Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
It's very popular now...they have another branch in Westwood. Big sandwiches, hamburgers, milk shakes...open until 4 am Thurs Friday and Sat, 3 am monday tuesday and wednesday and 2 am on Sunday.Good
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fat Sal's Deli
1300 N Highland AveIt's very popular now...they have another branch in Westwood. Big sandwiches, hamburgers, milk shakes...open until 4 am Thurs Friday and Sat, 3 am monday tuesday and wednesday and 2 am on Sunday.Good
Best hamburgers&the cheapest&the freshest in the US. Walk there & order no carb burger with no bun and lettuce instead...fries, animal style (grilled onions&thousand island dressing).Neopolitan shake.
384 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdBest hamburgers&the cheapest&the freshest in the US. Walk there & order no carb burger with no bun and lettuce instead...fries, animal style (grilled onions&thousand island dressing).Neopolitan shake.
Reasonable prices, big menu including pizza..open until 3 am..usually busy. I like it. You could walk.
263 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 Sunset BlvdReasonable prices, big menu including pizza..open until 3 am..usually busy. I like it. You could walk.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner...1/2 block away. Reasonable prices and wine and beer. Breakfast and lunch are good. Can order to pick up also...they may deliver, ask.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hollywood Corner
1156 Highland AvenueGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner...1/2 block away. Reasonable prices and wine and beer. Breakfast and lunch are good. Can order to pick up also...they may deliver, ask.
Fabulous and expensive Maria Battali restaurant.
166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose AveFabulous and expensive Maria Battali restaurant.
More casual than Osteria Mozza. Owned by same people. Very good. Very busy. Make reservations. You could walk there.
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveMore casual than Osteria Mozza. Owned by same people. Very good. Very busy. Make reservations. You could walk there.
I just went here. It was rated top 10 new restaurants in LA. This is the only restaurant in LA where they cure their own meats. Small and cozy, expensive and good. Next door to Osteria Mozza..walk.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chi Spacca
6610 Melrose AveI just went here. It was rated top 10 new restaurants in LA. This is the only restaurant in LA where they cure their own meats. Small and cozy, expensive and good. Next door to Osteria Mozza..walk.
Fun Mexican restaurant...always busy...great Margaritas, good food, very reasonable prices. Mariachi music too...good atmosphere.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdFun Mexican restaurant...always busy...great Margaritas, good food, very reasonable prices. Mariachi music too...good atmosphere.
Popular and good restaurant...walk there on Melrose.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Village Idiot
7383 Melrose AvePopular and good restaurant...walk there on Melrose.
Vegetarian restaurant that serves fish also...can eat in or take out...very casual...very good...huge selection. You order and they bring to table. Small. Can walk there.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M Cafe
7119 Melrose AveVegetarian restaurant that serves fish also...can eat in or take out...very casual...very good...huge selection. You order and they bring to table. Small. Can walk there.
Very good restaurant serving a lot of fish..sushi...good atmosphere...known chef...I like this place alot.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hungry Cat
1535 Vine StVery good restaurant serving a lot of fish..sushi...good atmosphere...known chef...I like this place alot.
Huge portions of food...huge menu..reasonable prices...can eat outside with heat lamps..check it out.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aroma Sunset Bar and Grill
7373 Sunset BlvdHuge portions of food...huge menu..reasonable prices...can eat outside with heat lamps..check it out.
One of my favorite restaurants. Great food. (the salmon on cedar board is fabulous) Reasonable prices, good atmosphere, some organic food. Drinks. Can eat inside or out. I've eaten here alot.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheebo
7533 Sunset BlvdOne of my favorite restaurants. Great food. (the salmon on cedar board is fabulous) Reasonable prices, good atmosphere, some organic food. Drinks. Can eat inside or out. I've eaten here alot.
On Stanley just north of Sunset. A new restaurant by a known chef. I haven't tried it yet.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdOn Stanley just north of Sunset. A new restaurant by a known chef. I haven't tried it yet.
Great breakfasts. Delicious. Huge portions so share...busy on weekends. They are open for lunch too. Casual. Very reasonable prices.
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset BlvdGreat breakfasts. Delicious. Huge portions so share...busy on weekends. They are open for lunch too. Casual. Very reasonable prices.
Chain restaurant with many types of pancakes..walking distance...very casual...cheap....children may be free-check.
Good value..but no atmosphere. Kids love it.
Open late.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
IHOP
5655 Wilshire BlvdChain restaurant with many types of pancakes..walking distance...very casual...cheap....children may be free-check.
Good value..but no atmosphere. Kids love it.
Open late.
