Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
Warner Center
Business, Shopping & Entertainment hub in Woodland Hills
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveBeverly Hills Shopping, Dining & Sighteeing
Huge upscale mall. Lots of top name retailers. Expansion underway that will create a unique "shopping town" - Easy access and lots of parking.
302 residents recomanen
Westfield Topanga
6600 CA-27Huge upscale mall. Lots of top name retailers. Expansion underway that will create a unique "shopping town" - Easy access and lots of parking.
an excellent selection of premium outlet stores - check traffic to estimate time to and from.
207 residents recomanen
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura Blvdan excellent selection of premium outlet stores - check traffic to estimate time to and from.
Sightseeing
Famous beach community to the Rich & Famous & the not so rich and famous.
7 residents recomanen
Malibu, California
Famous beach community to the Rich & Famous & the not so rich and famous.
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardWorld Famous Hollywood Sign
Warner Bros. Studios
One of the great Hollywood Movie & Television Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardGreat sight seeing opportunity
Santa Monica
Beach Area - not to be missed
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkA must visit when in Los Angeles
World Famous Museum on top of hill with amazing views to compliment the art
2309 residents recomanen
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrWorld Famous Museum on top of hill with amazing views to compliment the art
One of the great Hollywood Studios also has a spectacular City Walk area with shops and restaurants
3326 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaOne of the great Hollywood Studios also has a spectacular City Walk area with shops and restaurants
Part of Los Angeles and San Fernando history and culture. Lots of restaurants, shops, farmers market on Sunday mornings. Hiking trails at Fryman Canyon
72 residents recomanen
Studio City
Part of Los Angeles and San Fernando history and culture. Lots of restaurants, shops, farmers market on Sunday mornings. Hiking trails at Fryman Canyon
Hiking Trails close to shops and restaurants and great residential area. Gene Autry's estate is nearby and Alex Trebec and other celebrities call this area home.
171 residents recomanen
Fryman Canyon Park
8401 Mulholland DriveHiking Trails close to shops and restaurants and great residential area. Gene Autry's estate is nearby and Alex Trebec and other celebrities call this area home.
Famous pier with shops, amusement rides, people watching and more
2744 residents recomanen
Moll de Santa Mònica
200 Santa Monica PierFamous pier with shops, amusement rides, people watching and more
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveHollywood Studio
Unique shopping and entertainment at Universal Studios
516 residents recomanen
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUnique shopping and entertainment at Universal Studios
Pasadena
Pasadena is a wonderful city to visit while in Los Angeles
Unique area - great for a drive and view of the lake - world famous Sherwood Golf Course (past home for Tiger Woods Tournament) and home to celebrities including Wayne Gretzky and Will Smith
Lake Sherwood
Unique area - great for a drive and view of the lake - world famous Sherwood Golf Course (past home for Tiger Woods Tournament) and home to celebrities including Wayne Gretzky and Will Smith
Unique experience shedding light on the dark subject of intolerance.
