Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Quaint and lively, it's tucked away from the bustle of Hollywood, so if you don't know that it's there you might miss it and that will be a mistake. Great seafood and mixed drinks.
44 locals recommend
The Hungry Cat
1535 Vine StQuaint and lively, it's tucked away from the bustle of Hollywood, so if you don't know that it's there you might miss it and that will be a mistake. Great seafood and mixed drinks.
The Redbury houses a great little restaurant Cleo. It's still difficult to get reservations here, but you can actually order from their menu on the patio of their Library Bar which worth checking out.
40 locals recommend
The Redbury Hollywood
1717 Vine StThe Redbury houses a great little restaurant Cleo. It's still difficult to get reservations here, but you can actually order from their menu on the patio of their Library Bar which worth checking out.
Have not tried this one yet, but read plenty of reviews to figure that it's a must try. Apparently its Chef Brendan Collins is one of them famous ones.
8 locals recommend
Birch
1634 N Cahuenga BlvdHave not tried this one yet, but read plenty of reviews to figure that it's a must try. Apparently its Chef Brendan Collins is one of them famous ones.
A new restaurant on the block located in the soon-to-be-iconic Columbia Square on Sunset boulevard. Amazing food and impeccable service.
9 locals recommend
Paley.
6119 Sunset BlvdA new restaurant on the block located in the soon-to-be-iconic Columbia Square on Sunset boulevard. Amazing food and impeccable service.
Arts & Culture
Not everyone knows that Arclight Hollywood offers great Q&As with filmmakers and hosts cultural events. Check it out.
773 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdNot everyone knows that Arclight Hollywood offers great Q&As with filmmakers and hosts cultural events. Check it out.
Hollyhock House is Frank Lloyd Wright's first Los Angeles project. Self-tours are available on Thursdays-Sundays, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Amazing views of the Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign from the top of the hills too.
67 locals recommend
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdHollyhock House is Frank Lloyd Wright's first Los Angeles project. Self-tours are available on Thursdays-Sundays, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Amazing views of the Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign from the top of the hills too.
If you love musicals, you have already heard of Pantages.
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdIf you love musicals, you have already heard of Pantages.
This place offers certified photography courses but also hosts events.
Los Angeles Center of Photography
252 South Los Angeles StreetThis place offers certified photography courses but also hosts events.
Shopping
Everyone knows Amoeba is a destination. It's one of the world's largest collection of independent records. They often have sidewalk sales on the weekends and host free performances in-store.
272 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdEveryone knows Amoeba is a destination. It's one of the world's largest collection of independent records. They often have sidewalk sales on the weekends and host free performances in-store.
Youth-oriented shopping center, they often have live music and fashion shows events. Check their calendar for details. There is also Umami burger in the structure.
15 locals recommend
Space 15 Twenty
1520 N Cahuenga BlvdYouth-oriented shopping center, they often have live music and fashion shows events. Check their calendar for details. There is also Umami burger in the structure.
They have an incredible variety of harem pants-I feel like a kid in a candy store every time I go inside! Prices are extremely reasonable about $30-45 for a pair of pants and they often have sales. The women who own the place are so nice and helpful.
Muzer
6380 Hollywood BlvdThey have an incredible variety of harem pants-I feel like a kid in a candy store every time I go inside! Prices are extremely reasonable about $30-45 for a pair of pants and they often have sales. The women who own the place are so nice and helpful.
Everything Else
One word: celebrities! Just kidding. It's a great scene where everyone and everything comes together: food, music, aromas, and kids. It's a must try.
242 locals recommend
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveOne word: celebrities! Just kidding. It's a great scene where everyone and everything comes together: food, music, aromas, and kids. It's a must try.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really cool bar with casual vibe and stylish interior. It's best to walk there and back.
75 locals recommend
Sassafras
1233 Vine StReally cool bar with casual vibe and stylish interior. It's best to walk there and back.
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset BlvdThe lineup is always amazing.
