Guidebook for Los Angeles

Ruthie
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Juice, healthy treats and bulk items. Try the coconut kale! I always get the protein and add kale, and have dates instead of agave to sweeten. Delicious even for the uninitiated! Neighborhood staple!
77 residents recomanen
Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset Blvd
77 residents recomanen
Juice, healthy treats and bulk items. Try the coconut kale! I always get the protein and add kale, and have dates instead of agave to sweeten. Delicious even for the uninitiated! Neighborhood staple!
greasy delicious California Mexican food. Spicy salsa! Stop in on your walk to the Vista movie theater!
268 residents recomanen
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
268 residents recomanen
greasy delicious California Mexican food. Spicy salsa! Stop in on your walk to the Vista movie theater!
Fancy-ish French food, pricey for dinner. About a 1 minute walk form the house!
431 residents recomanen
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvd
431 residents recomanen
Fancy-ish French food, pricey for dinner. About a 1 minute walk form the house!
Vietnamese fusion. Great for vegetarians and non! Bahn mi at lunch are not "authentic," but so delicious! Try the basil-lime elixir!!
109 residents recomanen
Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale Blvd
109 residents recomanen
Vietnamese fusion. Great for vegetarians and non! Bahn mi at lunch are not "authentic," but so delicious! Try the basil-lime elixir!!
Cal-Mex hip comfort food. ground(/mock) beef w/pickle tacos, habanero crema, and margaritas highly recommended. try chewy chips! Can be pretty loud at rush times, quiet at lunch. Walkable.
54 residents recomanen
Malo
4326 Sunset Boulevard
54 residents recomanen
Cal-Mex hip comfort food. ground(/mock) beef w/pickle tacos, habanero crema, and margaritas highly recommended. try chewy chips! Can be pretty loud at rush times, quiet at lunch. Walkable.
My 2nd fav in LA! Great for breakfast and lunch, pricier at dinner. I love the kale salad, French toast souffle, piadine and omg, the fried potatoes... They also have a nice L'Ambrusco by the glass.
276 residents recomanen
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave
276 residents recomanen
My 2nd fav in LA! Great for breakfast and lunch, pricier at dinner. I love the kale salad, French toast souffle, piadine and omg, the fried potatoes... They also have a nice L'Ambrusco by the glass.
Armenian/mediterranean and my fav in LA! Nothing special decor-wise (in a strip mall!), but so good. Especially the combo plates, I dream of the veggie one-and SO much food. cheap too. Weekends packed
26 residents recomanen
Carousel Restaurant - Hollywood
5112 Hollywood Blvd
26 residents recomanen
Armenian/mediterranean and my fav in LA! Nothing special decor-wise (in a strip mall!), but so good. Especially the combo plates, I dream of the veggie one-and SO much food. cheap too. Weekends packed
famous for its super spicy Thai food. One of the famous ones in Thai town. Often a wait, especially at rush times.
67 residents recomanen
Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset Blvd
67 residents recomanen
famous for its super spicy Thai food. One of the famous ones in Thai town. Often a wait, especially at rush times.
classic French Bistro. GREAT cheap happy hour for snacks and drinks (alcoholic or otherwise). Delicious pastries. They also have brunch. Pricey for dinner and can get packed as people get off work.
189 residents recomanen
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont Ave
189 residents recomanen
classic French Bistro. GREAT cheap happy hour for snacks and drinks (alcoholic or otherwise). Delicious pastries. They also have brunch. Pricey for dinner and can get packed as people get off work.
Classic American Chinese food, great ambiance. Sometimes they even have live traditional music. But still cheap! They even have veggie hot and sour soup...I love the veggie mushoo and kung pao tofu.
22 residents recomanen
Chi Dynasty
1813 Hillhurst Ave
22 residents recomanen
Classic American Chinese food, great ambiance. Sometimes they even have live traditional music. But still cheap! They even have veggie hot and sour soup...I love the veggie mushoo and kung pao tofu.
Delicious vegan food, even for the non-vegan.
93 residents recomanen
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset Blvd
93 residents recomanen
