Los Angeles Guidebook
Museums
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveGreat contemporary art museum in Downtown LA!
The Broad
221 S Grand AveReally fun contemporary collection in Downtown LA!
A bit of everything! Lots to explore. They have a great Broad Contemporary collection.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdA bit of everything! Lots to explore. They have a great Broad Contemporary collection.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThis is the one everybody talks about. It’s really cool.
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdVery cool museum in nearby Pasadena!
Pacific Asia Museum
46 N Los Robles AveGreat collection!
The Bunny Museum
2605 Lake AveA little off beat museum pretty close to us.
Great spot for Architecture buffs. Tour the Gamble House and learn about Green & Green.
157 locals recommend
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlGreat spot for Architecture buffs. Tour the Gamble House and learn about Green & Green.
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdA must for car lovers!
Sports
They have a fireworks show after the game on Friday nights in the summer!
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveThey have a fireworks show after the game on Friday nights in the summer!
The Rose Bowl has lots going on...football, soccer, concerts, swap meet! It’s also a popular walking/jogging spot. It’s a little over 3 miles all the way around.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrThe Rose Bowl has lots going on...football, soccer, concerts, swap meet! It’s also a popular walking/jogging spot. It’s a little over 3 miles all the way around.
Crypto.com Arena
1111 South Figueroa StreetLA Favorites
Chinatown is fun for all. Lots of restaurants and novelty shops. There is a art scene too. Chinatown Nights runs during the summer with music, art galleries and food trucks!
399 locals recommend
Chinatown
Chinatown is fun for all. Lots of restaurants and novelty shops. There is a art scene too. Chinatown Nights runs during the summer with music, art galleries and food trucks!
Another fun spot for exploring! Lots of Japanese restaurants and novelty shops.
435 locals recommend
Little Tokyo
Another fun spot for exploring! Lots of Japanese restaurants and novelty shops.
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetA taste of Mexico! Lots of taquerias, Mexican candy and novelties.
Harry Potter and The Simpsons! It’s fun to check out Universal City Walk for a bite to eat too.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaHarry Potter and The Simpsons! It’s fun to check out Universal City Walk for a bite to eat too.
This is a favorite! Bring a picnic and enjoy music under the stars!
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdThis is a favorite! Bring a picnic and enjoy music under the stars!
Beautiful garden area to stroll around. Lots of native plants and huge oak trees! The Japanese garden is gorgeous.
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful garden area to stroll around. Lots of native plants and huge oak trees! The Japanese garden is gorgeous.
Gorgeous gardens! The cactus garden and the Japanese garden are spectacular. Lots to explore.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdGorgeous gardens! The cactus garden and the Japanese garden are spectacular. Lots to explore.
Great strolling and people watching spot! Lots of restaurants, shops and movie options.
480 locals recommend
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdGreat strolling and people watching spot! Lots of restaurants, shops and movie options.
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetSuper cool bookstore in Downtown LA!
Disneyland Park
About an hour’s drive south, you can meet Mickey Mouse!
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory RoadAmazing views and some cool exhibits.
Lovely place for a concert! Picnic beforehand and enjoy music under the stars!
380 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveLovely place for a concert! Picnic beforehand and enjoy music under the stars!
Quick Eats
Create your own pizza! It’s pretty darn good. They have lots of toppings and a gluten-free crust if you are so inclined.
84 locals recommend
Blaze Pizza
667 E Colorado BlvdCreate your own pizza! It’s pretty darn good. They have lots of toppings and a gluten-free crust if you are so inclined.
In-N-Out Burger
119 S Brand BlvdThe ultimate So Cal burger!
The Habit Burger Grill
4770 Lankershim Blvd
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1460 Vine St
Panda Express
1803 N Cahuenga BlvdSuper yummy baked goods! This Taiwanese bakery has both savory and sweet baked goods. Great iced coffees and boba drinks. Try the Sea Salt Cream Iced Coffee! Mix it up first - delicious!
35 locals recommend
85°C Bakery Cafe
61 S Fair Oaks AveSuper yummy baked goods! This Taiwanese bakery has both savory and sweet baked goods. Great iced coffees and boba drinks. Try the Sea Salt Cream Iced Coffee! Mix it up first - delicious!
Domino's Pizza
9170 W Olympic BlvdPizza delivery. Check for coupons and specials online.
Excellent casual dining spot! The homemade tortillas have won “Best in LA” accolades. Their breakfast tacos are sooo good! They also have fun Tex-Amex items for lunch and dinner.
HomeState
Excellent casual dining spot! The homemade tortillas have won “Best in LA” accolades. Their breakfast tacos are sooo good! They also have fun Tex-Amex items for lunch and dinner.
Beaches
Super beach spot. Really cool beach town with lots of restaurants and shops. The beach is really nice and it’s fun to stroll along the pier.
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
Super beach spot. Really cool beach town with lots of restaurants and shops. The beach is really nice and it’s fun to stroll along the pier.
Great beach spot in Malibu. Grab lunch at the cute cafe and you get a couple hours of free parking.
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyGreat beach spot in Malibu. Grab lunch at the cute cafe and you get a couple hours of free parking.
Iconic, crazy Venice Beach. Just like you’ve seen on TV. Not our favorite for a day at the beach, but it’s kind of a must-see for first time visitors.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkIconic, crazy Venice Beach. Just like you’ve seen on TV. Not our favorite for a day at the beach, but it’s kind of a must-see for first time visitors.
Right next to Venice Beach. Lots of action and amusement park stuff on the pier.
12 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierRight next to Venice Beach. Lots of action and amusement park stuff on the pier.
Grocery Stores
Great selection of wine, snacks, fruit and prepared foods.
Located in nearby LaCanada. Great assortment of gourmet food, cheese, and wine.
134 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2462 Honolulu AveLocated in nearby LaCanada. Great assortment of gourmet food, cheese, and wine.
Sprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite DrGreat produce and health food items.
Gourmet market with a huge selection of prepared foods - poke, salad bar, deli, etc.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveGourmet market with a huge selection of prepared foods - poke, salad bar, deli, etc.