Guidebook for Los Angeles

Valerie
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Nice outdoor courtyard under the trees. Good breakfasts, salads, comfort food.
168 locals recommend
Home
1760 Hillhurst Ave
168 locals recommend
Nice outdoor courtyard under the trees. Good breakfasts, salads, comfort food.
I like the big old booths, 50's style decor with Mexican influence. Cool bar. Strong drinks. My favorite Mexican food. More variety than most and good mole.
40 locals recommend
Mexico City
2121 Hillhurst Ave
40 locals recommend
I like the big old booths, 50's style decor with Mexican influence. Cool bar. Strong drinks. My favorite Mexican food. More variety than most and good mole.
Reminds me of Italian restaurants Greenwich Village in NYC. Pretty bar area with cozy booths. Dining room is nice. Good Italian food. Can get noisy. They also have outdoor sideway seating.
276 locals recommend
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave
276 locals recommend
Reminds me of Italian restaurants Greenwich Village in NYC. Pretty bar area with cozy booths. Dining room is nice. Good Italian food. Can get noisy. They also have outdoor sideway seating.
Nice bar inside. Small indoor dining area. Big outdoor seating area under the trees. Great baked goods, coffees, teas. Big breakfast menu, good salads, sandwiches etc. You order inside, then sit outside. No waiters.
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst Ave
310 locals recommend
Nice bar inside. Small indoor dining area. Big outdoor seating area under the trees. Great baked goods, coffees, teas. Big breakfast menu, good salads, sandwiches etc. You order inside, then sit outside. No waiters.
More for the history and decor of old Hollywood than the food which is a bit pricey.
198 locals recommend
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood Blvd
198 locals recommend
More for the history and decor of old Hollywood than the food which is a bit pricey.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful park not too far away. Huge old oak tree forest with camelia trees of all kinds under the canopy. They bloom late winter, early spring. Big rose garden, streams, pond, native plant area. Beautiful views of the mts. Love it.
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr
238 locals recommend
Beautiful park not too far away. Huge old oak tree forest with camelia trees of all kinds under the canopy. They bloom late winter, early spring. Big rose garden, streams, pond, native plant area. Beautiful views of the mts. Love it.
The museums and galleries are great. But I love the gardens of all kinds. Especially the cactus garden. Varieties from all over the world and very mature.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
999 locals recommend
The museums and galleries are great. But I love the gardens of all kinds. Especially the cactus garden. Varieties from all over the world and very mature.
Pretty town on the bluffs above the ocean. White sand beach with walking and biking trails that go on for miles to the North and the South.
315 locals recommend
Santa Monica Beach
315 locals recommend
Pretty town on the bluffs above the ocean. White sand beach with walking and biking trails that go on for miles to the North and the South.
The beach and walking/bike trails plus the scene. Street performers, muscle beach, people selling crafts etc.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
1387 locals recommend
The beach and walking/bike trails plus the scene. Street performers, muscle beach, people selling crafts etc.
I love Griffith Park. Miles of trails for hiking or biking. I often go on night hikes with the Sierra Club or Los Angeles Hiking group (meetup). There is the train museum. The Observatory, The Zoo is in a lovely setting winding through the hills. There are tennis courts, golf courses. The Autry Western museum. And the views are stunning!
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 locals recommend
I love Griffith Park. Miles of trails for hiking or biking. I often go on night hikes with the Sierra Club or Los Angeles Hiking group (meetup). There is the train museum. The Observatory, The Zoo is in a lovely setting winding through the hills. There are tennis courts, golf courses. The Autry Western museum. And the views are stunning!
Lovely walk around the pond. paddle boat rental.
234 locals recommend
Echo Park
1632 Echo Park Ave
234 locals recommend
Lovely walk around the pond. paddle boat rental.
The Lake is actually a reservoir that is empty. They plan to make it more natural with water and plants. But there is a walking/running path around it. It's in a nice neighborhood. There is a dog park too and recreation center with basketball court, children's playground.
256 locals recommend
Silver Lake
256 locals recommend
The Lake is actually a reservoir that is empty. They plan to make it more natural with water and plants. But there is a walking/running path around it. It's in a nice neighborhood. There is a dog park too and recreation center with basketball court, children's playground.

Essentials

Reasonably priced groceries, spirits etc. My main place to shop besides the farmers markets.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 locals recommend
Reasonably priced groceries, spirits etc. My main place to shop besides the farmers markets.
More high end groceries. Good quality, more variety that Trader Joe's
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 locals recommend
More high end groceries. Good quality, more variety that Trader Joe's
Pharmacy, groceries, toiletries etc.
238 locals recommend
CVS
4414 York Blvd
238 locals recommend
Pharmacy, groceries, toiletries etc.
for special healthy stuff.
202 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst Ave
202 locals recommend
for special healthy stuff.