Delicious vegan food, even for the non-vegan.
nothing special but tasty, cheap and walkable.
24 residents recomanen
Kombu Sushi
3719 Sunset Boulevard
24 residents recomanen
nothing special but tasty, cheap and walkable.
great ambiance for an afternoon drink. Food is tasty and flexible to different budgets.
100 residents recomanen
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena Ave
100 residents recomanen
great ambiance for an afternoon drink. Food is tasty and flexible to different budgets.
I don't wanna tell anyone about this great Italian place with hidden garden tables because its too crowded already. so forget I mentioned it.
121 residents recomanen
Speranza
2547 Hyperion Ave
121 residents recomanen
I don't wanna tell anyone about this great Italian place with hidden garden tables because its too crowded already. so forget I mentioned it.
small plates/large drink menu. Doesn't look like much from outside, but nice ambiance, a little fancy. Can be flexible to different budgets but a little pricey. The brussel sprouts are magical.
119 residents recomanen
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
119 residents recomanen
small plates/large drink menu. Doesn't look like much from outside, but nice ambiance, a little fancy. Can be flexible to different budgets but a little pricey. The brussel sprouts are magical.
no-frills cheap-ish fish place for post-beach fish tacos.
90 residents recomanen
Reel Inn Malibu
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy
90 residents recomanen
no-frills cheap-ish fish place for post-beach fish tacos.
fancy "cafeteria"-style mix and match for omnivores and vegetarians. Local dishes change regularly, decently priced for "combo" plates.
151 residents recomanen
Forage
2764 Sunset Blvd
151 residents recomanen
fancy "cafeteria"-style mix and match for omnivores and vegetarians. Local dishes change regularly, decently priced for "combo" plates.
best iced tea in LA and homemade lemonade all you can drink. great for meat and veggie breakfast/lunch, also has a "fancy" salad bar/soup. decently-priced. healthy housemade chili cheese fries!! omg
49 residents recomanen
Local
2943 Sunset Blvd
49 residents recomanen
best iced tea in LA and homemade lemonade all you can drink. great for meat and veggie breakfast/lunch, also has a "fancy" salad bar/soup. decently-priced. healthy housemade chili cheese fries!! omg
If you're in Beverly Hills, don't miss momed, lunch or dinner. The parsnip hummus....!!
13 residents recomanen
Momed
233 S Beverly Dr
13 residents recomanen
If you're in Beverly Hills, don't miss momed, lunch or dinner. The parsnip hummus....!!
Great brunch (though mobbed at peak weekend times). Apparently great coffee too, but they'll snob you if you drink tea. nice ambiance, near the Silverlake Reservoir.
219 residents recomanen
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd
219 residents recomanen
Great brunch (though mobbed at peak weekend times). Apparently great coffee too, but they'll snob you if you drink tea. nice ambiance, near the Silverlake Reservoir.
American "comfort food." can be rough for vegetarians, but definitely do-able, especially at lunch. reasonable prices. next to Akbar.
78 residents recomanen
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain Ave
78 residents recomanen
American "comfort food." can be rough for vegetarians, but definitely do-able, especially at lunch. reasonable prices. next to Akbar.
best icecream ever, w/changing crazy flavors (brown bread is famous/my fav/everyday), started as an art project. (another cheap indulgence). a "single" scoop is 2 flavors in 2 scoops? don't complain.
105 residents recomanen
Scoops
2143 West 182nd Street
105 residents recomanen
best icecream ever, w/changing crazy flavors (brown bread is famous/my fav/everyday), started as an art project. (another cheap indulgence). a "single" scoop is 2 flavors in 2 scoops? don't complain.
omg, the homemade tortillas. and not-too-sweet horchata or agua frescas. try steak picado, a quesadilla (or other veggie taco) or cochinita pibil. super budget meal and delicious.
395 residents recomanen
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd
395 residents recomanen
omg, the homemade tortillas. and not-too-sweet horchata or agua frescas. try steak picado, a quesadilla (or other veggie taco) or cochinita pibil. super budget meal and delicious.
