Guidebook for Los Angeles
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Breakfast & Lunch.
Remarkably well prepared food with carefully selected ingredients by veteran chefs formerly with the Patina Group. My favorites include: corn soto, avocado toast, and their breakfast combination (like an English breakfast). Co-Owner Xochil’s pastries, baked breads and burger buns are the best in town. They go fast. Everything on their well conceived menu is extraordinary with their focus on breakfast and burgers. You can't miss! $$
(626) 460-6030
cosandpi.com
8:00am to 4:00pm daily, closed Monday, closes 3:00pm on Sat
(.7 miles, 14 mins walk)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cos & Pi
303 Pasadena AveBreakfast & Lunch.
Remarkably well prepared food with carefully selected ingredients by veteran chefs formerly with the Patina Group. My favorites include: corn soto, avocado toast, and their breakfast combination (like an English breakfast). Co-Owner Xochil’s pastries, baked breads and burger buns are the best in town. They go fast. Everything on their well conceived menu is extraordinary with their focus on breakfast and burgers. You can't miss! $$
(626) 460-6030
cosandpi.com
8:00am to 4:00pm daily, closed Monday, closes 3:00pm on Sat
(.7 miles, 14 mins walk)
This Restaurant has been non stop good since opening in 2014. I love everything I have eaten here. Owner, Erica Daking's modern spin on gluten free, vegan food that not only appeals to the health conscious but everyone. Her plant-based, farmer's market food booms with California flavor! $$
(323) 259-9555
kitchenmousela.com
8:00am to 6:00pm daily
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StThis Restaurant has been non stop good since opening in 2014. I love everything I have eaten here. Owner, Erica Daking's modern spin on gluten free, vegan food that not only appeals to the health conscious but everyone. Her plant-based, farmer's market food booms with California flavor! $$
(323) 259-9555
kitchenmousela.com
8:00am to 6:00pm daily
Bakery and Cafe: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch.
Before the restaurants above opened in recent years, this was my go to restaurant. I recommend menu items on the board and daily specials. There apple pie is the best I’ve tasted. Their hostess cupcake knockoff is the bomb! Their coffee is the best. The owner Sally is a very respected pastry chief and cook who I believe used to work at Zigat highly rated Shiro years ago. Indoor and nice covered outdoor dining areas. $$
626) 441-0042
8:00am to 4:00pm daily, closes 3:00pm on Sat and Sun
(1.5 miles, 30 mins walk) near the S. Pasadena Metro Gold Line
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
807-C Meridian AveBakery and Cafe: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch.
Before the restaurants above opened in recent years, this was my go to restaurant. I recommend menu items on the board and daily specials. There apple pie is the best I’ve tasted. Their hostess cupcake knockoff is the bomb! Their coffee is the best. The owner Sally is a very respected pastry chief and cook who I believe used to work at Zigat highly rated Shiro years ago. Indoor and nice covered outdoor dining areas. $$
626) 441-0042
8:00am to 4:00pm daily, closes 3:00pm on Sat and Sun
(1.5 miles, 30 mins walk) near the S. Pasadena Metro Gold Line
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
I’ve been a customer of Nicole’s for over twenty years before she was even in S. Pasadena. Her market has too many yummy things that you’ll want to buy; however one should not miss her selection of French cheeses, one of the best in town. Her menu includes French standards as well as some of her own creations. Brilliant fruit tarts and classic French deserts. Good coffee and a warm informal.
(1.5 miles, 24 mins ‘pleasant walk’) next to the S. Pasadena Metro Gold Line
(626) 403-5751
nicolesmarketcafe.com
8:30 am - 5:00 pm M, W, F, Sat, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun, closed Tuesday
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nicole's Market & Cafe
921 Meridian AveBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch
I’ve been a customer of Nicole’s for over twenty years before she was even in S. Pasadena. Her market has too many yummy things that you’ll want to buy; however one should not miss her selection of French cheeses, one of the best in town. Her menu includes French standards as well as some of her own creations. Brilliant fruit tarts and classic French deserts. Good coffee and a warm informal.
