Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Hollywood
1514 N Gower StWorld famous chicken and waffles!
Minimalist-chic hot spot lures foodies with New American seafood & raw bar, plus artisanal drinks.
44 residents recomanen
The Hungry Cat
1535 Vine StMinimalist-chic hot spot lures foodies with New American seafood & raw bar, plus artisanal drinks.
Trendy eatery in the Redbury Hotel serves Mediterranean tapas alongside inventive cocktails & wine.
77 residents recomanen
Cleo Hollywood
1717 Vine StreetTrendy eatery in the Redbury Hotel serves Mediterranean tapas alongside inventive cocktails & wine.
Homey spot offers Thai eats into the wee hours with occasional appearances by an Elvis impersonator.
62 residents recomanen
Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood BlvdHomey spot offers Thai eats into the wee hours with occasional appearances by an Elvis impersonator.
Counter-serve juice bar offers an array of health foods, including smoothies, cleanses & raw eats
19 residents recomanen
Real Raw Live
5913 Franklin AvenueCounter-serve juice bar offers an array of health foods, including smoothies, cleanses & raw eats
Unassuming place offering meat-free versions of fried chicken, tacos, burgers & other comfort fare.
26 residents recomanen
Doomie's Home Cookin'
1253 Vine StUnassuming place offering meat-free versions of fried chicken, tacos, burgers & other comfort fare.
Outdoor cafe with health-focused, locally sourced light fare, including vegan & vegetarian options.
C2 Organics
1640 N Cahuenga BlvdOutdoor cafe with health-focused, locally sourced light fare, including vegan & vegetarian options.
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
70 residents recomanen
Hard Rock Cafe
6801 Hollywood BlvdRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
Arts & Culture
The Chinese Theatres is the most sought-after theatre in Hollywood for studio premieres.
1423 residents recomanen
Teatres Xinesos TCL
6925 Hollywood BlvdThe Chinese Theatres is the most sought-after theatre in Hollywood for studio premieres.
The Nederlander Organization is one of the largest, most experienced operators of live theatre in the world.
539 residents recomanen
Teatre Hollywood Pantages
6233 Hollywood BlvdThe Nederlander Organization is one of the largest, most experienced operators of live theatre in the world.
Home for all things comedy in Los Angeles. Offers affordable, high-quality shows seven nights a week. All shows are all ages. Alao one of the largest and most respected improv schools in the country.
282 residents recomanen
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveHome for all things comedy in Los Angeles. Offers affordable, high-quality shows seven nights a week. All shows are all ages. Alao one of the largest and most respected improv schools in the country.
The Hollywood Wax Museum is a wax museum featuring replica of celebrities and historical figures located on Hollywood Boulevard in the tourist district in Hollywood, California.
220 residents recomanen
Museu de Cera de Hollywood
6767 Hollywood BlvdThe Hollywood Wax Museum is a wax museum featuring replica of celebrities and historical figures located on Hollywood Boulevard in the tourist district in Hollywood, California.
A live music venue providing an intimate, authentic and homegrown experience. 19,000 sq ft including 12 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, and a private party room, now known as “The Marilyn Room".
87 residents recomanen
Lucky Strike Live Hollywood
6801 Hollywood BlvdA live music venue providing an intimate, authentic and homegrown experience. 19,000 sq ft including 12 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, and a private party room, now known as “The Marilyn Room".
A landmark Hollywood movie theater where Sid Grauman staged the first Hollywood premiere has made a Hollywood-style comeback.
99 residents recomanen
The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood BlvdA landmark Hollywood movie theater where Sid Grauman staged the first Hollywood premiere has made a Hollywood-style comeback.
A three-story, $55 million (USD) museum featuring 115 wax figures of famous celebrities, at a cost of approximately $300,000 (USD) each.
444 residents recomanen
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
6933 Hollywood BlvdA three-story, $55 million (USD) museum featuring 115 wax figures of famous celebrities, at a cost of approximately $300,000 (USD) each.
A Streamline Moderne, Art Deco style concert venue with an 11,200 square foot dance floor, including a mezzanine and a floor level with room for up to 4,000 people.
91 residents recomanen
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset BlvdA Streamline Moderne, Art Deco style concert venue with an 11,200 square foot dance floor, including a mezzanine and a floor level with room for up to 4,000 people.
The Dolby Theatre is a live-performance auditorium in the Hollywood and Highland shopping mall and entertainment complex
493 residents recomanen
Teatre Dolby
6801 Hollywood BlvdThe Dolby Theatre is a live-performance auditorium in the Hollywood and Highland shopping mall and entertainment complex
LA branch of the Chicago institution with nightly sketch & improv comedy in 3 theaters plus classes.
29 residents recomanen
iO West
6366 Hollywood BoulevardLA branch of the Chicago institution with nightly sketch & improv comedy in 3 theaters plus classes.
