Guidebook for Los Angeles

Joanne & Grant
Joanne & Grant
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Great coffee and a good place for people watching.
510 residents recomanen
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 residents recomanen
Great coffee and a good place for people watching.
The food tastes amazing and is affordably priced. Cuisine - Chinese.
255 residents recomanen
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park Blvd
255 residents recomanen
The food tastes amazing and is affordably priced. Cuisine - Chinese.
Delicious Vietnamese dishes. CASH ONLY.
147 residents recomanen
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset Blvd
147 residents recomanen
Delicious Vietnamese dishes. CASH ONLY.
Unique and multifaceted food scene. It's an iconic LA foodie spot!
968 residents recomanen
Gran Mercat Central
317 S Broadway
968 residents recomanen
Unique and multifaceted food scene. It's an iconic LA foodie spot!
For coffee connisseurs, this is a must try Java spot!
70 residents recomanen
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset Blvd
70 residents recomanen
For coffee connisseurs, this is a must try Java spot!
A must try foodie spot. Organic. Unique bites. Has been featured in many food TV shows.
307 residents recomanen
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave
307 residents recomanen
A must try foodie spot. Organic. Unique bites. Has been featured in many food TV shows.
Ice cream lovers - run don't walk to this spot!!!! Unique + delicious ice cream.
16 residents recomanen
Wanderlust Creamery
3134 Glendale Blvd
16 residents recomanen
Ice cream lovers - run don't walk to this spot!!!! Unique + delicious ice cream.
Affordable gourmet! Israeli cuisine. One of our favorite eat spots that locals flock to.
40 residents recomanen
Mh Zh
3536 Sunset Blvd
40 residents recomanen
Affordable gourmet! Israeli cuisine. One of our favorite eat spots that locals flock to.
The yummiest Korean BBQ we've had in LA. It's pricier than the average Korean BBQ spot, but it's so worth it! Get there before it opens. Long lines are standard here.
105 residents recomanen
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
3465 W 6th St
105 residents recomanen
The yummiest Korean BBQ we've had in LA. It's pricier than the average Korean BBQ spot, but it's so worth it! Get there before it opens. Long lines are standard here.
Great Italian spot for local who live in the East side of LA. You may spot the occasional celeb here. It's a quiet spot and an LA local favorite.
276 residents recomanen
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave
276 residents recomanen
Great Italian spot for local who live in the East side of LA. You may spot the occasional celeb here. It's a quiet spot and an LA local favorite.
An LA local foodie spot. Enjoy the yummy food and eating outdoors.
168 residents recomanen
Home
1760 Hillhurst Ave
168 residents recomanen
An LA local foodie spot. Enjoy the yummy food and eating outdoors.
Delicious Italian restaurant where you may spot the occasional celeb.
121 residents recomanen
Speranza
2547 Hyperion Ave
121 residents recomanen
Delicious Italian restaurant where you may spot the occasional celeb.
Perfect bruch spot in Silver Lake.
431 residents recomanen
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvd
431 residents recomanen
Perfect bruch spot in Silver Lake.
An LA institution! Over 100 years old. Historic deli serving up signature French dip sandwiches & other comfort fare in busy communal digs. Many Dodger fans grab a bite here either before or after a game.
100 residents recomanen
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda St
100 residents recomanen
An LA institution! Over 100 years old. Historic deli serving up signature French dip sandwiches & other comfort fare in busy communal digs. Many Dodger fans grab a bite here either before or after a game.
A popular breakfast + brunch spot for locals and tourists alike! There's usually a long line.
81 residents recomanen
Eggslut
317 S Broadway
81 residents recomanen
A popular breakfast + brunch spot for locals and tourists alike! There's usually a long line.
Great spot for drinks! My fave part is the outdoor area.
197 residents recomanen
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvd
197 residents recomanen
Great spot for drinks! My fave part is the outdoor area.
Love street food? Then this is the spot for you! Authentic street tacos and home salsas to boot! Try the avocado salsa - spicy + delish. Nom nom.
16 residents recomanen
Ave 26 Taco Stand
16 residents recomanen
Love street food? Then this is the spot for you! Authentic street tacos and home salsas to boot! Try the avocado salsa - spicy + delish. Nom nom.
Best fish dish! Fried fish with spicy salt is our menu-must every time we dine here. You won't be disappointed. It's a mom + pop shop. There's no frills here. Simple decor. Bomb a*s food! Other fave dishes: orange chicken, walnut + prawns
Zen Mei Bistro
800 Yale St
Best fish dish! Fried fish with spicy salt is our menu-must every time we dine here. You won't be disappointed. It's a mom + pop shop. There's no frills here. Simple decor. Bomb a*s food! Other fave dishes: orange chicken, walnut + prawns
Landmark saloon known for French dip sandwiches & classic cocktails, plus hidden speakeasy in back.
153 residents recomanen
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th St
153 residents recomanen
Landmark saloon known for French dip sandwiches & classic cocktails, plus hidden speakeasy in back.
Famous for deaserts, pastries, especially macarons. Italian faire.
584 residents recomanen
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave
584 residents recomanen
Famous for deaserts, pastries, especially macarons. Italian faire.
California craft beers & a locally sourced American menu with vegan options in a brick-walled space. A fave eat + drink spot among locals. Such a cool spot!
323 residents recomanen
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset Blvd
323 residents recomanen
California craft beers & a locally sourced American menu with vegan options in a brick-walled space. A fave eat + drink spot among locals. Such a cool spot!

