Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price for Los Angeles. Open every day.
26 residents recomanen
Natalee Thai
998 S Robertson Blvd
26 residents recomanen
Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price for Los Angeles. Open every day.
Vien Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant with excellent pho. Super casual ambiance; we usually order and pick up. Note that the cafe is closed on Mondays. The other days it is open for a lunch shift and then a dinner shift, so check yelp for the exact hours.
12 residents recomanen
Vien Cafe
6118 W Pico Blvd
12 residents recomanen
Vien Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant with excellent pho. Super casual ambiance; we usually order and pick up. Note that the cafe is closed on Mondays. The other days it is open for a lunch shift and then a dinner shift, so check yelp for the exact hours.
Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. You can go early to get first dibs on the fresh produce. The Larchmont area is super cute, too. It's a fun experience with great products/produce.
52 residents recomanen
Larchmont Farmers' Market
209 N Larchmont Blvd
52 residents recomanen
Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. You can go early to get first dibs on the fresh produce. The Larchmont area is super cute, too. It's a fun experience with great products/produce.
Sundays from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. A great farmers' market with a wide variety of food and products.
242 residents recomanen
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar Ave
242 residents recomanen
Sundays from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. A great farmers' market with a wide variety of food and products.
Great healthy cafe with vegan options. Plus, you can order online or have them deliver. Juices, smoothies, coffee, and full meals.
116 residents recomanen
Bloom Cafe
5544 W Pico Blvd
116 residents recomanen
Great healthy cafe with vegan options. Plus, you can order online or have them deliver. Juices, smoothies, coffee, and full meals.
Great diversity of delicious foods!
968 residents recomanen
Gran Mercat Central
317 S Broadway
968 residents recomanen
Great diversity of delicious foods!
The Farmer's Market is a landmark and a great place to get delicious food! There are numerous restaurants as well as fresh food vendors within the market. It is right next to The Grove shopping center making it quite a destination for food and entertainment.
819 residents recomanen
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
819 residents recomanen
The Farmer's Market is a landmark and a great place to get delicious food! There are numerous restaurants as well as fresh food vendors within the market. It is right next to The Grove shopping center making it quite a destination for food and entertainment.
Great service and treats, and only 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the house!
120 residents recomanen
Paper or Plastik Cafe
5772 W Pico Blvd
120 residents recomanen
Great service and treats, and only 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the house!
Southern sea & soul food. If those words spark your tastebuds, head to My Two Cents!
52 residents recomanen
My 2 Cents LA
5583 W Pico Blvd
52 residents recomanen
Southern sea & soul food. If those words spark your tastebuds, head to My Two Cents!
Delectable Indian cuisine. Only one mile (1.6 km) away from the house and great for food to go!
6 residents recomanen
East India Grill
1247 S Fairfax Ave
6 residents recomanen
Delectable Indian cuisine. Only one mile (1.6 km) away from the house and great for food to go!

Drinks & Nightlife

Rooftop bar with delicious drinks and a pool!
152 residents recomanen
Skybar
8440 Sunset Blvd
152 residents recomanen
Rooftop bar with delicious drinks and a pool!
Cool, secret speakeasy-style bar for a classy cocktail. If you can find the door....
120 residents recomanen
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont Ave
120 residents recomanen
Cool, secret speakeasy-style bar for a classy cocktail. If you can find the door....
Quality service, food and drinks. Take reservations and offer valet parking. Gorgeous view from the rooftop overlooking Pershing Square. The perfect place to watch the sun set.
786 residents recomanen
Perch
448 S Hill St
786 residents recomanen
Quality service, food and drinks. Take reservations and offer valet parking. Gorgeous view from the rooftop overlooking Pershing Square. The perfect place to watch the sun set.
1920's Style bar with live aerial performances and absinthe bars!
241 residents recomanen
The Edison
241 residents recomanen
1920's Style bar with live aerial performances and absinthe bars!
The hip, urban vibe of this American gastropub welcomes you with it's warm energy and delectable food and beverage choices. Located only a mile (1.6 km) away!
58 residents recomanen
Rascal
801 S La Brea Ave
58 residents recomanen
The hip, urban vibe of this American gastropub welcomes you with it's warm energy and delectable food and beverage choices. Located only a mile (1.6 km) away!