(1.5 miles, 24 mins ‘pleasant walk’) next to the S. Pasadena Metro Gold Line
(626) 403-5751
nicolesmarketcafe.com
8:30 am - 5:00 pm M, W, F, Sat, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun, closed Tuesday
Amara Kitchen
Delicious food with a healthy focus. Vegan, Paleo & Gluten Free menu options. I love their bison ragu served over quinoa. The use local organic vegetables & produce; organic dairy & pasture raised eggs; organic free range gold coast bison ranch meat & poultry
(.6 miles, 12 mins walk)
(323) 255-2220
amarakitchen.com
8:00am to 6:00pm daily
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64Amara Kitchen
Delicious food with a healthy focus. Vegan, Paleo & Gluten Free menu options. I love their bison ragu served over quinoa. The use local organic vegetables & produce; organic dairy & pasture raised eggs; organic free range gold coast bison ranch meat & poultry
(.6 miles, 12 mins walk)
(323) 255-2220
amarakitchen.com
8:00am to 6:00pm daily
Brought to you by the owners of All'Acqua and Barbrix. They've done a great job setting the mood and reinventing the ambience of this space. A beautiful open high ceiling space with bar and indoor seating in the front and a nice patio with headlamps in the back. The atmosphere is elegant with low lighting and sleek luxurious table linens and plates. Excellent food and service. $$ French Bistro inspired.
(1.7 miles, 33 minute walk)
(323) 739-6762
cote-est.com
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm M -Th, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm and 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00am - 3:00pm 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Côté Est Bistro & bar
5022 York Blvd
Brought to you by the owners of All'Acqua and Barbrix. They've done a great job setting the mood and reinventing the ambience of this space. A beautiful open high ceiling space with bar and indoor seating in the front and a nice patio with headlamps in the back. The atmosphere is elegant with low lighting and sleek luxurious table linens and plates. Excellent food and service. $$ French Bistro inspired.
(1.7 miles, 33 minute walk)
(323) 739-6762
cote-est.com
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm M -Th, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm and 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00am - 3:00pm 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday
Dinner
This is our local as the English say. Yummy fresh delicious Romanian inspired home cooking. Meat, vegetarian and vegan options. All good, all prepared daily. Interesting and delicious uses of polenta and barley as bases for their bowl dishes. Several of the dishes are spicy so let them know if you do not like your food to spicy. Absolutely lovely staff. $
(1.2 miles, 23 mins walk)
(323) 739-0240
Closed Mondays (damn) 5:00 to 10pm T-F, 4:00 to 10pm Sat. & 3:00 to 10pm Sun
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parsnip
3324 Verdugo RoadDinner
This is our local as the English say. Yummy fresh delicious Romanian inspired home cooking. Meat, vegetarian and vegan options. All good, all prepared daily. Interesting and delicious uses of polenta and barley as bases for their bowl dishes. Several of the dishes are spicy so let them know if you do not like your food to spicy. Absolutely lovely staff. $
(1.2 miles, 23 mins walk)
(323) 739-0240
Closed Mondays (damn) 5:00 to 10pm T-F, 4:00 to 10pm Sat. & 3:00 to 10pm Sun
Lunch and Dinner
Joy is a Taiwanese-Chinese restaurant with clean, industrial decor with an open floor plan and inviting family style seats. It is a sister restaurant of Vivian Ku’s Pine & Crane in Silver Lake. Taiwanese dishes including vegetarian Mapo Tofu, many cold salad options, Sesame Scallion Bread, Bun and noodle dishes.
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm daily, Closed Mondays
(323) 999-7642
joyonyork.com
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joy
5100 York BlvdLunch and Dinner
Joy is a Taiwanese-Chinese restaurant with clean, industrial decor with an open floor plan and inviting family style seats. It is a sister restaurant of Vivian Ku’s Pine & Crane in Silver Lake. Taiwanese dishes including vegetarian Mapo Tofu, many cold salad options, Sesame Scallion Bread, Bun and noodle dishes.
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm daily, Closed Mondays
(323) 999-7642
joyonyork.com
Lunch and Dinner.
This is LA food celebrity Nancy Silverton’s ‘Roman’ style pizza joint. As one would expect it’s not your ordinary pizza. It begins with the dough which is already baked bare and then baked again with toppings such as mushroom, fennel, zucchini, salami, sausage, nettles, potato, and margarita sizer snipped to your size specifications and sold by the ounce. Apparently this is the Roman part by the ounce. They also serve salad, san
(.8 miles, 17 mins walk)
(323) 545-3534
triplebeampizza.com
12:00 to 9:00pm Tuesday to Thursday, 12:00 to 10:00pm Friday and Saturday, Closed on Monday
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StLunch and Dinner.
