Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Homely cooking & cheap. Very popular. Also home made fresh juices- very cheap. 3 minute walk
39 locals recommend
C J's Cafe
5501 W Pico Blvd
39 locals recommend
Homely cooking & cheap. Very popular. Also home made fresh juices- very cheap. 3 minute walk
gourmet pizza, vegan & organic. Walking distance
116 locals recommend
Bloom Cafe
5544 W Pico Blvd
116 locals recommend
gourmet pizza, vegan & organic. Walking distance
Expensive ($9) yet amazing meal replacement protein shakes to die for. Also vegan bakery. Walking distance'
The Daily Shake
5450 West Pico Boulevard
Expensive ($9) yet amazing meal replacement protein shakes to die for. Also vegan bakery. Walking distance'
They are everywhere really aren't they Walking distance
573 locals recommend
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica Blvd
573 locals recommend
They are everywhere really aren't they Walking distance
New LA hot spot. Great reviews!
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea Ave
319 locals recommend
New LA hot spot. Great reviews!
An LA Classic. Good food, good ambience Walking..but a long walk
18 locals recommend
Luna Park
672 South La Brea Avenue
18 locals recommend
An LA Classic. Good food, good ambience Walking..but a long walk
Absolute favorite Vegan restaurant in LA. Popular with celebs on the down low. To die for salads, desserts & organic red wine. Saw Mary Kate Olson eating here
63 locals recommend
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega Blvd
63 locals recommend
Absolute favorite Vegan restaurant in LA. Popular with celebs on the down low. To die for salads, desserts & organic red wine. Saw Mary Kate Olson eating here
Great quality for the price! Very affordable. Eat here weekly.
17 locals recommend
Starfish Sushi
5600 Wilshire Blvd
17 locals recommend
Great quality for the price! Very affordable. Eat here weekly.
DTLA so a 20 minute drive but voted one of the BEST restaurants in LA. Upmarket with gorgeous interior is a surprise, hidden down a grungy alley, in the DTLA arts district
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th Pl
322 locals recommend
DTLA so a 20 minute drive but voted one of the BEST restaurants in LA. Upmarket with gorgeous interior is a surprise, hidden down a grungy alley, in the DTLA arts district
Sushi with hip hop & Godzilla playing on TV. This local fave sushi bar hang out gets packed. Has a great selection of sakes. Walking
27 locals recommend
Sake House Miro
809 S La Brea Ave
27 locals recommend
Sushi with hip hop & Godzilla playing on TV. This local fave sushi bar hang out gets packed. Has a great selection of sakes. Walking
Classic fave coffee shop. Has treats & water for dogs. Great cheap sandwiches try white cheddar cheese, date & curry on 3 seeded bagette. Also unusual hot dogs! Walking
8 locals recommend
Black Dog Coffee
5657 Wilshire Blvd
8 locals recommend
Classic fave coffee shop. Has treats & water for dogs. Great cheap sandwiches try white cheddar cheese, date & curry on 3 seeded bagette. Also unusual hot dogs! Walking
Not walking but close. Tourist trap so be prepared to wait. Decent Hot Dog but thats about it.
297 locals recommend
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea Ave
297 locals recommend
Not walking but close. Tourist trap so be prepared to wait. Decent Hot Dog but thats about it.
8 minute drive. Sit outside on the patio, sipping a jalapeño martini & watch Beverly Hills go by. Great truffle fries. Great chocolate martini.
908 Rodeo Dr
908 Rodeo Drive
8 minute drive. Sit outside on the patio, sipping a jalapeño martini & watch Beverly Hills go by. Great truffle fries. Great chocolate martini.
Local low key Italian hangout. Piano bar & lounge singers. Cheap 3 minute Uber ride
28 locals recommend
Pips On Labrea
1356 S La Brea Ave
28 locals recommend
Local low key Italian hangout. Piano bar & lounge singers. Cheap 3 minute Uber ride
Our local historical Farmers Market, adjacent to The Grove, is one of the best low key handout spots LA has to offer. From bars, to an eclectic array of fresh fruits & veg, to outside dining. Monsieur Marcelle for your gourmet french (best cheese offering) ..or UK indulgence- Seen many a celeb relaxing here
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
819 locals recommend
Our local historical Farmers Market, adjacent to The Grove, is one of the best low key handout spots LA has to offer. From bars, to an eclectic array of fresh fruits & veg, to outside dining. Monsieur Marcelle for your gourmet french (best cheese offering) ..or UK indulgence- Seen many a celeb relaxing here
A little bit of a hide-away but worth the drive. Perched on the cliff in Malibu, this iconic restaurants patio is the place to chill for a gourmet brunch overlooking the ocean. Many a local celeb hang-out. Reasonable prices considering.
181 locals recommend
Geoffreys
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy
181 locals recommend
A little bit of a hide-away but worth the drive. Perched on the cliff in Malibu, this iconic restaurants patio is the place to chill for a gourmet brunch overlooking the ocean. Many a local celeb hang-out. Reasonable prices considering.
This beautiful hide-away in the canyon cliffs of Topanga is a bit of a drive, along a windy steep road but you will see a different side of LA . Sit outside to a bubbling brook & a mountain scape. Go in the week to avoid crowds. Reservations advised.
220 locals recommend
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
220 locals recommend
This beautiful hide-away in the canyon cliffs of Topanga is a bit of a drive, along a windy steep road but you will see a different side of LA . Sit outside to a bubbling brook & a mountain scape. Go in the week to avoid crowds. Reservations advised.