Exclusive vaudeville-inspired club boasts a variety of racy performances & cocktails in plush digs
Beacher’s Madhouse at the MGM Grand Las Vegas
3799 S Las Vegas BlvdExclusive vaudeville-inspired club boasts a variety of racy performances & cocktails in plush digs
n enduring ensemble of diverse theatre artists who inspire, inform, and ignite our audiences by discovering courageous voices and creating entertaining, provocative, and revelatory theatrical works.
Theatre of Note
1517 N Cahuenga Blvdn enduring ensemble of diverse theatre artists who inspire, inform, and ignite our audiences by discovering courageous voices and creating entertaining, provocative, and revelatory theatrical works.
This intimate, 99-seat theater is renowned for its calendar of bold, irreverent local productions.
Sacred Fools Theater Company
1078 Lillian WayThis intimate, 99-seat theater is renowned for its calendar of bold, irreverent local productions.
The Fonda Theatre is a concert venue designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival Style, the 31,000-square-foot theater has hosted live events, films, and radio broadcasts.
48 residents recomanen
The Fonda Theatre
6126 Hollywood BlvdThe Fonda Theatre is a concert venue designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival Style, the 31,000-square-foot theater has hosted live events, films, and radio broadcasts.
Musicals, theatrical productions, & variety shows. Watch some of Hollywood's best vocalists, comics, actors, dancers, and acrobats acrobats perform, while enjoying gourmet snacks and beverages.
Cupcake Theater
671 North Berendo StreetMusicals, theatrical productions, & variety shows. Watch some of Hollywood's best vocalists, comics, actors, dancers, and acrobats acrobats perform, while enjoying gourmet snacks and beverages.
A museum of the macabre, featuring artwork by serial killers, autopsy videos & crime scene photos
63 residents recomanen
Museum of Death
6363 Hollywood BlvdA museum of the macabre, featuring artwork by serial killers, autopsy videos & crime scene photos
Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center.
262 residents recomanen
Museu dels GRAMMY
800 W Olympic BlvdInteractive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center.
An airy space showcasing masters in Pop Art & abstract expressionism as well as emerging artists.
401 residents recomanen
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveAn airy space showcasing masters in Pop Art & abstract expressionism as well as emerging artists.
Sightseeing
Comprises more than 2,500 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood.
1913 residents recomanen
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdComprises more than 2,500 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood.
Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, the park covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America.
1173 residents recomanen
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardGriffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, the park covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America.
Gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
West Observatory Road
West Observatory RoadGateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts.
883 residents recomanen
La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyFormer tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts.
With 8 Victorian-era buildings, this living history museum documents city life in late 19th century.
45 residents recomanen
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer StWith 8 Victorian-era buildings, this living history museum documents city life in late 19th century.
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
3162 residents recomanen
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThis 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
Sprawling gardens & zoo with amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, Asian elephants & unique flora.
328 residents recomanen
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo DrSprawling gardens & zoo with amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, Asian elephants & unique flora.
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 AveLandmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
This well-known, beachfront destination is home to an array of street performers & funky shops.
815 residents recomanen
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThis well-known, beachfront destination is home to an array of street performers & funky shops.
Recreational and entertainment center featuring restaurants, retail establishments and amusement park.
2744 residents recomanen
Moll de Santa Mònica
200 Santa Monica PierRecreational and entertainment center featuring restaurants, retail establishments and amusement park.
A 2-hour guided walking tour. Gives guests a behind-the-scenes look at a working studio, where movie magic has been made for almost a century.
129 residents recomanen
Sony Pictures Entertainment
10202 Washington BlvdA 2-hour guided walking tour. Gives guests a behind-the-scenes look at a working studio, where movie magic has been made for almost a century.
A behind-the-scenes look at the longest operating and only remaining major studio in Hollywood.
267 residents recomanen
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveA behind-the-scenes look at the longest operating and only remaining major studio in Hollywood.
Essentials
A neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
1811 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdA neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
Health food store, cafe & juice bar offering pre-packaged & made-to-order raw, vegan specialties.
23 residents recomanen
LifeFood Organic
1507 North Cahuenga BoulevardHealth food store, cafe & juice bar offering pre-packaged & made-to-order raw, vegan specialties.
Drinks & Nightlife
A very cozy jazzy place, a nice place to hang out and chill with a few drinks and great friends. Enjoy all the perks of Los Angeles without the pretension or stuffy "look-at-me" nonsense. No cover.
109 residents recomanen
Piano Bar
6429 Selma AvenueA very cozy jazzy place, a nice place to hang out and chill with a few drinks and great friends. Enjoy all the perks of Los Angeles without the pretension or stuffy "look-at-me" nonsense. No cover.
Voted #4 nightclub in the world, hosts an assortment of prestigious events, plays world-class music with nationally acclaimed djs.
130 residents recomanen
Playhouse
6506 Hollywood BlvdVoted #4 nightclub in the world, hosts an assortment of prestigious events, plays world-class music with nationally acclaimed djs.
