Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Entertainment & Activities

Open since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom. Quick walking distance and cheap matinee!
417 residents recomanen
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
417 residents recomanen
Open since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom. Quick walking distance and cheap matinee!
Fun outdoor screening experience.
10 residents recomanen
Rooftop Cinema Club
6121 Sunset Boulevard
10 residents recomanen
Fun outdoor screening experience.
Hip, casual theater for comedy, music, classes & more, plus a cafe with gourmet eats, beer & wine.
22 residents recomanen
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe
2106 Hyperion Ave
22 residents recomanen
Hip, casual theater for comedy, music, classes & more, plus a cafe with gourmet eats, beer & wine.
Massive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.
633 residents recomanen
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd
633 residents recomanen
Massive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.
Tuesday & Wednesdays $3 first run movies all day and $4 matinees every other day.
79 residents recomanen
Highland Theatres
5604 N Figueroa St
79 residents recomanen
Tuesday & Wednesdays $3 first run movies all day and $4 matinees every other day.
Tiny local theater with some Independent Film selection.
137 residents recomanen
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont Ave
137 residents recomanen
Tiny local theater with some Independent Film selection.
Ornate mansion housing an iconic private club for magicians, with public performances & classes. Make reservations well ahead of time, I have a contact if you need one.
146 residents recomanen
The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin Ave
146 residents recomanen
Ornate mansion housing an iconic private club for magicians, with public performances & classes. Make reservations well ahead of time, I have a contact if you need one.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox.
119 residents recomanen
Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd
119 residents recomanen
Lively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox.
Quirky neighborhood fixture offering tapas, paella & weekend flamenco shows, plus live-music nights.
65 residents recomanen
El Cid
4212 Sunset Blvd
65 residents recomanen
Quirky neighborhood fixture offering tapas, paella & weekend flamenco shows, plus live-music nights.
Hip neighborhood mainstay for local & established indie bands often presents free shows.
127 residents recomanen
The Satellite
127 residents recomanen
Hip neighborhood mainstay for local & established indie bands often presents free shows.
1920s-style saloon with ornate, throwback decor offering haute classic cocktails.
85 residents recomanen
The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
85 residents recomanen
1920s-style saloon with ornate, throwback decor offering haute classic cocktails.
Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
305 residents recomanen
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd
305 residents recomanen
Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
Hipster haunt for live indie rock shows & DJ nights, with a smaller, sister club upstairs, the Echo.
185 residents recomanen
Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
185 residents recomanen
Hipster haunt for live indie rock shows & DJ nights, with a smaller, sister club upstairs, the Echo.

Parks & Nature

Scenic spot good for walking/jogging. Well lit at night.
396 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Reservoir
396 residents recomanen
Scenic spot good for walking/jogging. Well lit at night.
Large complex featuring art classes for both adults & children plus wine tastings & a gallery.
224 residents recomanen
Parc d'Art Barnsdall
4800 Hollywood Blvd
224 residents recomanen
Large complex featuring art classes for both adults & children plus wine tastings & a gallery.
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Short hike to get to the viewing spot behind the sign and catch some amazing views.
1173 residents recomanen
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood Boulevard
1173 residents recomanen
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Short hike to get to the viewing spot behind the sign and catch some amazing views.
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
2445 residents recomanen
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 residents recomanen
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.
22 residents recomanen
Vell Zoològic de Los Angeles
4801 Griffith Park Dr
22 residents recomanen
Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species.
220 residents recomanen
LA Zoo station
220 residents recomanen
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species.
15 residents recomanen
Silverlake Dog Park
1893-1899 Silver Lake Blvd
15 residents recomanen
Hiking path to Elysian Park.
Baxter Stairs
2100 Park Dr
Hiking path to Elysian Park.
Great hiking near Dodgers Stadium.
273 residents recomanen
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd
273 residents recomanen
Great hiking near Dodgers Stadium.

