Guidebook for Los Angeles
Arts & Culture
Favorite place to see movies ... heck, half the reason I fell in love with the house was the ability to see more movies! Also ... go early to check out the food & drinks.
772 residents recomanen
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdFavorite place to see movies ... heck, half the reason I fell in love with the house was the ability to see more movies! Also ... go early to check out the food & drinks.
I've gone here many a time to see local artists, and even a few big names (The Fray) ... never know who'll be stopping by. You can also sit down and have dinner.
104 residents recomanen
The Helio Cafe
710 N Heliotrope DrI've gone here many a time to see local artists, and even a few big names (The Fray) ... never know who'll be stopping by. You can also sit down and have dinner.
I've seen 2 shows at the Pantages - WICKED & BOOK OF MORMON. It's about a 7 block walk from the apartment. Leave yourself time to grab a drink or dinner at all the fun spots in the area.
539 residents recomanen
Teatre Hollywood Pantages
6233 Hollywood BlvdI've seen 2 shows at the Pantages - WICKED & BOOK OF MORMON. It's about a 7 block walk from the apartment. Leave yourself time to grab a drink or dinner at all the fun spots in the area.
My favorite Museum in LA ... not only does it have wonderful and eclectic exhibits but the grounds themselves are fun to explore. Dog & kid friendly!
3162 residents recomanen
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMy favorite Museum in LA ... not only does it have wonderful and eclectic exhibits but the grounds themselves are fun to explore. Dog & kid friendly!
Great music venue ... check out whose playing when you're in town! http://www.livenation.com/venues/14586/hollywood-palladium
91 residents recomanen
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset BlvdGreat music venue ... check out whose playing when you're in town! http://www.livenation.com/venues/14586/hollywood-palladium
Love this book store! Plus it's on a cute little strip of los feliz. Check out a book, grab lunch, and walk around the 'hood.
148 residents recomanen
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveLove this book store! Plus it's on a cute little strip of los feliz. Check out a book, grab lunch, and walk around the 'hood.
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset BlvdGreat place to go! Any day of the week!
Laugh Factory
151 S Pine AveAlways have great lines ups!
Classic hollywood movie theater ... usually showing a family movie or latest animation. Great experience to feel like a kid again.
212 residents recomanen
Teatre El Capitan
6838 Hollywood BlvdClassic hollywood movie theater ... usually showing a family movie or latest animation. Great experience to feel like a kid again.
Our favorite improv theater. BYOB as long as it's in a bag.
http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/
282 residents recomanen
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveOur favorite improv theater. BYOB as long as it's in a bag.
http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/
Music Box
6126 Hollywood BoulevardAlso known as The Fonda Theater - great music venue.
Great little improv theater! Has a bar, so grab drinks & a seat!
282 residents recomanen
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveGreat little improv theater! Has a bar, so grab drinks & a seat!
iO West
6366 Hollywood BoulevardFood Scene
Great little sandwich shop! Deliciously home made. Grab yourself some sandwiches and if they have it - their lemon cobbler tart dessert ... also great to get breakfast burritos & bagel sandwiches.
The Vine Street Deli
1241 Vine StGreat little sandwich shop! Deliciously home made. Grab yourself some sandwiches and if they have it - their lemon cobbler tart dessert ... also great to get breakfast burritos & bagel sandwiches.
Great burgers! No reservations ... be prepared to put your name in and then shop at the stores, which ain't a bad way to work up an appetite.
61 residents recomanen
Umami Burger Hollywood
1520 North Cahuenga BoulevardGreat burgers! No reservations ... be prepared to put your name in and then shop at the stores, which ain't a bad way to work up an appetite.
One of my favorite stops for fabulous authentic mexican food!
35 residents recomanen
Tere's Mexican Grill
5870 Melrose AveOne of my favorite stops for fabulous authentic mexican food!
I adore this place! They have great juices and smoothies ... it has local, organic and vegan food. I always leave here happy!!
280 residents recomanen
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdI adore this place! They have great juices and smoothies ... it has local, organic and vegan food. I always leave here happy!!
Want the best salad ever? Then go here! always busy, but always fast. Good healthy meals ... from salas, wraps, to rotisserie chicken you watch turn on the grill infront of your eyes.
25 residents recomanen
California Chicken Cafe
6805 Melrose AveWant the best salad ever? Then go here! always busy, but always fast. Good healthy meals ... from salas, wraps, to rotisserie chicken you watch turn on the grill infront of your eyes.
Lucifers Pizza
1958 Hillhurst AveGreat place to eat at the base of Griffith Park.
My boyfriend and my go-to burger place. You build your burgers to your liking. Try an order of fried pickles! & i love the martinis :)
128 residents recomanen
The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdMy boyfriend and my go-to burger place. You build your burgers to your liking. Try an order of fried pickles! & i love the martinis :)
The epitome of hollywood & sushi ... dark ambience, fancy dressing, and tons of raw fish!
