Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
hip french rooftop spot with live music and dancing. Creme de la creme of DTLA.
786 locals recommend
Perch
448 S Hill Sthip french rooftop spot with live music and dancing. Creme de la creme of DTLA.
One of the best bars in DTLA I've been lurking at for over 7 years.
206 locals recommend
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StOne of the best bars in DTLA I've been lurking at for over 7 years.
Incredible view of the city from this rooftop staple whose pool parties have given me hangovers and great stories.
88 locals recommend
The Rooftop
550 Flower StIncredible view of the city from this rooftop staple whose pool parties have given me hangovers and great stories.
The Association LA
110 E 6th Sthip little hidden spot in a historic building.
DELICIOUS Bar and restaurant. Also try Bar Ama down the street.
Both have been voted best of LA.
125 locals recommend
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StDELICIOUS Bar and restaurant. Also try Bar Ama down the street.
Both have been voted best of LA.
Bar 107
118 W 4th StAMAZING tapas spot.
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th Storiginal French dip, depending who you ask.
Essentials
Forget something at home? No fear! There is a drugstore across the street!
304 locals recommend
Walgreens
1501 Vine StForget something at home? No fear! There is a drugstore across the street!
Forget something at home? No fear! There is a drugstore across the street!
7 locals recommend
Rite Aid Pharmacy
500 S BroadwayForget something at home? No fear! There is a drugstore across the street!
Ralphs
645 W 9th StHUGE grocery store/market about a 15 minute walk from the loft.
Walking distance groceries with lots of pre-made food available as well.
344 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand AveWalking distance groceries with lots of pre-made food available as well.
Shopping
Famous book and record shop. Great place to get lost in for hours.
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetFamous book and record shop. Great place to get lost in for hours.
Super high-end swedish retailer to shop at for men and women. Tons of great shopping along broadway as well.
31 locals recommend
Acne Studios Eastern Columbia Building
855 S BroadwaySuper high-end swedish retailer to shop at for men and women. Tons of great shopping along broadway as well.
Hipster haven and a good spot to buy something to wear for going out to that concert or maybe a wee-shaped candle... I won't judge :-)
71 locals recommend
Urban Outfitters
1520 N Cahuenga BlvdHipster haven and a good spot to buy something to wear for going out to that concert or maybe a wee-shaped candle... I won't judge :-)
It's Zara. You know them. I know them. Maybe you forgot your LBD; it's OK. Help is on the way. H&M is next door.
89 locals recommend
Zara
South Figueroa StreetIt's Zara. You know them. I know them. Maybe you forgot your LBD; it's OK. Help is on the way. H&M is next door.
In case you forgot your fave jeans at home or you're just dying to get a weird hat.
46 locals recommend
H&M
735 S Figueroa StIn case you forgot your fave jeans at home or you're just dying to get a weird hat.
Food Scene
The best Gelato EVER! Uli makes it fresh every day and always has new flavors. Open late, too.
21 locals recommend
Gelateria Uli
541 S Spring StThe best Gelato EVER! Uli makes it fresh every day and always has new flavors. Open late, too.
Starbucks across the street for all you folks who just like what you like and maybe have a Starbucks card. I won't tell anyone ;-)
694 locals recommend
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveStarbucks across the street for all you folks who just like what you like and maybe have a Starbucks card. I won't tell anyone ;-)
THE hub for incredible food stalls and cheap produce. Gourmet and specialty foods, as well as great people-watching.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayTHE hub for incredible food stalls and cheap produce. Gourmet and specialty foods, as well as great people-watching.
Spring For Coffee
548 S Spring Stsceney little place to spot people and get gourmet brew.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdSuper delicious local chain that is an absolute must-try.
Ricebar
419 7th StYummy authentic Filipino eats by a Pinoy gourmet chef. MMMMMmmmmm
Mrs. Fish
448 S Hill StTrendy night spot and bar for seeing and being seen.
Sprinkles Downtown Los Angeles
735 S Figueroa StGOURMET LA CUPCAKES!!!
Big Man Bakes
413 S Main StMORE CUPCAKES!!!
LA Cafe
639 S Spring St24/7 food, including breakfast. 24 hour delivery as well.
great organic brunch chain with baked goods and awesome coffee.
207 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose Avegreat organic brunch chain with baked goods and awesome coffee.
Famous restaurant where people like to take pictures of their food for Yelp. I've been eating there for about 8 years though, so I still recommend it.
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveFamous restaurant where people like to take pictures of their food for Yelp. I've been eating there for about 8 years though, so I still recommend it.
Great place to hang out, work, have juice/lunch/coffee, people-watch.
149 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring StGreat place to hang out, work, have juice/lunch/coffee, people-watch.
bar and restaurant with live music and dancing on the weekend. historic place with incredible history.
79 locals recommend
The Pacific Seas at Clifton’s Cafeteria
648 S Broadwaybar and restaurant with live music and dancing on the weekend. historic place with incredible history.
Everything Else
THE place to be in DTLA. Restaurant, bar, jacuzzi, and dance spot with another great view of DTLA.
239 locals recommend
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayTHE place to be in DTLA. Restaurant, bar, jacuzzi, and dance spot with another great view of DTLA.
Pershing Square station
500 S Hill StMetro station right next to building
Parks & Nature
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGrand Park
200 N Grand Ave