This is LA food celebrity Nancy Silverton’s ‘Roman’ style pizza joint. As one would expect it’s not your ordinary pizza. It begins with the dough which is already baked bare and then baked again with toppings such as mushroom, fennel, zucchini, salami, sausage, nettles, potato, and margarita sizer snipped to your size specifications and sold by the ounce. Apparently this is the Roman part by the ounce. They also serve salad, san
(.8 miles, 17 mins walk)
(323) 545-3534
triplebeampizza.com
12:00 to 9:00pm Tuesday to Thursday, 12:00 to 10:00pm Friday and Saturday, Closed on Monday
Jake’s find! It’s a speak easy type set up in reverse. Instead of liquor in the back it’s liquor in the front and the best sandwich in Highland Park according to my roommate Jake. Upon walking into the store you actually need to ask the cashier, "Do you sell birthday candles?" And then your allowed to enter the secret deli at the back of the store. Kinda like going to the Magic Castle. The sandwiches are impressively sized and are made of delicious ingredients such as "The Cure”, a sandwich with slow-roasted chicken, house-cured bacon, garlic-onion tomato sauce, white cheddar, mustard-paprika aioli, watercress.
(.8 miles, 17 mins walk)
(323) 507-2301
tinfoillg.com
8:00 am - 10:00pm daily,
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Tinfoil Liquor & Grocery
5900 North Figueroa Street
Jake’s find! It’s a speak easy type set up in reverse. Instead of liquor in the back it’s liquor in the front and the best sandwich in Highland Park according to my roommate Jake. Upon walking into the store you actually need to ask the cashier, "Do you sell birthday candles?" And then your allowed to enter the secret deli at the back of the store. Kinda like going to the Magic Castle. The sandwiches are impressively sized and are made of delicious ingredients such as "The Cure”, a sandwich with slow-roasted chicken, house-cured bacon, garlic-onion tomato sauce, white cheddar, mustard-paprika aioli, watercress.
(.8 miles, 17 mins walk)
(323) 507-2301
tinfoillg.com
8:00 am - 10:00pm daily,
Excellent coffee and nice atmosphere. My godson who was a barista in London said that he had his best cup of coffee in America there!
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa StExcellent coffee and nice atmosphere. My godson who was a barista in London said that he had his best cup of coffee in America there!
Craft Donuts and Coffee
7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun,T-Th, 7:00 am - 12:00 am F-Sat closed Monday
Amazing, diabolically good donuts. Try to eat just one.
(213) 995-6191
donutfriend.com
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdCraft Donuts and Coffee
7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun,T-Th, 7:00 am - 12:00 am F-Sat closed Monday
Amazing, diabolically good donuts. Try to eat just one.
(213) 995-6191
donutfriend.com
This is one of my favorite mexican restaurants in LA. Mexico City cuisine. I recommend the Rajas appetizer, Chuletas in Chile Pastilla, Albondigas in Chipotle sauce, Mole Verde, and their stuffed chili dishes.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cabañita
3445 N Verdugo RdThis is one of my favorite mexican restaurants in LA. Mexico City cuisine. I recommend the Rajas appetizer, Chuletas in Chile Pastilla, Albondigas in Chipotle sauce, Mole Verde, and their stuffed chili dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest locals bars on York. Diverse and inclusive. Very good selection of beer. Interesting characters. Usually packed
(323) 982-0775
2:00 pm - 2:00 am every day
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnny's Bar
5006 York BlvdOne of the oldest locals bars on York. Diverse and inclusive. Very good selection of beer. Interesting characters. Usually packed
(323) 982-0775
2:00 pm - 2:00 am every day
Gastropub. Lunch and Dinner.
The problem with this place is that it will make you feel bad that it isn’t in your neighborhood. Diverse and inclusive. Excellent locally crafted beer on premises and excellent guest beers that are projected on a high school style overhead projector. Beers get crossed off as they sell out for the night. A must for those who love fine beer. They have wine if some in the party don’t like beer. The pub food is excellent! I recommend the ‘fried chicken sandwich’, pork belly tacos, beet salad and vegetarian curry.
(323) 739-6459
thehermosillo.com
(1.6 miles, 32 minute walk)
5:00 pm - 2:00am M-W, 12:00pm - 2:00 pm Th - Sun
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdGastropub. Lunch and Dinner.
