Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Really nice community supermarket. Lots of natural foods, coffee and juice bar. Nice beer and wine selection. Mondays and Thursdays food trucks gather from 5-9pm for a fun outdoor dinner option.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresco Community Market
5914 Monterey RdReally nice community supermarket. Lots of natural foods, coffee and juice bar. Nice beer and wine selection. Mondays and Thursdays food trucks gather from 5-9pm for a fun outdoor dinner option.
Budget supermarket, your average market with affordable produce and all typical items one would need. Lots of Latin items and they sell beer and a small selection of liquor.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Food 4 Less
5100 N Figueroa StBudget supermarket, your average market with affordable produce and all typical items one would need. Lots of Latin items and they sell beer and a small selection of liquor.
My personal favorite for well priced pantry items and prepared foods. International items, good beer/wine, cheese selection. Affordable market with a neighborhood specialty shop feel.
202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveMy personal favorite for well priced pantry items and prepared foods. International items, good beer/wine, cheese selection. Affordable market with a neighborhood specialty shop feel.
Student hang out. Coffee, tea, boba and sandwiches.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honey Badger Cafe
11 W Main StStudent hang out. Coffee, tea, boba and sandwiches.
Sightseeing
One mile from the cabin, 300 acre park with nice views and hiking trails. Audubon Center and cute little fishing pond.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional Ernest E Debs
4235 Monterey RdOne mile from the cabin, 300 acre park with nice views and hiking trails. Audubon Center and cute little fishing pond.
Very close to the cabin. A beautiful collection of plant species from around the world. Enjoy High Tea in the Rose Garden, or by the beautiful koi filled reflection pools in the Japanese Garden.
999 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdVery close to the cabin. A beautiful collection of plant species from around the world. Enjoy High Tea in the Rose Garden, or by the beautiful koi filled reflection pools in the Japanese Garden.
My favorite museum in Los Angeles. Wonderful permanent collection, beautiful architectural building. In Old Town Pasadena.
485 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Norton Simon
411 W Colorado BlvdMy favorite museum in Los Angeles. Wonderful permanent collection, beautiful architectural building. In Old Town Pasadena.
World class museum. Enjoy live jazz on the lawn in the summer and make sure to bring a picnic
3162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdWorld class museum. Enjoy live jazz on the lawn in the summer and make sure to bring a picnic
Free on Thursday after 5PM.
401 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveFree on Thursday after 5PM.
Less crowded then the Huntington Botanical Gardens, Descanso is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon. Boasts the largest Camellia collection in North America, Japanese Garden, Roses, fun for kids!
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines de Descanso
1418 Descanso DrLess crowded then the Huntington Botanical Gardens, Descanso is a lovely place to enjoy an afternoon. Boasts the largest Camellia collection in North America, Japanese Garden, Roses, fun for kids!
Drive or hike up to this Los Angeles Icon and enjoy expansive views of the city and the Hollywood Sign.
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdDrive or hike up to this Los Angeles Icon and enjoy expansive views of the city and the Hollywood Sign.
If you want to see coastline, skip Venice and see where the real beauty of Southern California's shores lie. These close in state beaches are a short drive from Santa Monica and are truly beautiful.
222 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa El Matador
32350 Pacific Coast HwyIf you want to see coastline, skip Venice and see where the real beauty of Southern California's shores lie. These close in state beaches are a short drive from Santa Monica and are truly beautiful.
Nice hiking trail in the foothills, only about 15 minutes from the cabin. Waterfalls and nice views over Pasadena.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveNice hiking trail in the foothills, only about 15 minutes from the cabin. Waterfalls and nice views over Pasadena.
About 30 minutes from the cabin, Mt. Baldy is a mountain community and known haven for hikers and cyclists. Also our closest ski-area. Serious hikers can climb the summit and bag a 10,600ft peak.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Baldy
About 30 minutes from the cabin, Mt. Baldy is a mountain community and known haven for hikers and cyclists. Also our closest ski-area. Serious hikers can climb the summit and bag a 10,600ft peak.
Probably the most iconic symbol in LA, hike or drive up for your photo op of the famed sign written across the Hollywood hilltops.
1173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardProbably the most iconic symbol in LA, hike or drive up for your photo op of the famed sign written across the Hollywood hilltops.