Lots of food...good salad bar...can walk there easily. No atmosphere but food is good and prices are good---check out specials...reasonable...Steaks, chicken, fish.salad bar Lunch and Dinner
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sizzler
1323 N Highland AveLots of food...good salad bar...can walk there easily. No atmosphere but food is good and prices are good---check out specials...reasonable...Steaks, chicken, fish.salad bar Lunch and Dinner
A hot new seafood restaurant...need reservations..
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Connie and Ted's
8171 Santa Monica BlvdA hot new seafood restaurant...need reservations..
Great for dinner.Not overly expensive...good atmosphere. Free parking at Sunset Plaza Drive&Sunset Blvd.Turn left at Sunset Plaza Dr.Clafoutis is nearby too. Breakfast lunch&dinner. Can eat outside.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Petit Four
8654 Sunset BlvdGreat for dinner.Not overly expensive...good atmosphere. Free parking at Sunset Plaza Drive&Sunset Blvd.Turn left at Sunset Plaza Dr.Clafoutis is nearby too. Breakfast lunch&dinner. Can eat outside.
Take Sunset Bd to Sunset Plaza Dr. Free parking in lot. Great view inside...good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Eat inside or out. They have heat lamps. Not crazy expensive. Good people watching.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clafoutis Restaurant - West Hollywood, CA - Clorder
8630 Sunset BlvdTake Sunset Bd to Sunset Plaza Dr. Free parking in lot. Great view inside...good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Eat inside or out. They have heat lamps. Not crazy expensive. Good people watching.
Entertainment and dinner. Dress up. This is a very popular place to go. A burlesque show too...a speak easy style...
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Edison
Entertainment and dinner. Dress up. This is a very popular place to go. A burlesque show too...a speak easy style...
Sushi Ike
6051 Hollywood Blvdsushi
sushi and a great bar scene...great atmosphere and can eat and drink outside or inside. Not cheap.
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Katana LA
8439 Sunset Blvdsushi and a great bar scene...great atmosphere and can eat and drink outside or inside. Not cheap.
Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood BlvdSushi...a busy bar scene
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdCan eat in...super casual...not expensive
I like this place...they have meat and sushi...a sushi tapas place. Make reservations...you will like it...not crazy expensive.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Robata JINYA
8050 W 3rd StI like this place...they have meat and sushi...a sushi tapas place. Make reservations...you will like it...not crazy expensive.
Not expensive for sushi...take the kids...casual..but not a high end place. They have half price specials.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crazy Rock'n Sushi- West Hollywood
7100 Santa Monica BlvdNot expensive for sushi...take the kids...casual..but not a high end place. They have half price specials.
I like this place. Another one on La Cienega near Beverly Center
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fist of Fusion Island Grill
6801 Hollywood BlvdI like this place. Another one on La Cienega near Beverly Center
They have English breakfasts on Sunday....happy hour during the week...and dinner...close
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pikey
7617 Sunset BlvdThey have English breakfasts on Sunday....happy hour during the week...and dinner...close
great coffee, tea, yogurt.....free parking...
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7915 Sunset Blvdgreat coffee, tea, yogurt.....free parking...
Xai Verandah Lounge
7677 Sunset Blvdhookah bar plus a restaurant and tea
Very casual. I like this place. Take out, eat in. Healthy Mexican food.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chipotle Mexican Grill
7660 Sunset BlvdVery casual. I like this place. Take out, eat in. Healthy Mexican food.
Malibu Fish Grill
8000 Sunset Blvdreasonable prices
Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset BlvdVery casual. Eat in or take out.
Sunset Thai Cuisine
7513 Sunset Boulevardeat in or order for delivery
Starbucks
359 S La Brea Avewalking distance, parking, wifi, good
The Church Key
8730 Sunset BoulevardNamed as one of the best brunches in LA.
Named recently as one of the best brunches in LA. But not only brunches.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eveleigh
8752 Sunset BlvdNamed recently as one of the best brunches in LA. But not only brunches.
Named as a best brunch...and is also named as a best new restaurant. Very busy. Call first.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salt's Cure
1155 N Highland AveNamed as a best brunch...and is also named as a best new restaurant. Very busy. Call first.
Now serving brunch...plus breakfast and lunch...This is from the star chef's of Hatfields. And it is walking distance!! Check out their website.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea AveNow serving brunch...plus breakfast and lunch...This is from the star chef's of Hatfields. And it is walking distance!! Check out their website.
Very popular restaurant/bar and recently named to a "Best LA Brunch" list and best neighborhood bar. Very close. But popular for all meals. Check out their website. Plus, bottomless brunch.
407 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica BlvdVery popular restaurant/bar and recently named to a "Best LA Brunch" list and best neighborhood bar. Very close. But popular for all meals. Check out their website. Plus, bottomless brunch.