The problem with this place is that it will make you feel bad that it isn’t in your neighborhood. Diverse and inclusive. Excellent locally crafted beer on premises and excellent guest beers that are projected on a high school style overhead projector. Beers get crossed off as they sell out for the night. A must for those who love fine beer. They have wine if some in the party don’t like beer. The pub food is excellent! I recommend the ‘fried chicken sandwich’, pork belly tacos, beet salad and vegetarian curry.
(323) 739-6459
thehermosillo.com
(1.6 miles, 32 minute walk)
5:00 pm - 2:00am M-W, 12:00pm - 2:00 pm Th - Sun
Cocktails and Dinner
It's a classy and intimate spot. Good for both cocktails and dinner. A dark cozy and sophisticated environment that is dining experience with a date or out by yourself. Small plates of well conceived and crafted food. It’s my go to cocktail bar in Highland Park, particularly at happy hour from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. $$
(1.6 miles, 32 minute walk)
(323) 255-2000
sonnyshideaway.com
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdCocktails and Dinner
It's a classy and intimate spot. Good for both cocktails and dinner. A dark cozy and sophisticated environment that is dining experience with a date or out by yourself. Small plates of well conceived and crafted food. It’s my go to cocktail bar in Highland Park, particularly at happy hour from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. $$
(1.6 miles, 32 minute walk)
(323) 255-2000
sonnyshideaway.com
Diverse and inclusive. Best known for broad selection of Tequilas, Mescals. Cocktails and beer.
(323) 255-6871
5:00 pm - 2:00am Daily
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StDiverse and inclusive. Best known for broad selection of Tequilas, Mescals. Cocktails and beer.
(323) 255-6871
5:00 pm - 2:00am Daily
Cocktails, beer and bowling, bowling, bowling!
(323) 257-2695
highlandparkbowl.com
2:00 pm - 2:00 am M-F and Sat, Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StCocktails, beer and bowling, bowling, bowling!
(323) 257-2695
highlandparkbowl.com
2:00 pm - 2:00 am M-F and Sat, Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Awesome small venue. Reasonably priced
hihat.la
8:00 pm - 2:00 am Daily
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hi Hat
5043 York BlvdAwesome small venue. Reasonably priced
hihat.la
8:00 pm - 2:00 am Daily
Shopping
Vinyl Records
gimmegimmerecords.com
(323) 550-1878
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gimme Gimme Records
5810 N Figueroa StVinyl Records
gimmegimmerecords.com
(323) 550-1878
The best most curated bookstore in the area. Interesting place with a lovely helpful owner. Check her schedule for poetry readings and other live events.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Book Show
The best most curated bookstore in the area. Interesting place with a lovely helpful owner. Check her schedule for poetry readings and other live events.
Fantastic eyewear. Wonderful staff!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Society of the Spectacle
4563 York BlvdFantastic eyewear. Wonderful staff!
A contemporary lifestyle store. Mix of new, locally made, and vintage pieces ranging from clothing and jewelry to furniture and housewares.
socialstudystore.com
(213) 700-1811
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Social Study
5917 North Figueroa StreetA contemporary lifestyle store. Mix of new, locally made, and vintage pieces ranging from clothing and jewelry to furniture and housewares.
socialstudystore.com
(213) 700-1811
Mount Analog
2217 Hyperion AvenueVinyl Records, Books
Parks & Nature
At the top of Mount Hollywood, 360-degree views of everything from the Verdugo Mountains to the Pacific Ocean (on a rare, smog-free day) offer a bird’s-eye crash course on L.A. geography. It’s an ideal vantage point for checking out sweeping views of the Los Angeles basin, the edge of the San Fernando Valley, the hazy hills to the west, the skyline of Downtown Los Angeles with the Observatory in the foreground, and the money shot: a close-up of the Hollywood sign
Hours: From 5am-10:30pm. Hiking trails close at sunset.
Parking: Snag a spot in the lot next to the Griffith Observatory. If that lot is too hectic, look for street parking along Observatory Avenue.
Length: ~3 miles
Time: 90 mins
Charlie Turner Trailhead
2840 West Observatory RoadAt the top of Mount Hollywood, 360-degree views of everything from the Verdugo Mountains to the Pacific Ocean (on a rare, smog-free day) offer a bird’s-eye crash course on L.A. geography. It’s an ideal vantage point for checking out sweeping views of the Los Angeles basin, the edge of the San Fernando Valley, the hazy hills to the west, the skyline of Downtown Los Angeles with the Observatory in the foreground, and the money shot: a close-up of the Hollywood sign
Hours: From 5am-10:30pm. Hiking trails close at sunset.
Parking: Snag a spot in the lot next to the Griffith Observatory. If that lot is too hectic, look for street parking along Observatory Avenue.
Length: ~3 miles
Time: 90 mins
The Echo Mountain hike goes up the Sam Merrill Trail, which follows the old Mt Lowe railway route up to Echo Mountain, where you can see the old ruins of the Echo Mountain mountain resort. Sunset Magazine called it one of the top 45 hikes in the west. The hike is easy to follow, has an interesting history, offers great views, is a good workout, and is close to LA. These directions have an optional hike extension to a scenic viewpoint at Inspiration Point. Address of trailhead: 3302 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, 91001, USA. Distance: 5.8 miles. Time: 2-3 hrs.Difficulty: Moderate. Gear: Paper Map, Lt. weight hiking boots, Daypack with 3L of water, Superfood snacks, Camera, Sunscreen
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echo Mountain Trail
Mount Lowe RoadThe Echo Mountain hike goes up the Sam Merrill Trail, which follows the old Mt Lowe railway route up to Echo Mountain, where you can see the old ruins of the Echo Mountain mountain resort. Sunset Magazine called it one of the top 45 hikes in the west. The hike is easy to follow, has an interesting history, offers great views, is a good workout, and is close to LA. These directions have an optional hike extension to a scenic viewpoint at Inspiration Point. Address of trailhead: 3302 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, 91001, USA. Distance: 5.8 miles. Time: 2-3 hrs.Difficulty: Moderate. Gear: Paper Map, Lt. weight hiking boots, Daypack with 3L of water, Superfood snacks, Camera, Sunscreen
A Big Hike! If all of the trails above seem too tame, there's always the hike from Sierra Madre's Chantry Flat to Mt. Wilson, which is a punishing but beautiful trail about 7 miles up with a 4,200-foot gain in elevation. Lots of people do this hike as conditioning, to work up to bigger peaks. The 5,710 foot summit is home for an observatory responsible for the most detailed photos of Mars. While the summit is steeped in astronomical wonder and tremendous views of Los Angeles, the trails are the real beauty of this hike. Gear: Good hiking boots, Trekking poles, Daypack with 3L of water (you can refill at the summit), Sunscreen, Extra Layers, Insect repellant (the bugs can be bad at points),
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Wilson Trail Park
189 E Mira Monte AveA Big Hike! If all of the trails above seem too tame, there's always the hike from Sierra Madre's Chantry Flat to Mt. Wilson, which is a punishing but beautiful trail about 7 miles up with a 4,200-foot gain in elevation. Lots of people do this hike as conditioning, to work up to bigger peaks. The 5,710 foot summit is home for an observatory responsible for the most detailed photos of Mars. While the summit is steeped in astronomical wonder and tremendous views of Los Angeles, the trails are the real beauty of this hike. Gear: Good hiking boots, Trekking poles, Daypack with 3L of water (you can refill at the summit), Sunscreen, Extra Layers, Insect repellant (the bugs can be bad at points),
It’s 3 mile hike to Henninger Flats, where there is a campground, visitor center, and tree nursery operated by the LA County Fire Department. A perfect location for a mid-day picnic or an overnight escape. The hike to Henninger Flats is 6 miles round trip with 1,325 feet of elevation change. If you want to go farther you can extend the hike a bit farther up Mount Wilson Toll Road to a loop road to a helipad on the ridge above Henninger Flats, gaining broader views on an 8.7-mile round trip hike with 1,700 feet of elevation change. (I’ve taken the Toll Road Trail all the way up to Mt. Wilson plan 8 hrs to do this). Time: 2-3 hrs. Moderate. Gear: Map, Lt. weight hiking boots, , 3L of water.
Henninger Trailhead
2202-2248 N Altadena DrIt’s 3 mile hike to Henninger Flats, where there is a campground, visitor center, and tree nursery operated by the LA County Fire Department. A perfect location for a mid-day picnic or an overnight escape. The hike to Henninger Flats is 6 miles round trip with 1,325 feet of elevation change. If you want to go farther you can extend the hike a bit farther up Mount Wilson Toll Road to a loop road to a helipad on the ridge above Henninger Flats, gaining broader views on an 8.7-mile round trip hike with 1,700 feet of elevation change. (I’ve taken the Toll Road Trail all the way up to Mt. Wilson plan 8 hrs to do this). Time: 2-3 hrs. Moderate. Gear: Map, Lt. weight hiking boots, , 3L of water.