Essentials

Can be pricey ( well pricier than the supermarket) but it literally across the street- so super convenient. Has an upmarket selection of groceries & wine. They also deliver so can't really complain.
163 locals recommend
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente Blvd
163 locals recommend
Can be pricey ( well pricier than the supermarket) but it literally across the street- so super convenient. Has an upmarket selection of groceries & wine. They also deliver so can't really complain.
Walking distance, smaller store, but adequate. Friendly
947 locals recommend
Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvd
947 locals recommend
Walking distance, smaller store, but adequate. Friendly
Walkable local pharmacy carries most random things & has a very cheap alcohol section & an ice-cream bar. Go here for cheap 12 packs of beer.
102 locals recommend
Rite Aid
6130 Sunset Blvd
102 locals recommend
Walkable local pharmacy carries most random things & has a very cheap alcohol section & an ice-cream bar. Go here for cheap 12 packs of beer.
Great beauty supply store. Carries every brand & supply. Good prices. Hairdresser inside.
Wilshire Beauty
5377 Wilshire Blvd
Great beauty supply store. Carries every brand & supply. Good prices. Hairdresser inside.
7- 11 Pick up random groceries & more. Does not sell alcohol
11 San Vicente Blvd
11 San Vicente Boulevard
7- 11 Pick up random groceries & more. Does not sell alcohol

Shopping

Small upmarket designer boutique; great finds. (Barneys buyers check this store out)
Des Kohan
914 North Fairfax Avenue
Small upmarket designer boutique; great finds. (Barneys buyers check this store out)
8 mins drive. Got to love BH! Always worth a trip to Barneys Dept Store.
40 locals recommend
Barney's New York
3585 Sagunto Street
40 locals recommend
8 mins drive. Got to love BH! Always worth a trip to Barneys Dept Store.
This classic LA inside mall has a vast selection of shops. 8 minute drive.
1266 locals recommend
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd
1266 locals recommend
This classic LA inside mall has a vast selection of shops. 8 minute drive.
Window shop your fave designer duds. Take a peak in Tiffanies - splurge if you dare!
200 locals recommend
North Rodeo Drive
North Rodeo Drive
200 locals recommend
Window shop your fave designer duds. Take a peak in Tiffanies - splurge if you dare!

Parks & Nature

Check out our famous dinos in the the bubbling natural tar pits, along with the bone excavations & the small botanical museum. Take a walk thru the park checking out native historical horticulture. One of my fave hang outs- its free & beautiful. Love the museum & the free jazz nights all summer. Bring a bottle of wine, picnic & relax on the grass listening to Brazilian Samba. Walking distance
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd
890 locals recommend
Check out our famous dinos in the the bubbling natural tar pits, along with the bone excavations & the small botanical museum. Take a walk thru the park checking out native historical horticulture. One of my fave hang outs- its free & beautiful. Love the museum & the free jazz nights all summer. Bring a bottle of wine, picnic & relax on the grass listening to Brazilian Samba. Walking distance

Drinks & Nightlife

Quaint little family run Mexican bar with the most hospitable staff you'll ever find. Cheap & good tacos, fun atmosphere, great tequila. Walking
33 locals recommend
Candela La Brea
831 S La Brea Ave
33 locals recommend
Quaint little family run Mexican bar with the most hospitable staff you'll ever find. Cheap & good tacos, fun atmosphere, great tequila. Walking
Great Happy Hour- great bar food! Walking distance
58 locals recommend
Rascal
801 S La Brea Ave
58 locals recommend
Great Happy Hour- great bar food! Walking distance

Sightseeing

Jump on the 10 with no traffic & DTLA is literally 15 minutes away. Check out LAs newly developed hot spots, Staples Centre, Deco architecture. Still a little grimy but definitely worth checking.
737 locals recommend
Downtown Los Angeles
737 locals recommend
Jump on the 10 with no traffic & DTLA is literally 15 minutes away. Check out LAs newly developed hot spots, Staples Centre, Deco architecture. Still a little grimy but definitely worth checking.
Take the 10 west to Santa Monica WITH traffic and Santa Monica beach is 20- 25 mins away.
513 locals recommend
Santa Monica
513 locals recommend
Take the 10 west to Santa Monica WITH traffic and Santa Monica beach is 20- 25 mins away.
Uber it to Hollywood Blvd & be a tourist! 10 mins drive - pretty close.
658 locals recommend
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
658 locals recommend
Uber it to Hollywood Blvd & be a tourist! 10 mins drive - pretty close.
Rock n Roll history. Cruise the strip from Hollywood to Santa Monica
82 locals recommend
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
82 locals recommend
Rock n Roll history. Cruise the strip from Hollywood to Santa Monica
Get a sweat on & hike up the hot mountain to capture a selfie with the infanous LA landmark. At least thats free
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood Boulevard
1173 locals recommend
Get a sweat on & hike up the hot mountain to capture a selfie with the infanous LA landmark. At least thats free

Arts & Culture

Because its a cultural must!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Because its a cultural must!
Amazing place with seasonal exhibits, jazz nights, the Lamp Post collection, the famous 'Rock' & more. Bring a picnic & a bottle of wine to the FREE jazz nights hosted every weekend during the summer Grab a cocktail at the outside Stark bar or Rays. One of my fave places to go Walking distance
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
Amazing place with seasonal exhibits, jazz nights, the Lamp Post collection, the famous 'Rock' & more. Bring a picnic & a bottle of wine to the FREE jazz nights hosted every weekend during the summer Grab a cocktail at the outside Stark bar or Rays. One of my fave places to go Walking distance