Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Trio House
2700 S Figueroa StSolid Thai food and they deliver!!
Really good Indian food, beautiful decor, ambiance and service make this spot well worth a trip to Melrose!
14 locals recommend
Anarkali Indian Restaurant
7013 Melrose AveReally good Indian food, beautiful decor, ambiance and service make this spot well worth a trip to Melrose!
Good Americana/breakfast/brunch place that lends itself to studying or just hanging out.
10 locals recommend
Bird's Nest Cafe
2403 S Vermont AveGood Americana/breakfast/brunch place that lends itself to studying or just hanging out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice local spot with pretty good food and outdoor patio seating that's perfect for a happy hour or night time drink( if its warm out).
The Lab Gastropub
3500 S Figueroa StNice local spot with pretty good food and outdoor patio seating that's perfect for a happy hour or night time drink( if its warm out).
They have a vast selection of tequilas, a taco bar on the spacious outdoor, covered patio and live music most nights of the week.
50 locals recommend
Las Perlas
107 E 6th StThey have a vast selection of tequilas, a taco bar on the spacious outdoor, covered patio and live music most nights of the week.
Sightseeing
One of the two best views of the city and a nice hike for the hikers, especially around sunset!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdOne of the two best views of the city and a nice hike for the hikers, especially around sunset!
Panoramic views of LA and the Pacific Ocean make this a must see when visiting LA. They have outdoor restaurants and bars for nice afternoon bite and/or drink.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrPanoramic views of LA and the Pacific Ocean make this a must see when visiting LA. They have outdoor restaurants and bars for nice afternoon bite and/or drink.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful scenery, interesting hike and of course two waterfalls!
42 locals recommend
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls TrailBeautiful scenery, interesting hike and of course two waterfalls!
Read a book, relax or stop and actually smell the roses, they have a dizzying array of colors and styles!
56 locals recommend
Exposition Park Rose Garden
701 State DrRead a book, relax or stop and actually smell the roses, they have a dizzying array of colors and styles!
Entertainment & Activities
From jazz to classical, latin/world to electronica, any show you see there is great just so you can experience this classic outdoor venue under the stars!
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdFrom jazz to classical, latin/world to electronica, any show you see there is great just so you can experience this classic outdoor venue under the stars!
Essentials
The Ralph's by USC has a decent selection of organic food for a mainstream supermarket, in addition to most anything else you would expect in a large, neighborhood market. Also they are open til 1 AM.
947 locals recommend
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdThe Ralph's by USC has a decent selection of organic food for a mainstream supermarket, in addition to most anything else you would expect in a large, neighborhood market. Also they are open til 1 AM.
This location has outdoor seating where you can have coffee or lunch, a wine bar and of course all the goodies you find at any Wholefoods, organic produce and other foods, prepared foods etc. They have free parking through validation with a purchase.
344 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand AveThis location has outdoor seating where you can have coffee or lunch, a wine bar and of course all the goodies you find at any Wholefoods, organic produce and other foods, prepared foods etc. They have free parking through validation with a purchase.
Getting Around
You can get to Santa Monica in about 30 min! Also you connect to the entire LA Metro system and catch a bus if you need to.
6 locals recommend
Expo / Vermont Station
You can get to Santa Monica in about 30 min! Also you connect to the entire LA Metro system and catch a bus if you need to.