134 residents recomanen
Museu de la Tolerància
9786 W Pico BlvdUnique experience shedding light on the dark subject of intolerance.
Oldest standing residence in Los Angeles, part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
6 residents recomanen
Avila Adobe
10 Olvera StOldest standing residence in Los Angeles, part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Operated by the Pacific Battleship Center, battleship that served during WWII, Korean War and the Cold War, and has hosted 3 Presidents
89 residents recomanen
Museu del vaixell de guerra USS Iowa
250 S Harbor BlvdOperated by the Pacific Battleship Center, battleship that served during WWII, Korean War and the Cold War, and has hosted 3 Presidents
Museu Afroamericà de Califòrnia
600 State Drdedicated to African American themes
Craft Contemporary
5814 Wilshire BlvdDedicated to Folk Art and located in Museum Row
Another site of the J. Paul Getty Museum, arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria
883 residents recomanen
La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyAnother site of the J. Paul Getty Museum, arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria
Exhibits include astronomy, planets, stars, the cosmos, gravity, the sun and moon
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdExhibits include astronomy, planets, stars, the cosmos, gravity, the sun and moon
devoted to the same kind of world records that you would find in the famous Guinness Book of World Records
29 residents recomanen
Guinness World Records Museum
6764 Hollywood Blvddevoted to the same kind of world records that you would find in the famous Guinness Book of World Records
Eight structures tell the story of the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century
45 residents recomanen
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer StEight structures tell the story of the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century
Located in Pan Pacific Park, dedicated to educating the public and commemorating those who survived and who were lost
40 residents recomanen
Holocaust Museum LA
100 The Grove DrLocated in Pan Pacific Park, dedicated to educating the public and commemorating those who survived and who were lost
Check if open. Has been under remodelling construction. Vintage automobiles, history of autos in Los Angeles, automotive art, artifacts and memorabilia, located in Museum Row
538 residents recomanen
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdCheck if open. Has been under remodelling construction. Vintage automobiles, history of autos in Los Angeles, automotive art, artifacts and memorabilia, located in Museum Row
Home of the Skirball Museum with exhibits about Jewish culture, accomplishments and the history of the Jewish people in the United States
78 residents recomanen
Centre Cultural Skirball
2701 N Sepulveda BlvdHome of the Skirball Museum with exhibits about Jewish culture, accomplishments and the history of the Jewish people in the United States
S.S. Lane Victory
2400 Miner StSecond World War Victory ship preserved as a museum ship
Outdoor folk art tower sculptures and adjacent Watts Towers Arts Center
55 residents recomanen
Centre d'Arts de Watts Towers
1727 E 107th StOutdoor folk art tower sculptures and adjacent Watts Towers Arts Center
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdRanch home of Will Rogers
a group of tar pits around which Hancock Park was formed, in urban Los Angeles. Natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground in this area for tens of thousands of years. The tar is often covered with
890 residents recomanen
La Brea Tar Pits i Museu
5801 Wilshire Blvda group of tar pits around which Hancock Park was formed, in urban Los Angeles. Natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground in this area for tens of thousands of years. The tar is often covered with
A state agency and museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. It is billed as the West Coast's largest hands-on science.
442 residents recomanen
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrA state agency and museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. It is billed as the West Coast's largest hands-on science.
a private non-profit air and space museum in Santa Monica, California. It was founded in 1974 as the Douglas Museum and Library, renamed the Museum of Flying in 1989, closed in 2002, reopened in 2012
45 residents recomanen
Museum of Flying
3100 Airport Avea private non-profit air and space museum in Santa Monica, California. It was founded in 1974 as the Douglas Museum and Library, renamed the Museum of Flying in 1989, closed in 2002, reopened in 2012
Excellent opportunity to tour the original Queen Mary cruise ship.
624 residents recomanen
Vaixell Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyExcellent opportunity to tour the original Queen Mary cruise ship.
26 miles across the sea - gorgeous day trip - or more - Ferries take you to / from - overnight accommodations available. Plan ahead.
188 residents recomanen
Santa Catalina Island
26 miles across the sea - gorgeous day trip - or more - Ferries take you to / from - overnight accommodations available. Plan ahead.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more romantic beach than El Matador. Located about 10 miles northwest of Malibu, this secluded pocket beach has rocky shores, robust waves and more.
222 residents recomanen
Platja El Matador
32350 Pacific Coast HwyYou’ll be hard-pressed to find a more romantic beach than El Matador. Located about 10 miles northwest of Malibu, this secluded pocket beach has rocky shores, robust waves and more.
Beautiful people, shiny cars, big sunglasses & little lap dogs. That’s in the trendy area where scenes from many television shows have been filmed. On the sand, there's beach volleyball, body surfing
364 residents recomanen
Manhattan Beach
Beautiful people, shiny cars, big sunglasses & little lap dogs. That’s in the trendy area where scenes from many television shows have been filmed. On the sand, there's beach volleyball, body surfing
offers a beach that stretches for more than a mile, dotted with sea caves, tide pools and other beach-combing delights.