no-frills, so-so but yummy food, dirt-cheap, very very close walk. If you're driving and it's evening, go to taco zone taco truck instead. the green sauce...! yelp.com/biz/taco-zone-truck-los-angeles
45 residents recomanen
Tacos Delta
3806 Sunset Blvd
45 residents recomanen
no-frills, so-so but yummy food, dirt-cheap, very very close walk. If you're driving and it's evening, go to taco zone taco truck instead. the green sauce...! yelp.com/biz/taco-zone-truck-los-angeles
great Vietnamese 30 second walk from the house (a little hidden). the crepe is awesome and unexpected.
87 residents recomanen
Blossom
4019 Sunset Blvd
87 residents recomanen
great Vietnamese 30 second walk from the house (a little hidden). the crepe is awesome and unexpected.
formerly a famous gay bar, now a fancy restaurant. can be loud and packed. good for a drink or a pricier dinner. brunch too. very close by.
224 residents recomanen
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset Blvd
224 residents recomanen
formerly a famous gay bar, now a fancy restaurant. can be loud and packed. good for a drink or a pricier dinner. brunch too. very close by.
flaming margaritas, greasy food.
268 residents recomanen
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
268 residents recomanen
flaming margaritas, greasy food.
an artisan coffee shop where you wished you brushed your hair first. basically across the street from the house. attitude if you want tea...
510 residents recomanen
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 residents recomanen
an artisan coffee shop where you wished you brushed your hair first. basically across the street from the house. attitude if you want tea...
waay more laid-back than intelligentsia. Moroccan- themed with a shop in back. yummy facy coffee shop foods/empanadas and fresh-mint tea. (black tea often terrible, over-brewed...)
68 residents recomanen
Casbah Cafe
68 residents recomanen
waay more laid-back than intelligentsia. Moroccan- themed with a shop in back. yummy facy coffee shop foods/empanadas and fresh-mint tea. (black tea often terrible, over-brewed...)
"regular" food. ha. fancy diner with awesome veggie burger.
72 residents recomanen
Sunset Junction Coffee Shop
3916 Sunset Blvd
72 residents recomanen
"regular" food. ha. fancy diner with awesome veggie burger.
small foodie restaurant by the cookbook fancy grocery store people.
Cortez
small foodie restaurant by the cookbook fancy grocery store people.
tasty and affordable Echo Park take on brunch/lunch "regular" food-sandwiches, salads.
103 residents recomanen
The Park Restaurant
103 residents recomanen
tasty and affordable Echo Park take on brunch/lunch "regular" food-sandwiches, salads.
cute coffee shop
116 residents recomanen
Chango Coffee
1559 Echo Park Avenue
116 residents recomanen
cute coffee shop
cute place, space to work there even. really bad mobile service. a little pricey. Stop by the shop Otherwild after!
118 residents recomanen
Fix Coffee
2100 Echo Park Avenue
118 residents recomanen
cute place, space to work there even. really bad mobile service. a little pricey. Stop by the shop Otherwild after!
so. delicious. Italian. nice ambiance. another spot for magical brussel sprouts! for some reason this has become a go-to special occasion spot for me. not cheap but not too pricey either.
91 residents recomanen
Osteria La Buca
5210 Melrose Ave
91 residents recomanen
so. delicious. Italian. nice ambiance. another spot for magical brussel sprouts! for some reason this has become a go-to special occasion spot for me. not cheap but not too pricey either.
YUM! I dream of the vegan tuna melt and vegan mozzarella sticks... yummy for non-vegans too. fresh juices, vegan ice kreme... cute place too. great lunch and yummy dinner too.
311 residents recomanen
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset Blvd
311 residents recomanen
YUM! I dream of the vegan tuna melt and vegan mozzarella sticks... yummy for non-vegans too. fresh juices, vegan ice kreme... cute place too. great lunch and yummy dinner too.
I once got a fried fly in my crusty food here. It's allegedly under new management and people seem like it? It's open late, convenience at your own risk (and there's Southern fav biscuits & gravy).
131 residents recomanen
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
131 residents recomanen
I once got a fried fly in my crusty food here. It's allegedly under new management and people seem like it? It's open late, convenience at your own risk (and there's Southern fav biscuits & gravy).