A true tourist destination, see the famed stars lining Hollywood Blvd and take a photo outside of Manns Chinese Theater.
382 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset BlvdA true tourist destination, see the famed stars lining Hollywood Blvd and take a photo outside of Manns Chinese Theater.
See the famed theater, or better yet, go see a movie at this one of a kind Hollywood Icon.
1423 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatros chinos TCL
6925 Hollywood BlvdSee the famed theater, or better yet, go see a movie at this one of a kind Hollywood Icon.
Cruise down the famed "Sunset Strip" on your way to Beverly Hills or Santa Monica. Have a cocktail next to all the beautiful people at Chateau Marmont or poolside at the Standard Hotel.
334 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunset Strip
Cruise down the famed "Sunset Strip" on your way to Beverly Hills or Santa Monica. Have a cocktail next to all the beautiful people at Chateau Marmont or poolside at the Standard Hotel.
Everything Else
Shell
4590 Huntington Dr NPetrol. ATM
One of the best places downtown! Only 10 minutes from the cabin. Enjoy Japanese style shopping plazas, restaurants, and museums. Cross Alameda Street and you are in the Arts District full of cafes!
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Tokyo
One of the best places downtown! Only 10 minutes from the cabin. Enjoy Japanese style shopping plazas, restaurants, and museums. Cross Alameda Street and you are in the Arts District full of cafes!
Every Thursday from 3-8pm, great outdoor produce market set up in the beautiful neighborhood of South Pasadena. Food vendors and musicians, local farm stands. Fun and great for kids.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveEvery Thursday from 3-8pm, great outdoor produce market set up in the beautiful neighborhood of South Pasadena. Food vendors and musicians, local farm stands. Fun and great for kids.
LA's newest hip area, yet long established artist haven and Latino community. The epicenter, York Blvd., is full of galleries, shops, cafes and bars. 2nd Saturdays feature an evening "art walk", fun!
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Park
LA's newest hip area, yet long established artist haven and Latino community. The epicenter, York Blvd., is full of galleries, shops, cafes and bars. 2nd Saturdays feature an evening "art walk", fun!
Old Town Pasadena is a nice historic neighborhood with hundreds of side walk cafes, shops and old architecture. Stroll up and down Colorado Blvd for an alternative to a shopping mall.
480 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antiguo Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdOld Town Pasadena is a nice historic neighborhood with hundreds of side walk cafes, shops and old architecture. Stroll up and down Colorado Blvd for an alternative to a shopping mall.
Metro Red Line station, Hollywood Blvd stop. Take Metro to and from downtown Union Station as an alternative to driving to the crowded tourist area where parking can be difficult and expensive.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood / Highland station
6815 Hollywood BlvdMetro Red Line station, Hollywood Blvd stop. Take Metro to and from downtown Union Station as an alternative to driving to the crowded tourist area where parking can be difficult and expensive.
Shop Rodeo drive, see the famous Beverly Hills sign. Walk around and see this pretty and upscale neighborhood, home to many stars. Lots of designer shopping and nice cafes.
678 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beverly Hills
Shop Rodeo drive, see the famous Beverly Hills sign. Walk around and see this pretty and upscale neighborhood, home to many stars. Lots of designer shopping and nice cafes.
Little Tokyo's neighbor: I love this area for it's eclectic street art, vibrant murals, cafes and renovated loft buildings. Nice brewery and also home to Southern Ca Institute of Architecture(Sci-Arc)
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Art District
Traction AvenueLittle Tokyo's neighbor: I love this area for it's eclectic street art, vibrant murals, cafes and renovated loft buildings. Nice brewery and also home to Southern Ca Institute of Architecture(Sci-Arc)
Olvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown and is part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. Be sure to visit for the Dia de los Muertos processions nightly Oct 25-Nov 3.
412 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetOlvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown and is part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. Be sure to visit for the Dia de los Muertos processions nightly Oct 25-Nov 3.
Wells Fargo ATM
2700 Colorado BlvdATM
AutoZone Auto Parts
4900 Huntington Dr SCar parts, oil and accessories for travelers on a road trip.
Food Scene
Beautiful little garden patio. Nice shop to sit and use wifi. 5 minutes from the house
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea
5371 Alhambra AveBeautiful little garden patio. Nice shop to sit and use wifi. 5 minutes from the house
Nice food and classy cocktail bar. New Restaurant on York Blvd with a classic American feel. Casual fine dining.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdNice food and classy cocktail bar. New Restaurant on York Blvd with a classic American feel. Casual fine dining.
