Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdCoffee latte in walking distance
Tasty food at a decent price for those evening when you don't feel like going to a fancy restaurant.
16 locals recommend
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
5550 Wilshire BlvdTasty food at a decent price for those evening when you don't feel like going to a fancy restaurant.
Excellent food and organic coffee and teas located in a beautifully decorated space surrounded by a magical garden.
67 locals recommend
Literati Cafe
12081 Wilshire BlvdExcellent food and organic coffee and teas located in a beautifully decorated space surrounded by a magical garden.
Completely vegetarian menu (everything is delicious). We order it frequently for lunch and dinner at work when we stay late.
213 locals recommend
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdCompletely vegetarian menu (everything is delicious). We order it frequently for lunch and dinner at work when we stay late.
Essentials
Toiletries in case you forgot to pack your toothbrush or moisturizer, fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, etc.
88 locals recommend
Smart & Final
1041 N Fuller AveToiletries in case you forgot to pack your toothbrush or moisturizer, fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, etc.
Community owned natural foods store for the visitors who prefer organic produce.
73 locals recommend
Co-opportunity
1525 BroadwayCommunity owned natural foods store for the visitors who prefer organic produce.
Everything Else
For car rental I recommend OK Rent A Car. If you arrange ahead of time, they have excellent prices and great service. They are also in walking distance from me and I can take you to and from LAX
OK Rent a Car
1543 Sawtelle BlvdFor car rental I recommend OK Rent A Car. If you arrange ahead of time, they have excellent prices and great service. They are also in walking distance from me and I can take you to and from LAX
Chase Bank
1415 Lincoln BlvdYou never know when you need a bank.
Not that you want to go to school while you're on vacation, but you never know.
473 locals recommend
University of California, Los Angeles
Not that you want to go to school while you're on vacation, but you never know.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sports bar where you can mingle with the locals and watch games. It's a little bit further away, but you can still walk (just not in high heels).
72 locals recommend
Busby's West Fans
3110 Santa Monica BlvdSports bar where you can mingle with the locals and watch games. It's a little bit further away, but you can still walk (just not in high heels).
Great margaritas and a fun atmosphere.
It's a little bit further away (around half a mile), you can definitely walk, but biking is better.
172 locals recommend
Cabo Cantina
6669 Hollywood BlvdGreat margaritas and a fun atmosphere.
It's a little bit further away (around half a mile), you can definitely walk, but biking is better.
Sightseeing
This is the Western end of Route 66 and probably the most Southern Californian place you can think of. It's a must see if you visit Los Angeles.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThis is the Western end of Route 66 and probably the most Southern Californian place you can think of. It's a must see if you visit Los Angeles.
Shopping, street performers, people watching, restaurants, come and relax in the most authentic Southern California style.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeShopping, street performers, people watching, restaurants, come and relax in the most authentic Southern California style.
Where the stars shop! If you're at the right place and moment, you might bump into a movie star.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveWhere the stars shop! If you're at the right place and moment, you might bump into a movie star.
Marilyn Monroe's hand prints, Grauman's Chinese Theater, Egyptian Theater, Kodak Theater, the famous Hollywood & Highland plaza and Hollywood Sign in the distance. All yours to see if you take line 1.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdMarilyn Monroe's hand prints, Grauman's Chinese Theater, Egyptian Theater, Kodak Theater, the famous Hollywood & Highland plaza and Hollywood Sign in the distance. All yours to see if you take line 1.