This loop hike starts at Icehouse Canyon, climbs to Icehouse Saddle, then hits Timber Mountain (elevation 8,303ft), Telegraph Peak (elevation 8,985ft), and Thunder Mountain (elevation 8,587ft), and then descends down to Baldy Notch, Manker Flats, and back to Icehouse Canyon. It’s a long hike, but a favorite for those avoiding crowds. This is a long, tough hike. Start very early to avoid the heat in summer. Likewise, if there’s snow and ice on the route, don’t attempt it unless you have winter hiking and mountaineering experience. Gear: Good hiking boots, Trekking poles, Daypack with 3L of water (you can refill at the summit), Sunscreen, Extra Layers
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Icehouse Canyon Trailhead
Ice House Canyon RoadThis loop hike starts at Icehouse Canyon, climbs to Icehouse Saddle, then hits Timber Mountain (elevation 8,303ft), Telegraph Peak (elevation 8,985ft), and Thunder Mountain (elevation 8,587ft), and then descends down to Baldy Notch, Manker Flats, and back to Icehouse Canyon. It’s a long hike, but a favorite for those avoiding crowds. This is a long, tough hike. Start very early to avoid the heat in summer. Likewise, if there’s snow and ice on the route, don’t attempt it unless you have winter hiking and mountaineering experience. Gear: Good hiking boots, Trekking poles, Daypack with 3L of water (you can refill at the summit), Sunscreen, Extra Layers
Sightseeing
Great views of LA! The planetarium tour is great.
griffithobservatory.org
(213) 473-0800
Admission to the building and grounds is always FREE. Tuesday - Friday12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. MondayClosed
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat views of LA! The planetarium tour is great.
griffithobservatory.org
(213) 473-0800
Admission to the building and grounds is always FREE. Tuesday - Friday12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. MondayClosed
The Hollywood Sign
Looking for a picture-perfect view of the Sign?
hollywoodsign.org/seeing-the-sign/
1173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardThe Hollywood Sign
Looking for a picture-perfect view of the Sign?
hollywoodsign.org/seeing-the-sign/
Mount Wilson Observatory is founded in 1904 by George Ellery Hale, a pioneer in the field of astrophysics. The facility has several telescopes open to astronomers and the public. Located on a mountaintop at an altitude of more than 5,000 feet (1,524 meters). The observatory was where Edwin Hubble was using the facility's 100 inch telescope in the 1920s discovered Andromeda.
mtwilson.edu Private Tour Reservations Email: tours@mtwilson.edumtwilson.edu
Private Tour Reservations
Email: tours@mtwilson.edu
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Observatorio del Monte Wilson
Mount Wilson Observatory is founded in 1904 by George Ellery Hale, a pioneer in the field of astrophysics. The facility has several telescopes open to astronomers and the public. Located on a mountaintop at an altitude of more than 5,000 feet (1,524 meters). The observatory was where Edwin Hubble was using the facility's 100 inch telescope in the 1920s discovered Andromeda.
mtwilson.edu Private Tour Reservations Email: tours@mtwilson.edumtwilson.edu
Private Tour Reservations
Email: tours@mtwilson.edu
An amazing and impressive collection of gardens. There are hours of gentle paths that take visitors through this beautifully curated botanical experience. Check out the special art exhibitions. A real deal High Tea is a available by reservation.
626.405.2100
huntington.org/gardens/
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily except Tuesday closed
Free on first Thursdays each month. To get tickets: huntington.org/WebAssets/Templates/content.aspx?id=844
999 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdAn amazing and impressive collection of gardens. There are hours of gentle paths that take visitors through this beautifully curated botanical experience. Check out the special art exhibitions. A real deal High Tea is a available by reservation.
626.405.2100
huntington.org/gardens/
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily except Tuesday closed
Free on first Thursdays each month. To get tickets: huntington.org/WebAssets/Templates/content.aspx?id=844
Arts & Culture
Great architecture and gardens. Excellent special exhibitions. Amazing views.
2309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrGreat architecture and gardens. Excellent special exhibitions. Amazing views.
Los Angeles's iconic contemporary architectural masterpiece Walt Disney Concert Hall by LA architect Frank Gehry. Home to the La Philharmonic. Get there early and enjoy the upper garden. Be curious and explore walking through and around the tulip like leaf forms of the architecture.
