Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Fat Sal's Deli
1300 N Highland AveGreat burgers and sandwiches, casual young scene.
Salt's Cure
1155 N Highland AveHomemade smoked and cured meats, great drinks.
Delicious Mexican cuisine, very genuine, very special. Owned by a guy from Guadalajara, don't miss the shrimp aguachile, a typical dish from the region.
La Carmencita- Oracular Kitchen
Delicious Mexican cuisine, very genuine, very special. Owned by a guy from Guadalajara, don't miss the shrimp aguachile, a typical dish from the region.
Petit Trois
718 N Highland AveLively French restaurant and bar scene.
Chi Spacca
6610 Melrose AveExpensive, but delicious Italian steak house.
Most famous hot dogs this side of Nathan's and Coney Island.
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Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveMost famous hot dogs this side of Nathan's and Coney Island.
Original old Hollywood restaurant, serving great drinks and asian food in a nostalgic environment.
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Formosa Cafe
7156 Santa Monica BoulevardOriginal old Hollywood restaurant, serving great drinks and asian food in a nostalgic environment.
Great view. Probably better Japanese food in many other locations, but worth visiting once.
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Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveGreat view. Probably better Japanese food in many other locations, but worth visiting once.
Gwen
6600 Sunset BlvdExpensive steaks, but delicious.
DRNK coffee + tea
6848 Sunset BlvdMy favorite local coffee shop.
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdIf you are in LA you must eat here once.
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdEat where John Belushi enjoyed his last meal.
The best farmer's market around. Don't miss the fresh vegitables and locally grown foods. Sunday 8AM-1PM
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Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveThe best farmer's market around. Don't miss the fresh vegitables and locally grown foods. Sunday 8AM-1PM
Small market Monday 9AM-2PM, only go if you miss the Sunday market in Hollywood.
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Helen Albert Certified Farmers' Market
1200 N Vista StSmall market Monday 9AM-2PM, only go if you miss the Sunday market in Hollywood.
As close to a Mexican market while still being very American. Don't miss.
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StAs close to a Mexican market while still being very American. Don't miss.
If you are longing for some delicious Jewish food.
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Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveIf you are longing for some delicious Jewish food.
Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdArtisanal ice cream.
This is real old time Hollywood dining and drinking. Sit at the bar, or in a booth. Reserve if possible.
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Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdThis is real old time Hollywood dining and drinking. Sit at the bar, or in a booth. Reserve if possible.
24 hour steak house. This place is old, old time. Worth the trip.
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Pacific Dining Car
1310 W 6th St24 hour steak house. This place is old, old time. Worth the trip.
Probably the best pizza in LA, though not cheap. Sit at the bar.
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Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveProbably the best pizza in LA, though not cheap. Sit at the bar.
This is my favorite new restaurant in the neighborhood. Everyone on the staff seems to be from Naples, and it is by far the most authentically Napolitan pizzeria that I have found in the Americas. Plan to spend some time, relax, and enjoy a great meal.
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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
1534 N McCadden PlThis is my favorite new restaurant in the neighborhood. Everyone on the staff seems to be from Naples, and it is by far the most authentically Napolitan pizzeria that I have found in the Americas. Plan to spend some time, relax, and enjoy a great meal.
Sightseeing
This is the home of the Muppets, and also the former Charlie Chaplin Studio. Good to look at from the street. They don't offer any tours, sorry!
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Jim Henson Co
1416 N La Brea AveThis is the home of the Muppets, and also the former Charlie Chaplin Studio. Good to look at from the street. They don't offer any tours, sorry!
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdYou can't miss it if you have come this far.
Highland Gardens Hotel
7047 Franklin AveJanis Joplin overdosed here, in Room 105, where there is a makeshift shrine.
Old classic Hollywood hotel, great pool, still hosts stars.
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The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood BlvdOld classic Hollywood hotel, great pool, still hosts stars.
Lots of famous people went here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_High_School
Hollywood High School
1521 N Highland AveLots of famous people went here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_High_School
Parks & Nature
The walk and the views are incredible. The trail gets slippery when it is dry and dusty so leave your heels at home. Wear your sunscreen.