56 residents recomanen
Leo Carrillo State Beach
35000 Pacific Coast Hwyoffers a beach that stretches for more than a mile, dotted with sea caves, tide pools and other beach-combing delights.
collection includes numerous Warbirds, aircraft and target drones, piston and jet aircraft engines, aircraft components, aircraft ejection seats, World War II instruments, aircrew accessories, etc
Western Museum of Flight
3315 Airport Drcollection includes numerous Warbirds, aircraft and target drones, piston and jet aircraft engines, aircraft components, aircraft ejection seats, World War II instruments, aircrew accessories, etc
Everything Else
Walk, shop and eat - Santa Monica is a must goto area in Los Angeles and the 3rd st promenade is a good place to start
1595 residents recomanen
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeWalk, shop and eat - Santa Monica is a must goto area in Los Angeles and the 3rd st promenade is a good place to start
NBCUniversal
10 Universal City PlazaHollywood Studio & Studio Tour
Home to the Dolby Theater - hosting The Oscars - A shopping mall and entertainment complex at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in the Hollywood district in Los Angeles.
922 residents recomanen
Hollywood i Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdHome to the Dolby Theater - hosting The Oscars - A shopping mall and entertainment complex at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in the Hollywood district in Los Angeles.
Pool, beach sports and more. The 5-acre oceanfront site was originally developed during the Gold Coast era of the 1920s by William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion Davies.
152 residents recomanen
Annenberg Comunitat Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyPool, beach sports and more. The 5-acre oceanfront site was originally developed during the Gold Coast era of the 1920s by William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion Davies.
Van Nuys / Sherman Oaks Aquatic Center
14201 Huston StPublic swimming pool - part of LA Parks and Recreation
Universitat de Califòrnia, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
Universitat del Sud de Califòrnia
USC - University of Southern California
Art Center College of Design is one of the top design schools in the world.
44 residents recomanen
ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida StArt Center College of Design is one of the top design schools in the world.
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa StHosts many international and local events
One of the upper scale beach communities south of Los Angeles. Great shopping in the area. Allow time to / from.
580 residents recomanen
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrOne of the upper scale beach communities south of Los Angeles. Great shopping in the area. Allow time to / from.
Food Scene
Like the name says.Jerry's is famous - and very close with a traditional and huge deli menu.
21 residents recomanen
Jerry's Famous Deli
16650 Ventura BlvdLike the name says.Jerry's is famous - and very close with a traditional and huge deli menu.
Excellent New York style pizza - close and they deliver for free.
22 residents recomanen
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
15136 Ventura BlvdExcellent New York style pizza - close and they deliver for free.
Authentic Israeli / Mediterranean cuisine - loads of good food at reasonable prices. The original is in Jerusalem and now they are opening in Beverly Hills.
Itzik Hagadol Grill
17201 Ventura BoulevardAuthentic Israeli / Mediterranean cuisine - loads of good food at reasonable prices. The original is in Jerusalem and now they are opening in Beverly Hills.
One of the best sushi restaurants we've experienced. Can be expensive but the food is usually outstanding. Ask us for suggestions.
11 residents recomanen
Sushi KATSU-YA Encino
16542 Ventura BlvdOne of the best sushi restaurants we've experienced. Can be expensive but the food is usually outstanding. Ask us for suggestions.
If you plan on being in Beverly Hills, we highly recommend Il Pastaio - One of the best and most consistent Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Expensive and crowded but worth it.
125 residents recomanen
Il Pastaio
400 N Canon DrIf you plan on being in Beverly Hills, we highly recommend Il Pastaio - One of the best and most consistent Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Expensive and crowded but worth it.
Spago
176 N Canon DrThe new location for celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck's storied restaurant.
Sol Y Luna
19601 Ventura BlvdExcellent Mexican cuisine - great Happy Hour
Owned by music icon Herb Alpert, this refined New American venue presents big-name live jazz acts.