Arts & Culture

Great old-fashioned single-screen movie theater within walking distance. Films change regularly and have screenings throughout the day (but of course there's always just one!).
417 residents recomanen
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
417 residents recomanen
Great old-fashioned single-screen movie theater within walking distance. Films change regularly and have screenings throughout the day (but of course there's always just one!).
more posh cinema multiplex. Assigned seats and great projection. But more expensive tickets too.
772 residents recomanen
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset Blvd
772 residents recomanen
more posh cinema multiplex. Assigned seats and great projection. But more expensive tickets too.
very small theater, only 2 or 3 movies at a time. But cheap and lots of great cafes and shopping nearby (stop in to rest your hiking legs after Griffith Park?)
137 residents recomanen
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont Ave
137 residents recomanen
very small theater, only 2 or 3 movies at a time. But cheap and lots of great cafes and shopping nearby (stop in to rest your hiking legs after Griffith Park?)
indie music venue.
305 residents recomanen
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd
305 residents recomanen
indie music venue.
indie music venue.
17 residents recomanen
SPACELAND
1717 Silver Lake Boulevard
17 residents recomanen
indie music venue.
classy venue for edgier works and screenings
30 residents recomanen
REDCAT ROY AND EDNA DISNEY/CALARTS THEATER
631 W 2nd St
30 residents recomanen
classy venue for edgier works and screenings
a museum for everyone with a fancy yummy restaurant too. LA Brea tarpits nearby.
3162 residents recomanen
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 residents recomanen
a museum for everyone with a fancy yummy restaurant too. LA Brea tarpits nearby.
still haven't been but supposed to be really interesting family-friendly fun. right near LACMA.
11 residents recomanen
La Brea
11 residents recomanen
still haven't been but supposed to be really interesting family-friendly fun. right near LACMA.
yikes, don't come over here! or do if you want to be mobbed by tourists, furry-suit characters + knick-knack shops. See mainstream movies in an old kitschy theatre. Ok, stars in the sidewalk are here?
99 residents recomanen
The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd
99 residents recomanen
yikes, don't come over here! or do if you want to be mobbed by tourists, furry-suit characters + knick-knack shops. See mainstream movies in an old kitschy theatre. Ok, stars in the sidewalk are here?
have some sushi in Little Tokyo and see what's hanging here.
401 residents recomanen
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central Ave
401 residents recomanen
have some sushi in Little Tokyo and see what's hanging here.

Sightseeing

Amazing view of the city: so quiet it's hard to believe you're in a major urban area. Observatory's cool but nothing too special. The Hollywood sign in the same hills. Swamped weekends. A must-visit.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 residents recomanen
Amazing view of the city: so quiet it's hard to believe you're in a major urban area. Observatory's cool but nothing too special. The Hollywood sign in the same hills. Swamped weekends. A must-visit.
gorgeous beach with huge rock formations. a wedding portrait and fashion-photo favorite. ; )
El Matador Beach Rd
gorgeous beach with huge rock formations. a wedding portrait and fashion-photo favorite. ; )
Pricey fancy dining/drinking but on the beach. The real secret: the little staircase off the PCH to the right, if facing the restaurant. Quiet little public beach and gorgeous.
181 residents recomanen
Geoffreys
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy
181 residents recomanen
Pricey fancy dining/drinking but on the beach. The real secret: the little staircase off the PCH to the right, if facing the restaurant. Quiet little public beach and gorgeous.
classic wide white-sand beach with surfers and kids.
44 residents recomanen
Zuma Beach Access Road
Zuma Beach Access Road
44 residents recomanen
classic wide white-sand beach with surfers and kids.
a hike but really worth it. the first falls are easy. keep going to the top: a bit of a rock scramble and partly assisted by rope. Swim and picnic at the top. yelp.com/biz/escondido-falls-malibu-2
61 residents recomanen
Escondido Falls
Escondido Canyon Trail
61 residents recomanen
a hike but really worth it. the first falls are easy. keep going to the top: a bit of a rock scramble and partly assisted by rope. Swim and picnic at the top. yelp.com/biz/escondido-falls-malibu-2
nursery and sustainable/native California wild gardens to walk in.The drive is really pretty and not far. http://www.theodorepayne.org/
Theodore Payne Foundation
10459 Tuxford St
nursery and sustainable/native California wild gardens to walk in.The drive is really pretty and not far. http://www.theodorepayne.org/
pretty. go this way to Malibu for sure (down las Virgenes)
47 residents recomanen
Topanga
47 residents recomanen
pretty. go this way to Malibu for sure (down las Virgenes)
people like to walk around the big concrete resevoir, I dunno. And there's a big dog park for dog-watching. Stop in La Mill too.
24 residents recomanen
Low Cost Pet Vaccines Silver Lake Dog Park
1850 W Silver Lake Dr
24 residents recomanen
people like to walk around the big concrete resevoir, I dunno. And there's a big dog park for dog-watching. Stop in La Mill too.
"an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections." I've never been and I wish I had. Nice drive there.
238 residents recomanen
Jardins de Descanso
1418 Descanso Dr
238 residents recomanen
"an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections." I've never been and I wish I had. Nice drive there.

Essentials

"yuppie" grocery store chain, a neighborhood landmark. Some organics and exciting snacks/drinks, good cheap wine. easily walkable, just under a mile. parking and traffic nasty at rush times!
1699 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 residents recomanen
"yuppie" grocery store chain, a neighborhood landmark. Some organics and exciting snacks/drinks, good cheap wine. easily walkable, just under a mile. parking and traffic nasty at rush times!
Slightly "fancy" but pretty standard supermarket chain. They've got it all. Across the street from Trader Joe's and way easier to park.
653 residents recomanen
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 residents recomanen
Slightly "fancy" but pretty standard supermarket chain. They've got it all. Across the street from Trader Joe's and way easier to park.
fancy cheese shop, they sell sandwiches too and other gourmand items.
42 residents recomanen
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset Boulevard
42 residents recomanen
fancy cheese shop, they sell sandwiches too and other gourmand items.
a short walk, clothes and food items at very decent prices. Tue 2 pm - 7:30 pm, Sat 9 am - 1 pm
187 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset Blvd
187 residents recomanen
a short walk, clothes and food items at very decent prices. Tue 2 pm - 7:30 pm, Sat 9 am - 1 pm
the big famous farmer's market. shops all around too. Sunday, rain or shine, from 8am-1pm. eat there too.
242 residents recomanen
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar Ave
242 residents recomanen
the big famous farmer's market. shops all around too. Sunday, rain or shine, from 8am-1pm. eat there too.
the closest convenient Whole Foods, the gold standard in fancy organic/local/natural/special-needs chain supermarket stores. They have it all and tons of variety. Some is well-priced and some is not!
306 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
306 residents recomanen
the closest convenient Whole Foods, the gold standard in fancy organic/local/natural/special-needs chain supermarket stores. They have it all and tons of variety. Some is well-priced and some is not!
fancy/artisan staples and to-go food.
153 residents recomanen
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park Ave
153 residents recomanen
fancy/artisan staples and to-go food.
Regular ol' grocery store, but clean and friendly, with a selection of a little of everything, including some organics. Specializing in the staple processed foods. Near the Vista theatre and walkable.
340 residents recomanen
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvd
340 residents recomanen
Regular ol' grocery store, but clean and friendly, with a selection of a little of everything, including some organics. Specializing in the staple processed foods. Near the Vista theatre and walkable.

Everything Else

the best flower/"gift" plant shop around by far.
Clementine Floral Works
the best flower/"gift" plant shop around by far.
great local nursery, walking distance.
7 residents recomanen
Sunset Boulevard Nursery
4368 Sunset Blvd
7 residents recomanen
great local nursery, walking distance.
my favorite yoga place.
43 residents recomanen
Yogala Studios
1840 Echo Park Ave
43 residents recomanen
my favorite yoga place.
$5 lunchtime yoga for the poor, but so crowded I personally find it not worth it! you can walk 20 min or so there and stop by Local after.
28 residents recomanen
Urth Yoga
2809 Sunset Boulevard
28 residents recomanen
$5 lunchtime yoga for the poor, but so crowded I personally find it not worth it! you can walk 20 min or so there and stop by Local after.
24 hr Korean spa. For all that is good, go here. all-nude single-gender floors and mixed upstairs fancy saunas and cafe. Get a scrub, seriously. and fruit on shaved ice. or Bibimbap. cheap luxury.
111 residents recomanen
Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire Blvd
111 residents recomanen
24 hr Korean spa. For all that is good, go here. all-nude single-gender floors and mixed upstairs fancy saunas and cafe. Get a scrub, seriously. and fruit on shaved ice. or Bibimbap. cheap luxury.
another good Korean spa but not 24 hrs. "cabin"-rental karaoke in same building.
13 residents recomanen
Natura Spa
3240 Wilshire Boulevard
13 residents recomanen
another good Korean spa but not 24 hrs. "cabin"-rental karaoke in same building.
not a circus, not a book shop? porn shop in back and...sodas? cigarettes? better bodega/corner/convenience store up sunset towards the sushi place (signs say "liquor store" in LA).
Circus of Books
not a circus, not a book shop? porn shop in back and...sodas? cigarettes? better bodega/corner/convenience store up sunset towards the sushi place (signs say "liquor store" in LA).
"upscale" dive bar with fancy beers, including gluten-free. I like the crack 'em yourself walnuts for 3 bucks. Across the street from the echo, pop in after your show.
138 residents recomanen
el prado
1805 Sunset Blvd
138 residents recomanen
"upscale" dive bar with fancy beers, including gluten-free. I like the crack 'em yourself walnuts for 3 bucks. Across the street from the echo, pop in after your show.
Of course a place you do not want to visit, but if you must it is a good one (they even have midwives).
13 residents recomanen
PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital
1225 Wilshire Blvd
13 residents recomanen
Of course a place you do not want to visit, but if you must it is a good one (they even have midwives).
Another good nearby hospital, G-d forbid.
54 residents recomanen
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 Sunset Blvd
54 residents recomanen
Another good nearby hospital, G-d forbid.
Now at 955 Carillo Dr. Homeopath/MD, a great medical practice should you need one while in LA (hopefully not!), or need any other practitioner referral. http://www.drfeder.com/
Feder Lauren MD
955 Carrillo Drive
Now at 955 Carillo Dr. Homeopath/MD, a great medical practice should you need one while in LA (hopefully not!), or need any other practitioner referral. http://www.drfeder.com/

