Jessica’s guidebook to LA
Food scene
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveThe Crunchy French Toast is a MUST!
Mi Piace
25 E Colorado BlvdGreat italian food, drinks, dessert, and great ambiance!
Great Italian food! Everything is made fresh and from scratch, even the tiramisu cake! Can't go wrong with their pasta.
44 locals recommend
Colori Kitchen
2019 W 8th StGreat Italian food! Everything is made fresh and from scratch, even the tiramisu cake! Can't go wrong with their pasta.
It is not The Green Room, just Castaway restaurant in Burbank: https://www.castawayburbank.com/?y_source=1_MTQ4NDExNzgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Upscale steakhouse, minimal vegetarian options (the pasta is the best!) Amazing views!!!
65 locals recommend
Castaway Burbank
1250 E Harvard RdIt is not The Green Room, just Castaway restaurant in Burbank: https://www.castawayburbank.com/?y_source=1_MTQ4NDExNzgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Upscale steakhouse, minimal vegetarian options (the pasta is the best!) Amazing views!!!
Popular fried chicken, very good! Line can get long, but worth the wait!
69 locals recommend
Howlin' Ray's
727 N BroadwayPopular fried chicken, very good! Line can get long, but worth the wait!
Radhika Modern Indian
966 Mission StGreat Indian food! The naan is especially amazing here.
Sonoratown
208 E 8th StPopular tacos spot in DTLA
In-n-Out is a popular burger chain located all around California. If you do not have an In-n-Out in your state, you must try! Fresh burgers and fries all day.
29 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
420 N Santa Anita AveIn-n-Out is a popular burger chain located all around California. If you do not have an In-n-Out in your state, you must try! Fresh burgers and fries all day.
Sightseeing
Tourist spot, great for hiking with a group of friends, alone, or with family.
557 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign
Tourist spot, great for hiking with a group of friends, alone, or with family.
Soak up the sun on the beach, great food all along the pier, fun rides for the family on the pier.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierSoak up the sun on the beach, great food all along the pier, fun rides for the family on the pier.
soak up the sun, watch the street artists, vendors, shops, and skatepark.
1202 locals recommend
Venice Beach Park
1503 Speedwaysoak up the sun, watch the street artists, vendors, shops, and skatepark.
Tourist spot. You will also find the Dolby Theatre, Madam Tussauds, and other restaurants here.
175 locals recommend
Walk Of Fame
6901 Hollywood BlvdTourist spot. You will also find the Dolby Theatre, Madam Tussauds, and other restaurants here.
short but somewhat challenging hike. Dog-friendly. Great views of LA. Near Hollywood Blvd.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Aveshort but somewhat challenging hike. Dog-friendly. Great views of LA. Near Hollywood Blvd.
Great hiking spot away from all the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Great views. Moderate - Difficult hike. 12 miles round trip.
7 locals recommend
Inspiration Point
Will Rogers State Park RoadGreat hiking spot away from all the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Great views. Moderate - Difficult hike. 12 miles round trip.
City/town information
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrGreat beaches and food here.