Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
One of the oldest Italian delis in LA, this place is often frequented by local police and firemen. Any of their sandwiches are delicious, but I'm partial to the eggplant parm.
17 residents recomanen
Eastside Italian Deli
1013 Alpine StOne of the oldest Italian delis in LA, this place is often frequented by local police and firemen. Any of their sandwiches are delicious, but I'm partial to the eggplant parm.
Very hip eatery with attached coffee bar if you want a quick latte to go, they have one of the best brunch offerings in the area. Try the duck egg toast.
54 residents recomanen
WINSOME
Very hip eatery with attached coffee bar if you want a quick latte to go, they have one of the best brunch offerings in the area. Try the duck egg toast.
Very modern, bright spot for some excellent coffee/tea. Small work space as well. Try the pastries and occasional lunch bites.
30 residents recomanen
Eightfold Coffee
1294 Sunset BlvdVery modern, bright spot for some excellent coffee/tea. Small work space as well. Try the pastries and occasional lunch bites.
Let's talk about tacos: this town has a bazillion places, and I have to put the mighty taco truck above any brick-and-mortar, but this place has a great selection for a slightly higher price than what you find on the street. Beware the super spicy taco!
395 residents recomanen
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdLet's talk about tacos: this town has a bazillion places, and I have to put the mighty taco truck above any brick-and-mortar, but this place has a great selection for a slightly higher price than what you find on the street. Beware the super spicy taco!
Best ice cream in town! They change their offerings DAILY so always new and interesting to enjoy.
9 residents recomanen
Scoops Chinatown
727 N BroadwayBest ice cream in town! They change their offerings DAILY so always new and interesting to enjoy.
The creator of the French Dip sandwich, a solid lunch spot with historical significance.
100 residents recomanen
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda StThe creator of the French Dip sandwich, a solid lunch spot with historical significance.
A combo market/restaurant offering the best products from New Orleans with very creative takes on the classic Po'boy sandwich. HUGE portions, so share or expect to take some home.
25 residents recomanen
The Little Jewel of New Orleans
207 Ord StA combo market/restaurant offering the best products from New Orleans with very creative takes on the classic Po'boy sandwich. HUGE portions, so share or expect to take some home.
Great food (lots of veggie/vegan options) and great drink, showcasing local breweries/distilleries.
323 residents recomanen
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdGreat food (lots of veggie/vegan options) and great drink, showcasing local breweries/distilleries.
El Paisano
1185 Sunset BlvdThis nearby taco truck has some solid offerings and is often open late!
Entertainment & Activities
This place has it all! Great food (asian fusion), excellent drinks (extensive craft beer selection), and retro pinball/arcade games. If you grew up in the 90's, you've got money to spend on nostalgia and alcohol, this is your jam. Kid-friendly as well. Closed Mondays.
106 residents recomanen
Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdThis place has it all! Great food (asian fusion), excellent drinks (extensive craft beer selection), and retro pinball/arcade games. If you grew up in the 90's, you've got money to spend on nostalgia and alcohol, this is your jam. Kid-friendly as well. Closed Mondays.
If a game is going, you'll know it by all the fans wearing white and blue. Adjacent to Elysian Park, makes for a nice photo op.
Los Angeles Dodgers
1000 Vin Scully AveIf a game is going, you'll know it by all the fans wearing white and blue. Adjacent to Elysian Park, makes for a nice photo op.
Sightseeing
It's a tiny bit of an uphill hike, but well-worth it. At the top you are rewarded with a view of the downtown skyline to the south, dodger stadium to the north, and (if you're lucky) a few local roaming peacocks! Best to go around sunset.
White Knoll Drive
White Knoll DriveIt's a tiny bit of an uphill hike, but well-worth it. At the top you are rewarded with a view of the downtown skyline to the south, dodger stadium to the north, and (if you're lucky) a few local roaming peacocks! Best to go around sunset.
Union Station often has rotating galleries, events, concerts to showcase the wonderful architecture.
