Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardGreat hiking. Iconic area destination.
About 10 miles from the pier and beach, can drive or hop on a bus a block away.
2744 residents recomanen
Moll de Santa Mònica
200 Santa Monica PierAbout 10 miles from the pier and beach, can drive or hop on a bus a block away.
Teatres Xinesos TCL
6925 Hollywood BlvdVery close to Graumann's, nightclubs.
Iconic structure and historical landmark. Built in the 30s. Boasts a large telescope, theaters, a planetarium, Golf, tennis and a large outdoor concert venue (Greek Theater) are nearby.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdIconic structure and historical landmark. Built in the 30s. Boasts a large telescope, theaters, a planetarium, Golf, tennis and a large outdoor concert venue (Greek Theater) are nearby.
Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake DrClosest driving to the Hollywood sign.
Estadi Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrPasadena landmark, site of annual Rose Bowl game.
Distinguished art and design school in the LA area. Fantastic student gallery. Free.
44 residents recomanen
ArtCenter College of Design
1700 Lida StDistinguished art and design school in the LA area. Fantastic student gallery. Free.
Horseback riding, just a few minutes drive. http://www.sunsetranchhollywood.com/
62 residents recomanen
Sunset Ranch Hollywood
3400 N Beachwood DrHorseback riding, just a few minutes drive. http://www.sunsetranchhollywood.com/
San Gorgonio Mountain
Highest Point in Southern California at 11,503 feet.
Big Bear Lake
Popular snow skiing and outdoor area east of LA.
Highest point in Southern CA south of the I-10 freeway. Very cool town of Idyllwild is en route.
22 residents recomanen
Mount San Jacinto
Highest point in Southern CA south of the I-10 freeway. Very cool town of Idyllwild is en route.
Joshua Tree
Large park with unique rock formations, desert vegetation.
Very cool rock outcroppings and a fun hiking trail on the north end of the Angeles Forest. On the San Andreass Fault Line. 70+ miles north of the property, a great Saturday jaunt. Egress to trails.
14 residents recomanen
Àrea Natural del Puny de l'Àngel
28000 Devils Punchbowl RdVery cool rock outcroppings and a fun hiking trail on the north end of the Angeles Forest. On the San Andreass Fault Line. 70+ miles north of the property, a great Saturday jaunt. Egress to trails.
Vaixell Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyClassic old cruise ship. http://www.queenmary.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballona_Creek_bicycle_path.
You can access the Strand from this bike path. A nice pleasant 6 mile stretch from the Culver City area to The Strand.
60 residents recomanen
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballona_Creek_bicycle_path.
You can access the Strand from this bike path. A nice pleasant 6 mile stretch from the Culver City area to The Strand.
Beautiful beaches with rock outcroppings on the shoreline. Dogs allowed on northern beach. Camping and hiking trails across the PCH.
580 residents recomanen
Malibu
Beautiful beaches with rock outcroppings on the shoreline. Dogs allowed on northern beach. Camping and hiking trails across the PCH.
Arts & Culture
Just over the hill from Universal Studios, all major TV studios.
3326 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaJust over the hill from Universal Studios, all major TV studios.
Estadi dels Dodgers
1000 Vin Scully AveClose to the ballpark.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdHighly touted outdoor music venue in LA.
Teatre Grec
2700 N Vermont AveLive music in Griffith Park.
Centre Staples
1111 S Figueroa StLakers and Kings playing venue, also live music.
Local old school movie theater, frequented by industry types. Quentin Tarantino is said to show up here once in a while. First matinee showing of the day is $6.50 !
417 residents recomanen
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrLocal old school movie theater, frequented by industry types. Quentin Tarantino is said to show up here once in a while. First matinee showing of the day is $6.50 !
Excellent theater experience, very modern, restaurants inside, walking distance to everything, ample parking.
772 residents recomanen
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdExcellent theater experience, very modern, restaurants inside, walking distance to everything, ample parking.
American Film Institute
2021 North Western AvenueThe classics and the classy are here...
The pre-eminent improv scvhool and theater in Los Angeles.