Sightseeing

A small version of the canals in Venice, Italy. There are some beautiful homes along the little canals. You can also rent Stand-up Paddleboards in the Marina and explore the area.
947 residents recomanen
Canals de Venècia
947 residents recomanen
A small version of the canals in Venice, Italy. There are some beautiful homes along the little canals. You can also rent Stand-up Paddleboards in the Marina and explore the area.
Griffith Observatory is another spot featured in numerous movies - most recently in La La Land. It is a beautiful building with fascinating displays of science and astronomy. Plus the views over the city are great! There are some nice hiking trails in Griffith Park leading up to the Observatory.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 residents recomanen
Griffith Observatory is another spot featured in numerous movies - most recently in La La Land. It is a beautiful building with fascinating displays of science and astronomy. Plus the views over the city are great! There are some nice hiking trails in Griffith Park leading up to the Observatory.
This is the center of Hollywood. You will see street performers, the Hollywood Star Walk of Fame and other things only possible in Hollywood.
922 residents recomanen
Hollywood i Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd
922 residents recomanen
This is the center of Hollywood. You will see street performers, the Hollywood Star Walk of Fame and other things only possible in Hollywood.

Parks & Nature

Hiking and beautiful scenery is all over Malibu. Try Escondido falls!
580 residents recomanen
Malibu
580 residents recomanen
Hiking and beautiful scenery is all over Malibu. Try Escondido falls!
Gorgeous little area for a nice sunny day of relaxing
563 residents recomanen
Echo Park Lake
563 residents recomanen
Gorgeous little area for a nice sunny day of relaxing

Arts & Culture

1555 residents recomanen
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 residents recomanen
They've just completely renovated this Museum. Just checking out the architecture on the outside is fun, but there's cool car history inside, too.
538 residents recomanen
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
538 residents recomanen
They've just completely renovated this Museum. Just checking out the architecture on the outside is fun, but there's cool car history inside, too.
This museum is beautiful inside, as well as outside. Also, you can go into the Children's room and they will set you up with high-quality Japanese watercolor paints and paper. You can paint for free to your heart's content.
3162 residents recomanen
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 residents recomanen
This museum is beautiful inside, as well as outside. Also, you can go into the Children's room and they will set you up with high-quality Japanese watercolor paints and paper. You can paint for free to your heart's content.
Free museum, tropical gardens, art work, and a ride on the monorail to the top! Just have to pay for parking (or take an uber/lyft).
2309 residents recomanen
El Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 residents recomanen
Free museum, tropical gardens, art work, and a ride on the monorail to the top! Just have to pay for parking (or take an uber/lyft).
Iconic silver structure designed by architect Frank Gehry to resemble a wadded-up ball of paper. The L.A. Philharmonic is conducted by acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The Disney Hall is located next door to The Broad and across the street from the Music Center.
1063 residents recomanen
Sala de concerts Walt Disney
111 S Grand Ave
1063 residents recomanen
Iconic silver structure designed by architect Frank Gehry to resemble a wadded-up ball of paper. The L.A. Philharmonic is conducted by acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The Disney Hall is located next door to The Broad and across the street from the Music Center.
Located right outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) - only a mile away! - you will find this stunning, solar-powered installation created in 2008 using 202 restored, cast iron street lamps. It has set the scene for many films and will make for a gorgeous backdrop for your next photo-op :)
51 residents recomanen
Public Art "Urban Light"
5905 Wilshire Blvd
51 residents recomanen
Located right outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) - only a mile away! - you will find this stunning, solar-powered installation created in 2008 using 202 restored, cast iron street lamps. It has set the scene for many films and will make for a gorgeous backdrop for your next photo-op :)
Travel back in time to the prehistoric ages at this excavation site complete with an adjacent museum and a re-created historic garden!
890 residents recomanen
La Brea Tar Pits i Museu
5801 Wilshire Blvd
890 residents recomanen
Travel back in time to the prehistoric ages at this excavation site complete with an adjacent museum and a re-created historic garden!