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Runyon Canyon Road Hiking Path
Runyon Canyon Road Hiking PathThe walk and the views are incredible. The trail gets slippery when it is dry and dusty so leave your heels at home. Wear your sunscreen.
The Annenberg Community Beach House was originally a five-acre oceanfront property belonging to William Randolph Hearst and his mistress, Marion Davies. During the renovation, all of the remaining original structures from the Hearst days were demolished, except for a 110-foot Italian marble swimming pool and one of the guest homes, now known as the Marion Davies Guest House.
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Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyThe Annenberg Community Beach House was originally a five-acre oceanfront property belonging to William Randolph Hearst and his mistress, Marion Davies. During the renovation, all of the remaining original structures from the Hearst days were demolished, except for a 110-foot Italian marble swimming pool and one of the guest homes, now known as the Marion Davies Guest House.
Entertainment & Activities
Supposedly a private club, but easy to gain entrance if you know a member or buy a temporary membership. The best magic around.
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The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin AveSupposedly a private club, but easy to gain entrance if you know a member or buy a temporary membership. The best magic around.
Absolutely worth attending any event you can get tickets for. Try to splurge on the seats lower down where you are served a box picnic dinner on tables that are set up in front of your seats.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdAbsolutely worth attending any event you can get tickets for. Try to splurge on the seats lower down where you are served a box picnic dinner on tables that are set up in front of your seats.
Be certain to go to a screening in the main theater. The other theaters associated with the name are shockingly normal.
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I-TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdBe certain to go to a screening in the main theater. The other theaters associated with the name are shockingly normal.
Classic 1926 movie theater owned by Disney, showing Disney films.
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El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood BlvdClassic 1926 movie theater owned by Disney, showing Disney films.
Friends of mine recently went and recommended it highly. They are cool LA types, live a couple of blocks away, and expected it to be a waste, but came back enthusiastic.
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I-Hollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood BlvdFriends of mine recently went and recommended it highly. They are cool LA types, live a couple of blocks away, and expected it to be a waste, but came back enthusiastic.
Classic movie theater showing independent films.
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The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood BlvdClassic movie theater showing independent films.
Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset BlvdClassic venue for performances.
Getting Around
Hollywood / Highland station
6815 Hollywood BlvdIncredibly convenient subway stop.
Highland / Sunset station
Bus stop heading North/South on Highland or East/West on Sunset.
Arts & Culture
La Brea Tar Pits neMuzi
5801 Wilshire BlvdLearn all about giant sloths and sticky tar.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdCulture on the west coast.
Maurice and Paul Marciano Art Foundation
The newest and latest.
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdIf you like cars this is the place to be.
Kohn Gallery
1227 N Highland AveOne of the best art galleries in LA.
GAVLAK
1700 South Santa Fe AvenueA small art gallery worth visiting.
Regen Projects
6750 Santa Monica BlvdThe best art gallery near the house.
Great exhibits, terrific for kids. The park is also wonderful for jogging or hiking.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat exhibits, terrific for kids. The park is also wonderful for jogging or hiking.
Frank Lloyd Wright house based on Mayan architecture, probably one of the most iconic pieces of LA architecture.
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Ennis House
2607 Glendower AveFrank Lloyd Wright house based on Mayan architecture, probably one of the most iconic pieces of LA architecture.
The Gamble House is the finest example of the Craftsman architecture style, built by Greene and Greene for the Gamble family of Proctor and Gamble fame.
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Indlu kaGamble
4 Westmoreland PlThe Gamble House is the finest example of the Craftsman architecture style, built by Greene and Greene for the Gamble family of Proctor and Gamble fame.
Built by Ned Doheny in Gothic style, this is a true Beverly Hills mansion. Ned was killed here, supposedly by his butler, with whom he might have been having a relationship. The park is beautiful, great views.
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Greystone Mansion noPark
905 Loma Vista DrBuilt by Ned Doheny in Gothic style, this is a true Beverly Hills mansion. Ned was killed here, supposedly by his butler, with whom he might have been having a relationship. The park is beautiful, great views.