Upscale casual in new, trendy neighborhood.
Wood fired pizza, pasta, wine. Pretty corner space on York Blvd.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maximiliano
5930 York BlvdUpscale casual in new, trendy neighborhood.
Wood fired pizza, pasta, wine. Pretty corner space on York Blvd.
I love this place! Whole crabs, crawfish, shrimp by the pound; pick and eat at your paper lined table. Lots of fun. Put on a bib and get messy! Multiple locations, this one is closest to the cabin.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Boiling Crab
129 W Main StI love this place! Whole crabs, crawfish, shrimp by the pound; pick and eat at your paper lined table. Lots of fun. Put on a bib and get messy! Multiple locations, this one is closest to the cabin.
A second location close to the house, get your hands messy with peel and eat shrimp, crawfish and other seafood by the pound. Prepare to wait for a table at both locations. Worth it for the fun.
The Boiling Crab - TO GO
742 W Valley BlvdA second location close to the house, get your hands messy with peel and eat shrimp, crawfish and other seafood by the pound. Prepare to wait for a table at both locations. Worth it for the fun.
Highland Park hipster coffee shop. Quality coffee and pastries.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdHighland Park hipster coffee shop. Quality coffee and pastries.
Highland Park coffee shop and cafe. Breakfast served all day, vegetarian items.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Highland Cafe
5010 York BlvdHighland Park coffee shop and cafe. Breakfast served all day, vegetarian items.
Pretty, upscale coffee shop. Also serve beer and wine. In Old Town Pasadena
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intelligentsia Coffee Pasadena Coffeebar
55 E Colorado BlvdPretty, upscale coffee shop. Also serve beer and wine. In Old Town Pasadena
Awesome selection of Belgian beer and sausages. Beer hall style: long communal tables, outdoor patio. Fun place to go before or after Dodgers games. Open for late night sausage cravings.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetAwesome selection of Belgian beer and sausages. Beer hall style: long communal tables, outdoor patio. Fun place to go before or after Dodgers games. Open for late night sausage cravings.
Vegetarian and vegan cafe. Pretty downtown location with outdoor seating in industrial arts area.
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StVegetarian and vegan cafe. Pretty downtown location with outdoor seating in industrial arts area.
One of LA's current top restaurants, delicious Italian fine dining. House made pastas, pizza and cured meats. Expensive, reservations recommended. Really beautiful space downtown. Nice wine list
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlOne of LA's current top restaurants, delicious Italian fine dining. House made pastas, pizza and cured meats. Expensive, reservations recommended. Really beautiful space downtown. Nice wine list
Beautiful new restaurant downtown. Simple trattoria style cuisine in an elegant setting. They are known for the handkerchief pasta, which I do recommend, it's delicious. Nice wine list
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Factory Kitchen
1300 Factory PlBeautiful new restaurant downtown. Simple trattoria style cuisine in an elegant setting. They are known for the handkerchief pasta, which I do recommend, it's delicious. Nice wine list
Beautiful space, marble everything, huge windows. Have a nice lunch or simply take a box or macarons or french pastries to go. Upscale and beautiful with a great mix of downtown crowds.
584 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveBeautiful space, marble everything, huge windows. Have a nice lunch or simply take a box or macarons or french pastries to go. Upscale and beautiful with a great mix of downtown crowds.
Upscale Tex-Mex cuisine from a well known LA chef. Cool space and architecture.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar 107
118 W 4th StUpscale Tex-Mex cuisine from a well known LA chef. Cool space and architecture.
From the same chef that brought you Bar Ama, here you will have a tasty flatbread style sandwich and a variety of side dishes. Nice place for lunch downtown.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StFrom the same chef that brought you Bar Ama, here you will have a tasty flatbread style sandwich and a variety of side dishes. Nice place for lunch downtown.
