Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Why come to Koreatown if you're not going to sing karaoke? Fun Fact: The Friends cast and crew would often come here after wrapping an episode.
74 residents recomanen
Brass Monkey Karaoke
3440 Wilshire BlvdWhy come to Koreatown if you're not going to sing karaoke? Fun Fact: The Friends cast and crew would often come here after wrapping an episode.
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveA great nightspot to drink delicious craft cocktails.
Fancy a downtown rooftop bar? A great place to sit, grab a cocktail and watch the sunset over downtown.
786 residents recomanen
Perch
448 S Hill StFancy a downtown rooftop bar? A great place to sit, grab a cocktail and watch the sunset over downtown.
The Normandie Club
3612 W 6th StA really great cocktail bar and lounge.
Food Scene
They have the best dumplings! The restaurant is a walk up, with outdoor tables and seating in a mini airstream.
Golden Pouch
3324 W 6th StThey have the best dumplings! The restaurant is a walk up, with outdoor tables and seating in a mini airstream.
Known for its Korean fried chicken and its old-school decor (vintage red-and-gold fabric wallpaper). Fun Fact: Several film and tv shows have shot scenes here.
46 residents recomanen
The Prince
2 W 7th StKnown for its Korean fried chicken and its old-school decor (vintage red-and-gold fabric wallpaper). Fun Fact: Several film and tv shows have shot scenes here.
A quintessential LA restaurant/dive bar with cheap drinks and good food.
62 residents recomanen
HMS Bounty
3357 Wilshire BlvdA quintessential LA restaurant/dive bar with cheap drinks and good food.
Retro style, walk-up bakery, open 24/7. They are known for their yummy, creative donuts! Beware: Sometimes the line is very long.
54 residents recomanen
California Donuts
3540 W 3rd StRetro style, walk-up bakery, open 24/7. They are known for their yummy, creative donuts! Beware: Sometimes the line is very long.
A great neighborhood coffee shop, with a cool industrial feel and plenty of places to sit.
34 residents recomanen
Alchemist Coffee Project
698 S Vermont AveA great neighborhood coffee shop, with a cool industrial feel and plenty of places to sit.
One of the best Korean BBQ places in town. Authentic setting and great food!
34 residents recomanen
Dan Sung Sa
3317 W 6th StOne of the best Korean BBQ places in town. Authentic setting and great food!
No better way to eat local. Sarita's Pupuseria is one of my favorites!
968 residents recomanen
Gran Mercat Central
317 S BroadwayNo better way to eat local. Sarita's Pupuseria is one of my favorites!
Entertainment & Activities
Shatto 39 Lanes
3255 W 4th StIf you like to bowl and play pool, check it out.
Parks & Nature
Griffith Observatory is a MUST. You can drive to the top of the mountain if you want to brave the parking situation. If not, there is plenty of parking at the base and a few hiking trails to take you up.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Observatory is a MUST. You can drive to the top of the mountain if you want to brave the parking situation. If not, there is plenty of parking at the base and a few hiking trails to take you up.
Essentials
Our local grocery store. In the evening, you often spot a blue taco truck nearby - the California Burrito is the best!
340 residents recomanen
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdOur local grocery store. In the evening, you often spot a blue taco truck nearby - the California Burrito is the best!
Getting Around
Just 4 blocks from the house - the underground metro is a simple way to get to all the sights.
Vermont / 3rd station
Just 4 blocks from the house - the underground metro is a simple way to get to all the sights.
Union Station
800 N Alameda StSightseeing
A great place to wander around and check out some street art. While you're here, check out: Hauser Wirth & Schimmel, Pie Hole, EightyTwo, and Angel City Brewery.
297 residents recomanen
Art District
Traction Avenue A great place to wander around and check out some street art. While you're here, check out: Hauser Wirth & Schimmel, Pie Hole, EightyTwo, and Angel City Brewery.