Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Eureka!
6250 CA-27American style food
JOEY Woodland Hills
6344 Topanga Canyon BlvdAmerican style food
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
133 N La Cienega BlvdBrazilian BBQ
The famous Lawry's, where you can get some of the best prime rib
63 locals recommend
Lawry's The Prime Rib
100 La Cienega BlvdThe famous Lawry's, where you can get some of the best prime rib
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlFine Italian dining
Premium brunch chain created by my very own cousin! Completely organic sandwiches and salads.
151 locals recommend
Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AvePremium brunch chain created by my very own cousin! Completely organic sandwiches and salads.
71Above
633 W 5th StFine dining on top of the US Bank Tower
Tsubaki
1356 Allison AveJapanese style skewers and izakaya in Echo Park
A personal favorite for Filipino style food. I highly recommend their corn bread and coconut beed with a side order of rice.
25 locals recommend
The Park's Finest
1267 W Temple StA personal favorite for Filipino style food. I highly recommend their corn bread and coconut beed with a side order of rice.
The perfect place to try a wide variety of hipster foods, drinks, and desserts. With plenty of options to choose from, you're guaranteed to find something that intrigues you.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayThe perfect place to try a wide variety of hipster foods, drinks, and desserts. With plenty of options to choose from, you're guaranteed to find something that intrigues you.
World famous Din Tai Fung restaurant, a Taiwanese chain of soup dumplings.
125 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
400 S Baldwin AveWorld famous Din Tai Fung restaurant, a Taiwanese chain of soup dumplings.
Beauty & Essex
1615 Cahuenga BlvdFine dining, find A-List celebrities here all the time.
Pizza and cocktails. What more could you ask for? Located in the very hipster Silver Lake
Bar Angeles
4330 Sunset BoulevardPizza and cocktails. What more could you ask for? Located in the very hipster Silver Lake
Osteria Bigoli
714 Montana AveAmazing amazing Italian food
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the more prominent nightclubs in LA, Exchange LA caters to the EDM & Hip-Hop aficionados out there mainly. Find the hottest DJs and hip hop artists performing here week after week.
125 locals recommend
Exchange La
618 S Spring StOne of the more prominent nightclubs in LA, Exchange LA caters to the EDM & Hip-Hop aficionados out there mainly. Find the hottest DJs and hip hop artists performing here week after week.
A nightclub that plays host to many of the popular Hip-Hop and R&B artists out there.
139 locals recommend
1 OAK
9039 Sunset BlvdA nightclub that plays host to many of the popular Hip-Hop and R&B artists out there.
Bar & lounge in Koreatown. A popular spot for people in their mid 20s. Must RSVP ahead of time.
10 locals recommend
Apt 503 Lounge
3680 Wilshire BlvdBar & lounge in Koreatown. A popular spot for people in their mid 20s. Must RSVP ahead of time.
At first, you may think "Why a hotel?" The lobby of the hotel has two bars and basically becomes a makeshift nightclub on weekends. Expect to stand in line outside of Line on Friday's and Saturday's.
122 locals recommend
The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdAt first, you may think "Why a hotel?" The lobby of the hotel has two bars and basically becomes a makeshift nightclub on weekends. Expect to stand in line outside of Line on Friday's and Saturday's.
Create is another one of the popular nightclubs for EDM and Hip-Hop aficionados.
60 locals recommend
Academy LA
6021 Hollywood BlvdCreate is another one of the popular nightclubs for EDM and Hip-Hop aficionados.
A popping bar that is located in gentrifying and "hipsterfying" China Town
15 locals recommend
General Lee's
475 Gin Ling WayA popping bar that is located in gentrifying and "hipsterfying" China Town
Brewery and music venue for one of LA's finest brewing companies.
104 locals recommend
Arts District Brewing Company
828 Traction AveBrewery and music venue for one of LA's finest brewing companies.
Brewery and music venue for one of LA's finest brewing companies. I highly recommend trying their Angel City IPA if you're an IPA lover.
179 locals recommend
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StBrewery and music venue for one of LA's finest brewing companies. I highly recommend trying their Angel City IPA if you're an IPA lover.
The typical Koreatown lounge, where you can find Korean style bar food, drink soju and beer, and chat with your friends.
24 locals recommend
Gaam
3309 W 6th StThe typical Koreatown lounge, where you can find Korean style bar food, drink soju and beer, and chat with your friends.
Upscale retro-style bar. I highly recommend trying their Old Fashion.
206 locals recommend
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StUpscale retro-style bar. I highly recommend trying their Old Fashion.
Birds and Bees
207 S BroadwayAwesome hipster & chic bar.
The Venue
3470 Wilshire BlvdUpbeat music, Koreatown party vibe, and great cocktails.
Upscale rooftop bar with amazing views. Try their Old Fashion, I highly recommend it. I wouldn't recommend going there in shorts and a tee, you'll have to dress semi-casual at the minimum.
786 locals recommend
Perch
448 S Hill StUpscale rooftop bar with amazing views. Try their Old Fashion, I highly recommend it. I wouldn't recommend going there in shorts and a tee, you'll have to dress semi-casual at the minimum.
The Woods
1533 N La Brea AveOne of the best Hollywood bars out there. Never too over crowded
The Pikey
7617 Sunset BlvdEnglish pub style bar, very laid back.
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont AveSpeakeasy style bar. Check it out. It's awesome.
Speakeasy style bar. You'll need to check with their social media to find the password to get in.
109 locals recommend
The Varnish
118 E 6th StSpeakeasy style bar. You'll need to check with their social media to find the password to get in.
Underground bar, typical of the LA style. They have surprisingly good whiskey sours.