Love! Tiny udon restaurant in Little Tokyo. They make fresh noodles behind a glass window for you to see. Cold udon,
creamy sea urchin udon, scallop carpaccio. There is usually a wait after 6pm. Lunch
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marugame Monzo
329 E 1st StLove! Tiny udon restaurant in Little Tokyo. They make fresh noodles behind a glass window for you to see. Cold udon,
creamy sea urchin udon, scallop carpaccio. There is usually a wait after 6pm. Lunch
Famous Little Tokyo Ramen house. Right next door to Monzo and Cosmos Japanese Saloon and karaoke bar.....
Usually there is a wait.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daikokuya
327 1st StFamous Little Tokyo Ramen house. Right next door to Monzo and Cosmos Japanese Saloon and karaoke bar.....
Usually there is a wait.
One of the best and most reputable sushi restaurants in the city. Go on Tuesday for freshest selection. Chef gets one of top picks at the fish market. Expensive but pretty standard for sushi.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd StOne of the best and most reputable sushi restaurants in the city. Go on Tuesday for freshest selection. Chef gets one of top picks at the fish market. Expensive but pretty standard for sushi.
If you like pie, well then this place is perfect for you. Nice coffee and a selection of sweet and savory pies in a well designed Arts District location.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pie Hole
714 Traction AveIf you like pie, well then this place is perfect for you. Nice coffee and a selection of sweet and savory pies in a well designed Arts District location.
Another decent sushi restaurant in Little Tokyo. More moderately priced then some others and has an interesting interior with vinyl booths and vintage charm.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OOmasa
100 Japanese Village Plaza MallAnother decent sushi restaurant in Little Tokyo. More moderately priced then some others and has an interesting interior with vinyl booths and vintage charm.
Fun and tasty ramen house in Little Tokyo from the Shin-Sen-Gumi restaurant group.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo
132 S Central AveFun and tasty ramen house in Little Tokyo from the Shin-Sen-Gumi restaurant group.
Wonderful Mexican bakery. Fresh pastries and affordable fresh fruit and veggie juices. They also have tamales and champurrado. Try the pumpkin empanadas.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Aguila Bakery
5028 Huntington Dr SWonderful Mexican bakery. Fresh pastries and affordable fresh fruit and veggie juices. They also have tamales and champurrado. Try the pumpkin empanadas.
Thai Beam Cuisine
4854 Huntington Dr NDecent cheap Thai food. They deliver.
Mexican food in the oldest building in LA on the historic Olvera Street. Great place to sit on the patio and have a margarita. Try their specialties instead of nachos for a nice authentic meal.
Barragan's Mexican Restaurants
1538 Sunset BlvdMexican food in the oldest building in LA on the historic Olvera Street. Great place to sit on the patio and have a margarita. Try their specialties instead of nachos for a nice authentic meal.
McDonald's
4947 Huntington DrOpen 24 hours and very close to the cabin for guests that need a late night easy bite.
Great for affordable breakfast. $5 breakfast and lunch specials. Latin and American food. Wifi and coffee.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antigua Bread
5703 N Figueroa StGreat for affordable breakfast. $5 breakfast and lunch specials. Latin and American food. Wifi and coffee.
Italian food and pizza for dine in or take out close to the cabin.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charlie's Trio
5769 Huntington Dr NItalian food and pizza for dine in or take out close to the cabin.
Classic ice cream shop that makes banana splits and floats.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fosselman's Ice Cream Co.
1824 W Main StClassic ice cream shop that makes banana splits and floats.
A Ri Rang Tofu House
529 E Valley BlvdKorean tofu house. Very good and affordable.
Closest Korean BBQ to the house if you don't want to journey over to Koreatown. At dinner there can be a wait for a table.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gen Korean BBQ House
68 W Main StClosest Korean BBQ to the house if you don't want to journey over to Koreatown. At dinner there can be a wait for a table.
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LA landmark. Best pastrami sandwiches around.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Langer's
704 S Alvarado St$$
LA landmark. Best pastrami sandwiches around.