Food Scene

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
510 residents recomanen
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 residents recomanen
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats. Easily one of my favorite Gelaterias. Friendly staff and love their selection of flavors.
90 residents recomanen
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset Blvd
90 residents recomanen
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats. Easily one of my favorite Gelaterias. Friendly staff and love their selection of flavors.
Friendly staff and fast service. My go-to for fish and shrimp tacos in the area.
55 residents recomanen
Best Fish Taco In Ensenada
1650 Hillhurst Ave
55 residents recomanen
Friendly staff and fast service. My go-to for fish and shrimp tacos in the area.
Tasty kebobs & other Turkish street eats.
35 residents recomanen
Spitz - Los Feliz - Mediterranean Restaurant- Outdoor Dining- Delivery-Takeout
1725 Hillhurst Ave
35 residents recomanen
Tasty kebobs & other Turkish street eats.
American comfort food & Filipino homestyle favorites served in a relaxed setting with live music.
13 residents recomanen
La Rose Cafe
4749 Fountain Ave
13 residents recomanen
American comfort food & Filipino homestyle favorites served in a relaxed setting with live music.
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
119 residents recomanen
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
119 residents recomanen
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
Closest coffee shop just down the street.
56 residents recomanen
Caffe Vita
4459 Sunset Blvd
56 residents recomanen
Closest coffee shop just down the street.
Nearest Starbucks.
465 residents recomanen
Starbucks
7055 Sunset Blvd
465 residents recomanen
Nearest Starbucks.
Nearby hip coffee shop.
96 residents recomanen
Dinosaur Coffee
4334 Sunset Blvd
96 residents recomanen
Nearby hip coffee shop.
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
968 residents recomanen
Gran Mercat Central
317 S Broadway
968 residents recomanen
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
Can't come to Cali without having some In-N-Out! Usually open late till 1am.
384 residents recomanen
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset Blvd
384 residents recomanen
Can't come to Cali without having some In-N-Out! Usually open late till 1am.
Another local Socal late night favorite famous for it's chili cheese burgers, fries, and hot dogs. Open 24/7!
11 residents recomanen
Original Tommy's
5873 Hollywood Blvd
11 residents recomanen
Another local Socal late night favorite famous for it's chili cheese burgers, fries, and hot dogs. Open 24/7!
Great Thai food with friendly service, located on the edge of Thai Town. Open till midnight!
62 residents recomanen
Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood Blvd
62 residents recomanen
Great Thai food with friendly service, located on the edge of Thai Town. Open till midnight!
Long standing local joint known for tasty shawarma and rotisserie chicken. Open till midnight!
121 residents recomanen
Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset Blvd
121 residents recomanen
Long standing local joint known for tasty shawarma and rotisserie chicken. Open till midnight!
French eatery with happy hour specials.
189 residents recomanen
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont Ave
189 residents recomanen
French eatery with happy hour specials.
The local LA dining experience isn't complete without some late night tacos from a truck. Open late till 2am weekdays, and 3am weekends.
11 residents recomanen
Leo's Taco Truck
5525 Sunset Blvd
11 residents recomanen
The local LA dining experience isn't complete without some late night tacos from a truck. Open late till 2am weekdays, and 3am weekends.

Sightseeing

This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Great area for hiking as well.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 residents recomanen
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Great area for hiking as well.
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, situated within neighboring districts of Chinatown and Echo Park.
18 residents recomanen
Angelino Heights Historic Area
18 residents recomanen
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, situated within neighboring districts of Chinatown and Echo Park.

Shopping

Open-air marketplace for local produce, vintage clothing & prepared food. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
187 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset Blvd
187 residents recomanen
Open-air marketplace for local produce, vintage clothing & prepared food. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
A vast selection of beer, wine & spirits is offered at this sizable store with a deli.
21 residents recomanen
Cap N' Cork Junior Market
1674 Hillhurst Ave
21 residents recomanen
A vast selection of beer, wine & spirits is offered at this sizable store with a deli.
Trendy shop lures locals with its selection of artisanal wines, microbrews, sake & regular tastings. Wine tastings with flights on Monday night.
138 residents recomanen
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale Blvd
138 residents recomanen
Trendy shop lures locals with its selection of artisanal wines, microbrews, sake & regular tastings. Wine tastings with flights on Monday night.
Venerable record store buying & selling CDs, DVDs, vinyl & various music-themed memorabilia.
12 residents recomanen
Rockaway Records
2395 Glendale Blvd
12 residents recomanen
Venerable record store buying & selling CDs, DVDs, vinyl & various music-themed memorabilia.

Essentials

Grocery, about a 7 minute walk away
340 residents recomanen
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvd
340 residents recomanen
Grocery, about a 7 minute walk away
Great local yoga studio.
17 residents recomanen
One Down Dog
5531 Sunset Blvd
17 residents recomanen
Great local yoga studio.
Only 7 min walk down the street, open 6AM-10PM.
10 residents recomanen
Sunset Laundry
3812 Sunset Blvd
10 residents recomanen
Only 7 min walk down the street, open 6AM-10PM.
Local family owned grocery chain with international selection. Great alternative to Vons, etc.
104 residents recomanen
JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont Ave
104 residents recomanen
Local family owned grocery chain with international selection. Great alternative to Vons, etc.