Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveHi-Lo Liquor Market
8582 Washington BlvdSmall store with great products and wine/liquors.
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe Broad
221 S Grand Ave
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrGreat collection and overlook.
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveWalt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveShopping
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetGreat and old bookstore in downtown.
The Grove
189 The Grove DrEverything you need and don't forget food at the Farmer's market.
Shopping street. Stores, coffee shops and restaurants.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeShopping street. Stores, coffee shops and restaurants.
Food Scene
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayMust go if you have time to explore Downtown.
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdGreat for food and drinks.
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat Italian restaurants.
Barrique
796 Main StGreat Italian restaurants.
JR's Barbeque
3055 S La Cienega BlvdCasual bbq joint.
Delicious Pizza
5419 W Adams BlvdCasual. Very good NY style pizza.
Loqui
8830 Washington BlvdAmazing tacos and bowls. Perfect for lunch.
Sotto
9575 W Pico BlvdGreat Italian restaurants.
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyBeautiful drive. Great location and food options.
Highly recommended for brunch. Beautiful setting. Great food. It's a special place.
112 locals recommend
The Malibu Cafe
327 Latigo Canyon RdHighly recommended for brunch. Beautiful setting. Great food. It's a special place.
Cognoscenti Coffee
6114 Washington BlvdGreat coffee close to the house.
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveBurgers!!!
Destroyer
3578 Hayden AveOpen only at lunch. Great food!
One of my favorites. Also a good reason to visit beautiful Manhattan beach.
140 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec
1400 Highland AveOne of my favorites. Also a good reason to visit beautiful Manhattan beach.
Republique
624 S La Brea AveAwesome setting. Highly recommended for brunch.
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose AveOne of the best Italian restaurants in LA.
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlGreat spot. Definitely need a reservation.
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdFavorite Thai joint.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StAmazing sushi.
Pasta Sisters
3343 W Pico BlvdFresh pasta dishes!
Alta
5359 W Adams BlvdNew Restaurant. Soul food. Great reviews!
Drinks & Nightlife
Roosterfish
1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdDive bar. Lots of personality. Delicious burgers and live music.
Mandrake
2692 La Cienega BlvdGreat drinks, walking distance from the house.
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro AveOne of the best bar/speak easy in LA.
Blind Barber
10797 Washington BlvdSpeak easy. Music and drinks.
Jumbo's Clown Room
5153 Hollywood BlvdStrong drinks and impressive pole dancing.
No Name
432 N Fairfax AveExclusive bar. Nice interiors.
Chez Jay
1657 Ocean AveStrong drinks and great steaks, steps from the beach.
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdGreat location and drinks. Close to the beach.
Standard hotel
510 W Whittier BlvdClassic Downtown rooftop. Great music and view.
La Cita
336 S Hill StFun. Fun. Fun.
Mom's
12238 Santa Monica BlvdFun place.
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdAce Hotel
929 S BroadwayBeautiful theatre and one of the best rooftop in LA.
Backstage Bar & Grill
10400 Culver BlvdOld Man Bar
12517 W Washington BlvdGreat vibes and drinks.
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdIconic place to go.
Dirty Laundry
1725 N Hudson Ave
Sassafras
1233 Vine StBAR Lubitsch
7702 Santa Monica BlvdParks & Nature
Hollywood Sign
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyLeo Carrillo State Beach
35000 Pacific Coast HwyKenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdGreat for exercise.