87 residents recomanen
The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose AveThe pre-eminent improv scvhool and theater in Los Angeles.
All the big names go through here. They have 4 rooms, comedy every night.
225 residents recomanen
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset BlvdAll the big names go through here. They have 4 rooms, comedy every night.
Owned by Quentin Tarantino, they play 35mm film classics. About $9.50 per ticket.
43 residents recomanen
New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly BlvdOwned by Quentin Tarantino, they play 35mm film classics. About $9.50 per ticket.
High-end movie theater, have Imax screen and will play 70mm films. Around $17 per ticket. Designated seating, plenty of parking, tons of restaurants nearby. Will not sell tickets after curtain call.
772 residents recomanen
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdHigh-end movie theater, have Imax screen and will play 70mm films. Around $17 per ticket. Designated seating, plenty of parking, tons of restaurants nearby. Will not sell tickets after curtain call.
Teatre Hollywood Pantages
6233 Hollywood BlvdLocal, big theater for plays and live productions.
Tons of theaters in this block. Comedy Central does live shows and rents this theater for production.
Comedy Central
6539 CA-2Tons of theaters in this block. Comedy Central does live shows and rents this theater for production.
Regen Projects
6750 Santa Monica BlvdLocal gallery
Everything Else
We're a short drive from Burbank airport. Easy access.
160 residents recomanen
Aeroport de Hollywood Burbank
2627 N Hollywood WayWe're a short drive from Burbank airport. Easy access.
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayNot far from LAX.
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveBeverly Hills is just a few miles away.
Silver Lake
The hippest place in town is just a stones throw away.
You can walk to Los Feliz from here. Plenty of shops, restaurants and coffee houses.
101 residents recomanen
Los Feliz
You can walk to Los Feliz from here. Plenty of shops, restaurants and coffee houses.
Hollywood
We're in the Eastern section of Hollywood.
Train Station to Universal, downtown LA, Unoin Station, Dodger stadium access, etc.
50 residents recomanen
Hollywood/Western station
Train Station to Universal, downtown LA, Unoin Station, Dodger stadium access, etc.
Nice place to run, near lots of coffee shops, restaurants (vegan, etc).
396 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Reservoir
Nice place to run, near lots of coffee shops, restaurants (vegan, etc).
Pop Physique
7940 W 3rd StPopular Yoga studio chain.
Universitat del Sud de Califòrnia
Distinguished private university.
One of LA's excellent universities, great campus town life.
473 residents recomanen
Universitat de Califòrnia, Los Angeles
One of LA's excellent universities, great campus town life.
Center of excellence in healthcare, close by.
54 residents recomanen
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 Sunset BlvdCenter of excellence in healthcare, close by.
The Los Angeles Film School
6363 Sunset BlvdIndependent thinkers start here...
LA Fitness
1628 N El Centro AveClosest LA Fitness.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro AvePopular new hip bar-young.
Cuban speakeasy, burlesque dance shows, elegant crowds, cigar smoking room.
98 residents recomanen
La Descarga
1159 N Western AveCuban speakeasy, burlesque dance shows, elegant crowds, cigar smoking room.
Home
1760 Hillhurst AveConnected to the H cafe, recommended for coffee, etc.
Good Luck Bar
1514 Hillhurst AveHip watering hole, reasonable. Interesting people watching.
Hip bar for young adults on the grounds of the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica.
525 residents recomanen
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdHip bar for young adults on the grounds of the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica.
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveCool bar and restaurant on Hillhurst, near Griffith Park.
Food Scene
Cafe Paris, Armenian bakery and coffee shop. Excellent coffee and pastries. Russian speaking.
1116 N Serrano Ave
Cafe Paris, Armenian bakery and coffee shop. Excellent coffee and pastries. Russian speaking.
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdGreat barbecue style food.
Crispy Pork Gang
5253 Hollywood BlvdMore Thai restaurants than you can shake a pot sticker at.
The hippest coffee shop in town...
