Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Drinks & Nightlife

GREAT HAPPY HOUR from 5-7 M-F. It's a small, dark, loud tequila bar with good music and great Mexican food, we recommend the fish tacos. Their kitchen is also open till 1am every night.
62 locals recommend
El Carmen
8138 W 3rd St
62 locals recommend
GREAT HAPPY HOUR from 5-7 M-F. It's a small, dark, loud tequila bar with good music and great Mexican food, we recommend the fish tacos. Their kitchen is also open till 1am every night.
Cute small bar with a speakeasy like atmosphere. No drink menus, they craft custom cocktails just for your palate.
29 locals recommend
Blue Collar
361 S Fairfax Ave
29 locals recommend
Cute small bar with a speakeasy like atmosphere. No drink menus, they craft custom cocktails just for your palate.
1920s like speakeasy type bar, next door to Largo (small comedy club). really good drinks!
60 locals recommend
The Roger Room
370 La Cienega Blvd
60 locals recommend
1920s like speakeasy type bar, next door to Largo (small comedy club). really good drinks!
42 locals recommend
Dime
442 N Fairfax Ave
42 locals recommend
they have some snacks and sandwiches there as well
88 locals recommend
Melrose Umbrella Co.
7465 Melrose Ave
88 locals recommend
they have some snacks and sandwiches there as well
The Abbey is one of the most recognizable gay bars in America, busy just about every night of the week.
471 locals recommend
The Abbey
692 N Robertson Blvd
471 locals recommend
The Abbey is one of the most recognizable gay bars in America, busy just about every night of the week.
Great roof top bar with good food and drinks day or night. Sometimes it's better to make a reservation it can get a little crowded.
144 locals recommend
Mama Shelter
6500 Selma Ave
144 locals recommend
Great roof top bar with good food and drinks day or night. Sometimes it's better to make a reservation it can get a little crowded.
Great bar in the heart of the farmers market offering an huge selection of local California beers. They also have 2 TVs that are probably playing whatever game is on the day. Open 11pm Monday through Sat. even when everything else in the farmers market is closed.
Farmers Market Bar 326
6333 W 3rd St
Great bar in the heart of the farmers market offering an huge selection of local California beers. They also have 2 TVs that are probably playing whatever game is on the day. Open 11pm Monday through Sat. even when everything else in the farmers market is closed.
43 locals recommend
The Friend
2611 Hyperion Avenue
43 locals recommend