Named to "Best LA Brunch" list...it's vegan and it's good and it's close.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crossroads Kitchen
8284 Melrose AveNamed to "Best LA Brunch" list...it's vegan and it's good and it's close.
Named to "Best LA Brunch list" and known in general for very good food. They validate parking and they have a very good bottomless "drinks" brunch. Check out crossroads kitchen dotcom
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Public Kitchen & Bar
7000 Hollywood BlvdNamed to "Best LA Brunch list" and known in general for very good food. They validate parking and they have a very good bottomless "drinks" brunch. Check out crossroads kitchen dotcom
Very good Korean BBQ...and nice atmosphere and relatively close..and barely Koreatown...but you will enjoy it...
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Genwa Korean BBQ
5115 Wilshire BlvdVery good Korean BBQ...and nice atmosphere and relatively close..and barely Koreatown...but you will enjoy it...
Essentials
4 blocks away...big market that also sells liquor...and wine and beer...free parking. They also sell those Keurig coffee pods. Convenient.
336 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ralphs
10901 Ventura Blvd4 blocks away...big market that also sells liquor...and wine and beer...free parking. They also sell those Keurig coffee pods. Convenient.
The famous Whole Foods Market. Has organic &non organic fruits, vegies, meat&chicken etc. canned goods etc. Great cheese selection. Great wines and beer, including organic.See it. Free parking.
1202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdThe famous Whole Foods Market. Has organic &non organic fruits, vegies, meat&chicken etc. canned goods etc. Great cheese selection. Great wines and beer, including organic.See it. Free parking.
They are convenient...Fairfax and Sunset...free parking..they will deliver groceries..altho their Beverly Hill store is cheaper for delivery...They have a good cooked food section and specialty items-
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bristol Farms
7880 Sunset BlvdThey are convenient...Fairfax and Sunset...free parking..they will deliver groceries..altho their Beverly Hill store is cheaper for delivery...They have a good cooked food section and specialty items-
Low prices...prepared and non prepared food...alcohol...free parking. Corner Crescent Hts and Sunset...enter on Crescent Hts or Laurel
1811 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdLow prices...prepared and non prepared food...alcohol...free parking. Corner Crescent Hts and Sunset...enter on Crescent Hts or Laurel
all around store for everything including groceries Free parking for 1 hour
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
735 S Figueroa Stall around store for everything including groceries Free parking for 1 hour
Sightseeing
4 big blocks away...go north toward the hollywood sign
382 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset Blvd4 big blocks away...go north toward the hollywood sign
rent bikes, or roller blades...long bike path both north and south. Can ride to Hermosa Beach. Fun to walk along the beach also.
1387 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walkrent bikes, or roller blades...long bike path both north and south. Can ride to Hermosa Beach. Fun to walk along the beach also.
Everything Else
The Metro. Will take you to downtown, Staples Center or to Universal city. And farther. Here is the address:http://www.metro.net/riding/maps/
or metro dot net.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood / Highland station
6815 Hollywood BlvdThe Metro. Will take you to downtown, Staples Center or to Universal city. And farther. Here is the address:http://www.metro.net/riding/maps/
or metro dot net.
I like this place. Great neck massages... reasonable to cheap prices..like $25 and up Foot massages are wonderful. Very relaxing. Walking distance.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunset Foot Spa
7125 Sunset BlvdI like this place. Great neck massages... reasonable to cheap prices..like $25 and up Foot massages are wonderful. Very relaxing. Walking distance.
There is tennis here...and on Monday a Farmers Market until 1pm. A small park close by off of Fountain...go west.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Plummer
7377 Santa Monica BlvdThere is tennis here...and on Monday a Farmers Market until 1pm. A small park close by off of Fountain...go west.
It's a park..they have outdoor basketball courts...tennis...field games...
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poinsettia Recreation Center
7341 Willoughby AveIt's a park..they have outdoor basketball courts...tennis...field games...
Rancho Park
public golf course here
My alma mater...huge campus in Westwood. Take Sunset going west to Hilgard, and make a left on Hilgard. You are there. They have sports and entertainment offered as well.
473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University of California, Los Angeles
My alma mater...huge campus in Westwood. Take Sunset going west to Hilgard, and make a left on Hilgard. You are there. They have sports and entertainment offered as well.
Marshall Business School, USC
3670 Trousdale PkwyUSC CAMPUS
Well known hotel--here as a point of reference--it is in deeper Hollywood--not as good an area...but at a metro stop...
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
W Hollywood
6250 Hollywood BlvdWell known hotel--here as a point of reference--it is in deeper Hollywood--not as good an area...but at a metro stop...
Reference Point. At Hollywood Highland.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loews Hollywood Hotel
1755 N Highland AveReference Point. At Hollywood Highland.
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo DrNearby...nice
A must do. I walk here 2-3 times a week. Can walk to Mulholland. A great view. An oasis in the heart of the city.