Entertainment & Activities

Big Beautiful old theatre. Not a multiplex! Egyptian themed decor. Tons of legroom. And cheap! $5.50 for a senior. Bargain matinees. I walk to it from home.
418 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
418 locals recommend
Big Beautiful old theatre. Not a multiplex! Egyptian themed decor. Tons of legroom. And cheap! $5.50 for a senior. Bargain matinees. I walk to it from home.
Tri-plex with small theatres. But Independently owned along with Vista Theatre. And also much cheaper that big multi-plexes. And I walk there from home. Fun places to eat all along Hillhurst in that area.
137 locals recommend
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont Ave
137 locals recommend
Tri-plex with small theatres. But Independently owned along with Vista Theatre. And also much cheaper that big multi-plexes. And I walk there from home. Fun places to eat all along Hillhurst in that area.
Multiplex. Good movies. Can buy beer and wine and bring it into theatres now. A restaurant and bar in lobby. The Dome is special and a piece of Hollywood History.
773 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset Blvd
773 locals recommend
Multiplex. Good movies. Can buy beer and wine and bring it into theatres now. A restaurant and bar in lobby. The Dome is special and a piece of Hollywood History.
Historical building, great revival movie theatre.
99 locals recommend
The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd
99 locals recommend
Historical building, great revival movie theatre.
Beautiful old hollywood theatre. Disney movies and some live shows before certain movies.
212 locals recommend
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd
212 locals recommend
Beautiful old hollywood theatre. Disney movies and some live shows before certain movies.

Arts & Culture

Gorgeous old theatre. Mostly musicals.
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd
539 locals recommend
Gorgeous old theatre. Mostly musicals.
Three theatres. The Taper, small theatre in the round. More serious dramas. Ahmanson Theatre, big, mainly musicals. Dorothy Chandler theatre, dance, opera. Casual and fine dining in the courtyard area. Grand Park is below.
19 locals recommend
Center Theatre Group
601 W Temple St
19 locals recommend
Three theatres. The Taper, small theatre in the round. More serious dramas. Ahmanson Theatre, big, mainly musicals. Dorothy Chandler theatre, dance, opera. Casual and fine dining in the courtyard area. Grand Park is below.
Beautiful architecture, incredible sound for orchestra, classic, jazz etc.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave
1063 locals recommend
Beautiful architecture, incredible sound for orchestra, classic, jazz etc.
The place to see modern art. 2 locations.
695 locals recommend
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave
695 locals recommend
The place to see modern art. 2 locations.
Cool building, contemporary collection. Near MOCA, Theatres, Walt Disney Hall, Grand Park etc.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 locals recommend
Cool building, contemporary collection. Near MOCA, Theatres, Walt Disney Hall, Grand Park etc.
Medium size theatre, good plays. In the Westwood area near UCLA.
56 locals recommend
Geffen Playhouse Theater
10886 Le Conte Ave
56 locals recommend
Medium size theatre, good plays. In the Westwood area near UCLA.
Huge outdoor amphitheatre for concerts. Go early to picnic before shows. Range of seating options for all budgets. Big screens for those in the cheap seats. Lots of food options if you don't bring your own. Love sitting outside under the stars and listening to music.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
1407 locals recommend
Huge outdoor amphitheatre for concerts. Go early to picnic before shows. Range of seating options for all budgets. Big screens for those in the cheap seats. Lots of food options if you don't bring your own. Love sitting outside under the stars and listening to music.
In Little Tokyo. Learn about the shameful imprisonment of Japanese Americans during WW2 and other great exhibits. Lots of shops and restaurants in area.
75 locals recommend
Japanese American National Museum
100 N Central Ave
75 locals recommend
In Little Tokyo. Learn about the shameful imprisonment of Japanese Americans during WW2 and other great exhibits. Lots of shops and restaurants in area.
Beautiful location high above the city, views of the ocean, gardens. Nice art. I like the photography exhibits.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
Beautiful location high above the city, views of the ocean, gardens. Nice art. I like the photography exhibits.
Beautiful space to exhibit great Photography.
95 locals recommend
Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars
95 locals recommend
Beautiful space to exhibit great Photography.
Like being in an ancient Greek Villa. Beautiful setting high above the ocean.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
883 locals recommend
Like being in an ancient Greek Villa. Beautiful setting high above the ocean.

Sightseeing

Oldest street in L.A. Great museums, food, shopping.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera Street
412 locals recommend
Oldest street in L.A. Great museums, food, shopping.
396 locals recommend
Chinatown
396 locals recommend
435 locals recommend
Little Tokyo
435 locals recommend
More Armenians in Glendale and near my home than in Armenia. Good food etc.
12 locals recommend
Little Armenia
12 locals recommend
More Armenians in Glendale and near my home than in Armenia. Good food etc.
Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd East of my house. Lots of Thai massage parlors, restaurants, shops.
43 locals recommend
Thai Town
43 locals recommend
Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd East of my house. Lots of Thai massage parlors, restaurants, shops.
Many Ethiopian shops, restaurants.
26 locals recommend
Little Ethiopia
1048 S Fairfax Ave
26 locals recommend
Many Ethiopian shops, restaurants.
Latin influence area.
13 locals recommend
Boyle Heights
13 locals recommend
Latin influence area.

Shopping

stores, restaurants, movie theatre around a "town square" park with a fountain that has music and light shows. Pedestrian walkways, trolley.
87 locals recommend
Americana Way
Americana Way
87 locals recommend
stores, restaurants, movie theatre around a "town square" park with a fountain that has music and light shows. Pedestrian walkways, trolley.
stores, restaurants, movie theatre around a "town square" park with a fountain that has music and light shows. They have a trolley and pedestrian walkways.
2582 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2582 locals recommend
stores, restaurants, movie theatre around a "town square" park with a fountain that has music and light shows. They have a trolley and pedestrian walkways.