's in season). Late late night hang for food and wacky karoake.
7 locals recommend
Pattaya Bay Thai Restaurant
1727 N Vermont Ave
7 locals recommend
Straight up Thai food. Fantastic mango with sticky rice( when it's in season). Late late night hang for food and wacky karoake.
Fancy coffee bar and cool place to hang out.
58 locals recommend
Bru Coffeebar
1866 N Vermont Ave
58 locals recommend
Fancy coffee bar and cool place to hang out.
Super cool patio dining for lunch/dinner. Yes, you'll probably see some celebrities, and have some great food and coffee.
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst Ave
310 locals recommend
Super cool patio dining for lunch/dinner. Yes, you'll probably see some celebrities, and have some great food and coffee.
Solid Italian fare and pizzas.
47 locals recommend
Trattoria Farfalla Los Feliz
1978 Hillhurst Ave
47 locals recommend
Solid Italian fare and pizzas.
Great breakfast/lunch.
26 locals recommend
Mustard Seed Cafe
1948 Hillhurst Ave
26 locals recommend
Great breakfast/lunch.
Arguably the best Mexican food in the neighborhood. Burritos!
40 locals recommend
Yuca's
2056 Hillhurst Ave
40 locals recommend
Arguably the best Mexican food in the neighborhood. Burritos!
The place that started the gourmet burger revolution. Yes, it's tiny, but it's good. Try the happy hour for a burger that isn't angeringly expensive.
106 locals recommend
Umami Burger - Los Feliz
4655 Hollywood Blvd
106 locals recommend
The place that started the gourmet burger revolution. Yes, it's tiny, but it's good. Try the happy hour for a burger that isn't angeringly expensive.
It's Starbucks! With Parking!
465 locals recommend
Starbucks
7055 Sunset Blvd
465 locals recommend
It's Starbucks! With Parking!
It's McDonald's!
16 locals recommend
McDonald's
3124 N San Fernando Rd
16 locals recommend
It's McDonald's!
It's Mexican fast food. It's embarrassingly cheap. It's actually fresh. It's delicious. Taco Tuesday 3 tacos for $1. Right?
25 locals recommend
Del Taco
4376 Sunset Blvd
25 locals recommend
It's Mexican fast food. It's embarrassingly cheap. It's actually fresh. It's delicious. Taco Tuesday 3 tacos for $1. Right?
There are dozens now, but this is the original. So good, Beck wrote a song about it. Rotisserie chicken with garlic sauce. Try the chicken tarna and muttabul. Yes.
121 locals recommend
Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset Blvd
121 locals recommend
There are dozens now, but this is the original. So good, Beck wrote a song about it. Rotisserie chicken with garlic sauce. Try the chicken tarna and muttabul. Yes.
Yep, it's a Subway sandwich.
Subway Restaurants
1900 Hillhurst Ave
Yep, it's a Subway sandwich.
Pretty solid take out Mexican food.
7 locals recommend
Machos Tacos
1670 N Vermont Ave
7 locals recommend
Pretty solid take out Mexican food.
Amazing breakfast burritos, and stays open until 3:00 AM.
53 locals recommend
Tacos Tu Madre
1824 N Vermont Ave
53 locals recommend
Amazing breakfast burritos, and stays open until 3:00 AM.
Breakfast tacos, Frito pies, and delicious cookies. Nuff said.
188 locals recommend
HomeState
4624 Hollywood Blvd
188 locals recommend
Breakfast tacos, Frito pies, and delicious cookies. Nuff said.

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic Hollywood landmark. Remember Swingers? Great cocktails.
210 locals recommend
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont Ave
210 locals recommend
Classic Hollywood landmark. Remember Swingers? Great cocktails.
Best dive bar in the neighborhood, Antler chandeliers, pitchers of beer, delicious hot wings and a wicked jukebox.
67 locals recommend
Ye Rustic Inn
1831 Hillhurst Ave
67 locals recommend
Best dive bar in the neighborhood, Antler chandeliers, pitchers of beer, delicious hot wings and a wicked jukebox.
Lots of beer on tap and TV screens for games. Huge place with good service. Free pizza at happy hour 4-7 PM.
50 locals recommend
1739 Public House
1739 N Vermont Ave
50 locals recommend
Lots of beer on tap and TV screens for games. Huge place with good service. Free pizza at happy hour 4-7 PM.
Classic American Frank Sinatra Italian food. Solid pizza - try the Rosa. Bottles of wine sold steps from the house. It may sound weird, but a spectacular turkey sandwich on fresh bakes rolls.
28 locals recommend
Palermo Italian Restaurant
1858 N Vermont Ave
28 locals recommend
Classic American Frank Sinatra Italian food. Solid pizza - try the Rosa. Bottles of wine sold steps from the house. It may sound weird, but a spectacular turkey sandwich on fresh bakes rolls.
It's the rad wine bar in the hood. If you want to see/meet interesting/attractive folk, it's a pretty good bet.
139 locals recommend
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood Blvd
139 locals recommend
It's the rad wine bar in the hood. If you want to see/meet interesting/attractive folk, it's a pretty good bet.
Gay friendly and fun.
119 locals recommend
Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd
119 locals recommend
Gay friendly and fun.
Gay friendly bar and restaurant with live stage shows most nights.
38 locals recommend
Rockwell Table & Stage
1714 N Vermont Ave
38 locals recommend
Gay friendly bar and restaurant with live stage shows most nights.