If you can manage to find your way through the secret entrance of this Houston Brothers joint—housed in a 1903 Victorian home that once schooled the children of Chaplin and DeMille—you'll find a beautiful back patio ideal for sipping cocktails. Grab a drink at the standalone greenhouse-covered bar, get cozy by one of the stone fireplaces, and on the weekends you can catch plenty of live entertainment. From live music on the porch, to sideshow acts and burlesque dancers, to impressive feats on the tightrope above the patio, there's plenty to take in. This is not your typical backyard patio. Keep in mind, the patio is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
201 locals recommend
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson AveIf you can manage to find your way through the secret entrance of this Houston Brothers joint—housed in a 1903 Victorian home that once schooled the children of Chaplin and DeMille—you'll find a beautiful back patio ideal for sipping cocktails. Grab a drink at the standalone greenhouse-covered bar, get cozy by one of the stone fireplaces, and on the weekends you can catch plenty of live entertainment. From live music on the porch, to sideshow acts and burlesque dancers, to impressive feats on the tightrope above the patio, there's plenty to take in. This is not your typical backyard patio. Keep in mind, the patio is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
ake a trip back to the 70s and hit the backyard bar of this retro-themed Hollywood joint from the Houston Brothers. Once you've made your way through the secret entrance in front, head back to the porch and AstroTurfed yard. There you'll find a vintage Airstream, where you can order a stiff drink and a bite from the grill like their spicy pork belly sammies or street corn. Then cozy up on a bench, swing from a hammock or boogie down to some sweet classic jams. Groovy.
266 locals recommend
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro Aveake a trip back to the 70s and hit the backyard bar of this retro-themed Hollywood joint from the Houston Brothers. Once you've made your way through the secret entrance in front, head back to the porch and AstroTurfed yard. There you'll find a vintage Airstream, where you can order a stiff drink and a bite from the grill like their spicy pork belly sammies or street corn. Then cozy up on a bench, swing from a hammock or boogie down to some sweet classic jams. Groovy.
Located inside a Los Feliz strip mall, Amdur’s new shop offers natural and unusual wines from across Europe as well as cult domestic vintners.
It also hosts guided wine tastings several nights per week. You can find the calendar of events on Lou's FB page.
16 locals recommend
Lou Wine Shop natural + unusual wine Los Angeles
1911 Hillhurst AveLocated inside a Los Feliz strip mall, Amdur’s new shop offers natural and unusual wines from across Europe as well as cult domestic vintners.
It also hosts guided wine tastings several nights per week. You can find the calendar of events on Lou's FB page.
Essentials
A fun TJ branch with Hollywood references throughout and excellent grocery shopping, as usual. You can also buy toiletries there.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdA fun TJ branch with Hollywood references throughout and excellent grocery shopping, as usual. You can also buy toiletries there.
Parks & Nature
There are plenty of gorgeous hikes in the park of varied intensity, but you can also simply stroll and take in the fresh air and the lushness of the green around. I also recommend the cafe in the park - The Trails where you can sit with a cup of coffee before or after a hike to the Griffith observatory, which is directly across from the place.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThere are plenty of gorgeous hikes in the park of varied intensity, but you can also simply stroll and take in the fresh air and the lushness of the green around. I also recommend the cafe in the park - The Trails where you can sit with a cup of coffee before or after a hike to the Griffith observatory, which is directly across from the place.
This park is much on a smaller scale than the Griffith Park, but it is more intimate and accessible. You can take your picnic there and sit on the top of the hill and take in the view. Generally, on weekdays, the place is rarely crowded and you can find some peace and quiet.
224 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdThis park is much on a smaller scale than the Griffith Park, but it is more intimate and accessible. You can take your picnic there and sit on the top of the hill and take in the view. Generally, on weekdays, the place is rarely crowded and you can find some peace and quiet.