Guidebook for Los Angeles
Arts & Culture
One of the nation's finest agencies for those of you who are here to kickstart or propel your modeling career.
L.A. Models
7700 Sunset BlvdOne of the nation's finest agencies for those of you who are here to kickstart or propel your modeling career.
A landmark bearing hand prints and signatures from the biggest names in the industry. A perfect place to get souvenirs for the loved ones
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdA landmark bearing hand prints and signatures from the biggest names in the industry. A perfect place to get souvenirs for the loved ones
By invite only and must dress up to be able to get in. This place is a great place to see world-class shows while enjoying a fine dining experience
146 locals recommend
The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin AveBy invite only and must dress up to be able to get in. This place is a great place to see world-class shows while enjoying a fine dining experience
An amazing independent movie-viewing experience that includes wines and dinner choices
123 locals recommend
AMC Sunset 5
8000 Sunset BlvdAn amazing independent movie-viewing experience that includes wines and dinner choices
The world's musical titans perform here regularly. If you'll choose to go there, make sure you use an Uber or Lyft since you will pay up the nose for a parking spot!
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdThe world's musical titans perform here regularly. If you'll choose to go there, make sure you use an Uber or Lyft since you will pay up the nose for a parking spot!
Watch the world's finest comedians crack their classics at this landmark comedy store!
318 locals recommend
Laugh Factory
151 S Pine AveWatch the world's finest comedians crack their classics at this landmark comedy store!
Drinks & Nightlife
A laid back atmosphere to kick back and relax with your friends and to meet the locals.
99 locals recommend
The Den On Sunset
8226 Sunset BlvdA laid back atmosphere to kick back and relax with your friends and to meet the locals.
Soho House West Hollywood
9200 Sunset BlvdUpscale and a likely place for celebrity sightings
Watch local bands perform, enjoy a drink and have yourself a laid-back night!
138 locals recommend
Whisky a Go Go
8901 Sunset BlvdWatch local bands perform, enjoy a drink and have yourself a laid-back night!
The only place that can rival Mastro's toe-to-toe in quality and in burning a hole through your wallet (totally worth it if you have the means to pay!)
146 locals recommend
BOA Steakhouse
9200 Sunset BlvdThe only place that can rival Mastro's toe-to-toe in quality and in burning a hole through your wallet (totally worth it if you have the means to pay!)
The most popular gay club in West Hollywood. If you feel like moving over to something more low key then there are a slew of other bars nearby that you can walk to.
471 locals recommend
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdThe most popular gay club in West Hollywood. If you feel like moving over to something more low key then there are a slew of other bars nearby that you can walk to.
Food Scene
Rock N Roll Sushi
8000 Sunset BlvdIn case you want to eat very late at a reasonable price.
One of the finest steakhouses in all of Southern California. If you're a steak aficionado, then this is the place for you!
208 locals recommend
Mastro's Steakhouse
246 N Canon DrOne of the finest steakhouses in all of Southern California. If you're a steak aficionado, then this is the place for you!
An unbelievable breakfast joint with a waiting list that can go up to an hour (totally worth it!)
Recommend you try the giant pancakes (The Golden Ticket-Single Stack is my personal fave!)
212 locals recommend
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset BlvdAn unbelievable breakfast joint with a waiting list that can go up to an hour (totally worth it!)
Recommend you try the giant pancakes (The Golden Ticket-Single Stack is my personal fave!)
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdIf you're vegan, then this is the place for you!
The legendary hot dog stand! Lines can take forever for these celebrity-inspired dogs
297 locals recommend
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveThe legendary hot dog stand! Lines can take forever for these celebrity-inspired dogs
Less famous than Pink's to where you won't stand in line forever-and-a-half and some locals will argue that it's better than Pink's. You decide!
75 locals recommend
Carney's Restaurant
8351 Sunset BlvdLess famous than Pink's to where you won't stand in line forever-and-a-half and some locals will argue that it's better than Pink's. You decide!
An exceptional selection of drinks, one of the finest rare roast beefs and open late (till 2:00 am)
60 locals recommend
Greenblatt's Deli & Fine Wines
8017 Sunset BlvdAn exceptional selection of drinks, one of the finest rare roast beefs and open late (till 2:00 am)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
7915 Sunset BlvdBecause, coffee, that's why!
Restaurant by day and high-end bar by night. Time to break out the suit!
353 locals recommend
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdRestaurant by day and high-end bar by night. Time to break out the suit!