Food Scene

If you're looking for some quick fresh Mexican food this is the place. Everything and I mean everything is good here. Best part is they're open late, Sun-Thurs 12am, Fri-Sat 1am.
22 locals recommend
Plancha Tacos
8250 W 3rd St
22 locals recommend
If you're looking for some quick fresh Mexican food this is the place. Everything and I mean everything is good here. Best part is they're open late, Sun-Thurs 12am, Fri-Sat 1am.
We recommend walking here in the morning to get some of the best bagels in the area.
18 locals recommend
The Bagel Broker
7825 Beverly Blvd
18 locals recommend
We recommend walking here in the morning to get some of the best bagels in the area.
We actually have never had the coffee here, it's the chorizo breakfast burritos that get us.
31 locals recommend
COFAX
440 N Fairfax Ave
31 locals recommend
We actually have never had the coffee here, it's the chorizo breakfast burritos that get us.
Better than Starbucks and Coffee Bean in our opinion.
42 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
124 N Larchmont Blvd
42 locals recommend
Better than Starbucks and Coffee Bean in our opinion.
BURGERS, BURGERS, BURGERS! you won't regret it. The sweat potato fries are a personal fave.
47 locals recommend
The Golden State
1916 Lincoln Blvd
47 locals recommend
BURGERS, BURGERS, BURGERS! you won't regret it. The sweat potato fries are a personal fave.
Some of the best sushi in the area, you'll probably even spot a celebrity or two.
80 locals recommend
The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd St
80 locals recommend
Some of the best sushi in the area, you'll probably even spot a celebrity or two.
Yes the famous Joan's on Third is just down the street, grab something from their bakery or cafe and enjoy dining outside on the patio. (good celebrity sightings here as well).
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd St
251 locals recommend
Yes the famous Joan's on Third is just down the street, grab something from their bakery or cafe and enjoy dining outside on the patio. (good celebrity sightings here as well).
Son of a Gun is upscale seafood and the best fried chicken sandwich in the US according to Food & Wine Mag. +many other publications. We LOVE this place and highly recommend it. Make a reservation!
80 locals recommend
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd St
80 locals recommend
Son of a Gun is upscale seafood and the best fried chicken sandwich in the US according to Food & Wine Mag. +many other publications. We LOVE this place and highly recommend it. Make a reservation!
yes fōnuts (baked donuts) and they're fantastic! and literally right here! I recommend the blueberry. (you may also recognize the owner Waylynn Lucas from Restaurant Startup on CNBC.
16 locals recommend
fōnuts
8104 W 3rd St
16 locals recommend
yes fōnuts (baked donuts) and they're fantastic! and literally right here! I recommend the blueberry. (you may also recognize the owner Waylynn Lucas from Restaurant Startup on CNBC.
Great place for Sat. or Sunday brunch, if you're trying to watch your sports teams and eat dinner this is a good place to do it. Nice beer selection too.
79 locals recommend
The Fat Dog
801 N Fairfax Ave
79 locals recommend
Great place for Sat. or Sunday brunch, if you're trying to watch your sports teams and eat dinner this is a good place to do it. Nice beer selection too.
Upscale Mexican food, we usually go for happy hour: Mon–Fri: 5–7 pm Sat–Sun: 4–6 pm
193 locals recommend
Mercado
7910 W 3rd St
193 locals recommend
Upscale Mexican food, we usually go for happy hour: Mon–Fri: 5–7 pm Sat–Sun: 4–6 pm
Some of the best in LA, Bob's have made the list of many including top 10 best places to get a doughnut in the country. They specialize in classic doughnuts.
9 locals recommend
Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts
6333 W 3rd St
9 locals recommend
Some of the best in LA, Bob's have made the list of many including top 10 best places to get a doughnut in the country. They specialize in classic doughnuts.
healthy, fast and easy way to enjoy delicious, organic grass fed meat and more! From customizable burgers & Ready Meals to dine in or take out to a variety curated grocery items. Just opened Aug 2015.
10 locals recommend
Belcampo - West Hollywood
8053 W 3rd St
10 locals recommend
healthy, fast and easy way to enjoy delicious, organic grass fed meat and more! From customizable burgers & Ready Meals to dine in or take out to a variety curated grocery items. Just opened Aug 2015.
Cute and small family run restaurant with amazing Italian food, probably the best in the area. Great for a romantic evening.
72 locals recommend
Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvd
72 locals recommend
Cute and small family run restaurant with amazing Italian food, probably the best in the area. Great for a romantic evening.
If you're up for some adventurous eating and I mean ADVENTUROUS you have to go to Animal.
117 locals recommend
Animal
435 N Fairfax Ave
117 locals recommend
If you're up for some adventurous eating and I mean ADVENTUROUS you have to go to Animal.
the BEST ramen you will ever have. It's well worth the wait i promise.
96 locals recommend
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle Blvd
96 locals recommend
the BEST ramen you will ever have. It's well worth the wait i promise.
149 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring St
149 locals recommend
Wood-fired pizzas and farmers’ market-inspired salads and small plates Everything here is amazing. Definitely try the garlic knots.
130 locals recommend
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire Blvd
130 locals recommend
Wood-fired pizzas and farmers’ market-inspired salads and small plates Everything here is amazing. Definitely try the garlic knots.
Mediterranean, Turkish cafe
20 locals recommend
Mama's Secret Bakery & Cafe
8314 W 3rd St
20 locals recommend
Mediterranean, Turkish cafe
I'm a huge fish taco person and let me tell you these really are the best in town and maybe in CA (but really). They only serve fried fish or shrimp tacos and they're both amazing.
16 locals recommend
Ricky's Fish Tacos
16 locals recommend
I'm a huge fish taco person and let me tell you these really are the best in town and maybe in CA (but really). They only serve fried fish or shrimp tacos and they're both amazing.
healthy smoothies, acai bowls and grain / salad bowls.
16 locals recommend
Backyard Bowls
8303 Beverly Blvd
16 locals recommend
healthy smoothies, acai bowls and grain / salad bowls.
AMAZING burgers and sushi rolls :)
49 locals recommend
Honor Bar
122 S Beverly Dr
49 locals recommend
AMAZING burgers and sushi rolls :)
Great for breakfast or brunch, really good salads and sandwiches with a lot of outdoor seating.
114 locals recommend
The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea Ave
114 locals recommend
Great for breakfast or brunch, really good salads and sandwiches with a lot of outdoor seating.
Worth the 20min drive and the wait in line when you get there, great for breakfast and lunch. They started as a preserves company and now have really innovative dishes you've never heard of but will defiantly love.
307 locals recommend
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave
307 locals recommend
Worth the 20min drive and the wait in line when you get there, great for breakfast and lunch. They started as a preserves company and now have really innovative dishes you've never heard of but will defiantly love.
yummy Italian food
13 locals recommend
Gusto
8022 W 3rd St
13 locals recommend
yummy Italian food
Lots of great food spots in one place!
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway
968 locals recommend
Lots of great food spots in one place!
A modern take on Israeli cuisine. Really good food.
7 locals recommend
Jaffa West 3rd
8048 W 3rd St
7 locals recommend
A modern take on Israeli cuisine. Really good food.
If you're into maleculor-gastronamy, this is the place for you. The food is really creative.
40 locals recommend
Destroyer
3578 Hayden Ave
40 locals recommend
If you're into maleculor-gastronamy, this is the place for you. The food is really creative.
you might only get this info from a true local: King Taco really has the best Asada tacos in town. Literally my fave tacos. Their red sauce is fire but so so good.
12 locals recommend
King Taco # 10
2020 W Pico Blvd
12 locals recommend
you might only get this info from a true local: King Taco really has the best Asada tacos in town. Literally my fave tacos. Their red sauce is fire but so so good.
great brunch spot.
17 locals recommend
The Henry
120 N Robertson Blvd
17 locals recommend
great brunch spot.
Might be some of the best brisket in LA :) and the best part is it's literally around the corner from us.
Slab BBQ
8136 W 3rd St
Might be some of the best brisket in LA :) and the best part is it's literally around the corner from us.
their cheesesteaks are amazing!
6 locals recommend
Boo’s Philly Cheesesteaks - Koreatown
3377 Wilshire Blvd
6 locals recommend
their cheesesteaks are amazing!

