Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
Hollywood and Highland complex; at this location you can see the Hollywood Walk of fame. There is also an outdoor mall and this is one of the closest entrances to the Metro/subway system
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdHollywood and Highland complex; at this location you can see the Hollywood Walk of fame. There is also an outdoor mall and this is one of the closest entrances to the Metro/subway system
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Grove. Fulfill your shopping desires!
CVS Pharmacy
7100 Santa Monica BlvdThis is the closest Target store. Brace yourself, it's always busy.
Walk up and down the length of La Brea for some interesting furniture stores. You'll find plenty to like, maybe even more than you'd wish you had.
85 locals recommend
La Brea Bakery Cafe
468 S La Brea AveWalk up and down the length of La Brea for some interesting furniture stores. You'll find plenty to like, maybe even more than you'd wish you had.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdThis is the nearest Trader Joe's grocery store
Pavilions
727 Vine StNearest grocery store. Also has a Starbucks located inside.
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveFarmers Market every Sunday.
Every Sunday! An alternative to the Hollywood Sunday Farmers Market.
52 locals recommend
Larchmont Farmers' Market
209 N Larchmont BlvdEvery Sunday! An alternative to the Hollywood Sunday Farmers Market.
Sightseeing
Hollywood / Vine Station
Hollywood BoulevardOne of the other closest Metro/subway entrances.
Griffith Park. Check out the observatory! Sooo many locations for doing mountain hiking.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGriffith Park. Check out the observatory! Sooo many locations for doing mountain hiking.
Great for a run around the lake, taking the dogs for a walk, or just people watching!
256 locals recommend
Silver Lake
Great for a run around the lake, taking the dogs for a walk, or just people watching!
Melrose / Wilcox station
This is the nearest bus-stop, buses run east-west on Melrose.
Nice city park, just near The Grove. Has a nice walking path that circles the park.
183 locals recommend
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly BlvdNice city park, just near The Grove. Has a nice walking path that circles the park.
Popular place for hiking. This place is always full with people. Keep your eyes open, you may see one of your favorite celebs!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AvePopular place for hiking. This place is always full with people. Keep your eyes open, you may see one of your favorite celebs!
Small town village feel. Lots of small shops, wander around and take in the vibe.
22 locals recommend
North Larchmont Boulevard
North Larchmont BoulevardSmall town village feel. Lots of small shops, wander around and take in the vibe.
So much to see. Drive around and find Korean BBQ place, can not go wrong with it. Be prepared to eat!
Wilshire Center
So much to see. Drive around and find Korean BBQ place, can not go wrong with it. Be prepared to eat!
Another one of my favorites... Small town village feel... Walk down Vermont and over on to Hillhurst. Lots of small shops and plenty to eat and drink.
148 locals recommend
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveAnother one of my favorites... Small town village feel... Walk down Vermont and over on to Hillhurst. Lots of small shops and plenty to eat and drink.
Sunset Junction is kind of like "Silver lake Village". Walk down Sunset and take in the funky vibe. Another area funky shops, food and drink. Something for everyone here.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdSunset Junction is kind of like "Silver lake Village". Walk down Sunset and take in the funky vibe. Another area funky shops, food and drink. Something for everyone here.
Arts & Culture
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdHollywood Bowl, a summer favorite!
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdThe best movie going experience.
LACMA, definitely worth your time. Plan to spend a big chunk of your day here!
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA, definitely worth your time. Plan to spend a big chunk of your day here!
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdThe best music store. Ever.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveGrand Avenue location of the MOCA.
LA Live entertainment center, always has something going on...check out their website. Just next to the Staples Center.
18 locals recommend
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic BlvdLA Live entertainment center, always has something going on...check out their website. Just next to the Staples Center.
Old fashion, single screen theater. This is where Disney premieres their movies!
212 locals recommend
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood BlvdOld fashion, single screen theater. This is where Disney premieres their movies!
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveThis the Little Tokyo location of the MOCA.
Universal Studios, this is the amusement park not the actual studio. Wow. Check it out, but prepare to be there all day.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal Studios, this is the amusement park not the actual studio. Wow. Check it out, but prepare to be there all day.
West Hollywood. Pick your angle, lots of fun to be had here. Walk or drive down Santa Monica Boulevard from San Vicente to Robertson and take it all in.
299 locals recommend
West Hollywood
West Hollywood. Pick your angle, lots of fun to be had here. Walk or drive down Santa Monica Boulevard from San Vicente to Robertson and take it all in.
Walk or drive down Sunset and soak it in. A bit of everything here... Food, shopping, bar, people watching...
26 locals recommend
The Sunset Strip
9040 Sunset BlvdWalk or drive down Sunset and soak it in. A bit of everything here... Food, shopping, bar, people watching...
Food Scene
Favorite pizza joint. They deliver! My favorite is the Grandma Pizza.
8 locals recommend
Ghost Pizza Kitchen
7801 Melrose AveFavorite pizza joint. They deliver! My favorite is the Grandma Pizza.
Favorite sandwich shop. Get the original with everything, including the Chicago spicy peppers. Check out their soda fountain!
21 locals recommend
All About The Bread
7111 Melrose AveFavorite sandwich shop. Get the original with everything, including the Chicago spicy peppers. Check out their soda fountain!
Favorite Thai place, go for the drunken noodles or panang curry. They also deliver.
Kamin Thai Fusion Cuisine
7275 Melrose AveFavorite Thai place, go for the drunken noodles or panang curry. They also deliver.
Mao's Kitchen
7313 Melrose AvenueFavorite Chinese, try the salt and pepper shrimp. They deliver.
Not really in the 'hood,but favorite fish tacos. Try the avocado salsa!
55 locals recommend
Best Fish Taco In Ensenada
1650 Hillhurst AveNot really in the 'hood,but favorite fish tacos. Try the avocado salsa!
California Roll & Sushi Fish
125 N Larchmont BlvdFavorite Sushi Spot! Try the piano roll.
The original Farmer's Market (just next to the Grove). Now it's mostly for food. Walk around and pick a place to eat, have never been dissapointed.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe original Farmer's Market (just next to the Grove). Now it's mostly for food. Walk around and pick a place to eat, have never been dissapointed.
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdAwesome salads. Need not say more!
Awesome burgers! Not on the menu, but ask for the pork belly or the diablo! Soooo good!
61 locals recommend
Umami Burger Hollywood
1520 North Cahuenga BoulevardAwesome burgers! Not on the menu, but ask for the pork belly or the diablo! Soooo good!
Milk
7290 Beverly BlvdThe place is great! Walk in and take your pick. You'll love it.
This location is always busy, my must have flavors are original tart and taro.
60 locals recommend
Yogurtland
310 S La Brea AveThis location is always busy, my must have flavors are original tart and taro.