$$$$Nancy Silvertons elegant Italian cuisine in a convivial atmosphere. A good place to hit during the weekday for an amaro and plate of burrata, or a fine spot to celebrate an anniversary or birthday
166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Ave$$$$Nancy Silvertons elegant Italian cuisine in a convivial atmosphere. A good place to hit during the weekday for an amaro and plate of burrata, or a fine spot to celebrate an anniversary or birthday
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Breakfast to dinner menu that ranges a French point of view, with pockets of New American and even Asian influences that appeal to nearly everyone
319 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Republique
624 S La Brea Ave$$$$
Breakfast to dinner menu that ranges a French point of view, with pockets of New American and even Asian influences that appeal to nearly everyone
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Cash only
A humble Thai breakfast and lunch spot, Sapp Coffee Shop has two iconic dishes that are must-trys for visitors and Angelenos
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sapp Coffee Shop 泰国船面
5183 Hollywood Blvd$
Cash only
A humble Thai breakfast and lunch spot, Sapp Coffee Shop has two iconic dishes that are must-trys for visitors and Angelenos
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HIgh end East coast seafood from the chefs of Animal
sonofagunrestaurant.com
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd St$$$
HIgh end East coast seafood from the chefs of Animal
sonofagunrestaurant.com
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Trendy Silver Lake bakery serving breakfast/lunch. Seasonal kitchen that balances flavor with superb ingredients
sqirlla.com
307 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave$$
Trendy Silver Lake bakery serving breakfast/lunch. Seasonal kitchen that balances flavor with superb ingredients
sqirlla.com
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One of the best tasting menus in town. Purchase tickets on select days and watch Lefebvre create some of the most creative, expressive cuisine in Los Angeles.
troismec.com
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Trois Mec
716 N Highland Ave$$$$
One of the best tasting menus in town. Purchase tickets on select days and watch Lefebvre create some of the most creative, expressive cuisine in Los Angeles.
troismec.com
$$$
Currently one of the top upscale Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles.
pettycashtaqueria.com
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Petty Cash Taqueria & Bar
7360 Beverly Blvd$$$
Currently one of the top upscale Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles.
pettycashtaqueria.com
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This regional Mexican seafood restaurant, just a few minutes from LAX, is truly a gem in Los Angeles.
coniseafood-inglewood.com
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coni’Seafood
3544 W Imperial Hwy$$
This regional Mexican seafood restaurant, just a few minutes from LAX, is truly a gem in Los Angeles.
coniseafood-inglewood.com
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Gourmet taco truck parked in Downtown's Art District several days a week. Some of the most innovative tacos in America.
guerrillatacos.com
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guerrilla Tacos
2000 E 7th St$
Gourmet taco truck parked in Downtown's Art District several days a week. Some of the most innovative tacos in America.
guerrillatacos.com
$ Delicious tacos on hand made tortillas. Delicious agua frescas. I recommend ordering the 6 taco sampler! 3 locations. http://www.guisados.co/
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd$ Delicious tacos on hand made tortillas. Delicious agua frescas. I recommend ordering the 6 taco sampler! 3 locations. http://www.guisados.co/
$$ Fun and tasty modern Japanese. Graffiti on the walls, nice tea selection, dishes like chasu tacos and cold poke ramen. http://rutsu18.com/
RUTSU 18
645 East Main Street$$ Fun and tasty modern Japanese. Graffiti on the walls, nice tea selection, dishes like chasu tacos and cold poke ramen. http://rutsu18.com/
$ The birthplace of the "French Dipped Sandwich". A LA landmark since 1908 and great place to grab a sandwich and beer pre-Dodger game or a $.45 cup of coffee for breakfast.
http://www.philippes.com/
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda St$ The birthplace of the "French Dipped Sandwich". A LA landmark since 1908 and great place to grab a sandwich and beer pre-Dodger game or a $.45 cup of coffee for breakfast.
http://www.philippes.com/
An amazing collection of food vendors both old and new. Enjoy BBQ, falafel, pupusas, thai food, and fresh oysters all under one roof in downtown. A person favorite.
http://www.grandcentralmarket.com/
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Gran Mercado Central
317 S BroadwayAn amazing collection of food vendors both old and new. Enjoy BBQ, falafel, pupusas, thai food, and fresh oysters all under one roof in downtown. A person favorite.
http://www.grandcentralmarket.com/
$ Iconic West Coast fast food burger joint. Order off the menu and get your burger "Animal Style"! You have to try In-N-Out when you come to LA.
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In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset Blvd$ Iconic West Coast fast food burger joint. Order off the menu and get your burger "Animal Style"! You have to try In-N-Out when you come to LA.
We've all heard of chicken and waffles, but how about chicken and churros? Hole in the wall specializing in this mexican pastry. While the location is not very nice, the churros are good.
