Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Larchmont Farmers' Market
209 N Larchmont BlvdFun place to go on Sunday
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvdlocal TJ's
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvdlocal Whole Foods
Food Scene
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset BlvdOnly if you're looking for the best Pho in LA
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveClosest Starbucks
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdGreat vegan restaurant
Sunshine
861 N Western AveBest local Thai food
BiergartenLA
206 N Western AveGreat Korean gastropub
Noshi Sushi
4430 Beverly BlvdGreat sushi, walking distance from the house
101 Coffee Shop
6145 Franklin Aveclutch Hollywood diner
Best local tacos spot if you can't make it to the Hollywood one
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Cactus Taquerias #2
4370 Beverly BlvdBest local tacos spot if you can't make it to the Hollywood one
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Avebest
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvdgo to Mexican restaurant
El Coyote
7312 Beverly BlvdAnother go to Mexican spot with great margaritas
Drinks & Nightlife
The Spare Room
7000 Hollywood Blvdtry to sneak in
Everything Else
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetIce Cream, yum
7-Eleven
2900 Hyperion Aveoh thank heaven. Has everything you need
Vermont / Beverly Station
Closest Metro Station
Ace Hotel
929 S Broadwaycoolest addition to downtown
Arts & Culture
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveTry to go here
Jumbo's Clown Room
5153 Hollywood Blvdan LA classic
The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire BlvdGreat place for a show
Shatto 39 Lanes
3255 W 4th StBowling and cheap drinks
Sightseeing
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaTram ride is the best
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset BlvdGotta do it
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rdclassic LA
Shopping
Target
735 S Figueroa StClosest Target