341 residents recomanen
Union Station
800 N Alameda StUnion Station often has rotating galleries, events, concerts to showcase the wonderful architecture.
Parks & Nature
Lots of trails and great views of downtown. Bring your camera!
63 residents recomanen
Parc Natural Vista Hermosa, Autoritat de Recreació i Conservació de Muntanyes
100 N Toluca StLots of trails and great views of downtown. Bring your camera!
My favorite running spot, the loop around the lake is about a mile and rewards you with views of downtown, blooming lotus plants on the water, paddle boats, ducks, and the occasional street vendor. If you see a guy with a shopping cart converted into a BBQ corn roaster, order some! Bring cash!
563 residents recomanen
Echo Park Lake
My favorite running spot, the loop around the lake is about a mile and rewards you with views of downtown, blooming lotus plants on the water, paddle boats, ducks, and the occasional street vendor. If you see a guy with a shopping cart converted into a BBQ corn roaster, order some! Bring cash!
This trail will take you through the extensive Elysian Park. You'll be surprised by views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign, Downtown LA and other hidden nuggets.
32 residents recomanen
Senderisme al parc Elysian
Elysian Park DriveThis trail will take you through the extensive Elysian Park. You'll be surprised by views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign, Downtown LA and other hidden nuggets.
An interesting history of its recent origins, take in the great views or enjoy the occasional event.
41 residents recomanen
Parc Històric Estatal de Los Angeles
1245 N Spring StAn interesting history of its recent origins, take in the great views or enjoy the occasional event.
Drinks & Nightlife
This popular bottle shop offers beer on tap, bottled and wine. They have a huge selection, featuring both local and national/international offerings. Board games and small lounge area, as well as an outdoor patio for smoking. Happy hour M-Th until 7pm!
138 residents recomanen
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset BlvdThis popular bottle shop offers beer on tap, bottled and wine. They have a huge selection, featuring both local and national/international offerings. Board games and small lounge area, as well as an outdoor patio for smoking. Happy hour M-Th until 7pm!
Straight-forward drinks, pool tables and occasional comedy shows/concerts.
112 residents recomanen
Little Joy
1477 Sunset BlvdStraight-forward drinks, pool tables and occasional comedy shows/concerts.
Arts & Culture
Always free entry, offering the very weirdest of the LA art scene. Check their website to see what's on. Expect nothing!
Human Resources Los Angeles
410 Cottage Home StAlways free entry, offering the very weirdest of the LA art scene. Check their website to see what's on. Expect nothing!
Rotating selection of art, usually free and sometimes you get surprised with some snacks and wine!
The Good Luck Gallery
945 Chung King RdRotating selection of art, usually free and sometimes you get surprised with some snacks and wine!
Subliminal Projects
1331 Sunset BlvdSmall space, but very contemporary and often edgy.
A small space, but fascinating to see the connection of Italian-Americans to this neighborhood. Rotating exhibits make for great photo ops.
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
644 N Main StA small space, but fascinating to see the connection of Italian-Americans to this neighborhood. Rotating exhibits make for great photo ops.
Near one of the oldest buildings in LA, the initial home of LA's Chinatown, which moved north with the construction of Union Station. Fascinating and great events.
13 residents recomanen
Chinese American Museum
425 N Los Angeles StNear one of the oldest buildings in LA, the initial home of LA's Chinatown, which moved north with the construction of Union Station. Fascinating and great events.
Museum of Social Justice
115 Paseo De La PlazaBecause this is LA!
Shopping
Where else can you buy Mammoth Steaks or Dinosaur Eggs? This non-profit has interesting origins and is a fun distraction.
50 residents recomanen
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdWhere else can you buy Mammoth Steaks or Dinosaur Eggs? This non-profit has interesting origins and is a fun distraction.
Lemon Frog Shop Vintage Bazaar
1202 N Alvarado StGreat vintage clothes at a decent price.
They have a very friendly cat (named "Sunday") and a good selection of 2nd hand items.
10 residents recomanen
Sunday's Best Vintage
1557 Sunset BlvdThey have a very friendly cat (named "Sunday") and a good selection of 2nd hand items.