Everything Else

It's the METRO red line. Get to Hollywood in 10 minutes, downtown and Staples Center in 20 minutes, Pasadena, the Westside, and even San Diego for $15 on Metrolink!
76 locals recommend
Vermont / Sunset Station
76 locals recommend
It's the METRO red line. Get to Hollywood in 10 minutes, downtown and Staples Center in 20 minutes, Pasadena, the Westside, and even San Diego for $15 on Metrolink!
It's a bank!
100 locals recommend
Bank of America Financial Center
6300 Sunset Blvd
100 locals recommend
It's a bank!
It's another bank!
100 locals recommend
Bank of America Financial Center
6300 Sunset Blvd
100 locals recommend
It's another bank!
Hey, another bank!
112 locals recommend
Wells Fargo Bank
1600 Vine St
112 locals recommend
Hey, another bank!
Best pharmacy in the neighborhood. Delicious and amazingly inexpensive ice cream.
85 locals recommend
Rite Aid
1130 N La Brea Ave
85 locals recommend
Best pharmacy in the neighborhood. Delicious and amazingly inexpensive ice cream.

Essentials

Organic and natural market. Juice bar, vitamins, an yummy healthy food.
202 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst Ave
202 locals recommend
Organic and natural market. Juice bar, vitamins, an yummy healthy food.
Great grocery store and pharmacy. Great fried chicken!
177 locals recommend
Albertsons
2035 Hillhurst Ave
177 locals recommend
Great grocery store and pharmacy. Great fried chicken!
It's 7-Eleven convenience store. 24 hours. Everything you need, or close to it, day or night. So Close!
17 locals recommend
7-Eleven
4650 Franklin Ave
17 locals recommend
It's 7-Eleven convenience store. 24 hours. Everything you need, or close to it, day or night. So Close!
Funky good grocery store with Eastern European, and Latin American foods, Incredible and shockingly inexpensive produce department.
104 locals recommend
JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont Ave
104 locals recommend
Funky good grocery store with Eastern European, and Latin American foods, Incredible and shockingly inexpensive produce department.
Solid grocery and pharmacy.
340 locals recommend
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvd
340 locals recommend
Solid grocery and pharmacy.
Hey, it's a library. With free computer access! Don't forget to check out the Leonardo DiCaprio room with all of his movie posters - yes, he's a local and his family donated all the computers. Thanks!
13 locals recommend
Los Feliz Branch Library
1874 Hillhurst Ave
13 locals recommend
Hey, it's a library. With free computer access! Don't forget to check out the Leonardo DiCaprio room with all of his movie posters - yes, he's a local and his family donated all the computers. Thanks!
Excellent, popular, healthy and affordable gourmet food. Worth the trip. Great, inexpensive, curated, cheese and wine.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 locals recommend
Excellent, popular, healthy and affordable gourmet food. Worth the trip. Great, inexpensive, curated, cheese and wine.
It's the fanciest grocery store in town!
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 locals recommend
It's the fanciest grocery store in town!

Sightseeing

It's a Frank Lloyd Wright you can walk to. And it's crazy cool.
67 locals recommend
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood Blvd
67 locals recommend
It's a Frank Lloyd Wright you can walk to. And it's crazy cool.
Great Bicycle path that runs the Los Angeles river that actually has trees and birds. Just like nature.
Los Angeles River Bicycle Park at Crystal Street
Great Bicycle path that runs the Los Angeles river that actually has trees and birds. Just like nature.

Shopping

Super fun and weird stuff. Great gifts.
Popkiller Sunset
7503 Sunset Blvd
Super fun and weird stuff. Great gifts.
If you need to buy excellent electronics or giant quantities of anything.
114 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
2901 Los Feliz Blvd
114 locals recommend
If you need to buy excellent electronics or giant quantities of anything.
Wonderfully weird eccentric shop and art gallery. Amazing for weird gifts.
81 locals recommend
Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood Blvd
81 locals recommend
Wonderfully weird eccentric shop and art gallery. Amazing for weird gifts.
Incredible thrift store. Usually has great clothes.
22 locals recommend
Goodwill Southern California Store & Donation Center
4575 Hollywood Blvd
22 locals recommend
Incredible thrift store. Usually has great clothes.
If you need a costume, this is the place.
8 locals recommend
Ozzie Dots
4637 Hollywood Blvd
8 locals recommend
If you need a costume, this is the place.