Drinks & Nightlife

Very chill lounge vibe. Great beer/cocktails AND food.
92 residents recomanen
The Semi-Tropic
1412 Glendale Blvd
92 residents recomanen
Very chill lounge vibe. Great beer/cocktails AND food.
Popular spot for concerts + music performances. Check out the calendar for events
185 residents recomanen
Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
185 residents recomanen
Popular spot for concerts + music performances. Check out the calendar for events
Swanky, shadowy bar mixes sophisticated cocktails amid decor recalling the bygone days of Hollywood. Enjoy a free burlesque performance from time to time.
201 residents recomanen
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson Ave
201 residents recomanen
Swanky, shadowy bar mixes sophisticated cocktails amid decor recalling the bygone days of Hollywood. Enjoy a free burlesque performance from time to time.
A Silver Lake local's spot.
224 residents recomanen
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset Blvd
224 residents recomanen
A Silver Lake local's spot.
Barnsdall Friday Night Wine Tastings is an LA local tradition in the summertime. Bring your own food + picnic blanket. Take in the gorgeous views and breath taking sunset!
224 residents recomanen
Parc d'Art Barnsdall
4800 Hollywood Blvd
224 residents recomanen
Barnsdall Friday Night Wine Tastings is an LA local tradition in the summertime. Bring your own food + picnic blanket. Take in the gorgeous views and breath taking sunset!
A cool LA local bar/lounge with yummy food + drinks. You've got to find the secret entrance before entering.
120 residents recomanen
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont Ave
120 residents recomanen
A cool LA local bar/lounge with yummy food + drinks. You've got to find the secret entrance before entering.
If you love whiskey, this is a must!
206 residents recomanen
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset Blvd
206 residents recomanen
If you love whiskey, this is a must!
Rooftop bar with amazing views of LA!
786 residents recomanen
Perch
448 S Hill St
786 residents recomanen
Rooftop bar with amazing views of LA!

Arts & Culture

It's free. Amazing artwork. Must See!
1555 residents recomanen
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 residents recomanen
It's free. Amazing artwork. Must See!
Check out the lastest exhibitions. Take an instagram-worthy pic at the light installation outside of the museum. This spot has been the backdrop for many movies.
3162 residents recomanen
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 residents recomanen
Check out the lastest exhibitions. Take an instagram-worthy pic at the light installation outside of the museum. This spot has been the backdrop for many movies.
A fine collection of art. Plus you can take in sweeping views of the West side of LA and watch a beautiful sunset.
Restaurant at The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr
A fine collection of art. Plus you can take in sweeping views of the West side of LA and watch a beautiful sunset.