Mama Churro y Mas
We've all heard of chicken and waffles, but how about chicken and churros? Hole in the wall specializing in this mexican pastry. While the location is not very nice, the churros are good.
Local tamale restaurant which was featured on "Spike TV" as having some of the best in town. They also serve mexican breakfast and fresh juices.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tamale Man
3320 N Eastern AveLocal tamale restaurant which was featured on "Spike TV" as having some of the best in town. They also serve mexican breakfast and fresh juices.
Basic Thai food close to the cabin. Next door to Fresco Market. They also deliver to the front gate of the property, don't forget to bring the flashlight!!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thai Fantasy
5900 Monterey RdBasic Thai food close to the cabin. Next door to Fresco Market. They also deliver to the front gate of the property, don't forget to bring the flashlight!!
I love this family run pizza restaurant which has been open since 1968 in nearby neighborhood of Highland Park. Less than 10 minute drive from the cabin. Pizza, pasta, salads. Beer and wine.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Folliero's Italian Food and Pizza
5566 N Figueroa StI love this family run pizza restaurant which has been open since 1968 in nearby neighborhood of Highland Park. Less than 10 minute drive from the cabin. Pizza, pasta, salads. Beer and wine.
New trendy vegan/gluten free restaurant in Highland Park.
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Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StNew trendy vegan/gluten free restaurant in Highland Park.
$ Good family run Mexican food restaurant in nearby Cypress Park that has been around for decades. Very inexpensive and good for breakfast.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Abeja Restaurant
3700 North Figueroa Street$ Good family run Mexican food restaurant in nearby Cypress Park that has been around for decades. Very inexpensive and good for breakfast.
King Hua Restaurant
2000 W Main St$$ One of the top dim sum restaurants in San Gabriel valley. Gets very busy.
Good Mexican food in Highland Park and they have happy hour!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Arco Iris
5684 York BoulevardGood Mexican food in Highland Park and they have happy hour!
$ Very good authentic Vietnamese food. It's a hole in the wall. The spring rolls (Nem Nuong Cuon) are delicious and people love the Bun Bo Hue (beef noodle soup). Cash only.
Nem Nuong Khanh Hoa
1700 W Valley Blvd$ Very good authentic Vietnamese food. It's a hole in the wall. The spring rolls (Nem Nuong Cuon) are delicious and people love the Bun Bo Hue (beef noodle soup). Cash only.
$$ Modern Indian food in a nice setting in South Pasadena. Outdoor seating.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radhika Modern Indian
966 Mission St$$ Modern Indian food in a nice setting in South Pasadena. Outdoor seating.
$$ Beautiful little garden cafe in South Pasadena. Home made breads, pastries, sandwiches and salads. A lovely place to sit outside and have coffee or a healthy lunch.
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Fiore Market Cafe
1000 Fremont Ave$$ Beautiful little garden cafe in South Pasadena. Home made breads, pastries, sandwiches and salads. A lovely place to sit outside and have coffee or a healthy lunch.
$$ Really good New York style pizza on cute Mission Road in South Pasadena. Good salads and soda selection too. Beer and wine.
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Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion Ave$$ Really good New York style pizza on cute Mission Road in South Pasadena. Good salads and soda selection too. Beer and wine.
$ One of my favorite nearby ramen places. It's very small, cash only and gets a little crowded but tables open up quickly. Popular for black sesame ramen, spicy ramen, popcorn chicken ramen.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kosuke
618-B W Main St$ One of my favorite nearby ramen places. It's very small, cash only and gets a little crowded but tables open up quickly. Popular for black sesame ramen, spicy ramen, popcorn chicken ramen.
$ Really good and VERY cheap Bahn Mi (french-vietnamese sandwiches) open since 1984 in the San Gabriel Valley. Vietnamese bakery, good spring rolls and coffee.
Ba Le Sandwich Shop
1426 S Atlantic Blvd$ Really good and VERY cheap Bahn Mi (french-vietnamese sandwiches) open since 1984 in the San Gabriel Valley. Vietnamese bakery, good spring rolls and coffee.
$$ One of the most famous Mexican food restaurants in Los Angeles. A landmark since 1955, El Tepeyac has been featured in many publications and is a favorite of food critics. Happy hour.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Tepeyac Café
812 N Evergreen Ave$$ One of the most famous Mexican food restaurants in Los Angeles. A landmark since 1955, El Tepeyac has been featured in many publications and is a favorite of food critics. Happy hour.
$$ New cute Taiwanese home made noodle shop. Good chewy noodles that you can customize with meats and flavors and a nice tea selection. They also serve chicken wings and "dirty fries".
