Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
GREAT HAPPY HOUR from 5-7 M-F. It's a small, dark, loud tequila bar with good music and great Mexican food, we recommend the fish tacos. Their kitchen is also open till 1am every night.
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El Carmen
8138 W 3rd StGREAT HAPPY HOUR from 5-7 M-F. It's a small, dark, loud tequila bar with good music and great Mexican food, we recommend the fish tacos. Their kitchen is also open till 1am every night.
Cute small bar with a speakeasy like atmosphere. No drink menus, they craft custom cocktails just for your palate.
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Blue Collar
361 S Fairfax AveCute small bar with a speakeasy like atmosphere. No drink menus, they craft custom cocktails just for your palate.
1920s like speakeasy type bar, next door to Largo (small comedy club). really good drinks!
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The Roger Room
370 La Cienega Blvd1920s like speakeasy type bar, next door to Largo (small comedy club). really good drinks!
Dime
442 N Fairfax Ave
Melrose Umbrella Co.
7465 Melrose Avethey have some snacks and sandwiches there as well
The Abbey is one of the most recognizable gay bars in America, busy just about every night of the week.
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The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdThe Abbey is one of the most recognizable gay bars in America, busy just about every night of the week.
Great roof top bar with good food and drinks day or night. Sometimes it's better to make a reservation it can get a little crowded.
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Mama Shelter
6500 Selma AveGreat roof top bar with good food and drinks day or night. Sometimes it's better to make a reservation it can get a little crowded.
Great bar in the heart of the farmers market offering an huge selection of local California beers. They also have 2 TVs that are probably playing whatever game is on the day.
Open 11pm Monday through Sat. even when everything else in the farmers market is closed.
Farmers Market Bar 326
6333 W 3rd StGreat bar in the heart of the farmers market offering an huge selection of local California beers. They also have 2 TVs that are probably playing whatever game is on the day.
Open 11pm Monday through Sat. even when everything else in the farmers market is closed.
The Friend
2611 Hyperion AvenueFood Scene
If you're looking for some quick fresh Mexican food this is the place. Everything and I mean everything is good here. Best part is they're open late, Sun-Thurs 12am, Fri-Sat 1am.
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Plancha Tacos
8250 W 3rd StIf you're looking for some quick fresh Mexican food this is the place. Everything and I mean everything is good here. Best part is they're open late, Sun-Thurs 12am, Fri-Sat 1am.
We recommend walking here in the morning to get some of the best bagels in the area.
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The Bagel Broker
7825 Beverly BlvdWe recommend walking here in the morning to get some of the best bagels in the area.
We actually have never had the coffee here, it's the chorizo breakfast burritos that get us.
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COFAX
440 N Fairfax AveWe actually have never had the coffee here, it's the chorizo breakfast burritos that get us.
Peet's Coffee
124 N Larchmont BlvdBetter than Starbucks and Coffee Bean in our opinion.
BURGERS, BURGERS, BURGERS! you won't regret it. The sweat potato fries are a personal fave.
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The Golden State
1916 Lincoln BlvdBURGERS, BURGERS, BURGERS! you won't regret it. The sweat potato fries are a personal fave.
Some of the best sushi in the area, you'll probably even spot a celebrity or two.
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The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd StSome of the best sushi in the area, you'll probably even spot a celebrity or two.
Yes the famous Joan's on Third is just down the street, grab something from their bakery or cafe and enjoy dining outside on the patio. (good celebrity sightings here as well).
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Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StYes the famous Joan's on Third is just down the street, grab something from their bakery or cafe and enjoy dining outside on the patio. (good celebrity sightings here as well).
Son of a Gun is upscale seafood and the best fried chicken sandwich in the US according to Food & Wine Mag. +many other publications. We LOVE this place and highly recommend it. Make a reservation!
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Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd StSon of a Gun is upscale seafood and the best fried chicken sandwich in the US according to Food & Wine Mag. +many other publications. We LOVE this place and highly recommend it. Make a reservation!
yes fōnuts (baked donuts) and they're fantastic! and literally right here! I recommend the blueberry. (you may also recognize the owner Waylynn Lucas from Restaurant Startup on CNBC.
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fōnuts
8104 W 3rd Styes fōnuts (baked donuts) and they're fantastic! and literally right here! I recommend the blueberry. (you may also recognize the owner Waylynn Lucas from Restaurant Startup on CNBC.
Great place for Sat. or Sunday brunch, if you're trying to watch your sports teams and eat dinner this is a good place to do it. Nice beer selection too.
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The Fat Dog
801 N Fairfax AveGreat place for Sat. or Sunday brunch, if you're trying to watch your sports teams and eat dinner this is a good place to do it. Nice beer selection too.
Upscale Mexican food, we usually go for happy hour:
Mon–Fri: 5–7 pm
Sat–Sun: 4–6 pm
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Mercado
7910 W 3rd StUpscale Mexican food, we usually go for happy hour:
Mon–Fri: 5–7 pm
Sat–Sun: 4–6 pm
Some of the best in LA, Bob's have made the list of many including top 10 best places to get a doughnut in the country. They specialize in classic doughnuts.
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Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts
6333 W 3rd StSome of the best in LA, Bob's have made the list of many including top 10 best places to get a doughnut in the country. They specialize in classic doughnuts.
healthy, fast and easy way to enjoy delicious, organic grass fed meat and more! From customizable burgers & Ready Meals to dine in or take out to a variety curated grocery items. Just opened Aug 2015.
