Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Brass Monkey Karaoke
3440 Wilshire BlvdLock & Key
239 S Vermont AveEclectic mix of DJs and weekends draw big crowds.
Unpretentious, low-key lounge in Hollywood near the Pantages and Palladium and great for after a show. Excellent juke box
42 locals recommend
The Well
Unpretentious, low-key lounge in Hollywood near the Pantages and Palladium and great for after a show. Excellent juke box
The divi-est of Downtown LA dives for those that appreciate a gritty, city dive bar. Not for beginners.
17 locals recommend
The King Eddy
131 E 5th StThe divi-est of Downtown LA dives for those that appreciate a gritty, city dive bar. Not for beginners.
Food Scene
Atlacatl Restaurant
301 N Berendo StMy Thai (K-Town)
3407 W 6th StHangari Kalguksu
3470 West 6th StreetGREAT Korean food in a low-key eatery type setting.
Food, bakery items and coffee are all excellent here. Limited seating though, I suggest getting it to go.
34 locals recommend
Alchemist Coffee Project
698 S Vermont AveFood, bakery items and coffee are all excellent here. Limited seating though, I suggest getting it to go.
Arts & Culture
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrEvery first Friday there's a night where they turn the museum into a club with bar service and different DJs play in different exhibit halls through out the museum. If you're in town on the right weekend it's worth a trip.
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdEvery first Friday there's a night where they turn the museum into a club with bar service and different DJs play in different exhibit halls through out the museum. If you're in town on the right weekend it's worth a trip.
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdEssentials
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdRalphs
645 W 9th StWhole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdGetting Around
Wilshire / Vermont Station
Vermont / Beverly Station
Sightseeing
Hollywood
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd