Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Roasting the world's most delicious certified organic coffee since 1990. Organic coffee, organic tea, home brewing merchandise.
66 locals recommend
Groundwork Coffee Co.
1501 N Cahuenga BlvdRoasting the world's most delicious certified organic coffee since 1990. Organic coffee, organic tea, home brewing merchandise.
Want a delicious breakfast for dinner? Milk Shakes in the morning? Hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Open 24/7 and it's right next door!!
125 locals recommend
Denny's
5751 Sunset BlvdWant a delicious breakfast for dinner? Milk Shakes in the morning? Hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Open 24/7 and it's right next door!!
Casual dining that draw on the bold flavors of Southeast Asia. Gluten free rice and noodle bowls. Homemade curries and sauces. Inexpensive, good food when you want a quick bite.
12 locals recommend
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen
6333 Sunset BoulevardCasual dining that draw on the bold flavors of Southeast Asia. Gluten free rice and noodle bowls. Homemade curries and sauces. Inexpensive, good food when you want a quick bite.
Cafe Gratitude is a small chain of organic plant based restaurants.
280 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdCafe Gratitude is a small chain of organic plant based restaurants.
Artisanal pizza & starter plates served in an airy, rustic-chic space with an open kitchen.
141 locals recommend
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StArtisanal pizza & starter plates served in an airy, rustic-chic space with an open kitchen.
Modern conveyor-belt sushi chain serving hot & cold rolls, plus tea & creative cocktails.
8 locals recommend
Blue C Sushi
6374 Sunset BlvdModern conveyor-belt sushi chain serving hot & cold rolls, plus tea & creative cocktails.
Upscale but not pretentious La Monarca Mexican Bakery & Cafe has the best service, not to mention the most delicious treats!
58 locals recommend
La Monarca Bakery
5833 N Figueroa St Upscale but not pretentious La Monarca Mexican Bakery & Cafe has the best service, not to mention the most delicious treats!
Modern counter service vegan kitchen offering sandwiches, salads, faux meats & sides.
213 locals recommend
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdModern counter service vegan kitchen offering sandwiches, salads, faux meats & sides.
A teensy little take-out window tucked between Delancey and Mission Cantina serving amazing burgers, beef & fried chicken sliders, insane milkshakes and fresh-cut fries, served "dirty" upon request :)
Twins Sliders
5960 Sunset BlvdA teensy little take-out window tucked between Delancey and Mission Cantina serving amazing burgers, beef & fried chicken sliders, insane milkshakes and fresh-cut fries, served "dirty" upon request :)
New York Style Sandwich Shop offering brisket sandwiches & other great meaty and veggie subs with housemade ingredients, delicious breads, plus regional sodas.
6 locals recommend
Tamarind Ave Deli
5960 Sunset BlvdNew York Style Sandwich Shop offering brisket sandwiches & other great meaty and veggie subs with housemade ingredients, delicious breads, plus regional sodas.
The Original Hoy-Ka Thai Noodle
5908 Sunset BoulevardBest Thai food in town!
Stylish, happening spot serves New American spins on classic comfort food plus brunch & happy hour.
14 locals recommend
Magnolia
6266 1/2 Sunset Blvd.Stylish, happening spot serves New American spins on classic comfort food plus brunch & happy hour.
Slow food done fast. The restaurants serve fresh, healthy, chef-inspired, globally influenced, farmer's market sensible dishes at an affordable price in a relaxed, modern environment.
432 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdSlow food done fast. The restaurants serve fresh, healthy, chef-inspired, globally influenced, farmer's market sensible dishes at an affordable price in a relaxed, modern environment.
Really good pizzas, housemade pastas & more Northern Italian dishes.
19 locals recommend
Fabiolus Cucina
6270 Sunset BlvdReally good pizzas, housemade pastas & more Northern Italian dishes.
Upscale signature sushi & Japanese eats plus creative drinks in chic Philippe Starck-designed space.
239 locals recommend
Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood BlvdUpscale signature sushi & Japanese eats plus creative drinks in chic Philippe Starck-designed space.
Swanky, multi-level eatery featuring modern Southeast Asian fare amid a large patios with fire pits.
11 locals recommend
House of Macau
1600 Vine StSwanky, multi-level eatery featuring modern Southeast Asian fare amid a large patios with fire pits.
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdReally good cheap Tex Mex food!
Arts & Culture
A 14 screen high-tech multiplex theater showing new and classic films. Also has an airy cafe & bar and cool shop too.
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdA 14 screen high-tech multiplex theater showing new and classic films. Also has an airy cafe & bar and cool shop too.
The world's largest independent record store with over a million new and used Vinyl Records, CDs, DVD's, Blu-rays, Posters, Books, T-Shirts, and memorabilia, plus live shows.
272 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdThe world's largest independent record store with over a million new and used Vinyl Records, CDs, DVD's, Blu-rays, Posters, Books, T-Shirts, and memorabilia, plus live shows.
Since 1978, a showcase for emerging artists & art forms, plus community & educational events.
Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions
6522 Hollywood BlvdSince 1978, a showcase for emerging artists & art forms, plus community & educational events.
Universal CityWalk are the entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts
516 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal CityWalk are the entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts
Emerson LA Film Festival hosts film screenings, panel discussions and more. Starting Oct 10th.
7 locals recommend
Emerson College Los Angeles Center
5960 Sunset BlvdEmerson LA Film Festival hosts film screenings, panel discussions and more. Starting Oct 10th.
This Art Deco style concert theater has hosted many of the worlds greatest music Legends.
91 locals recommend
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset BlvdThis Art Deco style concert theater has hosted many of the worlds greatest music Legends.
Free Live Jazz On Fridays, Free Latin Jazz on Saturdays. Take a picnic, or eat in one of their cafe's. Holds more than 150000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to present.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdFree Live Jazz On Fridays, Free Latin Jazz on Saturdays. Take a picnic, or eat in one of their cafe's. Holds more than 150000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to present.
Gorgeous, sizable museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Entrance is free.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrGorgeous, sizable museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Entrance is free.
Sightseeing
Over 2,500 five-pointed terrazzo & brass stars embedded in the sidewalks are permanent public monuments to achievement in entertainment,bearing names of actors, musicians, directors, producers, etc.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdOver 2,500 five-pointed terrazzo & brass stars embedded in the sidewalks are permanent public monuments to achievement in entertainment,bearing names of actors, musicians, directors, producers, etc.
A landmark and American cultural icon that can be seen very clearly right from the apartment building.
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood Boulevard A landmark and American cultural icon that can be seen very clearly right from the apartment building.
Visit the Guinness World Record Museum on Hollywood's famous Walk of Fame, a family friendly attraction showcasing impressive world records
29 locals recommend
Guinness World Records Museum
6764 Hollywood BlvdVisit the Guinness World Record Museum on Hollywood's famous Walk of Fame, a family friendly attraction showcasing impressive world records
Hollywood history, including props, costumes, scripts & photos, housed in a historic building.
52 locals recommend
The Hollywood Museum
1660 N Highland AveHollywood history, including props, costumes, scripts & photos, housed in a historic building.
Hollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood BlvdA wax museum featuring replicas of celebrities.
Sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in LAs' Griffith Park, the beautiful observatory has great views, and an extensive array of space and science-related displays and shows. Free too!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdSitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in LAs' Griffith Park, the beautiful observatory has great views, and an extensive array of space and science-related displays and shows. Free too!
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFilm studio and theme park
Save up to 55% on top Los Angeles attractions, museums & tours versus paying at the gate.
Go Los Angeles Card at LA Visitor Information Center
6801 Hollywood BlvdSave up to 55% on top Los Angeles attractions, museums & tours versus paying at the gate.
A 133-acre zoo founded in 1966 and located in Los Angeles, California.
328 locals recommend
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo DrA 133-acre zoo founded in 1966 and located in Los Angeles, California.
Large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains which covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of of the largest Urban parks in N. America. Great for hiking and the Observatory.
Griffith Park / Hyperion station
Large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains which covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of of the largest Urban parks in N. America. Great for hiking and the Observatory.
The only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThe only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney.
Beautiful beach known for its canals, beaches, and the circus-like Ocean Front Walk, a two-and-a-half-mile pedestrian-only promenade that features performers, mystics, artists and vendors.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkBeautiful beach known for its canals, beaches, and the circus-like Ocean Front Walk, a two-and-a-half-mile pedestrian-only promenade that features performers, mystics, artists and vendors.
Shopping
Large offbeat shop offers an eclectic range of pop-culture ephemera, novelties, books, kitch, housewares & gifts.
81 locals recommend
Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood BlvdLarge offbeat shop offers an eclectic range of pop-culture ephemera, novelties, books, kitch, housewares & gifts.
Seriously the best Walgreens I've ever been in! Its huge! They even have a frozen yogurt bar inside! Serving your needs for prescriptions, health & wellness products, photo services, home goods etc.
304 locals recommend
Walgreens
1501 Vine StSeriously the best Walgreens I've ever been in! Its huge! They even have a frozen yogurt bar inside! Serving your needs for prescriptions, health & wellness products, photo services, home goods etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Experience delicious food, live music, and world-class service. A Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
70 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
6801 Hollywood BlvdExperience delicious food, live music, and world-class service. A Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
Established in 1927, and the first family restaurant in Hollywood. Serves good Contemporary American and British Cuisine.
