Guidebook for Los Angeles
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Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Avehome of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Arts & Culture
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rdyou must go here.... check schedule, bring a picnic.
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Drthe oldest and coolest movie house in the hood...
great place to hear some live music and hook up with friends, this space actually has 2 stages in 2 separate clubs, the Echo the Echoplex. Go to www.theecho.com.
305 locals recommend
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvdgreat place to hear some live music and hook up with friends, this space actually has 2 stages in 2 separate clubs, the Echo the Echoplex. Go to www.theecho.com.
A great place to hear some (mostly) classical music inside this fantastic concert hall designed by the legendary Frank Gehry. If you don't have time for that, at least do a drive-by.
16 locals recommend
221 S Grand Ave
221 S Grand AveA great place to hear some (mostly) classical music inside this fantastic concert hall designed by the legendary Frank Gehry. If you don't have time for that, at least do a drive-by.
great contemporary arts museum, located in Little Tokyo Downtown Los Angeles.
http://www.moca.org/museum/moca_geffen.php?
152 N Central Ave
152 North Central Avenuegreat contemporary arts museum, located in Little Tokyo Downtown Los Angeles.
http://www.moca.org/museum/moca_geffen.php?
221 S Grand Ave
221 S Grand AveLA's Museum of Modern Art, great exhibits.
http://moca.org/
The quirky and always intriguing Museum of Jurassic Technology, you just have to go there to experience it. They also have some evenings of live entertainment.
http://mjt.org/
9341 Venice Blvd
9341 Venice BoulevardThe quirky and always intriguing Museum of Jurassic Technology, you just have to go there to experience it. They also have some evenings of live entertainment.
http://mjt.org/
900 Exposition Blvd
900 Exposition Boulevard"explore the mysteries of life on earth"
http://www.nhm.org/site/
Shopping
1716 Sunset Blvd
1716 Sunset BoulevardGreat indy bookstore and cafe with occasional live readings and music.
huge shopping mall including Macy's, JCP, Target, Apple, Forever 21, plus food court and lots more... more low-key than the new Americana across the street, either one is a full shopping experience.
100 W Broadway
100 West Broadwayhuge shopping mall including Macy's, JCP, Target, Apple, Forever 21, plus food court and lots more... more low-key than the new Americana across the street, either one is a full shopping experience.
from 7300 to 8000 blocks of Melrose Avenue you will find lots of quirky and wonderful shops and cafes.
7428 Melrose Ave
7428 Melrose Avenuefrom 7300 to 8000 blocks of Melrose Avenue you will find lots of quirky and wonderful shops and cafes.
Food Scene
great Mongolian BBQ; create your own bowl from very fresh meats, veggies and sauces which they stir fry over a very hot wok. Also features a great selection of beer, all fairly priced and delicious!
78 locals recommend
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain Avegreat Mongolian BBQ; create your own bowl from very fresh meats, veggies and sauces which they stir fry over a very hot wok. Also features a great selection of beer, all fairly priced and delicious!
this is just a wonderful place to eat.... check out their $5 hamburger night on Wednesdays. Great food, great vibe, not expensive.
103 locals recommend
The Park Restaurant
this is just a wonderful place to eat.... check out their $5 hamburger night on Wednesdays. Great food, great vibe, not expensive.
great old restaurant and large bar area with live music on weekends, good food, great for meeting a group of friends.
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset Blvdgreat old restaurant and large bar area with live music on weekends, good food, great for meeting a group of friends.
nice vibe and the new owner has revamped the menu, I always love going here.
131 locals recommend
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvdnice vibe and the new owner has revamped the menu, I always love going here.
great place to meet friends, a family run restaurant with great food; well priced, generous portions & wonderful ambiance.
10 locals recommend
El Caserio Restaurant
401 Silver Lake Blvdgreat place to meet friends, a family run restaurant with great food; well priced, generous portions & wonderful ambiance.
A recent addition to our neighborhood, right around the corner from the house. Great coffee and snacks.
534 N Hoover St
534 North Hoover StreetA recent addition to our neighborhood, right around the corner from the house. Great coffee and snacks.
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion Avereally good pizza, eat in or take out and they deliver!
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset Boulevardnext door to the Echo, good pizza, they deliver...
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Avegreat selection of groceries, etc. Recently expanded !!
Vons Supermarket, one stop shopping. Produce, deli, bakery, florist, everything...
12 locals recommend
4100 Sunset Blvd
4100 Sunset BoulevardVons Supermarket, one stop shopping. Produce, deli, bakery, florist, everything...
this neighborhood farmer's market is open on Saturday from 9a-1p and Tuesdays from 2-7p.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/silverlake-farmers-market-los-angeles-2
10 locals recommend
Sunset Triangle Plaza
3700 Sunset Blvdthis neighborhood farmer's market is open on Saturday from 9a-1p and Tuesdays from 2-7p.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/silverlake-farmers-market-los-angeles-2
the largest Farmer's Market on the east side of LA, lots of fresh local produce, cheese and meats, seafood, desserts, flowers, and cafes. Saturdays from 9-1. http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org/
242 locals recommend
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar Avethe largest Farmer's Market on the east side of LA, lots of fresh local produce, cheese and meats, seafood, desserts, flowers, and cafes. Saturdays from 9-1. http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org/
Sightseeing
the oldest street in Los Angeles, Mexican arts and crafts, shopping, restaurants and margaritas !!
27 locals recommend
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
125 Paseo De La Plazathe oldest street in Los Angeles, Mexican arts and crafts, shopping, restaurants and margaritas !!
Chinatown station
lots of Chinese restaurants and shops, also some great new art galleries.
Hollywood Boulevard walk of fame, Kodak Theatre, many things to see and do in these few blocks.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdHollywood Boulevard walk of fame, Kodak Theatre, many things to see and do in these few blocks.
One of the largest city parks in the U.S. Lots of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, beautiful views. Observatory has been recently renovated with spectacular displays and new restaurant.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdOne of the largest city parks in the U.S. Lots of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, beautiful views. Observatory has been recently renovated with spectacular displays and new restaurant.