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Belcampo - West Hollywood
8053 W 3rd Sthealthy, fast and easy way to enjoy delicious, organic grass fed meat and more! From customizable burgers & Ready Meals to dine in or take out to a variety curated grocery items. Just opened Aug 2015.
Cute and small family run restaurant with amazing Italian food, probably the best in the area. Great for a romantic evening.
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Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly BlvdCute and small family run restaurant with amazing Italian food, probably the best in the area. Great for a romantic evening.
If you're up for some adventurous eating and I mean ADVENTUROUS you have to go to Animal.
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Animal
435 N Fairfax AveIf you're up for some adventurous eating and I mean ADVENTUROUS you have to go to Animal.
the BEST ramen you will ever have. It's well worth the wait i promise.
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Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle Blvdthe BEST ramen you will ever have. It's well worth the wait i promise.
Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring StWood-fired pizzas and farmers’ market-inspired salads and small plates Everything here is amazing. Definitely try the garlic knots.
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Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdWood-fired pizzas and farmers’ market-inspired salads and small plates Everything here is amazing. Definitely try the garlic knots.
Mama's Secret Bakery & Cafe
8314 W 3rd StMediterranean, Turkish cafe
I'm a huge fish taco person and let me tell you these really are the best in town and maybe in CA (but really). They only serve fried fish or shrimp tacos and they're both amazing.
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Ricky's Fish Tacos
I'm a huge fish taco person and let me tell you these really are the best in town and maybe in CA (but really). They only serve fried fish or shrimp tacos and they're both amazing.
Backyard Bowls
8303 Beverly Blvdhealthy smoothies, acai bowls and grain / salad bowls.
Honor Bar
122 S Beverly DrAMAZING burgers and sushi rolls :)
Great for breakfast or brunch, really good salads and sandwiches with a lot of outdoor seating.
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The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea AveGreat for breakfast or brunch, really good salads and sandwiches with a lot of outdoor seating.
Worth the 20min drive and the wait in line when you get there, great for breakfast and lunch. They started as a preserves company and now have really innovative dishes you've never heard of but will defiantly love.
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Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveWorth the 20min drive and the wait in line when you get there, great for breakfast and lunch. They started as a preserves company and now have really innovative dishes you've never heard of but will defiantly love.
Gusto
8022 W 3rd Styummy Italian food
I-Marikhi yaseGrand Central
317 S BroadwayLots of great food spots in one place!
Jaffa West 3rd
8048 W 3rd StA modern take on Israeli cuisine. Really good food.
If you're into maleculor-gastronamy, this is the place for you. The food is really creative.
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Destroyer
3578 Hayden AveIf you're into maleculor-gastronamy, this is the place for you. The food is really creative.
you might only get this info from a true local: King Taco really has the best Asada tacos in town. Literally my fave tacos. Their red sauce is fire but so so good.
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King Taco # 10
2020 W Pico Blvdyou might only get this info from a true local: King Taco really has the best Asada tacos in town. Literally my fave tacos. Their red sauce is fire but so so good.
The Henry
120 N Robertson Blvdgreat brunch spot.
Might be some of the best brisket in LA :) and the best part is it's literally around the corner from us.
Slab BBQ
8136 W 3rd StMight be some of the best brisket in LA :) and the best part is it's literally around the corner from us.
Boo’s Philly Cheesesteaks - Koreatown
3377 Wilshire Blvdtheir cheesesteaks are amazing!
Arts & Culture
We're a pleasant stroll to the LA County Museum of Art for you art folks :)
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdWe're a pleasant stroll to the LA County Museum of Art for you art folks :)
La Brea Tar Pits neMuzi
5801 Wilshire BlvdPetersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdOlvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, there's museums, great food and shopping.
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Olvera Street
Olvera StreetOlvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, there's museums, great food and shopping.
Entertainment & Activities
Have tickets to see your favorite TV show? cool you can walk there :) see a live taping of The Price is Right or Dancing with the Stars. Check out the CBS website for information on tickets & taping.
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Television City
7800 Beverly BlvdHave tickets to see your favorite TV show? cool you can walk there :) see a live taping of The Price is Right or Dancing with the Stars. Check out the CBS website for information on tickets & taping.
El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire BlvdMusic venue
Istadion yaseDodger
1000 Vin Scully Ave
I-Tour ye-Studio ye-Paramount Pictures
5515 Melrose AveEssentials
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvdso so so close to Whole Foods!
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdJust a short block to Trader Joe's.
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdParks & Nature
Huge park with baseball fields, a pool, a soccer field and lots of picnic areas.
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i-Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly BlvdHuge park with baseball fields, a pool, a soccer field and lots of picnic areas.
Make it to the top and you'll be rewarded with a sweet view of the city :) we love hiking out here.
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveMake it to the top and you'll be rewarded with a sweet view of the city :) we love hiking out here.
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardGriffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveIf you're looking for a nice close up view of the Hollywood sign without the hike and as an added bonus enjoy playing with puppies then this is the place for you. Great place for a picnic.
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Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake DrIf you're looking for a nice close up view of the Hollywood sign without the hike and as an added bonus enjoy playing with puppies then this is the place for you. Great place for a picnic.
Shopping
Really cool store with all kinds of cool trinkets and neat coffee table books you cant find anywhere else, one of my favorite stores.
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OK
8303 W 3rd StReally cool store with all kinds of cool trinkets and neat coffee table books you cant find anywhere else, one of my favorite stores.
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThis outdoor mall is absolutly beautiful, there's so much here.
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Century City Mall station
This outdoor mall is absolutly beautiful, there's so much here.