Shopping

The strip of Melrose Avenue in between La Brea Ave and Fairfax Avenue have an amazing collection of unique shops. It is a unique LA experience and worth wandering the stores.
43 residents recomanen
Melrose
43 residents recomanen
The strip of Melrose Avenue in between La Brea Ave and Fairfax Avenue have an amazing collection of unique shops. It is a unique LA experience and worth wandering the stores.
The Grove is a unique outdoor mall. There is a free double-decker trolley, large fountain that "dances" to music each hour and plenty of good shopping.
2581 residents recomanen
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2581 residents recomanen
The Grove is a unique outdoor mall. There is a free double-decker trolley, large fountain that "dances" to music each hour and plenty of good shopping.
The Sunset Strip runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and passes through West Hollywood (between eastern border of West Hollywood and western border of Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive). Known for it's famous music establishments including Whiskey A Go Go, The Viper Room, The Roxy Theater, and Sunset Marquis. You will also find an assortment of restaurants with flavors from America, Japan, Thailand, France, Italy, and many more. If you're looking for a good laugh, hop on over to Laugh Factory for some stand-up and check out The Comedy Store (owned by Pauly Shore's mother). Looking to shop till you drop? You'll find clothing stores for everyone in the family, even home decor and eyewear!
334 residents recomanen
Sunset Strip
334 residents recomanen
The Sunset Strip runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and passes through West Hollywood (between eastern border of West Hollywood and western border of Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive). Known for it's famous music establishments including Whiskey A Go Go, The Viper Room, The Roxy Theater, and Sunset Marquis. You will also find an assortment of restaurants with flavors from America, Japan, Thailand, France, Italy, and many more. If you're looking for a good laugh, hop on over to Laugh Factory for some stand-up and check out The Comedy Store (owned by Pauly Shore's mother). Looking to shop till you drop? You'll find clothing stores for everyone in the family, even home decor and eyewear!
Inviting ambiance, warm aesthetic, lots to see. Wide selection of new&used books and vinyls. Artists and vendors located on the second floor as well, and a vast crime and horror section in the vault. Everything about this place makes any visitor want to return time and time again.
324 residents recomanen
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street
324 residents recomanen
Inviting ambiance, warm aesthetic, lots to see. Wide selection of new&used books and vinyls. Artists and vendors located on the second floor as well, and a vast crime and horror section in the vault. Everything about this place makes any visitor want to return time and time again.
Trendy boulevard full of boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries, and beautiful people.
225 residents recomanen
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre Court
225 residents recomanen
Trendy boulevard full of boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries, and beautiful people.

Entertainment & Activities

You've seen this pier in numerous movies. A small amusement park on the pier, restaurants, shops, etc all over-looking the cliffs of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean. If you want to test your strength head just south of the pier to the playground sized for adults. Try your hand at the rings, parallel bars or rope climb.
2744 residents recomanen
Moll de Santa Mònica
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 residents recomanen
You've seen this pier in numerous movies. A small amusement park on the pier, restaurants, shops, etc all over-looking the cliffs of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean. If you want to test your strength head just south of the pier to the playground sized for adults. Try your hand at the rings, parallel bars or rope climb.
Universal is a fun theme park that can mostly be done in one day. Enjoy the magic of the movies!
3326 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
3326 residents recomanen
Universal is a fun theme park that can mostly be done in one day. Enjoy the magic of the movies!
You've seen this in a thousand movies. Hop on the Ferris Wheel for an incredible view of the west coast and Santa Monica. Take in the sites, smells, and sounds from the pier and indulge in the talents of local artisans, food vendors, and musicians.
315 residents recomanen
Santa Monica Beach
315 residents recomanen
You've seen this in a thousand movies. Hop on the Ferris Wheel for an incredible view of the west coast and Santa Monica. Take in the sites, smells, and sounds from the pier and indulge in the talents of local artisans, food vendors, and musicians.
Historic landmark and functional modern space, here you'll find hand and foot prints of celebrities and be able to take a tour of the theater (if you're not up to catch a film) complete with an art deco interior and costumes from movies on display.
1423 residents recomanen
Teatres Xinesos TCL
6925 Hollywood Blvd
1423 residents recomanen
Historic landmark and functional modern space, here you'll find hand and foot prints of celebrities and be able to take a tour of the theater (if you're not up to catch a film) complete with an art deco interior and costumes from movies on display.