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdFabulous Frank Lloyd house. Don't miss it.
Charles Fletcher Lummis was a famous author, photographer, and an activist for Native American rights and historic preservation.
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Lummis Home (El Alisal)
200 E Ave 43Charles Fletcher Lummis was a famous author, photographer, and an activist for Native American rights and historic preservation.
Heritage Square Museum is a living history museum that explores the settlement and development of Southern California during its first 100 years of statehood. The eight historic structures located at the museum were constructed during the Victorian Era. They were saved from demolition and rebuilt at the museum site along the Arroyo Seco.
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Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer StHeritage Square Museum is a living history museum that explores the settlement and development of Southern California during its first 100 years of statehood. The eight historic structures located at the museum were constructed during the Victorian Era. They were saved from demolition and rebuilt at the museum site along the Arroyo Seco.
The only Richard Neutra-designed house that is now open regularly to the public, the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences is a Silver Lake hidden gem that was built by the famed architect in 1932. He ran his practice out of a studio here, and along with his wife Dione, raised three sons in this house, which he designed to demonstrate that Modernist principles could be enjoyed by less affluent clients, while maintaining privacy.
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Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake BlvdThe only Richard Neutra-designed house that is now open regularly to the public, the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences is a Silver Lake hidden gem that was built by the famed architect in 1932. He ran his practice out of a studio here, and along with his wife Dione, raised three sons in this house, which he designed to demonstrate that Modernist principles could be enjoyed by less affluent clients, while maintaining privacy.
When this residential house was built by Vienna-born Rudolf Schindler back in1922 - inspired by a recent trip to Yosemite with his wife - it was extremely unconventional at the time for a place to live. In reality, it was meant to be a cooperative live-work space between two families, much like a camp site. Having been the residence of the Schindlers and then other creatives, this WeHo hidden gem is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday as an architectural center.
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Schindler house and studio
835 N Kings RdWhen this residential house was built by Vienna-born Rudolf Schindler back in1922 - inspired by a recent trip to Yosemite with his wife - it was extremely unconventional at the time for a place to live. In reality, it was meant to be a cooperative live-work space between two families, much like a camp site. Having been the residence of the Schindlers and then other creatives, this WeHo hidden gem is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday as an architectural center.
The Stahl House (aka Case Study House #22) was designed by architect Pierre Koenig and built in 1959. Perched in the Hollywood hills above the city, the Stahl House is an icon of Mid-Century Modern architecture.
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Stahl House
1635 Woods DrThe Stahl House (aka Case Study House #22) was designed by architect Pierre Koenig and built in 1959. Perched in the Hollywood hills above the city, the Stahl House is an icon of Mid-Century Modern architecture.
The Avila Adobe is L.A.’s oldest house still standing in its original location, and is designated as California Historic Landmark #145. Originally built in 1818 by Francisco José Avila, it has since been the home to many of his family members and descendants.
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Avila Adobe
10 Olvera StThe Avila Adobe is L.A.’s oldest house still standing in its original location, and is designated as California Historic Landmark #145. Originally built in 1818 by Francisco José Avila, it has since been the home to many of his family members and descendants.
Formally known as Case Study House No. 8, the Eames House is a Mid-Century Modern architectural landmark located in Pacific Palisades. It was built in 1949 by renowned husband-and-wife designers Charles and Ray Eames, to serve as their home and studio.
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Eames Foundation
203 Chautauqua BlvdFormally known as Case Study House No. 8, the Eames House is a Mid-Century Modern architectural landmark located in Pacific Palisades. It was built in 1949 by renowned husband-and-wife designers Charles and Ray Eames, to serve as their home and studio.
This is one of the most interesting new architectural installations in LA. Worth visiting even if you don't plan to rent office space. They have a bookstore, restaurant and common area open to the public.
Second Home Hollywood
1370 N St Andrews PlThis is one of the most interesting new architectural installations in LA. Worth visiting even if you don't plan to rent office space. They have a bookstore, restaurant and common area open to the public.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tower Bar
8358 Sunset BoulevardIf you can get a seat here you will definitely see stars.