Arts & Culture

We're a pleasant stroll to the LA County Museum of Art for you art folks :)
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
We're a pleasant stroll to the LA County Museum of Art for you art folks :)
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd
890 locals recommend
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
538 locals recommend
Olvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, there's museums, great food and shopping.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera Street
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, there's museums, great food and shopping.

Entertainment & Activities

Have tickets to see your favorite TV show? cool you can walk there :) see a live taping of The Price is Right or Dancing with the Stars. Check out the CBS website for information on tickets & taping.
75 locals recommend
Television City
7800 Beverly Blvd
75 locals recommend
Have tickets to see your favorite TV show? cool you can walk there :) see a live taping of The Price is Right or Dancing with the Stars. Check out the CBS website for information on tickets & taping.
Music venue
99 locals recommend
El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire Blvd
99 locals recommend
Music venue
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Ave
877 locals recommend
267 locals recommend
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose Ave
267 locals recommend

Essentials

so so so close to Whole Foods!
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvd
1202 locals recommend
so so so close to Whole Foods!
Just a short block to Trader Joe's.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
1811 locals recommend
Just a short block to Trader Joe's.
514 locals recommend
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga Blvd
514 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Huge park with baseball fields, a pool, a soccer field and lots of picnic areas.
183 locals recommend
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly Blvd
183 locals recommend
Huge park with baseball fields, a pool, a soccer field and lots of picnic areas.
Make it to the top and you'll be rewarded with a sweet view of the city :) we love hiking out here.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals recommend
Make it to the top and you'll be rewarded with a sweet view of the city :) we love hiking out here.
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood Boulevard
1173 locals recommend
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 locals recommend
If you're looking for a nice close up view of the Hollywood sign without the hike and as an added bonus enjoy playing with puppies then this is the place for you. Great place for a picnic.
129 locals recommend
Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake Dr
129 locals recommend
If you're looking for a nice close up view of the Hollywood sign without the hike and as an added bonus enjoy playing with puppies then this is the place for you. Great place for a picnic.

Shopping

Really cool store with all kinds of cool trinkets and neat coffee table books you cant find anywhere else, one of my favorite stores.
17 locals recommend
OK
8303 W 3rd St
17 locals recommend
Really cool store with all kinds of cool trinkets and neat coffee table books you cant find anywhere else, one of my favorite stores.
1266 locals recommend
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd
1266 locals recommend
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2581 locals recommend
This outdoor mall is absolutly beautiful, there's so much here.
232 locals recommend
Century City Mall station
232 locals recommend
This outdoor mall is absolutly beautiful, there's so much here.