32 locals recommend
Honeycut
819 Flower StUnderground bar, typical of the LA style. They have surprisingly good whiskey sours.
Rooftop nightclub on top of the Standard Hotel. Go a little earlier to avoid the always ridiculously long line.
88 locals recommend
The Rooftop
550 Flower StRooftop nightclub on top of the Standard Hotel. Go a little earlier to avoid the always ridiculously long line.
A classic nightclub in Hollywood. Find the hottest EDM & Hip-Hop artists performing there.
130 locals recommend
Playhouse
6506 Hollywood BlvdA classic nightclub in Hollywood. Find the hottest EDM & Hip-Hop artists performing there.
A night club with a decent sized performer's stage. Budget priced tables.
80 locals recommend
Lure Nightclub
1439 Ivar AveA night club with a decent sized performer's stage. Budget priced tables.
An upscale nightclub only open on Tuesdays, Friday's, and Saturday's. Find celebrities in there regularly.
68 locals recommend
Bootsy Bellows
9229 Sunset BlvdAn upscale nightclub only open on Tuesdays, Friday's, and Saturday's. Find celebrities in there regularly.
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdClub & lounge with a laid-back vibe located on Santa Monica beach.
Sightseeing
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardThe world famous Hollywood Sign. Nuff said.
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdThe world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Nuff said.
Plenty of famous streets from Olympic Blvd, Wilshire Blvd, Pico, all the way to Santa Monica Blvd, Rodeo Drive, etc. LA is FULL of prime spots to check out. Various restaurants, eateries, drinking spots, nightlife, and shopping. It's no wonder tourists love LA.
737 locals recommend
Downtown Los Angeles
Plenty of famous streets from Olympic Blvd, Wilshire Blvd, Pico, all the way to Santa Monica Blvd, Rodeo Drive, etc. LA is FULL of prime spots to check out. Various restaurants, eateries, drinking spots, nightlife, and shopping. It's no wonder tourists love LA.
Griffith Park Observatory is located near the Los Feliz area of LA up in the mountains. Amazing views of Century City, Downtown LA, and the San Gabriel Mountains. Take a tour through their exhibits.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Park Observatory is located near the Los Feliz area of LA up in the mountains. Amazing views of Century City, Downtown LA, and the San Gabriel Mountains. Take a tour through their exhibits.
The famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. Venice Beach is known for its laid-back quirkiness. You'll find plenty of beach food fast food joints, dispensaries and smoke shops, bars, and souvenir shops, as well as many different kinds of street performers. Also known as "Muscle Beach", Venice was a staple of fitness in the late 80s and to late 90s. Lot's of basketball tournaments are held here.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThe famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. Venice Beach is known for its laid-back quirkiness. You'll find plenty of beach food fast food joints, dispensaries and smoke shops, bars, and souvenir shops, as well as many different kinds of street performers. Also known as "Muscle Beach", Venice was a staple of fitness in the late 80s and to late 90s. Lot's of basketball tournaments are held here.
Mulholland Dr is probably the quintessential Hollywood / Beverly Hills scenic drive that everyone should drive at least once. You can find views of the Hollywood Sign and see celebrity mansions along this road.
24 locals recommend
Mulholland Drive
Mulholland DriveMulholland Dr is probably the quintessential Hollywood / Beverly Hills scenic drive that everyone should drive at least once. You can find views of the Hollywood Sign and see celebrity mansions along this road.
Arts & Culture
A multimedia museum in Los Angeles, California, United States, is designed to examine racism and prejudice around the world with a strong focus on the history of the Holocaust.
134 locals recommend
Museum of Tolerance
9786 W Pico BlvdA multimedia museum in Los Angeles, California, United States, is designed to examine racism and prejudice around the world with a strong focus on the history of the Holocaust.
Museum of Neon Art
216 S Brand BlvdAn awesome museum of neon light displays.
A famous contemporary art museum in Downtown LA, located right next to the Disney Concert Hall. Famous for its Infinity Room by Yayoi Kusama, the large metallic balloon animal dog and flowers, and the large dining table and chairs.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveA famous contemporary art museum in Downtown LA, located right next to the Disney Concert Hall. Famous for its Infinity Room by Yayoi Kusama, the large metallic balloon animal dog and flowers, and the large dining table and chairs.
The LA County Museum of Art is home to the famous Urban Light display, a popular spot for IG users. It's also home to LA's most prized collection of art.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe LA County Museum of Art is home to the famous Urban Light display, a popular spot for IG users. It's also home to LA's most prized collection of art.
The Getty Center is a collection of museums and gardens in the mountains of the West LA/Hollywood Hills. A beautiful museum you have to check out at least once.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Getty Center is a collection of museums and gardens in the mountains of the West LA/Hollywood Hills. A beautiful museum you have to check out at least once.
Home to the LA Philharmonic Orchestra and various musical artists. See the amazing design created by the famous Frank Gehry.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveHome to the LA Philharmonic Orchestra and various musical artists. See the amazing design created by the famous Frank Gehry.
The Huntington Library is home to an art gallery and botanical garden, similar to the Getty Museum. It's stunning.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThe Huntington Library is home to an art gallery and botanical garden, similar to the Getty Museum. It's stunning.
Shopping
The famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Famous for A-List celebrity sitings, exotic car sightings, and of course, designer and high-fashion stores.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveThe famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Famous for A-List celebrity sitings, exotic car sightings, and of course, designer and high-fashion stores.
Westfield is a chain of shopping malls/department stores located in many major cities. Find anything from Foot Locker, to Pacsun, to Express, and many boutique shops and restaurants.
302 locals recommend
Westfield Topanga
6600 CA-27Westfield is a chain of shopping malls/department stores located in many major cities. Find anything from Foot Locker, to Pacsun, to Express, and many boutique shops and restaurants.