Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice clubbish bar in the back room of a barber shop withing walking distance.
80 locals recommend
Blind Barber
10797 Washington BlvdNice clubbish bar in the back room of a barber shop withing walking distance.
Oldfield's Liquor Room
10899 Venice Blvd.Speakeasyesque var with 1920s vibe. Awesome cocktails.
Awesome rock-themed bar (in driving distance), hang out with Lemmy from Motorhead
87 locals recommend
Rainbow Bar & Grill
9015 Sunset BlvdAwesome rock-themed bar (in driving distance), hang out with Lemmy from Motorhead
Backstage Bar & Grill
10400 Culver BlvdNice karaoke / dive bar in a few blocks away.
Bigfoot West
10939 Venice Blvd.Great bar within walking distance.
Burgundy Room
1621 1/2 North Cahuenga BoulevardGreat place to hang out if you're into rock music.
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveGood beer and burgers, slightly pretentious but fun.
Troubadour
9081 N Santa Monica BlvdHistoric music venue that with a very cozy feel to it.
Essentials
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdRegular grocery store withing walking distance, open 24/7
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AvePlace to get your organic milk at a good price.
Sightseeing
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkDefinitely the first place I would go to, if I were to visit LA!
Definitely worth taking a walk when in the area. The canals, you probably know from many movies, but in contrast to many other movie spots this is really beautiful in real life.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
Definitely worth taking a walk when in the area. The canals, you probably know from many movies, but in contrast to many other movie spots this is really beautiful in real life.
One of the best views of the city (it's free!)! Try to go there around sunset and enjoy the breathtaking view all across Los Angeles. You can even hike up above the observatory building a bit further, so you'll have less residual light.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdOne of the best views of the city (it's free!)! Try to go there around sunset and enjoy the breathtaking view all across Los Angeles. You can even hike up above the observatory building a bit further, so you'll have less residual light.
Park on the top of a hill on the Westside that gives stunning views over the city (especially downtown). Very cool thing to do in the early evening.
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdPark on the top of a hill on the Westside that gives stunning views over the city (especially downtown). Very cool thing to do in the early evening.
Everything Else
My favorite climbing gym in southern Cali. Awesome people, good vibe to get your bouldering fix, if you're into it.
15 locals recommend
InterContinental Los Angeles Century City
2151 Avenue of the StarsMy favorite climbing gym in southern Cali. Awesome people, good vibe to get your bouldering fix, if you're into it.
Shopping
Factory outlet, if you wanna fly back with suitcases loaded with cheap clothes!
281 locals recommend
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel DrFactory outlet, if you wanna fly back with suitcases loaded with cheap clothes!
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura BlvdAn out-door outlet to pack up your bags with clothes.
Food Scene
Great place to get coffee. Awesome crowd and good vibe.
52 locals recommend
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington BlvdGreat place to get coffee. Awesome crowd and good vibe.
Cafe Laurent
12034 Overland AvePerfect place for a relaxed Sunday brunch.
Located in the (rich) hipster center of West LA, this is a hidden gem. While it looks like an overpriced shoe store from the outside, there is a great backyard to have coffee and hang out.
138 locals recommend
TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney BlvdLocated in the (rich) hipster center of West LA, this is a hidden gem. While it looks like an overpriced shoe store from the outside, there is a great backyard to have coffee and hang out.
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StOne of the best sushi places in LA.
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StAwesome place to have coffee close to the beach.
The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdCharming, old-school American burger place.
Pono Burger
829 BroadwayTasty, new-american hipster burgers and craft beer.
Great place for authentic Brazilian food (oftentimes including live soccer on TV).
28 locals recommend
Café Brasil
10831 Venice BoulevardGreat place for authentic Brazilian food (oftentimes including live soccer on TV).
Natalee
10101 Venice Blvd.Yummy Thai food close by.
Awesome Vietnamese fusion food across the street. Super-nice staff, great food.
21 locals recommend
Phorage
3300 Overland AveAwesome Vietnamese fusion food across the street. Super-nice staff, great food.
Simpang Asia
10433 National BlvdAuthentic Indonesian food in the neighborhood.
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdGreat, modern burger place with a superb beer selection.
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen Westwood
10889 Lindbrook DrBest pizza we've had outside of Italy.
Overland Cafe
3601 Overland AveGreat place to kickstart your Sunday with bottomless Mimosas ;).
Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax AveAwesome progressive coffee place one block away.
Entertainment & Activities
Cliffs of Id
2537 S Fairfax AveAmazing bouldering gym in biking distance.