Essentials

254 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale Blvd
254 residents recomanen
Open 24 hours
238 residents recomanen
CVS
4414 York Blvd
238 residents recomanen
Open 24 hours

Parks & Nature

Great spot to watch the sunset and view LA from above.
4367 residents recomanen
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 residents recomanen
Great spot to watch the sunset and view LA from above.
Descanso Gardens is a 150 acres botanical garden located in La Cañada Flintridge.
238 residents recomanen
Jardins de Descanso
1418 Descanso Dr
238 residents recomanen
Descanso Gardens is a 150 acres botanical garden located in La Cañada Flintridge.
Echo Park Lake is only a 15 min walk or 5 min drive. An Instagram-worthy photo of with the downtown skyline as the backdrop.
563 residents recomanen
Echo Park Lake
563 residents recomanen
Echo Park Lake is only a 15 min walk or 5 min drive. An Instagram-worthy photo of with the downtown skyline as the backdrop.
Hiking, sweeping views of Hollywood, yoga AND celebrity-spotting on the trail.
2445 residents recomanen
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 residents recomanen
Hiking, sweeping views of Hollywood, yoga AND celebrity-spotting on the trail.
Beautiful gardens. And it's free! Free parking too. It has a Windmill Chapel!!!
132 residents recomanen
Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset Blvd
132 residents recomanen
Beautiful gardens. And it's free! Free parking too. It has a Windmill Chapel!!!
Take your pics with the famous rock formations and Pacific Ocean as your backdrop! One of our fave spots in Malibu.
222 residents recomanen
Platja El Matador
32350 Pacific Coast Hwy
222 residents recomanen
Take your pics with the famous rock formations and Pacific Ocean as your backdrop! One of our fave spots in Malibu.
So much to see, do and eat here! Venice Beach is one of the iconic beaches in LA.
1387 residents recomanen
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
1387 residents recomanen
So much to see, do and eat here! Venice Beach is one of the iconic beaches in LA.

Sightseeing

Instagram-worthy spot, especially during golden hour. Perfect for families. Kids can play in the water park portion. There's always some fun event going on.
283 residents recomanen
Gran Parc
200 N Grand Ave
283 residents recomanen
Instagram-worthy spot, especially during golden hour. Perfect for families. Kids can play in the water park portion. There's always some fun event going on.
The location where the original Batman show was filmed! Only a 10-15 min drive from the Airbnb home.
118 residents recomanen
Bronson Canyon Playground
3200 Canyon Dr
118 residents recomanen
The location where the original Batman show was filmed! Only a 10-15 min drive from the Airbnb home.
Take your iconic pic with the Hollywood Sign in the background here!
129 residents recomanen
Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake Dr
129 residents recomanen
Take your iconic pic with the Hollywood Sign in the background here!

Shopping

Shop like an LA local. Open market. Shoes, clothes, jewelry, + anything you can think of!
6 residents recomanen
Santee Street
Santee Street
6 residents recomanen
Shop like an LA local. Open market. Shoes, clothes, jewelry, + anything you can think of!
Shop for Mexican souvenirs here. Also eat at local Mexican restaurants here.
412 residents recomanen
Olvera Street
Olvera Street
412 residents recomanen
Shop for Mexican souvenirs here. Also eat at local Mexican restaurants here.
Shop to your heart's content at this bustling shopping center.
2581 residents recomanen
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2581 residents recomanen
Shop to your heart's content at this bustling shopping center.
Live like a local and shop at the Silver Lake Farmer's Market. Open Saturdays, 8am-1.30pm
187 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset Blvd
187 residents recomanen
Live like a local and shop at the Silver Lake Farmer's Market. Open Saturdays, 8am-1.30pm