Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Make reservations for wonderful food in a Craftsman home. Walk here while everyone else waits for valet! :)
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Little Beast Restaurant
1496 Colorado BlvdMake reservations for wonderful food in a Craftsman home. Walk here while everyone else waits for valet! :)
The best French in the city, in my opinion! And if you speak French, so do all the servers here.
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Cafe Beaujolais
1712 Colorado BlvdThe best French in the city, in my opinion! And if you speak French, so do all the servers here.
Need something fast and cheap but don't want "fast food"? Go here. Drive thru plus extensive menu with a few healthy items as well. Lots of locals and cops hang here.
Pete's Blue Chip
1701 Colorado BlvdNeed something fast and cheap but don't want "fast food"? Go here. Drive thru plus extensive menu with a few healthy items as well. Lots of locals and cops hang here.
Romantic but not stuffy. Live bands some nights. Great for outside dining. Love their Sunday mimosa brunch.
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Camilo's California Bistro & Catering Company
2128 Colorado BoulevardRomantic but not stuffy. Live bands some nights. Great for outside dining. Love their Sunday mimosa brunch.
As seen on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." Try the Belgian Fries.
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The Oinkster
2005 Colorado BlvdAs seen on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." Try the Belgian Fries.
Best place for coffee if you have kids. Lots of power outlets as well as a play area!!
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Swork Coffee
2160 Colorado BlvdBest place for coffee if you have kids. Lots of power outlets as well as a play area!!
Cindy's
1500 Colorado BlvdDiner food plus they filmed the diner scenes from Pulp Fiction here.
Organic, humane, with both meat and vegan options. Sit outside and enjoy!
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Four Cafe
2122 Colorado BlvdOrganic, humane, with both meat and vegan options. Sit outside and enjoy!
Walking distance. Coffee from local roasters and laptop-friendly. Some think the prices are a bit high, but they are average for LA.
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Found Coffee
1355 Colorado BlvdWalking distance. Coffee from local roasters and laptop-friendly. Some think the prices are a bit high, but they are average for LA.
Sightseeing
Need exercise? People walk/ run the 5K loop from sunup until at least 10pm. Also hosts the biggest vintage market west of the Mississippi every 2nd Sunday!
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Istadi yaseRose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrNeed exercise? People walk/ run the 5K loop from sunup until at least 10pm. Also hosts the biggest vintage market west of the Mississippi every 2nd Sunday!
Excellent view of the Hollywood sign, and extensive space and science-related displays!
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdExcellent view of the Hollywood sign, and extensive space and science-related displays!
Entertainment & Activities
Indoor play area for kids (with sep toddler space.) Bonus: coffee for adults!
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Peekaboo Playland
2030 Colorado BlvdIndoor play area for kids (with sep toddler space.) Bonus: coffee for adults!
They bring meals and blankets to your (fully reclining) seat. Makes you almost not care if the flick is a bust.
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IPIC - Pasadena
42 Miller AlleyThey bring meals and blankets to your (fully reclining) seat. Makes you almost not care if the flick is a bust.
Tennis courts, picnic tables, softball fields, jungle gyms - pretty big for a city park. Always an event going on.
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Eagle Rock Recreation Center
1100 Eagle Vista DrTennis courts, picnic tables, softball fields, jungle gyms - pretty big for a city park. Always an event going on.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a wine bar...and a place to buy wine. Great place to meet locals...and drink good wine. :)
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Colorado Wine Company
2305 Colorado BlvdIt's a wine bar...and a place to buy wine. Great place to meet locals...and drink good wine. :)
Great for watching sports. More than 50 beers on tap and great food as well!
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5 Line Tavern
2136 Colorado BlvdGreat for watching sports. More than 50 beers on tap and great food as well!
Dark "homey" lounge / bar. You can bring outside food in. Foosball, darts, an outdoor patio and on some nights, there's a bouncer who used to work personal security for Michael Jackson.
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The Old Chalet
1630 Colorado BlvdDark "homey" lounge / bar. You can bring outside food in. Foosball, darts, an outdoor patio and on some nights, there's a bouncer who used to work personal security for Michael Jackson.
Missing a soda / candy from childhood - you'll probably find it here!
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Galco's Old World Grocery
5702 York BlvdMissing a soda / candy from childhood - you'll probably find it here!
Craft Beer Cellar
1353 Colorado BlvdWalking distance beer with a tasting room! Friendly staff!
Room 31
2136 Colorado BlvdOpened Summer 2016 - nice mixology bar above BMPP!
Essentials
Organix
1731 Colorado BlvdIndependently owned organic grocery with a vegan deli.
Walking distance grocery store + a Starbucks inside. 7 minute walk, 2 minute drive.
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Vons
561 N Glendale AveWalking distance grocery store + a Starbucks inside. 7 minute walk, 2 minute drive.
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdGreat alternative to Von's.
Eagle Rock Coin Laundry
1578 Colorado BlvdFree wifi and well-cared for. Need to do laundry? Go here.
Shopping
CVS
4414 York BlvdWalking distance drugstore if you forgot to pack something!
Need a gift besides an "I love LA" shirt? this shop features jewelry, art, etc from local artists.
Leanna Lin's Wonderland
5024 N Eagle Rock BlvdNeed a gift besides an "I love LA" shirt? this shop features jewelry, art, etc from local artists.
Glendale Galleria
100 W BroadwayEveryone loves the fountains here!
Parks & Nature
Go hiking in The Angeles National Forest. See waterfalls and pack mules! Look up Adam's Pack Station for where to park.
Adams Pack Station
Chantry Flat RoadGo hiking in The Angeles National Forest. See waterfalls and pack mules! Look up Adam's Pack Station for where to park.