Patti and Steve’s LA Guidebook
Sightseeing
USC is nearby and is a great place to visit for lunch.
This is one of our favorite places to spend an afternoon in any season.
Lake Hollywood Reservoir Walking Trail
This is one of our favorite places to spend an afternoon in any season.
A nice place to spend a few hours any time of the year.
137 locals recommend
Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
2715 N Vermont AveA nice place to spend a few hours any time of the year.
Joshua Tree
I must see when visiting Southern California, a few hours drive from Los Angeles
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
I must see when visiting Southern California, a few hours drive from Los Angeles
Food scene
These are all great very nearby places for food.
Great place to walk around and eat lunch (lots of dining choices) in the square just a mile or so from our place. There is also a Trader Joe's grocery store a Southern California favorite.
287 locals recommend
University of Southern California
Great place to walk around and eat lunch (lots of dining choices) in the square just a mile or so from our place. There is also a Trader Joe's grocery store a Southern California favorite.
World class coffee drinks, pastries and a great place to meet just two blocks from our place.
8 locals recommend
CAFE5
2025 West Jefferson BoulevardWorld class coffee drinks, pastries and a great place to meet just two blocks from our place.
Mizlala West Adams
5400 W Adams BlvdGreat Mediterranean with nice patio.
Delicious Pizza
5419 W Adams Blvdbest pizza in and around this neighborhood.
Harold & Belle's
2920 W Jefferson BlvdLandmark creole restaurant close by
Highly Likely Café
4310 W Jefferson BlvdLots of healthy choices including vegan.
Phillips Bar-B-Que
2619 Crenshaw BlvdJohnny's West Adams
4327 W Adams BlvdExcellent pastrami with a bar next door with the same menu.
The name has changed to PIGYA, but it's still our favorite Korean BBQ, close to us, and has reasonable prices usually busy but there is always a table within a few minutes . 3400 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
17 locals recommend
Honey Pig
3400 W 8th StThe name has changed to PIGYA, but it's still our favorite Korean BBQ, close to us, and has reasonable prices usually busy but there is always a table within a few minutes . 3400 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Highly Likely Café
4310 W Jefferson BlvdOn Jefferson go west about 20 min walk, great coffee and food!
Higher end Italian one of LA’s best chefs. Great patio. Front of restaurant is very discreet with a very small sign.
7 locals recommend
Cento Pasta Bar
4921 E 6th StHigher end Italian one of LA’s best chefs. Great patio. Front of restaurant is very discreet with a very small sign.