Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Sapp Coffee Shop 泰国船面
5183 Hollywood BlvdGreat Thai place nearby. Try the Jade Noodles!
This is one of the best spots in the city for Happy Hour. Grab a seat on the sidewalk patio, order a Kir or glass of wine, and enjoy the people watching. The interior feels like it was picked up from Paris and placed in LA.
189 locals recommend
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont AveThis is one of the best spots in the city for Happy Hour. Grab a seat on the sidewalk patio, order a Kir or glass of wine, and enjoy the people watching. The interior feels like it was picked up from Paris and placed in LA.
This is little log cabin is the perfect spot to hike up to Griffith Park from. They have good coffee and snacks for a pre or post hike treat.
133 locals recommend
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrThis is little log cabin is the perfect spot to hike up to Griffith Park from. They have good coffee and snacks for a pre or post hike treat.
Pricey but delicious Mediterranean restaurant. The food is good, the crowd is trendy.
45 locals recommend
Kismet
4648 Hollywood BlvdPricey but delicious Mediterranean restaurant. The food is good, the crowd is trendy.
This spot is owned and run by the nicest people in the city. It's a charming day-time cafe that converts into one of the coziest, most pleasant little restaurants for dinner. Ashely, one of the owners, has incredible taste in wine, and provides a wine list you won't find anywhere else.
24 locals recommend
All Time
2040 Hillhurst AveThis spot is owned and run by the nicest people in the city. It's a charming day-time cafe that converts into one of the coziest, most pleasant little restaurants for dinner. Ashely, one of the owners, has incredible taste in wine, and provides a wine list you won't find anywhere else.
Atrium
1816 N Vermont AveStop by for happy hour here.
Pa Ord Noodle
7075 Sunset BlvdBoat Noodles or any of the soups are incredible!
This is easily one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city. The food is produce focused, fresh, and always incredible. The owners and staff are kind. It's a good spot any time of day.
69 locals recommend
Botanica Restaurant and Market
1620 Silver Lake BlvdThis is easily one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city. The food is produce focused, fresh, and always incredible. The owners and staff are kind. It's a good spot any time of day.
This pocket Japanese sandwich shop has great pork katsu sandos, great fresh produce, the best croissant outside of Paris, and a stellar coffee program. They run out fast and are often packed, so go early or expect to wait.
13 locals recommend
Konbi
1463 Sunset BlvdThis pocket Japanese sandwich shop has great pork katsu sandos, great fresh produce, the best croissant outside of Paris, and a stellar coffee program. They run out fast and are often packed, so go early or expect to wait.
These are the best tacos nearby. The shrimp burrito is great as well as any breakfast burrito.
17 locals recommend
Taqueria el zarape
5203 Fountain AveThese are the best tacos nearby. The shrimp burrito is great as well as any breakfast burrito.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go for Marty and Elaine. They've been performing for decades. This place feels like a time capsule from 1950s Hollywood.
210 locals recommend
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveGo for Marty and Elaine. They've been performing for decades. This place feels like a time capsule from 1950s Hollywood.
If you like natural and biodynamic wines, go to Tabula Rasa. Their selection is huge, their vibe is unpretentious, and the food is solid. There's always something going on here, a food pop-up, live jazz, or a great DJ. It's the cozy neighborhood bar you've always wanted.
23 locals recommend
Tabula Rasa Bar
5125 Hollywood BlvdIf you like natural and biodynamic wines, go to Tabula Rasa. Their selection is huge, their vibe is unpretentious, and the food is solid. There's always something going on here, a food pop-up, live jazz, or a great DJ. It's the cozy neighborhood bar you've always wanted.
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset BlvdCash only Tiki bar with great drinks and a good dive-bar energy.
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdGreat little wine bar
Sightseeing
You can hike up to the Observatory instead of dealing with traffic. It has incredible views of the city, a great museum, and telescopes available to check out the stars at night.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdYou can hike up to the Observatory instead of dealing with traffic. It has incredible views of the city, a great museum, and telescopes available to check out the stars at night.
Parks & Nature
This little park on a hill has a surprising view of the city in a serene setting. Bring a blanket and a picnic. You can see the Hollyhock House or the onsite Art Gallery.
224 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdThis little park on a hill has a surprising view of the city in a serene setting. Bring a blanket and a picnic. You can see the Hollyhock House or the onsite Art Gallery.
I thought I would hate the little paddle boats, but I was wrong. This park is great for a walk, boat ride, or just a good place to rest. There are great shops and restaurants nearby too.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
I thought I would hate the little paddle boats, but I was wrong. This park is great for a walk, boat ride, or just a good place to rest. There are great shops and restaurants nearby too.
Getting Around
This is a quick walk from the apartment. You can take the subway here to Downtown LA in about 15 minutes, Koreatown, Hollywood, or Union Station. If you hate traffic, try the train. It makes life so much easier in LA.
76 locals recommend
Vermont / Sunset Station
This is a quick walk from the apartment. You can take the subway here to Downtown LA in about 15 minutes, Koreatown, Hollywood, or Union Station. If you hate traffic, try the train. It makes life so much easier in LA.
Shopping
BellJar
1764 N Vermont AveThis is a great shop for women clothing and home decor.
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveThis bookstore is heaven. They often host readings.
This old bank turned book shop is a great place to spend a few hours.
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetThis old bank turned book shop is a great place to spend a few hours.
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThis free gallery offers some great shows, shops, and a little restaurant.
122 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd StThis free gallery offers some great shows, shops, and a little restaurant.
This is another free museum with a great collection.
40 locals recommend
Maurice and Paul Marciano Art Foundation
This is another free museum with a great collection.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMOCA has a great collection of modern art, and it's easy to get to. Take the train downtown and make a day of museums, wandering, eating, and shopping.
695 locals recommend
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveMOCA has a great collection of modern art, and it's easy to get to. Take the train downtown and make a day of museums, wandering, eating, and shopping.