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honey Badger Noodle Shop
555 W Main St$$ New cute Taiwanese home made noodle shop. Good chewy noodles that you can customize with meats and flavors and a nice tea selection. They also serve chicken wings and "dirty fries".
$ Very good Vietnamese noodle shop. Bun Bo Hue is very popular and I like the Bun Rieu (crab, tomato noodle soup) and spring rolls. The service is very friendly.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nha Trang Noodle House Restaurant
417 West Main Street$ Very good Vietnamese noodle shop. Bun Bo Hue is very popular and I like the Bun Rieu (crab, tomato noodle soup) and spring rolls. The service is very friendly.
$ Tiny little hole in the wall Taiwanese breakfast and snacks. Hidden in a strip mall and cash only, the atmosphere isn't the best but the Fan Tuan and house made soy milks are good.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huge Tree Pastry
423 N Atlantic Blvd$ Tiny little hole in the wall Taiwanese breakfast and snacks. Hidden in a strip mall and cash only, the atmosphere isn't the best but the Fan Tuan and house made soy milks are good.
$$-$$$ Cute new Izakaya in Alhambra. Lots of interesting menu items, good sushi and they have an awesome happy hour! Good sake selection.
Izakaya Akatora
115 W Main St$$-$$$ Cute new Izakaya in Alhambra. Lots of interesting menu items, good sushi and they have an awesome happy hour! Good sake selection.
$$ Kind of a crazy place! Started off as an award winning food truck, they serve creative burgers in a rocker atmosphere. Try the "Dee Snyder"...peanut butter, jelly, bacon and sriracha. Local beers
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grill 'em All
5411 E Main St$$ Kind of a crazy place! Started off as an award winning food truck, they serve creative burgers in a rocker atmosphere. Try the "Dee Snyder"...peanut butter, jelly, bacon and sriracha. Local beers
$ Awesome New Orleans/Southern deli and grocery in Chinatown. Po' Boy's and hard to find regional food items. http://littlejewel.la/
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Little Jewel of New Orleans
207 Ord St$ Awesome New Orleans/Southern deli and grocery in Chinatown. Po' Boy's and hard to find regional food items. http://littlejewel.la/
Arts & Culture
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StThe Lakers and the Kings! Concert venue
The Dodgers Baseball! You can take a free shuttle from downtown Union Station to the games.
877 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio de los Dodgers
1000 Vin Scully AveThe Dodgers Baseball! You can take a free shuttle from downtown Union Station to the games.
USC Football, Bowl Games, Jogging and Cycling, Huge Monthly Flea Market
575 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrUSC Football, Bowl Games, Jogging and Cycling, Huge Monthly Flea Market
Drinks & Nightlife
Really fantastic beer and wine selection, nice upscale bar menu. Trendy/hip crowd, college students, neighborhood bar. Fun games to play.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdReally fantastic beer and wine selection, nice upscale bar menu. Trendy/hip crowd, college students, neighborhood bar. Fun games to play.
Highland Park Gastro pub. Good beer selection, wine and cocktails. Upscale pub food menu. Neighborhood place with mixed crowd and large TV for sporting events.
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The York
5018 York BlvdHighland Park Gastro pub. Good beer selection, wine and cocktails. Upscale pub food menu. Neighborhood place with mixed crowd and large TV for sporting events.
Another hip place for a cocktail on Sunset Strip.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Standard, Hollywood
8300 Sunset BlvdAnother hip place for a cocktail on Sunset Strip.
Speakeasy style cocktail bar in the back room of a historic downtown restaurant. Limited number of seats so limited number of people can get in at one time.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Varnish
118 E 6th StSpeakeasy style cocktail bar in the back room of a historic downtown restaurant. Limited number of seats so limited number of people can get in at one time.
Tequila and Mezcal bar. Fun downtown vibe, pool table. Across the street from the Varnish and Coles.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Perlas
107 E 6th StTequila and Mezcal bar. Fun downtown vibe, pool table. Across the street from the Varnish and Coles.
Enjoy a beer in the rooftop biergarten of this super hip downtown hotel.