40 locals recommend
Pig ‘N Whistle
6714 Hollywood BlvdEstablished in 1927, and the first family restaurant in Hollywood. Serves good Contemporary American and British Cuisine.
Tequilla Bar serving Fresh Homemade Mexican Food. Taco Tuesdays is a must!
26 locals recommend
Mission Cantina
5960 Sunset BlvdTequilla Bar serving Fresh Homemade Mexican Food. Taco Tuesdays is a must!
Visit this vibrant late-night spot for thin-crust pies & craft beer also has an outdoor patio.
29 locals recommend
Delancey
5960 Sunset BlvdVisit this vibrant late-night spot for thin-crust pies & craft beer also has an outdoor patio.
Upbeat neighborhood spot known for rotisserie chicken & American fare plus hopping bar & happy hour.
214 locals recommend
Birds
5925 Franklin AveUpbeat neighborhood spot known for rotisserie chicken & American fare plus hopping bar & happy hour.
Dimly-lit, 1930s-inspired wine & beer stop with a vintage vibe & classic music on vinyl records. AWESOME!
42 locals recommend
The Know Where Bar
5634 Hollywood BlvdDimly-lit, 1930s-inspired wine & beer stop with a vintage vibe & classic music on vinyl records. AWESOME!
Huge club with several unique areas, including an outdoor courtyard with a reflecting pool, large dance floors, VIP cabanas and fireplace.
40 locals recommend
Boulevard3
6523 Sunset BlvdHuge club with several unique areas, including an outdoor courtyard with a reflecting pool, large dance floors, VIP cabanas and fireplace.
Landmark night club with a gritty vibe showcasing rock bands on the rise, plus a few headliners.
172 locals recommend
The Viper Room
8852 Sunset BlvdLandmark night club with a gritty vibe showcasing rock bands on the rise, plus a few headliners.
World famous nightspot hosting live rock bands & other acts in a compact, no-nonsense setting.
138 locals recommend
Whisky a Go Go
8901 Sunset BlvdWorld famous nightspot hosting live rock bands & other acts in a compact, no-nonsense setting.
This intimate, standing-room-only venue for cutting-edge music is steeped in rock-n-roll history.
107 locals recommend
Troubadour
9081 N Santa Monica BlvdThis intimate, standing-room-only venue for cutting-edge music is steeped in rock-n-roll history.
Everything Else
The Hollywood & Highland Center is a shopping mall and entertainment complex with world-class shopping, dining, entertainment and red carpet events.
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdThe Hollywood & Highland Center is a shopping mall and entertainment complex with world-class shopping, dining, entertainment and red carpet events.
The Red Line takes you from Universal City and North Hollywood to Downtown LA.
67 locals recommend
Metro Red Line
The Red Line takes you from Universal City and North Hollywood to Downtown LA.
Your yoga sanctuary in the city of Los Angeles. The teachers here are incredible!
Hollywood Power Yoga
Your yoga sanctuary in the city of Los Angeles. The teachers here are incredible!
Wynn Nail Spa
1509 Vine StBest nail spa in LA!
The Beach House is a unique community destination. With spectacular views, splash pad, beautiful swimming pool, beach, playground, gallery, community classes, dining and more.
152 locals recommend
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyThe Beach House is a unique community destination. With spectacular views, splash pad, beautiful swimming pool, beach, playground, gallery, community classes, dining and more.
Beautiful outdoor retail and entertainment complex with great restaurants, shopping, movie theaters & farmers market.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrBeautiful outdoor retail and entertainment complex with great restaurants, shopping, movie theaters & farmers market.
Primary airport serving the Greater Los Angeles area.
461 locals recommend
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayPrimary airport serving the Greater Los Angeles area.
Essentials
A neighborhood grocery store just around the corner, with amazing food and drink from around the globe and lots of local produce too. Great quality at great prices.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveA neighborhood grocery store just around the corner, with amazing food and drink from around the globe and lots of local produce too. Great quality at great prices.
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdA major supermarket chain. Cheap and local...
Sunday morning HUGE street market. Local farmers & vendors offer a variety of fresh California-grown fruits & veggies, honey, fish, eggs, meats, cheeses, mushrooms, jewelry, gifts etc. Breakfast too!
242 locals recommend
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveSunday morning HUGE street market. Local farmers & vendors offer a variety of fresh California-grown fruits & veggies, honey, fish, eggs, meats, cheeses, mushrooms, jewelry, gifts etc. Breakfast too!