One of Hollywood’s most historic landmarks. From The Beatles first West Coast performance in 1964 to ABC’s hit television variety show ‘The Hollywood Palace’ to Sasha’s first West Coast DJ residency.
154 residents recomanen
Avalon Hollywood & Bardot
1735 Vine StreetOne of Hollywood’s most historic landmarks. From The Beatles first West Coast performance in 1964 to ABC’s hit television variety show ‘The Hollywood Palace’ to Sasha’s first West Coast DJ residency.
Stylish but mellow cocktail spot offers bar bites, extended happy-hour deals & a popular jukebox.
42 residents recomanen
The Well
Stylish but mellow cocktail spot offers bar bites, extended happy-hour deals & a popular jukebox.
Funky '70s retro bar with era-appropriate garage sale decor, an Airstream trailer, & backyard BBQ.
266 residents recomanen
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro AveFunky '70s retro bar with era-appropriate garage sale decor, an Airstream trailer, & backyard BBQ.
Casual spot with full bar including rotating artisan draft beers & eclectic bottles, plus exotic sausages & high-end bar bites.
27 residents recomanen
Blue Palms Brewhouse
8440 Hollywood BlvdCasual spot with full bar including rotating artisan draft beers & eclectic bottles, plus exotic sausages & high-end bar bites.
Low-key night club draws a crowd with eclectic programming, including reggae, burlesque, & DJ nights. Large dance floor and two bars. Check online calendar for current events.
10 residents recomanen
Dragonfly Bar
6510 Santa Monica BoulevardLow-key night club draws a crowd with eclectic programming, including reggae, burlesque, & DJ nights. Large dance floor and two bars. Check online calendar for current events.
Guests lounge in beds & order food & drinks at this clubby, lively eatery, bar & performance space.
95 residents recomanen
supperclub los angeles
6675 Hollywood BoulevardGuests lounge in beds & order food & drinks at this clubby, lively eatery, bar & performance space.
A party vibe dominates this modern nightclub with several stages for burlesque performances & DJs
32 residents recomanen
The Emerson Theatre
7080 Hollywood BlvdA party vibe dominates this modern nightclub with several stages for burlesque performances & DJs
Jumbo's Clown Room is a dance bar located on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It was opened on July 27, 1970 and later became a dance bar in 1980.
56 residents recomanen
Jumbo's Clown Room
5153 Hollywood BlvdJumbo's Clown Room is a dance bar located on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It was opened on July 27, 1970 and later became a dance bar in 1980.
Shopping
Among the largest independent music stores in the world, a Hollywood landmark.
272 residents recomanen
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdAmong the largest independent music stores in the world, a Hollywood landmark.
A mega-Walgreens featuring an extensive collection of innovative products and services unexpected from a drugstore.
304 residents recomanen
Walgreens
1501 Vine StA mega-Walgreens featuring an extensive collection of innovative products and services unexpected from a drugstore.
Thrift store selling clothing, books & housewares; profits go to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
6 residents recomanen
Out of the Closet - Hollywood
4905 Hollywood BoulevardThrift store selling clothing, books & housewares; profits go to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
Awesome thrift store and an American nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities.
22 residents recomanen
Goodwill Southern California Store & Donation Center
4575 Hollywood BlvdAwesome thrift store and an American nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities.
Women's clothing chain with a bohemian-inspired collection of dresses, jackets, shoes & accessories
8 residents recomanen
Free People
1520 N Cahuenga BlvdWomen's clothing chain with a bohemian-inspired collection of dresses, jackets, shoes & accessories
The Gentleman's Closet
6255 Sunset BlvdThe 1st Men's Style Haus in LA.
Contemporary clothing store carries men's & women's fashions & accessories by independent designers
R-I-P Boutique
6417 Selma AveContemporary clothing store carries men's & women's fashions & accessories by independent designers
Funky vintage clothing shop offering an eclectic selection from '50s dresses to costume-party wear.
American Superior Vintage
6529 Hollywood BlvdFunky vintage clothing shop offering an eclectic selection from '50s dresses to costume-party wear.
Glitter Death
1443 N Highland AveVintage Clothing / Records / Art Gallery
Entertainment & Activities
1926 movie house showing Disney films & featuring a pipe organ, a soda fountain & live shows.
212 residents recomanen
Teatre El Capitan
6838 Hollywood Blvd1926 movie house showing Disney films & featuring a pipe organ, a soda fountain & live shows.
Stroll under the cool canopy of California sycamores and view more than 50 fern species among select tropical plants and flowers along this winding trail.
8 residents recomanen
Ferndell Nature Museum
5375 Red Oak DrStroll under the cool canopy of California sycamores and view more than 50 fern species among select tropical plants and flowers along this winding trail.
Spacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.
105 residents recomanen
Museu Autry de l'Oest Americà
4700 Western Heritage WaySpacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is a 262-acre amusement park featuring many modern roller-coasters, plus rides for young kids.
716 residents recomanen
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwySix Flags Magic Mountain is a 262-acre amusement park featuring many modern roller-coasters, plus rides for young kids.