Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

The BEST ramen in LA. I'm not joking. And the USC Trojan sushi roll alone will be worth your trip.
25 locals recommend
Ebaes
2314 S Union Ave
25 locals recommend
The BEST ramen in LA. I'm not joking. And the USC Trojan sushi roll alone will be worth your trip.
The most beloved coffee shop in the USC area. Perfect for working or taking meetings though it does get crowded. Fresh squeeze juices, mimosas, live music - you name it!
44 locals recommend
Nature's Brew
2316 S Union Ave
44 locals recommend
The most beloved coffee shop in the USC area. Perfect for working or taking meetings though it does get crowded. Fresh squeeze juices, mimosas, live music - you name it!
The best Indian food nearby!
Himalayan House
1277 W Jefferson Blvd
The best Indian food nearby!
A very creative, eclectic coffee shop for when you want peace and quiet. BEAUTIFULLY decorated and no cell phone conversations allowed!
14 locals recommend
Blu Elefant Cafe
2024 W Washington Blvd
14 locals recommend
A very creative, eclectic coffee shop for when you want peace and quiet. BEAUTIFULLY decorated and no cell phone conversations allowed!
This family-owed Mexican restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in the area. Don't let it's understated entrance fool you...
17 locals recommend
La Barca
2414 S Vermont Ave
17 locals recommend
This family-owed Mexican restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in the area. Don't let it's understated entrance fool you...
You know you want that Thai delivery! ;)
6 locals recommend
Trio House
2700 S Figueroa St
6 locals recommend
You know you want that Thai delivery! ;)
Super low-key, family owned cafe and market. This place is boats an entire health food grocery store within it's walls and yet is still the perfect place to work or study. You will not be disappointed.
10 locals recommend
With Love Market & Cafe
1969 S Vermont Ave
10 locals recommend
Super low-key, family owned cafe and market. This place is boats an entire health food grocery store within it's walls and yet is still the perfect place to work or study. You will not be disappointed.

Parks & Nature

The iconic rose garden! Beautiful, free and across the street from both Chik-fil-A & Chipotle. What more could you ask for?!
56 locals recommend
Exposition Park Rose Garden
701 State Dr
56 locals recommend
The iconic rose garden! Beautiful, free and across the street from both Chik-fil-A & Chipotle. What more could you ask for?!

Drinks & Nightlife

A late-night drink favorite in the area.
39 locals recommend
Bacari W. Adams
2308 S Union Ave
39 locals recommend
A late-night drink favorite in the area.

Arts & Culture

Historic and always FREE!
64 locals recommend
California African American Museum
600 State Dr
64 locals recommend
Historic and always FREE!
Natural History Museum!
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition Blvd
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum!
Featuring the California Science Center IMAX theater!
442 locals recommend
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr
442 locals recommend
Featuring the California Science Center IMAX theater!

Entertainment & Activities

LA Lakers!
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa St
1228 locals recommend
LA Lakers!

Sightseeing

Movies, restaurants, shops, ice staking in the winter. You name it!
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd
633 locals recommend
Movies, restaurants, shops, ice staking in the winter. You name it!

Essentials

Free parking in the underground structure! Just remember to validate.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 locals recommend
Free parking in the underground structure! Just remember to validate.
Free parking in the underground structure! Just remember to validate.
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa St
726 locals recommend
Free parking in the underground structure! Just remember to validate.