330 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StEnjoy a beer in the rooftop biergarten of this super hip downtown hotel.
Have a drink while you wait for a table at Daikokuya or Monzo, this Japanese saloon/karaoke bar is unique. Lots of rules like "no chewing gum", yet typical American rules/laws are not enforced.
Cosmos
333 E 1st StHave a drink while you wait for a table at Daikokuya or Monzo, this Japanese saloon/karaoke bar is unique. Lots of rules like "no chewing gum", yet typical American rules/laws are not enforced.
Little Tokyo pub. Pretty outdoor patio with twinkly lights and heat lamps. Extensive beer selection, sake and cocktails. Bar food and happy hour.
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Far Bar
347 1st StreetLittle Tokyo pub. Pretty outdoor patio with twinkly lights and heat lamps. Extensive beer selection, sake and cocktails. Bar food and happy hour.
New Orleans style restaurant and jazz club in the Arts District. Something a little different and great for seeing live music.
NOLA’s "A Taste of New Orleans"
734 E 3rd StNew Orleans style restaurant and jazz club in the Arts District. Something a little different and great for seeing live music.
Old school restaurant/bar right on the boarder of South Pasadena. They serve very strong drinks and live jazz several nights a week.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Barkley Restaurant & Bar
1400 Huntington DrOld school restaurant/bar right on the boarder of South Pasadena. They serve very strong drinks and live jazz several nights a week.
Shopping
Close-by shopping for affordable clothing items. In Old Town Pasadena.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H&M
60 West Colorado BoulevardClose-by shopping for affordable clothing items. In Old Town Pasadena.
Having technical difficulties or need a new iphone? Closest Apple Store to the house. In Old Town Pasadena
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apple Pasadena
54 W Colorado BlvdHaving technical difficulties or need a new iphone? Closest Apple Store to the house. In Old Town Pasadena
Inexpensive shopping for trendy looks. In Old Town Pasadena
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forever 21
35 N De Lacey AveInexpensive shopping for trendy looks. In Old Town Pasadena
Moderately priced clothing for basics and trend styles. A step up from H&M. In Old Town Pasadena.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zara
South Figueroa StreetModerately priced clothing for basics and trend styles. A step up from H&M. In Old Town Pasadena.
Vans
28 E Colorado BlvdTake home a pair of California's classic skate and surf style sneakers. In Old Town Pasadena
Gear up for your trek. Outdoor apparel to endure the elements. Nice quality, expensive. In Old Town Pasadena.
Patagonia Santa Monica
1345 4th StGear up for your trek. Outdoor apparel to endure the elements. Nice quality, expensive. In Old Town Pasadena.
Everything you could need for camping, hiking, cycling. If you are on a long adventure and need to gear up, this is the place. I love this store! Expensive but best quality outdoor gear.
REI
214 N Santa Anita AveEverything you could need for camping, hiking, cycling. If you are on a long adventure and need to gear up, this is the place. I love this store! Expensive but best quality outdoor gear.
Need a fancy wedding band before heading off to Vegas? Treat yourself to something nice or simply window shop at this iconic store.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiffany & Co.
68 W Colorado BlvdNeed a fancy wedding band before heading off to Vegas? Treat yourself to something nice or simply window shop at this iconic store.
Shopping mall at the famous intersection of Hollywood and Highland.
922 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdShopping mall at the famous intersection of Hollywood and Highland.
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveIt's Rodeo Drive!
American Apparel's headquarters and factory location. Get the same styles as the stores but at a fraction of the price. Good place to stock up on basics like tee's and leggings. Downtown.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
American Apparel
747 Warehouse StAmerican Apparel's headquarters and factory location. Get the same styles as the stores but at a fraction of the price. Good place to stock up on basics like tee's and leggings. Downtown.
Large discount department store that sells everything: including toiletries, clothing, groceries and camping supplies. 5 minutes from cabin
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
2626 Colorado BlvdLarge discount department store that sells everything: including toiletries, clothing, groceries and camping supplies. 5 minutes from cabin
Best privately owned store for camera's, photo supplies and repairs. Alternate location close to West Hollywood.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Samy's Camera
431 S Fairfax AveBest privately owned store for camera's, photo supplies and repairs. Alternate location close to West Hollywood.