510 residents recomanen
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdThe hippest coffee shop in town...
Caffe Vita
4459 Sunset BlvdGreat drip coffee.
Bru Coffeebar
1866 N Vermont AveAnother hop coffee ship.
Pa Ord Noodle
7075 Sunset BlvdThe best Thai you can get under $10 per plate.
Gourmet Tacos, crafts and draughts.
PBR on tap for $2 during happy hour !
44 residents recomanen
Diablo
3129 Sunset BlvdGourmet Tacos, crafts and draughts.
PBR on tap for $2 during happy hour !
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain AveClose. Very good.
Beautiful camping area with cafe and launch point for Mount Islip. Cafe is at 5600+ feet, trail head for Mount Islip to 8,200 feet.
Crystal Lake Cafe
9877 N Crystal Lake RdBeautiful camping area with cafe and launch point for Mount Islip. Cafe is at 5600+ feet, trail head for Mount Islip to 8,200 feet.
The only bar in The Angeles Forest. A great pit stop for bikers, hikers and cyclists (if they make it that far). Elevation around 5,500. Near mile marker 51 on the Angeles Crest Highway. Restaurant.
6 residents recomanen
Newcomb's Ranch
California 2The only bar in The Angeles Forest. A great pit stop for bikers, hikers and cyclists (if they make it that far). Elevation around 5,500. Near mile marker 51 on the Angeles Crest Highway. Restaurant.
If you are cruising up the PCH past Malibu, great fish tacos. A confluence of surfers, bikers, hikers and beachgoers give this restaurant a busy and unique vibe.
122 residents recomanen
Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1If you are cruising up the PCH past Malibu, great fish tacos. A confluence of surfers, bikers, hikers and beachgoers give this restaurant a busy and unique vibe.
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset BlvdExcellent vegan cuisine.
Great food and coffee, lots of Hollywood writers and industry people.
23 residents recomanen
The Guest House
1750 Hillhurst AveGreat food and coffee, lots of Hollywood writers and industry people.
The Shrimp Lover
4814 Melrose AveOkay food at a great price. Some beer $3.50 US.
Square One Dining
4854 Fountain AveGreat breakfast spot.
Great Thai place, reasonable prices. Owner is an artist and has hung the entire restaurant in original paintings and chalk drawings.
33 residents recomanen
Wat Dong Moon Lek Noodle
4356 Fountain AveGreat Thai place, reasonable prices. Owner is an artist and has hung the entire restaurant in original paintings and chalk drawings.
Excellent mediterranean wraps, craft beer.
35 residents recomanen
Spitz - Los Feliz - Mediterranean Restaurant- Outdoor Dining- Delivery-Takeout
1725 Hillhurst AveExcellent mediterranean wraps, craft beer.
Lucifers Pizza
1958 Hillhurst AveGreat thin crust pizza, reasonable prices.
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrCool coffee, tea, sandwich shop right in Griffith Park.
Mashti Malone's Ice Cream
1525 N La Brea AveGreat Ice Cream, they make their own.
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset BlvdGelato, some of the best around.
Fast,fresh,healthy Asian cuisine, owned by Chipotle (around $10 per plate).
12 residents recomanen
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen
6333 Sunset BoulevardFast,fresh,healthy Asian cuisine, owned by Chipotle (around $10 per plate).
More writers than you can throw a pork chop at. Funky coffee shop with darkly lit hobbit cave and private hut in back, pool table in Franklin Village.
143 residents recomanen
Bourgeois Pig
5931 Franklin AveMore writers than you can throw a pork chop at. Funky coffee shop with darkly lit hobbit cave and private hut in back, pool table in Franklin Village.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdParking easier here.
Closest grocery store (2 block walk). Great selection of Armenian & Mexican foods and liquors.
24 residents recomanen
Jons Marketplace
5315 Santa Monica BlvdClosest grocery store (2 block walk). Great selection of Armenian & Mexican foods and liquors.
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdClosest 24 hour supermarket. Wide variety of products, bakery.