Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdHollywood history, ultra chic.
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveBest shopping in the world!
Fun to walk along the boardwalk and people watch. Pick up some incense and random pieces of jewelry and art pieces. Also cheap sunglasses!
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkFun to walk along the boardwalk and people watch. Pick up some incense and random pieces of jewelry and art pieces. Also cheap sunglasses!
Essentials
Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon BlvdGreat coffee, great history.
Great selection, value minded but interesting items. Good wine and beer.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdGreat selection, value minded but interesting items. Good wine and beer.
Bristol Farms
7880 Sunset BlvdGourmet selection, more expensive but unique specialty items.
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdRock and Roll Ralphs is an LA icon. Has everything you need.
Entertainment & Activities
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdGreat Hollywood history.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFun family day.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFun insight into moviemaking
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdFun to find your favorite star!
Shopping
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdShopping and sightseeing
Barney's New York
3585 Sagunto StreetLunch at Barney's Greengrass
Shopping, snacks, movies, The Grove has it all. Outdoor mall that is a nice go to -to get away from it all.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrShopping, snacks, movies, The Grove has it all. Outdoor mall that is a nice go to -to get away from it all.
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveLots of funky stores and restaurants, cafes.
Everything Else
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa
9641 Sunset BlvdPolo Lounge
Zuma Beach
SoCal classic beach, great break.
LA Classic - nice to roam through and try some of the different stands and enjoy the sights and sounds.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StLA Classic - nice to roam through and try some of the different stands and enjoy the sights and sounds.
Food Scene
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveThe view!
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdClassic mixed/gay bar restaurant.
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose AveMario Batali's classic.
Providence
5955 Melrose AveExquisite
Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon BlvdRomantic restaurant
Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton AveClassic bar
Dan Tana's
9071 Santa Monica BlvdItalian old school
Great inexpensive, Japanese owned sushi with sake and beer specials daily. Fresh, fresh, fresh.
6 locals recommend
Yoshi's Sushi
8274 Santa Monica BlvdGreat inexpensive, Japanese owned sushi with sake and beer specials daily. Fresh, fresh, fresh.
Great burger and dogs - in an old train car right on Sunset. Kids love it.
75 locals recommend
Carney's Restaurant
8351 Sunset BlvdGreat burger and dogs - in an old train car right on Sunset. Kids love it.
Yogurtland
310 S La Brea AveYummy yogurt with all the toppings!
Great food and an awesome view overlooking the water. Have the lobster:)
83 locals recommend
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveGreat food and an awesome view overlooking the water. Have the lobster:)
Fantastic view and excellent fish tacos and fish and chips. Great hiking trail just off the parking lot too!
161 locals recommend
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Fantastic view and excellent fish tacos and fish and chips. Great hiking trail just off the parking lot too!
Urban Ramen Japanese food Hollywood Los Angeles
7300 Sunset BoulevardKiller ramen and poke bowls.
Killer sushi - mid range prices. Low key, valet park, on sushi row on Ventura Blvd. You'll catch a celeb here and there too.
19 locals recommend
Asanebo
11941 Ventura BlvdKiller sushi - mid range prices. Low key, valet park, on sushi row on Ventura Blvd. You'll catch a celeb here and there too.
Great sushi - mid range - shopping mall. Big menu with speciality cooked items. Fresh fish flown in daily too.
7 locals recommend
Hirozen
8385 Beverly BlvdGreat sushi - mid range - shopping mall. Big menu with speciality cooked items. Fresh fish flown in daily too.
Lawry's The Prime Rib
100 La Cienega BlvdClassic LA!
Wolfgang's steakhouse. Gorgeous space at the Pretty Woman Hotel. Exquisite food and service you'll pay for.
18 locals recommend
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
9500 Wilshire BlvdWolfgang's steakhouse. Gorgeous space at the Pretty Woman Hotel. Exquisite food and service you'll pay for.
The best Italian bakery, restaurant, gorgeous, romantic whimsical place in town. Fantastic food and a lovely place to start a day of adventure downtown.
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveThe best Italian bakery, restaurant, gorgeous, romantic whimsical place in town. Fantastic food and a lovely place to start a day of adventure downtown.
Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica BlvdGreat fo close by, beautiful patio. Very romantic spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdGreat Concert Venue!