Lisa’s Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Super fun, one-mile arts district with 21 theaters, six dance studios, music recording studios, bars, restaurants, coffee houses and the METRO hub.
114 locals recommend
NoHo Arts District
Super fun, one-mile arts district with 21 theaters, six dance studios, music recording studios, bars, restaurants, coffee houses and the METRO hub.
Silver Lake
Fun and cooky place to dine, have a fusion meal and brunch.
This neighborhood has everything. Bars, restaurants, shops, etc. It's an inclusive LGBTQ neighborhood.
299 locals recommend
West Hollywood
This neighborhood has everything. Bars, restaurants, shops, etc. It's an inclusive LGBTQ neighborhood.
The Music Center, Disney Concert Hall! Museums. Grand Park has lots of events. There are several neighborhoods within this neighborhood: Chinatown, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo,the Fashion District, the Flower Mart, etc. There are many bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
737 locals recommend
Downtown Los Angeles
The Music Center, Disney Concert Hall! Museums. Grand Park has lots of events. There are several neighborhoods within this neighborhood: Chinatown, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo,the Fashion District, the Flower Mart, etc. There are many bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
East Hollywood
Lots of interesting spots. Thai Town!
Park
Lake Balboa
Cute park with a lake and a good place for a walk.
Awesome trails, views of the Hollywood sign, hike to the back of the sign, the Observatory, The Greek Theatre, etc.
59 locals recommend
Griffith PARK TRAILS
2715 N Vermont Canyon RdAwesome trails, views of the Hollywood sign, hike to the back of the sign, the Observatory, The Greek Theatre, etc.
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes RoadNice, leisurely hikes and the MASH TV show site.
Parker Mesa Overlook
Paseo Miramar TrailDecent hike with beautiful views of our coast.
Music
See a show if you can! We take the Metro and walk up the hill. Check before you go their booze policy. If it's a Hollywood Bowl show then you can bring your own. Many rentals say no.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdSee a show if you can! We take the Metro and walk up the hill. Check before you go their booze policy. If it's a Hollywood Bowl show then you can bring your own. Many rentals say no.
Near Hollywood Bowl and another great place to see a show outside! They have a lot of music, dance and educational shows. Many are free!
31 locals recommend
John Anson Ford Theatres
2580 Cahuenga Blvd ENear Hollywood Bowl and another great place to see a show outside! They have a lot of music, dance and educational shows. Many are free!
Theater
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdMusicals!
There are 20 theaters in one square mile - the highest concentration outside of NYC!
114 locals recommend
NoHo Arts District
There are 20 theaters in one square mile - the highest concentration outside of NYC!