29 residents recomanen
Vibrato Grill Jazz
2930 Beverly Glen CirOwned by music icon Herb Alpert, this refined New American venue presents big-name live jazz acts.
Classic steakhouse & fish fare are featured amid a full-service mahogany bar & '20s-inspired decor.
Delmonico's Steak and Lobster House
16358 Ventura BlvdClassic steakhouse & fish fare are featured amid a full-service mahogany bar & '20s-inspired decor.
Casual restaurant serving up a menu of contemporary Persian cuisine in a stylish, modern space.
Sadaf Restaurant
16240 Ventura BlvdCasual restaurant serving up a menu of contemporary Persian cuisine in a stylish, modern space.
Relaxed Italian spot with pizzas, chicken, fish, pastas & salads plus vegan dishes, beer & wine.
Rosti Encino
16350 Ventura BlvdRelaxed Italian spot with pizzas, chicken, fish, pastas & salads plus vegan dishes, beer & wine.
Upscale kosher steakhouse in a modern, stylish setting also plating seafood, pasta & burgers.
Bocca Steakhouse
16610 Ventura BlvdUpscale kosher steakhouse in a modern, stylish setting also plating seafood, pasta & burgers.
Local burger and hot dog place with casual setting and good food.
14 residents recomanen
The Stand "American Classics Redefined"
17000 Ventura BlvdLocal burger and hot dog place with casual setting and good food.
Long-running, family-friendly steakhouse chain known for its ribs, onion loaf & Romarita drinks.
Tony Roma's
16575 Ventura BlvdLong-running, family-friendly steakhouse chain known for its ribs, onion loaf & Romarita drinks.
Local chain serving Italian standards, pizzas & wine in a low-key space with checkered tablecloths.
29 residents recomanen
Maria's Italian Kitchen
13353 Ventura BlvdLocal chain serving Italian standards, pizzas & wine in a low-key space with checkered tablecloths.
Spacious, festive eatery & sports-watching hangout with familiar Mexican cuisine & margaritas.
El Mariachi Mexican Grill
15627 Ventura BlvdSpacious, festive eatery & sports-watching hangout with familiar Mexican cuisine & margaritas.
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled table-side by theatrical chefs.
43 residents recomanen
Benihana
1447 4th StHibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled table-side by theatrical chefs.
Breakfast plus American comfort foods served all day in a stylized barn or outdoors. - I have mixed feelings about this place - some people like it - I'm not a huge fan.
76 residents recomanen
Coral Tree Cafe
11645 San Vicente BlvdBreakfast plus American comfort foods served all day in a stylized barn or outdoors. - I have mixed feelings about this place - some people like it - I'm not a huge fan.
Classic light fare & organic breads fill out the menu at this rustic-chic bakery/cafe. - I think this chain is over-rated but some like it.
207 residents recomanen
Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose AveClassic light fare & organic breads fill out the menu at this rustic-chic bakery/cafe. - I think this chain is over-rated but some like it.
Local chain outpost serving American fare with California flair in shabby-chic digs & a patio.
26 residents recomanen
Marmalade Cafe - Sherman Oaks
14910 Ventura BlvdLocal chain outpost serving American fare with California flair in shabby-chic digs & a patio.
Chain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.
19 residents recomanen
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
1000 Universal Studios BlvdChain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.
Low-key eatery serving Northern & Southern Indian fare, plus Indo-Chinese dishes & a lunch buffet.
streets of india cafe’
16260 Ventura BlvdLow-key eatery serving Northern & Southern Indian fare, plus Indo-Chinese dishes & a lunch buffet.
Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.
California Pizza Kitchen at Encino
16101 Ventura BlvdChain eatery serving up inventive pizzas plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.
Surprisingly good and clean local Mexican chain known for counter-serve tacos, burritos & more in upscale-casual digs.
58 residents recomanen
Poquito Mas
3701 Cahuenga Blvd WSurprisingly good and clean local Mexican chain known for counter-serve tacos, burritos & more in upscale-casual digs.
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Chinese fare in a striking space. Not as great as it used to be but still OK and interesting dishes. Good for catching a movie and dinner.