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Sala de Conciertos Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveLos Angeles's iconic contemporary architectural masterpiece Walt Disney Concert Hall by LA architect Frank Gehry. Home to the La Philharmonic. Get there early and enjoy the upper garden. Be curious and explore walking through and around the tulip like leaf forms of the architecture.
laopera.org/
Telephone: 213.972.8001
Fax: 213.972.3008
Phone: Mon-Sun, 10am - 6pm (8pm on evening performance days)
Window: Mon-Sun, 10am - 6pm (8pm on evening performance days)
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LA Opera
135 N Grand Avelaopera.org/
Telephone: 213.972.8001
Fax: 213.972.3008
Phone: Mon-Sun, 10am - 6pm (8pm on evening performance days)
Window: Mon-Sun, 10am - 6pm (8pm on evening performance days)
Known for it's European Art, very fine Post impressionist collection. The museum also has a world-renowned collection of art from South Asia and Southeast Asia. Examples of this include are holdings from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet, Cambodia and Thailand, as well as selected works from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Japan. The collection is particularly rich in art from the Indian subcontinent, including monumental stone sculpture from the Kushana and Gupta periods, and a remarkable group of Chola bronzes from southern India.
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Museo Norton Simon
411 W Colorado BlvdKnown for it's European Art, very fine Post impressionist collection. The museum also has a world-renowned collection of art from South Asia and Southeast Asia. Examples of this include are holdings from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet, Cambodia and Thailand, as well as selected works from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Japan. The collection is particularly rich in art from the Indian subcontinent, including monumental stone sculpture from the Kushana and Gupta periods, and a remarkable group of Chola bronzes from southern India.
The Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. The museum is named for philanthropist Eli Broad, who financed the $140 million building which houses the Broad art collections. Admission is free. Go online to reserve in advance or stand in line for tickets.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. The museum is named for philanthropist Eli Broad, who financed the $140 million building which houses the Broad art collections. Admission is free. Go online to reserve in advance or stand in line for tickets.
323 857-6000
lacma.org
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11 am–5 pm
Friday: 11 am–8 pm
Saturday, Sunday: 10 am–7 pm
Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
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Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire Blvd323 857-6000
lacma.org
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11 am–5 pm
Friday: 11 am–8 pm
Saturday, Sunday: 10 am–7 pm
Closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Exciting and interesting contemporary art exhibitions. Thursday nights are free!
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The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveExciting and interesting contemporary art exhibitions. Thursday nights are free!
Interesting exhibitions. A fun place to visit. Pleasant interior courtyard
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Museo Hammer
10899 Wilshire BlvdInteresting exhibitions. A fun place to visit. Pleasant interior courtyard
Amazing, thoughtful and often provocative, photographic exhibitions. Free
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Espacio Annenberg para la Fotografía
2000 Avenue of the StarsAmazing, thoughtful and often provocative, photographic exhibitions. Free
This is a commercial gallery that is set up as a museum. Enjoy a meal there at Manuela www.manuela-la.com/ or go down the street to Wurstküche for sausage and beer in Arts District.
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Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd StThis is a commercial gallery that is set up as a museum. Enjoy a meal there at Manuela www.manuela-la.com/ or go down the street to Wurstküche for sausage and beer in Arts District.
Essentials
Trader Joe's products include gourmet foods, organic foods, vegetarian foods, unusual frozen foods, imported foods, domestic and imported wine and beer (where local law permits), "alternative" food items, and staples such as bread, cereal, eggs, dairy, coffee, and produce. Non-food items include personal hygiene products, household cleaners, vitamins, pet food, plants, and flowers.
202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveTrader Joe's products include gourmet foods, organic foods, vegetarian foods, unusual frozen foods, imported foods, domestic and imported wine and beer (where local law permits), "alternative" food items, and staples such as bread, cereal, eggs, dairy, coffee, and produce. Non-food items include personal hygiene products, household cleaners, vitamins, pet food, plants, and flowers.
Largest health and sustainable conscious grocery chain in America . Fresh foods as well as cooked food, There are even restaurants and bars in this store.
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Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyLargest health and sustainable conscious grocery chain in America . Fresh foods as well as cooked food, There are even restaurants and bars in this store.
Rite Aid
6305 York BlvdNearby pharmacy and drug store.
Wash & Dry
6400 York BlvdLocated right around the corner.