Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
Go for a hill run or hike the wooden stairs for a workout to see a 360 degree view of the city. Or take the easy route and drive to the California State Park's best kept secret only the locals know.
337 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdGo for a hill run or hike the wooden stairs for a workout to see a 360 degree view of the city. Or take the easy route and drive to the California State Park's best kept secret only the locals know.
Best little urban park in Los Angeles made from an old reservoir that broke. The park is $5 to park before 5pm. It is free after 5pm and a nice picnic spot and hiking.
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdBest little urban park in Los Angeles made from an old reservoir that broke. The park is $5 to park before 5pm. It is free after 5pm and a nice picnic spot and hiking.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdBest Modern Art Gallery in Los Angeles
A great natural history museum space with a lovely garden
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdA great natural history museum space with a lovely garden
The space ship endeavor lives here and many other fun interactive exhibits
442 locals recommend
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrThe space ship endeavor lives here and many other fun interactive exhibits
Food Scene
Best Gyro in town, hands down. Plus, visit the Greek market or have the Thursday Night Big Fat Greek dinner for a fix price.
36 locals recommend
Papa Cristo's Greek Grill
2771 W Pico BlvdBest Gyro in town, hands down. Plus, visit the Greek market or have the Thursday Night Big Fat Greek dinner for a fix price.
Great fish fry place for fresh seafood. Everything is deep fried and greasy, but that is the beauty of the experience.
15 locals recommend
Mel's Fish Shack
4524 W Jefferson BlvdGreat fish fry place for fresh seafood. Everything is deep fried and greasy, but that is the beauty of the experience.
CJ's Cafe
3655 S La Brea AveSoul food cafe with plenty of charm.
Manna Korean BBQ
333 Alameda StreetEasy and all you can eat Korean-BBQ. Come hungry and leave full.
The best affordable but higher end sushi place with a set menu. They don't take reservations and there is always a wait, but it is worth it.
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StThe best affordable but higher end sushi place with a set menu. They don't take reservations and there is always a wait, but it is worth it.
Simpang Asia
10433 National BlvdBest Indonesian food in town.
Famous Chicken and Waffle house's original location. They are open late and always serve up plenty of people.
121 locals recommend
Roscoe's Chicken And Waffles - Pico Blvd.
5006 W Pico BlvdFamous Chicken and Waffle house's original location. They are open late and always serve up plenty of people.
Bloom Cafe
5544 W Pico BlvdOrganic creative eats with a fun laid back atmosphere.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1460 Vine StFast and healthy Mexican food only a few minutes away.
Great tapas and local farm-to-table restaurant with a sweet patio and garden.
82 locals recommend
Post & Beam
3767 Santa Rosalia DrGreat tapas and local farm-to-table restaurant with a sweet patio and garden.
Another favorite BBQ place, I usually eat at the Crenshaw Blvd location, but this one is only 5 min walk from my house. Try the Baby Back Ribs and pulled pork.
6 locals recommend
Phillips Barbecue
4307 Leimert BoulevardAnother favorite BBQ place, I usually eat at the Crenshaw Blvd location, but this one is only 5 min walk from my house. Try the Baby Back Ribs and pulled pork.
Nice mellow Jamaican food with great service and a easy 5 minute walk.
16 locals recommend
Ackee Bamboo
4305 Degnan BlvdNice mellow Jamaican food with great service and a easy 5 minute walk.
Nice local breakfast in this quaint cafe. Coffee and a nice breakfast served early.
9 locals recommend
Tak's Coffee Shop
3870 Crenshaw BlvdNice local breakfast in this quaint cafe. Coffee and a nice breakfast served early.
Have a quick burger at a local chain that serves up some nice steak fries (the thick fries).
48 locals recommend
Fatburger
7450 Santa Monica BlvdHave a quick burger at a local chain that serves up some nice steak fries (the thick fries).
Organic grocery store and cafe with great Jamacian food and salads. Get there early, it closes by 9pm for dinner.
65 locals recommend
Simply Wholesome
4508 W Slauson AveOrganic grocery store and cafe with great Jamacian food and salads. Get there early, it closes by 9pm for dinner.
Everything Else
The best frozen yogurt with as many customization option as you can think of.
25 locals recommend
Yogurtland
10911 Lindbrook DrThe best frozen yogurt with as many customization option as you can think of.
Bank of America Financial Center
6300 Sunset BlvdClosest bank for an ATM or money transfers.
Wells Fargo Bank
10011 Washington BlvdClosest bank for an ATM or money transfers.
The post office to send large packages or buy postage.
67 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
5350 Wilshire BlvdThe post office to send large packages or buy postage.
USC McCarthy Way
USC McCarthy WayMain Campus of USC
University of California, Los Angeles
Main Campus of UCLA
Loyola Marymount University
1 Loyola Marymount University DrMain Campus of LMU
Essentials
Brand New Ralph's, an American grocery chain with a huge selection of everything
947 locals recommend
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdBrand New Ralph's, an American grocery chain with a huge selection of everything
Famous Trader Joe's market with great easy meals, wine selection and dried fruits.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveFamous Trader Joe's market with great easy meals, wine selection and dried fruits.
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdMy place for organic groceries and fresh butcher meats.
Albertsons
2035 Hillhurst AveEasy walking distance for groceries, about 5 minutes away.
Shopping
A place to go when you want to experience the biggest chain mega store in the US. Wal Mart is always an interesting experience for groceries and home decor.
7 locals recommend
Walmart Vision & Glasses
A place to go when you want to experience the biggest chain mega store in the US. Wal Mart is always an interesting experience for groceries and home decor.
Great place to eat and shop at a historic Farmer's Market and world class pedestrian shopping area.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrGreat place to eat and shop at a historic Farmer's Market and world class pedestrian shopping area.
Arts & Culture
Movie theater showing the latest blockbusters. Remodeled and all new stadium seating inside.
40 locals recommend
Cinemark Baldwin Hills
4020 Marlton AveMovie theater showing the latest blockbusters. Remodeled and all new stadium seating inside.
Fun little Natural History Museum of Los Angeles with Tar still seeping out of the ground.
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdFun little Natural History Museum of Los Angeles with Tar still seeping out of the ground.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sports Bar showing all the local games and a great selection of wings.
109 locals recommend
Buffalo Wild Wings
7060 Hollywood BlvdSports Bar showing all the local games and a great selection of wings.