71 residents recomanen
P.F. Chang's
15301 Ventura BlvdFamily-friendly chain offering creative takes on Chinese fare in a striking space. Not as great as it used to be but still OK and interesting dishes. Good for catching a movie and dinner.
American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake. Fun place. Good food. Always busy and waits can be long.
494 residents recomanen
The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake. Fun place. Good food. Always busy and waits can be long.
Fun Upscale Traditional Mexican Style Food Using Only the Freshest Ingredients - same location as Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang, and Arclight Cinemas
El Torito Grill
15301 Ventura BoulevardFun Upscale Traditional Mexican Style Food Using Only the Freshest Ingredients - same location as Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang, and Arclight Cinemas
Lakes-side dining with indoor or outdoor seating and excellent food.
15 residents recomanen
Boccaccio's Restaurant
32123 Lindero Canyon RdLakes-side dining with indoor or outdoor seating and excellent food.
Between La Cienega and Fairfax - a bunch of very cool restaurants and shops have sprung up over the last few years - fun to walk, close to The Farmers Market and The Grove
http://west3rdstreet.com/
819 residents recomanen
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StBetween La Cienega and Fairfax - a bunch of very cool restaurants and shops have sprung up over the last few years - fun to walk, close to The Farmers Market and The Grove
http://west3rdstreet.com/
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is a delightful treat for visitors and residents of Malibu. Located at the beautiful Paradise Cove Pier, they offer breathtaking views, good service & food
267 residents recomanen
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyParadise Cove Beach Cafe is a delightful treat for visitors and residents of Malibu. Located at the beautiful Paradise Cove Pier, they offer breathtaking views, good service & food
Very laid back restaurant with a magnificent view of the beach and ocean! Steps away from the ocean. Sunset views are awesome.
6800 Westward Beach Rd
6800 Westward Beach RoadVery laid back restaurant with a magnificent view of the beach and ocean! Steps away from the ocean. Sunset views are awesome.
Arts & Culture
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdOutdoor amphitheater - Great concerts
Estadi dels Dodgers
1000 Vin Scully AveHome of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura BlvdMovie theater chain showing latest releases.
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles is a contemporary art museum with three locations in greater Los Angeles, California.
401 residents recomanen
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveThe Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles is a contemporary art museum with three locations in greater Los Angeles, California.
Guests have commented that this is not a great Museum. Offers information and education center about architecture, interior design, landscape design, fashion design and product design
17 residents recomanen
A+D Architecture and Design Museum
170 South La Brea AvenueGuests have commented that this is not a great Museum. Offers information and education center about architecture, interior design, landscape design, fashion design and product design
Changing exhibits of digital and print photography
95 residents recomanen
Espai Annenberg per a la Fotografia
2000 Avenue of the StarsChanging exhibits of digital and print photography
Also known as the Hammer Museum, collection includes French 19th-century masters, European old master paintings, American artists from the 18th to 20th centuries, works by 19th-century French satirist
374 residents recomanen
Museu Hammer
10899 Wilshire BlvdAlso known as the Hammer Museum, collection includes French 19th-century masters, European old master paintings, American artists from the 18th to 20th centuries, works by 19th-century French satirist
Museum dedicated to the American West. Established in 2003 following the merger of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, the Women of the West Museum, and the Museum of the American West
105 residents recomanen
Museu Autry de l'Oest Americà
4700 Western Heritage WayMuseum dedicated to the American West. Established in 2003 following the merger of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, the Women of the West Museum, and the Museum of the American West
Located in Little Tokyo district, branch of Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
401 residents recomanen
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveLocated in Little Tokyo district, branch of Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Entertainment & Activities
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWorld famous amusement and theme park.
LEGOLAND Califòrnia
One Legoland DrWorld Famous Theme Park
Excellent aquarium experience. Great for adults with or without kids.
806 residents recomanen
Aquari del Pacífic
100 Aquarium WayExcellent aquarium experience. Great for adults with or without kids.