Drinks & Nightlife

gay bar, mostly men, walking distance and fun dancing on busier nights. Also has karaoke and craft nights.
119 residents recomanen
Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd
119 residents recomanen
gay bar, mostly men, walking distance and fun dancing on busier nights. Also has karaoke and craft nights.
the gay neighborhood, tons of party bars and restaurants, a reputation much like Chelsea in NY.
299 residents recomanen
West Hollywood
299 residents recomanen
the gay neighborhood, tons of party bars and restaurants, a reputation much like Chelsea in NY.
cute hipster bar in highland park.
90 residents recomanen
Footsies
2640 N Figueroa St
90 residents recomanen
cute hipster bar in highland park.
Glassel park neighborhood/hipster bar with fancier beers.
81 residents recomanen
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo Rd
81 residents recomanen
Glassel park neighborhood/hipster bar with fancier beers.
dive bar, sometimes fun dancing of varying kinds.
152 residents recomanen
Short Stop
1455 Sunset Blvd
152 residents recomanen
dive bar, sometimes fun dancing of varying kinds.
dive hipster bar.
107 residents recomanen
Cha Cha Lounge
2375 Glendale Blvd
107 residents recomanen
dive hipster bar.
music/party venue of varying kinds, bar.
84 residents recomanen
Los Globos
3040 Sunset Blvd
84 residents recomanen
music/party venue of varying kinds, bar.
cheap bikini "strip" bar. the bikinis stay on. a hipster dive bar. across from Carousel in Thai town, have dinner there first.
56 residents recomanen
Jumbo's Clown Room
5153 Hollywood Blvd
56 residents recomanen
cheap bikini "strip" bar. the bikinis stay on. a hipster dive bar. across from Carousel in Thai town, have dinner there first.
regular dive-y neighborhood strip bar with lapdances. bands sometimes play there.
Cheetahs
4600 Hollywood Boulevard
regular dive-y neighborhood strip bar with lapdances. bands sometimes play there.
dive karaoke bar very nearby.
27 residents recomanen
Smog Cutter
864 Virgil Avenue
27 residents recomanen
dive karaoke bar very nearby.
gay "bear" bar. near Scoops! and LACC.
9 residents recomanen
Faultline Bar
4216 Melrose Ave
9 residents recomanen
gay "bear" bar. near Scoops! and LACC.
gay bar, dancing. http://www.yelp.com/biz/catch-one-los-angeles#query:the%20catch%20gay%20bar
11 residents recomanen
Catch One
4067 W Pico Blvd
11 residents recomanen
gay bar, dancing. http://www.yelp.com/biz/catch-one-los-angeles#query:the%20catch%20gay%20bar
Echo Park dive bar with pool tables. Near the Shortstop, like one block near. Clean, very diverse clientele.
112 residents recomanen
Little Joy
1477 Sunset Blvd
112 residents recomanen
Echo Park dive bar with pool tables. Near the Shortstop, like one block near. Clean, very diverse clientele.

Shopping

best shop ever. Design-y, art and artisanal objects for different budgets. Closed Mon/Tues, so plan accordingly. other cute spots on Echo Park Ave too, make it an afternoon. http://otherwild.com/
25 residents recomanen
Otherwild shop
1768 N Vermont Ave
25 residents recomanen
best shop ever. Design-y, art and artisanal objects for different budgets. Closed Mon/Tues, so plan accordingly. other cute spots on Echo Park Ave too, make it an afternoon. http://otherwild.com/
a chain re-sell boutique with cheap deals and several locations, 2 within walking distance.
58 residents recomanen
Crossroads Trading
4470 Sunset Blvd
58 residents recomanen
a chain re-sell boutique with cheap deals and several locations, 2 within walking distance.
fantastic second-hand shop very close to the house, a little off the beaten path. http://shoppainted.com/los-angeles
8 residents recomanen
Painted Bird
4208 Santa Monica Blvd
8 residents recomanen
fantastic second-hand shop very close to the house, a little off the beaten path. http://shoppainted.com/los-angeles
Did you forget your US power adapter? Get one here for cheap! Or headphones or.... Bodega/convenience/corner store in the same strip mall.
RadioShack
146 Vermont Ave
Did you forget your US power adapter? Get one here for cheap! Or headphones or.... Bodega/convenience/corner store in the same strip mall.
This high-end basics chain is based in LA. No dressing rooms at this factory store (w/retail below), but some swear by the deals on imperfect apparel. yelp.com/biz/american-apparel-los-angeles
25 residents recomanen
American Apparel
747 Warehouse St
25 residents recomanen
This high-end basics chain is based in LA. No dressing rooms at this factory store (w/retail below), but some swear by the deals on imperfect apparel. yelp.com/biz/american-apparel-los-angeles