167 residents recomanen
Stout Burgers & Beers
1544 N Cahuenga BlvdThe epitome of hollywood & sushi ... dark ambience, fancy dressing, and tons of raw fish!
The Waffle
6255 Sunset BlvdCheck out this place for breakfast!
FROG Frozen Yogurt Bar
1550 N Cahuenga BlvdYum! Frozen yogurt bar with tons of toppings!
Great LA establishment for good italian food. Always a great place to meet friends for drinks.
181 residents recomanen
Jones Hollywood
7205 Santa Monica BlvdGreat LA establishment for good italian food. Always a great place to meet friends for drinks.
Love their fancy but oh so great pizzas! And great happy hour! http://www.stellabarra.com/
141 residents recomanen
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StLove their fancy but oh so great pizzas! And great happy hour! http://www.stellabarra.com/
Astro Burger
7475 Santa Monica BlvdGreat Hollywood place for burgers... also Vegan friendly!
Pies! Need I say more. Both sweet & savory. Great for a late night treat or warm chicken pot pie.
118 residents recomanen
The Pie Hole
714 Traction AvePies! Need I say more. Both sweet & savory. Great for a late night treat or warm chicken pot pie.
Drinks & Nightlife
old-time British pub in the heart of Hollywood. secret garden feel. laid back. might spot a celebrity or two!
272 residents recomanen
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood Blvdold-time British pub in the heart of Hollywood. secret garden feel. laid back. might spot a celebrity or two!
Blue Boar Pub (the Blue Boar Public House)
1615 N Cahuenga BlvdSmall bar with great drinks and cute atmosphere!
Love this place! I had my birthday drinks here and everyone that came out was in awe. Fun drinks, stellar old fashions... amazing atmosphere!
75 residents recomanen
Sassafras
1233 Vine StLove this place! I had my birthday drinks here and everyone that came out was in awe. Fun drinks, stellar old fashions... amazing atmosphere!
Sports Bar Central! Been dragged here many a times by my sports loving friends. Never minded as they have cheap drinks and decent bar food. Parking is a pain, lucky thing is you can walk!
59 residents recomanen
Big Wangs North Hollywood
5300 Lankershim BoulevardSports Bar Central! Been dragged here many a times by my sports loving friends. Never minded as they have cheap drinks and decent bar food. Parking is a pain, lucky thing is you can walk!
Great sports bar in the heart of hollywood. Great happy hour, decent bar food.
18 residents recomanen
Jameson's Irish Pub
6681 Hollywood BlvdGreat sports bar in the heart of hollywood. Great happy hour, decent bar food.
Sightseeing
If you're interested in a studio tour ... this is one to try!
267 residents recomanen
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveIf you're interested in a studio tour ... this is one to try!
Hollywood i Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvdhttp://hollywoodandhighland.com/
Edifici Capitol Records
1750 Vine StThe famous Capitol record building!
Where they hold the Oscars ... great tourist attraction. Can see the hollywood sign!
493 residents recomanen
Teatre Dolby
6801 Hollywood BlvdWhere they hold the Oscars ... great tourist attraction. Can see the hollywood sign!
Love Universal Studios! It's just over the hill .. spend the day & make sure to check out the great night life that "City Walk" has to offer ... like the dueling piano bar!
3326 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaLove Universal Studios! It's just over the hill .. spend the day & make sure to check out the great night life that "City Walk" has to offer ... like the dueling piano bar!
An icon of Los Angeles & one of southern California's most popular attractions. Visit the museum or just hike up & see the incredible views.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdAn icon of Los Angeles & one of southern California's most popular attractions. Visit the museum or just hike up & see the incredible views.
The "it" place to hike if you live in hollywood ... On clear days you can see the ocean & every once in awhile you'll see a celebrity walking his dog.
2445 residents recomanen
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveThe "it" place to hike if you live in hollywood ... On clear days you can see the ocean & every once in awhile you'll see a celebrity walking his dog.
Television City
7800 Beverly BlvdVisit CBS Television Studios for a taping of "Price is Right!"
Visit Sony Pictures! On a 2-hr walking tour you'll see sets currently in production (& maybe the actors themselves!). Also the filming stages of Jeopardy! or Wheel of Fortune. Tixs onlne!
129 residents recomanen
Sony Pictures Entertainment
10202 Washington BlvdVisit Sony Pictures! On a 2-hr walking tour you'll see sets currently in production (& maybe the actors themselves!). Also the filming stages of Jeopardy! or Wheel of Fortune. Tixs onlne!
