Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveRed Door, stand in line, go in, be amazed!
Food Scene
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveThere's a Starbucks right around the corner IN the Vons.
Great, little, hidden, hipster hide-away. Wonderful breakfast and coffee!
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Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveGreat, little, hidden, hipster hide-away. Wonderful breakfast and coffee!
Cafecito Organico
29169 Heathercliff RdAmazing coffee served here- try the Global Warming
Yo! Boba
3525 W 3rd StGreat Boba place right around the corner.
Wanna stay in? Get some delicious Thai food delivered from Ocha! Pad thai and chicken curries are excellent!
Ocha Classic Restaurant
3914 W 3rd StWanna stay in? Get some delicious Thai food delivered from Ocha! Pad thai and chicken curries are excellent!
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveMy absolute favorite place to brunch!
Such a great selection of food and wonderful happy hour! Beautiful, outdoor seating.
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Home
1760 Hillhurst AveSuch a great selection of food and wonderful happy hour! Beautiful, outdoor seating.
Mesón Cafe
459 N Western Avegreat salad, sandwiches and coffee
Dumplings
Great little dumpling house
delicious Indian food and SO close by. Try the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan
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Biriyani Kabob House
3525 West 3rd Streetdelicious Indian food and SO close by. Try the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan
Jaragua
4493 Beverly BlvdDELISH pupusas!
Don't try and pronounce it, just GO! Some of the best Korean BBQ you'll ever have!
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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
3465 W 6th StDon't try and pronounce it, just GO! Some of the best Korean BBQ you'll ever have!
Sightseeing
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdJust a 15 minute drive to Griffith Park
This park is just a short drive away and has some of the best views in the city. Bring lunch and a blanket here for a relaxing, beautiful picnic!
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Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdThis park is just a short drive away and has some of the best views in the city. Bring lunch and a blanket here for a relaxing, beautiful picnic!
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove DrBest outdoor shopping in the city.
My favorite place to shop and grab a bite to eat. Great boutiques and every kind of food you can imagine. Also a spin and yoga studio on this block!
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Larchmont Village
My favorite place to shop and grab a bite to eat. Great boutiques and every kind of food you can imagine. Also a spin and yoga studio on this block!
Arts & Culture
Beautiful, old-fashioned Movie Theater. Cheap tickets and great area!
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Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont AveBeautiful, old-fashioned Movie Theater. Cheap tickets and great area!
Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater- such a cool spot!
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Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrVista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater- such a cool spot!
try making a reservation online or you can go wait in the stand-by line.
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The Broad
221 S Grand Avetry making a reservation online or you can go wait in the stand-by line.
Geffen Playhouse Theater
10886 Le Conte AveAlways a wonderful place to see a show!
If you're visiting during the summer, check out their Free Shakespear in the Park schedule. They also have great productions in their lab theater year-round.
Independent Shakespeare Co.
3191 Casitas AveIf you're visiting during the summer, check out their Free Shakespear in the Park schedule. They also have great productions in their lab theater year-round.
Everything Else
Best local, artisan ice cream spot. Brown bead flavor is the most popular!
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Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetBest local, artisan ice cream spot. Brown bead flavor is the most popular!
Nice place to go for a jog or walk. Or simply back a lunch and picnic on the grass.
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Silver Lake Reservoir
Nice place to go for a jog or walk. Or simply back a lunch and picnic on the grass.
Grocery Stores
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvdone of the two nearby grocery stores- has a Starbucks inside!
Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvdthe other nearby grocery store- also has a Starbucks inside!
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveNot the nearest grocery store but definitely my favorite!
If you're visiting the Grove, you should check out this super trendy L.A. market with many healthy, vegan options!
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Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdIf you're visiting the Grove, you should check out this super trendy L.A. market with many healthy, vegan options!