Reservation only. Dressy and has some of Hollywood's best looking people chillaxing and taking selfies for their Instagram-driven-careers
114 locals recommend
Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails
8117 Sunset BoulevardReservation only. Dressy and has some of Hollywood's best looking people chillaxing and taking selfies for their Instagram-driven-careers
Galanga Thai Fusion
7440 Santa Monica BlvdThe best Thai in WeHo
For a taste of the Canadian traditional Poutine with some chef-inspired twists if you're feeling adventurous
Smoke's Poutinerie
1552 North Cahuenga BoulevardFor a taste of the Canadian traditional Poutine with some chef-inspired twists if you're feeling adventurous
Feeling adventurous? Just go to Merkato and ask the waiter for the recommendations and your dietary preferences. Also, try the Honey Wine.
9 locals recommend
Merkato
1036 South Fairfax AvenueFeeling adventurous? Just go to Merkato and ask the waiter for the recommendations and your dietary preferences. Also, try the Honey Wine.
Your one stop shop for alkaline water, freshly squeezed juices and alkaline Ethiopian coffee
A Divine H2O
8539 Sunset BlvdYour one stop shop for alkaline water, freshly squeezed juices and alkaline Ethiopian coffee
Sure, there are closer sea food places around and this has a ridiculously long wait too. If you are a sea foodie, then this is the best option by a long shot.
Order by the pound, put on a bib and forget those out dated table manners as you enjoy L.A.'s finest in sea food dinning!
206 locals recommend
The Boiling Crab
3377 Wilshire BlvdSure, there are closer sea food places around and this has a ridiculously long wait too. If you are a sea foodie, then this is the best option by a long shot.
Order by the pound, put on a bib and forget those out dated table manners as you enjoy L.A.'s finest in sea food dinning!
It's California's most cherished fast food burger joint and if you haven't eaten there yet, then you have to change that sooner than later. You owe it to yourself to try this out... unless you don't eat meat... then skip it.
384 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdIt's California's most cherished fast food burger joint and if you haven't eaten there yet, then you have to change that sooner than later. You owe it to yourself to try this out... unless you don't eat meat... then skip it.
A nice little place to hang out at night with several restaurants/bars to hang out it. One even offers hookah if you're into that sort of thing (This should not be misconstrued as an endorsement of the tobacco industry though.)
68 locals recommend
Te'Kila
6541 Hollywood BlvdA nice little place to hang out at night with several restaurants/bars to hang out it. One even offers hookah if you're into that sort of thing (This should not be misconstrued as an endorsement of the tobacco industry though.)
Essentials
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdA great place for your grocery needs
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdA walk but further than Trader Joe's
Everything Else
Directors Guild of America
5055 W 3rd StScreen the hits before they ever hit the theatres!
Enjoy the elegant architecture, great restaurant choices, movie theater and amazing shopping stores.
It's a 7 minute drive from the apartment, so it's definitely worth a visit!
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrEnjoy the elegant architecture, great restaurant choices, movie theater and amazing shopping stores.
It's a 7 minute drive from the apartment, so it's definitely worth a visit!
A great place to walk around and enjoy the huge selection of stores, restaurants, bowling, salsa, live music and a movie theater right next to the Universal Studios theme park. You get $5 back on parking if you watch a movie at their theater. Great for families and singles alike. Check it out... unless you don't want to. No pressure!
516 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaA great place to walk around and enjoy the huge selection of stores, restaurants, bowling, salsa, live music and a movie theater right next to the Universal Studios theme park. You get $5 back on parking if you watch a movie at their theater. Great for families and singles alike. Check it out... unless you don't want to. No pressure!
Sightseeing
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveHit the trail and get a view of the city from above!
Find the star for your favorite celebrity! Don't like celebrities? Then watch the street performers and take a photo with that dude who dresses up like Spider Man!
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdFind the star for your favorite celebrity! Don't like celebrities? Then watch the street performers and take a photo with that dude who dresses up like Spider Man!
Across the street from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, this is the museum based on the show back in the day. Features all sorts of oddities and stuff that will have people hitting "Like" on your social media as you upload photos from your nifty smart phone... unless if they have a no photo-taking policy. I really don't know!
134 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
6780 Hollywood BlvdAcross the street from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, this is the museum based on the show back in the day. Features all sorts of oddities and stuff that will have people hitting "Like" on your social media as you upload photos from your nifty smart phone... unless if they have a no photo-taking policy. I really don't know!
Wax museum in the heart of Hollywood. Take endless photos with wax figurines of your favorite celebrities and tell your friends that you just know a bunch of famous people... because people like that sort of thing.
444 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
6933 Hollywood BlvdWax museum in the heart of Hollywood. Take endless photos with wax figurines of your favorite celebrities and tell your friends that you just know a bunch of famous people... because people like that sort of thing.
Shopping
Where the Oscars happen. Where the shopping happens, plus they have that candy store that has a portrait of Eminem made out of m&m's!!
493 locals recommend
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood BlvdWhere the Oscars happen. Where the shopping happens, plus they have that candy store that has a portrait of Eminem made out of m&m's!!
Rite Aid
6130 Sunset BlvdFor that 24 hour pharmacy that's conveniently located across the street