Hollywood / Franklin Village
Food scene
Fun place for food and drinks just a few blocks away from the house. It's on a block with multiple other coffeeshops and bars. Sit outside and people watch.
226 locals recommend
La Poubelle
5907 Franklin AveFun place for food and drinks just a few blocks away from the house. It's on a block with multiple other coffeeshops and bars. Sit outside and people watch.
2 blocks away on Hollywood Blvd. Small place for a quick slice of real Italian pizza (focaccia) or espresso. Plus sandwiches and salads.
10 locals recommend
I Panini Di Ambra
5633 Hollywood Blvd2 blocks away on Hollywood Blvd. Small place for a quick slice of real Italian pizza (focaccia) or espresso. Plus sandwiches and salads.
Good breakfast burritos and coffee. Outside patio. Good people watching.
192 locals recommend
The Oaks Gourmet Market
1915 N Bronson AveGood breakfast burritos and coffee. Outside patio. Good people watching.
Great diner 2 blocks away. Good for breakfast/coffee or lunch. Has a patio in the back and can grab a beer or glass of wine as well. Good place to work from as well.
15 locals recommend
Bolt EaHo
5648 Hollywood BlvdGreat diner 2 blocks away. Good for breakfast/coffee or lunch. Has a patio in the back and can grab a beer or glass of wine as well. Good place to work from as well.
If you need a late night meal, Cafe 101 is a cool diner and open until 3am. Just a classic diner.
Also the MiniBar is in the same building (as part of a hotel).
98 locals recommend
101 Coffee Shop
6145 Franklin AveIf you need a late night meal, Cafe 101 is a cool diner and open until 3am. Just a classic diner.
Also the MiniBar is in the same building (as part of a hotel).
Drinks
If you want a good cocktail couple blocks away at a unique bar, this spot can be great. Cozy. Late 30's look.
42 locals recommend
The Know Where Bar
5634 Hollywood BlvdIf you want a good cocktail couple blocks away at a unique bar, this spot can be great. Cozy. Late 30's look.
It's a bit hidden, but a 10-15 minute walk away and offers a very cool lounge atmosphere. And good cocktails. One of my favorites in the city.
14 locals recommend
MiniBar Hollywood
6141 Franklin AveIt's a bit hidden, but a 10-15 minute walk away and offers a very cool lounge atmosphere. And good cocktails. One of my favorites in the city.
A lively bar, although not for everyone (can get bro-y). But really close and can be fun. Has tv's to watch a game also.
Can get a quick rotisserie chicken.
214 locals recommend
Birds
5925 Franklin AveA lively bar, although not for everyone (can get bro-y). But really close and can be fun. Has tv's to watch a game also.
Can get a quick rotisserie chicken.
Sightseeing
If you enjoy architecture then Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House is very close by. Can take an interesting tour.
website: https://barnsdall.org/hollyhock-house
6 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BoulevardIf you enjoy architecture then Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House is very close by. Can take an interesting tour.
website: https://barnsdall.org/hollyhock-house
If you're looking for a museum, The Braod is free. Just check online for tickets. It's right next the the Disney Concert Hall (another iconic building) and right near MOCA, another museum.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveIf you're looking for a museum, The Braod is free. Just check online for tickets. It's right next the the Disney Concert Hall (another iconic building) and right near MOCA, another museum.
Neighborhoods
Downtown LA has changed drastically over the past 10 years and has become a vibrant place to visit. Tons of bars and restaurants to explore.
While you may encounter quite a few homeless people on the streets, I've never experienced it to be an issue, and most areas have a lot of foot traffic these days and is safe. Otherwise use your best judgement, and it's immediately obvious when you find yourself in the wrong area and need to turn back.
It's also very easy to get with the metro from the Hollywood / Western station.
If you'd like to explore more of the history as well, I fully recommend the walking tours offered by the LA Conservancy. They can be surprisingly interesting. https://www.laconservancy.org/tours
737 locals recommend
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown LA has changed drastically over the past 10 years and has become a vibrant place to visit. Tons of bars and restaurants to explore.
While you may encounter quite a few homeless people on the streets, I've never experienced it to be an issue, and most areas have a lot of foot traffic these days and is safe. Otherwise use your best judgement, and it's immediately obvious when you find yourself in the wrong area and need to turn back.
It's also very easy to get with the metro from the Hollywood / Western station.
If you'd like to explore more of the history as well, I fully recommend the walking tours offered by the LA Conservancy. They can be surprisingly interesting. https://www.laconservancy.org/tours
It's relatively close, but a fun area to check out. Tons of small bars and shops along Sunset Boulevard. A bit East from Hollywood.
256 locals recommend
Silver Lake
It's relatively close, but a fun area to check out. Tons of small bars and shops along Sunset Boulevard. A bit East from Hollywood.
Hike / Visit
Gigantic park a short walk away. Can visit the observatory or just go hike one of its many trails. Awesome for a Saturday morning hide. Check out all of the trails online, as there are quite a few choices.
64 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory station
Gigantic park a short walk away. Can visit the observatory or just go hike one of its many trails. Awesome for a Saturday morning hide. Check out all of the trails online, as there are quite a few choices.