2445 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Runyon Canyon
2000 N Fuller AveA must do. I walk here 2-3 times a week. Can walk to Mulholland. A great view. An oasis in the heart of the city.
gym with basketball courts and a lap pool. They do daily rates and weekly rates
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LA Fitness
1628 N El Centro Avegym with basketball courts and a lap pool. They do daily rates and weekly rates
Walking distance. They do daily and weekly and monthly rates. Open 24 hours.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Boxing Gym
1551 N La Brea AveWalking distance. They do daily and weekly and monthly rates. Open 24 hours.
The best yogurt..began here in Los Angeles..walking distance
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pinkberry
12044 1/2 Ventura BlvdThe best yogurt..began here in Los Angeles..walking distance
for a day trip to our little out island.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catalina Express
95 Berthfor a day trip to our little out island.
Griffith Park Horse Rentals
1820 Riverside Drfor horse back riding...
Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 Riverside Drcan also rent horses here
Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies
6848 Sunset BlvdJuice bar and smoothies
CorePower Yoga
7080 Hollywood Blvdwell known chain..
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveThe location
The closest trauma center and hospital. Rated high.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly BlvdThe closest trauma center and hospital. Rated high.
Famous LGBT restaurant and happy hour place...in the heart of West Hollywood...interior design area and art galleries...
471 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdFamous LGBT restaurant and happy hour place...in the heart of West Hollywood...interior design area and art galleries...
Shopping
Shopping, restaurants, Sephora, movies,....on the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland...free parking too. The Loews Hotel is here.
922 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdShopping, restaurants, Sephora, movies,....on the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland...free parking too. The Loews Hotel is here.
Entertainment, movies, farmers market, restaurants, a Nordstrom's, stores. Really really nice place. Definitely go
2581 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grove
189 The Grove DrEntertainment, movies, farmers market, restaurants, a Nordstrom's, stores. Really really nice place. Definitely go
shopping area in Santa Monica
1595 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenadeshopping area in Santa Monica
Rite Aid
1130 N La Brea Avefor prescriptions
Arts & Culture
The Emerson Theatre
7080 Hollywood BlvdA very popular club. Can walk here.
for Jazz--can walk there. Check out who is playing.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catalina Bar and Grill
6725 Sunset Blvdfor Jazz--can walk there. Check out who is playing.
a large music venue...see who's playing.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset Blvda large music venue...see who's playing.
comedy club...close by...good acts...some known comedians...not too expensive
318 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laugh Factory
151 S Pine Avecomedy club...close by...good acts...some known comedians...not too expensive
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrA must see. Free.
Check what's playing in theater, musical theater. At Hollywood Blvd and Vine. Close.
539 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Pantages de Hollywood
6233 Hollywood BlvdCheck what's playing in theater, musical theater. At Hollywood Blvd and Vine. Close.
Lots of productions. In Westwood near UCLA but not on the campus.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Geffen Playhouse Theater
10886 Le Conte AveLots of productions. In Westwood near UCLA but not on the campus.
plays and musicals...downtown...take the metro
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Center Theatre Group
601 W Temple Stplays and musicals...downtown...take the metro
This is where our sports center is. Can take metro
1228 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StThis is where our sports center is. Can take metro
Across the street from art museum. Great collection.
538 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Automóviles Petersen
6060 Wilshire BlvdAcross the street from art museum. Great collection.
Must see our art museum...close by
3162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdMust see our art museum...close by
Take the kids here.
890 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fosas de alquitrán de La Brea y Museo
5801 Wilshire BlvdTake the kids here.
Sound Nightclub
1642 N Las Palmas Avein
Lure Nightclub
1439 Ivar AveIn
Nightingale Plaza
643 N La Cienega BlvdPopular club
downtown music center...check what's playing
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand Avedowntown music center...check what's playing
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdOutdoor music venue during the summer
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveOutdoor music venue during summer
This is the most popular kid destination. About a 45 min drive with no traffic.
716 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyThis is the most popular kid destination. About a 45 min drive with no traffic.
Acuario del Pacífico
100 Aquarium WayA major aquarium
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdNearby...remodeled...shows...
Try to get in...nothing like it anywhere. Close.
146 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin AveTry to get in...nothing like it anywhere. Close.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Marmont...a hang out...a very famous hotel where movie stars and rock stars go...
353 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdBar Marmont...a hang out...a very famous hotel where movie stars and rock stars go...
A great scene during the week at the bar...In Santa Monica...traffic in Santa Monica can be bad...very lovely place
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach
1111 2nd StA great scene during the week at the bar...In Santa Monica...traffic in Santa Monica can be bad...very lovely place
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveComedy club
Great view...dinner is not that great but good for drinks.
281 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveGreat view...dinner is not that great but good for drinks.
a famous haunt in the past---good for a drink...nearby
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Formosa Cafe
7156 Santa Monica Boulevarda famous haunt in the past---good for a drink...nearby