Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
One of LA’s most popular (and loudest) restaurants. Walk in for a peek of some unique Parisian-style pastries, including a rainbow of colored macarons. Grab a coffee or espresso while you’re at it.
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveOne of LA’s most popular (and loudest) restaurants. Walk in for a peek of some unique Parisian-style pastries, including a rainbow of colored macarons. Grab a coffee or espresso while you’re at it.
Ricardo Zarate is the chef and owner of this awesome restaurant. Food & Wine Magazine called him Best New Chef! If you're a foodie, this place is a must.
13 locals recommend
Mo-Chica
514 West 7th StreetRicardo Zarate is the chef and owner of this awesome restaurant. Food & Wine Magazine called him Best New Chef! If you're a foodie, this place is a must.
This market has been in continuous operation since 1917, and is now home to over 50 private vendors selling whatever your taste buds are craving.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayThis market has been in continuous operation since 1917, and is now home to over 50 private vendors selling whatever your taste buds are craving.
If you find yourself hungry after last call, your most delicious option is LA Cafe. Try the lobster grilled cheese and their homemade potato chips, the locals' favorite.
137 locals recommend
LA Cafe
639 S Spring StIf you find yourself hungry after last call, your most delicious option is LA Cafe. Try the lobster grilled cheese and their homemade potato chips, the locals' favorite.
Sightseeing
You can spend all day exploring the ultra diverse collection of post 1940’s art.
401 locals recommend
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveYou can spend all day exploring the ultra diverse collection of post 1940’s art.
You might recognize this as Tom’s favorite spot in the film 500 Days of Summer. Take a break under a shady bench here if you find yourself walking around in this area.
6 locals recommend
Angel's Knoll
356 South Olive StreetYou might recognize this as Tom’s favorite spot in the film 500 Days of Summer. Take a break under a shady bench here if you find yourself walking around in this area.
Walk here to visit the Staples Center and over a dozen restaurants and bars that cater to tourists and visitors.
18 locals recommend
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic BlvdWalk here to visit the Staples Center and over a dozen restaurants and bars that cater to tourists and visitors.
Here is the metro rail stop to get you to destinations like Hollywood, Culver City, Chinatown, and even all the way to Long Beach.
143 locals recommend
7th St / Metro Center station
Here is the metro rail stop to get you to destinations like Hollywood, Culver City, Chinatown, and even all the way to Long Beach.
Essentials
Ralphs
645 W 9th StRalph's is a 3 minute walk in case you want to buy any groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
The rooftop is a great stop for a drink. Here, take a few minutes to enjoy a pretty amazing and mostly undiscovered view of Los Angeles.
239 locals recommend
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayThe rooftop is a great stop for a drink. Here, take a few minutes to enjoy a pretty amazing and mostly undiscovered view of Los Angeles.
It always feels like an oven in this packed, inexpensive little bar, but the crazy ambiance and awesomely diverse crowd are worth checking out.
24 locals recommend
Bar 107
107 4th StreetIt always feels like an oven in this packed, inexpensive little bar, but the crazy ambiance and awesomely diverse crowd are worth checking out.
A grunge pool parlor that brings in great punk and rock music throughout the week. It’s one of the few bars in the country that sells Becherovka, an awesome spiced Czech liqueur.
32 locals recommend
The Down & Out
501 S Spring StA grunge pool parlor that brings in great punk and rock music throughout the week. It’s one of the few bars in the country that sells Becherovka, an awesome spiced Czech liqueur.
This place always has some great DJs spinning in each its front and back rooms. The sounds I’ve heard here can vary, but 80’s dance and trap seem to be some frequently jammed genres.
23 locals recommend
The Lash
117 Winston StThis place always has some great DJs spinning in each its front and back rooms. The sounds I’ve heard here can vary, but 80’s dance and trap seem to be some frequently jammed genres.
Named after the street it lives on, this very friendly bar has a rad collection of local microbrews. They also make some tasty sandwiches and have good wine in case you prefer pinot over pints.
46 locals recommend
Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring StNamed after the street it lives on, this very friendly bar has a rad collection of local microbrews. They also make some tasty sandwiches and have good wine in case you prefer pinot over pints.
Bon Apetit called this the Best New Restaurant in 2013. It's right around the corner, but make a reservation a few weeks in advance :)
142 locals recommend
The Little Door
246 26th StBon Apetit called this the Best New Restaurant in 2013. It's right around the corner, but make a reservation a few weeks in advance :)
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StIf you like whiskey, it's a no brainer. Go here.
Sports? Wings? If you're a fan of either, this place is across the street.
7 locals recommend
Wangs Tavern
801 South Grand AvenueSports? Wings? If you're a fan of either, this place is across the street.
This is currently our favorite bar in the neighborhood. The bartenders are ultra friendly and they have all sorts of live music. The Ham & Eggs Lager great, but their wine is even better.
6 locals recommend
Ham and Eggs Tavern
433 W 8th StThis is currently our favorite bar in the neighborhood. The bartenders are ultra friendly and they have all sorts of live music. The Ham & Eggs Lager great, but their wine is even better.
Everything Else
If you need a quick workout, this is a pretty low key yoga studio down the street. We have yoga mats you can borrow. If you're more advanced, there are a few other spots in the area too.
YAS Fitness Center-DTLA
831 S Hope StIf you need a quick workout, this is a pretty low key yoga studio down the street. We have yoga mats you can borrow. If you're more advanced, there are a few other spots in the area too.
Shopping
Target, H&M, Zara, and a bunch of other retail stores in this plaza have just about anything you need.
304 locals recommend
FIGat7th
735 S Figueroa StTarget, H&M, Zara, and a bunch of other retail stores in this plaza have just about anything you need.