Originally founded by Adolph Zukor as the Famous Players Fiction Studio in 1912, our Hollywood flagship is the oldest independent studio in continuous operation.
Raleigh Studios Hollywood
5300 Melrose AveOriginally founded by Adolph Zukor as the Famous Players Fiction Studio in 1912, our Hollywood flagship is the oldest independent studio in continuous operation.
Great place to start an afternoon in Santa Monica. Start at the Pier (ride the ferris wheel!) have lunch on Ocean Ave, and then head to 3rd Street Promenade for shopping. Also Bike rentals!
2744 residents recomanen
Moll de Santa Mònica
200 Santa Monica PierGreat place to start an afternoon in Santa Monica. Start at the Pier (ride the ferris wheel!) have lunch on Ocean Ave, and then head to 3rd Street Promenade for shopping. Also Bike rentals!
If you want to spend a day @ the beach Perry's Cafe does it all. Rent umbrellas, bikes, rollerblades, surf gear. Have their "beach butler" set up your area for the day! www.perryscafe.com
41 residents recomanen
Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
2400 Ocean Front WalkIf you want to spend a day @ the beach Perry's Cafe does it all. Rent umbrellas, bikes, rollerblades, surf gear. Have their "beach butler" set up your area for the day! www.perryscafe.com
Everything Else
Gold's Gym
1016 Cole AveGreat close gym!
Blo Blow Dry Bar
6250 Hollywood BlvdFavorite place for a blo out for special occasions. Super close!
Javista Organic Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset BlvdFamous stylist Chaz Dean's hair salon!
So close to the Los Angeles Film School! Walk to class!
15 residents recomanen
The Los Angeles Film School
6363 Sunset BlvdSo close to the Los Angeles Film School! Walk to class!
Want to detox while in LA? This place has great infrared saunas and tons of other healthy ways to pamper yourself.
7 residents recomanen
sweatheory
1503 N Cahuenga BlvdWant to detox while in LA? This place has great infrared saunas and tons of other healthy ways to pamper yourself.
All vegetarian, raw cafe serving smoothies, salads, snacks, & desserts
23 residents recomanen
LifeFood Organic
1507 North Cahuenga BoulevardAll vegetarian, raw cafe serving smoothies, salads, snacks, & desserts
Love this sweet little bakery! Staff is just as sweet and the place also serves gluten-, wheat-, soy-, and refined-sugar-free treats.
23 residents recomanen
Erin McKenna's Bakery LA
236 N Larchmont BlvdLove this sweet little bakery! Staff is just as sweet and the place also serves gluten-, wheat-, soy-, and refined-sugar-free treats.
Shopping
In the mood to shop, eat, see a movie, ride a trolly, buy fresh produce and maybe watch Mario Lopez interview someone for EXTRA?? ... well you better go here then!
2581 residents recomanen
The Grove
189 The Grove DrIn the mood to shop, eat, see a movie, ride a trolly, buy fresh produce and maybe watch Mario Lopez interview someone for EXTRA?? ... well you better go here then!
Crumbs Bake Shop
216 N Larchmont BlvdBest place for muffins & cupcakes!
Close store to buy any bath, home, & kitchen stuff! Validate parking.
24 residents recomanen
Bed Bath & Beyond
1557 Vine StClose store to buy any bath, home, & kitchen stuff! Validate parking.
Amazing book store! Books on film, Design, Art, etc ... Great stationary too!
18 residents recomanen
Hennessey + Ingalls
300 S Santa Fe AveAmazing book store! Books on film, Design, Art, etc ... Great stationary too!
Free People
1520 N Cahuenga BlvdGreat women's clothing store!
Fun gift store & local art. Tons of wacky gifts & books.
81 residents recomanen
Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood BlvdFun gift store & local art. Tons of wacky gifts & books.
Urban Outfitters
1520 N Cahuenga BlvdMen & Women's clothing store
Essentials
Close grocery store .. features hot & cold prepared food on the go! Also has a Starbucks inside.
356 residents recomanen
Pavilions
727 Vine StClose grocery store .. features hot & cold prepared food on the go! Also has a Starbucks inside.
Walgreens
1501 Vine StFancy Walgreens ... groceries! sushi! Chanel make up! & liquor!!
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdLocal grocery store for organic foods, flowers, & liquor.
Love to hit up this Farmer's Market on Sundays, 8a-2p. Tons of organic foods, spice alley, local made goods, and great hot foods. Shop for your groceries, have lunch, & buy a few original souvenirs
242 residents recomanen
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveLove to hit up this Farmer's Market on Sundays, 8a-2p. Tons of organic foods, spice alley, local made goods, and great hot foods. Shop for your groceries, have lunch, & buy a few original souvenirs