Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
our favorite Italian restaurant: always a great atmosphere, casual, fun and the best Italian food!
165 locals recommend
Terroni
7605 Beverly Blvdour favorite Italian restaurant: always a great atmosphere, casual, fun and the best Italian food!
low key, casual, healthy, and delicious food, juices and smoothies. Perfect any time of the day: brunch, lunch and dinner. BYOB: no corkage fee!
116 locals recommend
Bloom Cafe
5544 W Pico Blvdlow key, casual, healthy, and delicious food, juices and smoothies. Perfect any time of the day: brunch, lunch and dinner. BYOB: no corkage fee!
sophisticated atmosphere, without feeling snobbish. Every item on the menu is simply amazing. It's an Italian restaurant, but don't feel restricted to Pizza and Pasta: their branzino is superb!
72 locals recommend
Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvdsophisticated atmosphere, without feeling snobbish. Every item on the menu is simply amazing. It's an Italian restaurant, but don't feel restricted to Pizza and Pasta: their branzino is superb!
Da Pasquale
9749 S Santa Monica Blvdgreat homemade style Italian food!
you can't go wrong dining out along Little Ethiopia - this place is one of our favorite spots!
9 locals recommend
Merkato
1036 South Fairfax Avenueyou can't go wrong dining out along Little Ethiopia - this place is one of our favorite spots!
low key, casual, for those coffee addicts, this is your go to place.
73 locals recommend
Kings Road Café
8361 Beverly Blvdlow key, casual, for those coffee addicts, this is your go to place.
Chef Nancy Silverton will amaze you any time with the most inspiring pizza - we love stopping by here late at night.
187 locals recommend
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveChef Nancy Silverton will amaze you any time with the most inspiring pizza - we love stopping by here late at night.
Zinqué
8684 Melrose Avea bit wine bar, a bit Cafe, a bit of a scene
Monsieur Marcel
1260 3rd Street Promenadea nice french restaurant in the middle of the Farmer's Market
a great wine bar, with incredibly fresh dishes, in the middle of Beverly Hills. Always a great scene...
53 locals recommend
Thibiant Beverly Hills
447 N Canon Dra great wine bar, with incredibly fresh dishes, in the middle of Beverly Hills. Always a great scene...
Mastro's Steakhouse
246 N Canon Drhigh end stakehouse in the hearth of Beverly Hills
favorite sushi spot. wait can be rather long, so recommend making reservations in advance
80 locals recommend
The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd Stfavorite sushi spot. wait can be rather long, so recommend making reservations in advance
Silk Thai Cuisine
9907 Santa Monica Blvdquiet spot, great Thai food
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd Stgreat brunch spot
Honor Bar
122 S Beverly Drdrinks and a quick bite. Great burger -
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire Blvd...high quality and delicious food. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Avevegan mexican restaurant, but you'd never know it's vegan
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd...if in Venice, must try it!
Toscana Restaurant in Brentwood
11633 San Vicente BlvdItalian fine dining
The Thai Thing
6015 W 3rd StAmazing Thai food - nice ambience and reasonably priced
The Malibu Cafe
327 Latigo Canyon RdAwesome place to lounge in Malibu and have a bite to eat
Drinks & Nightlife
Mandrake
2692 La Cienega Blvd...because everyone needs a dive bar once in a while!
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver Blvdlive jazz music most nights, cozy bar scene
The Roger Room
370 La Cienega Blvdspeakeasy bar and great drinks!
El Carmen
8138 W 3rd Stcan you say tequila?
Dime
442 N Fairfax AveSuch a fun place to grab a late night drink
Parks & Nature
favorite spot to escape the city: many hiking options on trails, or for a more relaxed stroll around the beautiful reservoir lake.
100 locals recommend
Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
2600 Franklin Canyon Drfavorite spot to escape the city: many hiking options on trails, or for a more relaxed stroll around the beautiful reservoir lake.
a killer workout spot, if you want to take steps all the way up to the lookout point - or opt for the trail meandering up the hill. Surrounded by wildflowers, it's a beautiful spot to take in the city view anytime of the day
337 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler Rda killer workout spot, if you want to take steps all the way up to the lookout point - or opt for the trail meandering up the hill. Surrounded by wildflowers, it's a beautiful spot to take in the city view anytime of the day
Arts & Culture
explore the permanent collection, soak in the amazing exhibitions, and top it off at "Ray's and Stark" bar for fine dining or a casual drink on the patio.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvdexplore the permanent collection, soak in the amazing exhibitions, and top it off at "Ray's and Stark" bar for fine dining or a casual drink on the patio.
a primer of contemporary art, in a building designed by renowned architects Diller Scoffidio + Renfro. A must!
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand Avea primer of contemporary art, in a building designed by renowned architects Diller Scoffidio + Renfro. A must!
Gehry's masterpiece: try to book a concert, if you can.Don't miss the Blue Ribbon Garden in the back.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveGehry's masterpiece: try to book a concert, if you can.Don't miss the Blue Ribbon Garden in the back.
this is the most unique "museum" you'll ever visit: guaranteed. A cabinet of curiosities and an art experience not to be missed. End the visit at their Russian Tea Room!
191 locals recommend
Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.this is the most unique "museum" you'll ever visit: guaranteed. A cabinet of curiosities and an art experience not to be missed. End the visit at their Russian Tea Room!
a stunning building to visit - try to book an opera, and you'll not be disappointed
70 locals recommend
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand Avea stunning building to visit - try to book an opera, and you'll not be disappointed
...a bit out of the way, but a true jewel in LA: their collection will leave you speechless
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvd...a bit out of the way, but a true jewel in LA: their collection will leave you speechless
...besides the unrivaled collection, this is an incredibly beautiful spot to view LA from. Don't miss their amazing garden and look out for the many musical performances during the summer evenings.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr...besides the unrivaled collection, this is an incredibly beautiful spot to view LA from. Don't miss their amazing garden and look out for the many musical performances during the summer evenings.
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM SAN FRANCISCO
1 Grant AveAn absolute must see!
Museum of African American Art
3650 Crenshaw BlvdA beautiful collection of African American Art!
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveLive outdoor music - can take your own food and drinks - can buy tickets at www.hollywoodbowl.com
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdLive outdoor music - can take your own food and drinks - can buy tickets at www.hollywoodbowl.com
Sightseeing
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkIt is always fun to take a stroll on the boardwalk...
Venice Canals
Shopping
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdPlenty of indoor shopping options.
Outdoor shopping nearby the famous Farmer's Market. It is conveniently close by...
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrOutdoor shopping nearby the famous Farmer's Market. It is conveniently close by...
Century City Mall station
Everything Else
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd