Guidebook for Los Angeles
Getting Around
Wilshire / Normandie
Metro Station - Purple Line
Everything Else
Wilshire / Vermont - Purple Line and Red Line (to Hollywood and Downtown)
71 locals recommend
Wilshire / Vermont Station
Wilshire / Vermont - Purple Line and Red Line (to Hollywood and Downtown)
Koreatown Galleria
3250 W Olympic BlvdKorean mall that has large korean supermarket and food court
The Grove Drive
The Grove DrivePopular outdoor shopping center
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeOutdoor shopping area in downtown Santa Monica
If you want to get away from the crowds head up to Malibu for the day. Less crowded and more beautiful...also it's a nice drive up the 1 Highway
44 locals recommend
Zuma Beach Access Road
Zuma Beach Access RoadIf you want to get away from the crowds head up to Malibu for the day. Less crowded and more beautiful...also it's a nice drive up the 1 Highway
Food Scene
New hotel with trendy lobby bar and restaurant by celebrity chef Roy Choi (of Kogi food truck fame)
122 locals recommend
The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdNew hotel with trendy lobby bar and restaurant by celebrity chef Roy Choi (of Kogi food truck fame)
Very popular spot with good Greek food and a small import market/deli
36 locals recommend
Papa Cristo's Greek Grill
2771 W Pico BlvdVery popular spot with good Greek food and a small import market/deli
Pollo A La Brasa Western
764 S Western AveGood rotisserie chicken to go
King Of New York Pizzeria
301 South Western AvenueIf you order pizza for delivery call up this place...they have good pizza.
Wako Donkasu
3377 Wilshire BlvdJapanese tonkatsu (fried pork/chicken cutlet with curry).
Honey Pig
3400 W 8th StKorean BBQ
My favorite restaurant in all of LA. Has amazing fresh ceviche dishes like concha negra and aguachiles. Also the camarones al mojo de ajo (garlic shrimp) dish that is highly recommonded.
18 locals recommend
La Cevicheria
3809 W Pico BlvdMy favorite restaurant in all of LA. Has amazing fresh ceviche dishes like concha negra and aguachiles. Also the camarones al mojo de ajo (garlic shrimp) dish that is highly recommonded.
Dan Sung Sa
3317 W 6th StPopular Korean food place that serves food until 2am.
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayHistoric food market
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StWonderful food...known for it's famous Baco invented here.
Very famous and delicious pastrami sandwiches in old historic Jewish deli. The neighborhood might seem sketchy but during the day it's perfectly fine and definitely worth the pastrami
71 locals recommend
Langer's
704 S Alvarado StVery famous and delicious pastrami sandwiches in old historic Jewish deli. The neighborhood might seem sketchy but during the day it's perfectly fine and definitely worth the pastrami
Delicious and authentic Thai food...they make their food very spicy. Their soups especially duck noodle are amazing. Also try their crispy pork.
27 locals recommend
The Original Hoy-Ka Thai Noodle
5908 Sunset BoulevardDelicious and authentic Thai food...they make their food very spicy. Their soups especially duck noodle are amazing. Also try their crispy pork.
Wasabi Japanese Noodle House
3444 Wilshire BlvdCheap but tasty Japanese food
Andaman Thai
3446 Wilshire BlvdClose Thai food
Popular Korean food restaurant that serves famous tofu stews/soups - open 24hrs.
125 locals recommend
BCD Tofu House
3575 Wilshire BlvdPopular Korean food restaurant that serves famous tofu stews/soups - open 24hrs.
Chapman Park Studio
3511 W 6th StHistoric spanish revival building filled with restaurants inside the courtyard.
The Boiling Crab
3377 Wilshire BlvdPopular seafood restaurant
Quarters Korean BBQ
3465 W 6th St
Cassells Burgers
3600 W 6th St
Openaire at The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
R Bar LA
3331 W 8th StNearby bar...call ahead of time for password
HMS Bounty
3357 Wilshire BlvdOld time historic bar
Beer Belly
532 S Western AveGood gastropub with nice selection of local beers
Really fun karaoke bar. It's open layout so you can watch tons of people sing and gets really crowded
74 locals recommend
Brass Monkey Karaoke
3440 Wilshire BlvdReally fun karaoke bar. It's open layout so you can watch tons of people sing and gets really crowded
Pattern Bar
100 W 9th StBar
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StWhiskey Bar
Perch
448 S Hill StBar on roof has great views of Downtown.
Golden Gopher
417 W 8th StBar
Villains Tavern
1356 Palmetto StreetFun bar in the Arts District
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StBig brewery in warehouse in the Arts District
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetSpecializes in sausage and beer - located in Arts District
Rooftop bar with lounge and pool. Friday and Saturday nights you have to pay a cover...all other times it's free. Fun to go during the day.
330 locals recommend
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StRooftop bar with lounge and pool. Friday and Saturday nights you have to pay a cover...all other times it's free. Fun to go during the day.
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveRooftop bar with views of the ocean, Venice beach, and Los Angeles.
Korean restaurant/bar with old school 1920s decor in historic building. Bar is used as a set for the show The New Girl.
46 locals recommend
The Prince
2 W 7th StKorean restaurant/bar with old school 1920s decor in historic building. Bar is used as a set for the show The New Girl.
The Normandie Club
3612 W 6th StSouthland Beer
740 S Western AveEssentials
Grocery store that is walking distance. Caters mostly to Latino consumers however have all the basic necessities.
104 locals recommend
JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont AveGrocery store that is walking distance. Caters mostly to Latino consumers however have all the basic necessities.
Ralphs
645 W 9th StLarge supermarket
Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdVery popular affordable Korean Spa
Arts & Culture
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire BlvdFamous concert venue
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StSports arena - Lakers, Clippers, Kings,
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveDodger stadium
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMuseum
My favorite place to watch shows in the summer. Highly recommend seeing a show here. Make sure to check if you can bring drinks and food in prior.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdMy favorite place to watch shows in the summer. Highly recommend seeing a show here. Make sure to check if you can bring drinks and food in prior.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Broad
221 S Grand AveEntertainment & Activities
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdMuseum
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrScience museum where you can see the space shuttle
Page Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdPaleontology Museum
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaTheme park and also Universal City Walk
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrTheme park
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyTheme Park