Guidebook for Los Angeles
Parks & Nature
Great place to hike with panorama views of the city, all within walking distance of our residence. Trails vary from easy to difficult.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat place to hike with panorama views of the city, all within walking distance of our residence. Trails vary from easy to difficult.
Zuma Beach
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdGreat hiking trails.
Tons of hiking trails and outdoorsy stuff to do. Get's hot in the summer so use sunscreen and stay hydrated.
49 locals recommend
Griffith Park Drive
Griffith Park DriveTons of hiking trails and outdoorsy stuff to do. Get's hot in the summer so use sunscreen and stay hydrated.
Sightseeing
A 10 minute drive from our residence to the mouth of this little known trail. Start this hike in Lake Hollywood as it winds up to the top of Mt. Lee where you'll get panoramic vistas of downtown LA to the ocean, and be within 50 feet of the back of the Hollywood Sign.
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardA 10 minute drive from our residence to the mouth of this little known trail. Start this hike in Lake Hollywood as it winds up to the top of Mt. Lee where you'll get panoramic vistas of downtown LA to the ocean, and be within 50 feet of the back of the Hollywood Sign.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaHollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset Blvd
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose Ave
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdGreat place to people watch or to just take a stroll on the beach. Goes all the way up to Santa Monica.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkGreat place to people watch or to just take a stroll on the beach. Goes all the way up to Santa Monica.
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe Broad
221 S Grand AveContemporary art museum featuring great art. FREE admission.
See historic art, a world class garden and amazing views from this iconic museum, plus it's FREE. You just have to pay for parking.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrSee historic art, a world class garden and amazing views from this iconic museum, plus it's FREE. You just have to pay for parking.
Food Scene
JINYA Ramen Bar - Burbank
4011 West Riverside DriveGreat ramen in an casual outdoor setting.
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyThe best sushi with one of the best views the city has to offer.
Great coffee in a hip but casual setting. In downtown within walking distance to other downtown points of interest.
149 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring StGreat coffee in a hip but casual setting. In downtown within walking distance to other downtown points of interest.
Poquito Mas
3701 Cahuenga Blvd WAuthentic and quick Mexican food at a reasonable price.
Joe's Falafel
3535 Cahuenga Blvd WThe best falafel sandwiches and dishes in Los Angeles.
Starbucks
7624 Melrose AveWithin a short 10 minute walk, or a 5 minute drive.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StGreat sushi!
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveFamous Jewish deli open 24 hours.
Great romantic rustic place in the Arts District, plus great food.
19 locals recommend
Eat Drink Americano
923 E 3rd StGreat romantic rustic place in the Arts District, plus great food.
Amazing Asian fusion restaurant. Reservations required so call ahead. A little pricey but the food is great.
58 locals recommend
Little Sister Downtown
523 W 7th StAmazing Asian fusion restaurant. Reservations required so call ahead. A little pricey but the food is great.
Great Salads on the menu but also can custom build to your own taste or specifications. Healthy.
94 locals recommend
sweetgreen
8055 W 3rd StGreat Salads on the menu but also can custom build to your own taste or specifications. Healthy.
Peter's favorite burger. Originally from New York, it's popularity made it all the way to the west coast. Peter's suggestion is to just get the basic Shack Burger with cheese and a milk shake. Not calorie friendly, but you deserve to indulge.
93 locals recommend
Shake Shack
8520 Santa Monica BlvdPeter's favorite burger. Originally from New York, it's popularity made it all the way to the west coast. Peter's suggestion is to just get the basic Shack Burger with cheese and a milk shake. Not calorie friendly, but you deserve to indulge.
One of the best inexpensive Thai restaurants in the heart of Thai Town.
46 locals recommend
Thai Patio
5273 Hollywood BlvdOne of the best inexpensive Thai restaurants in the heart of Thai Town.
Blue Bottle Coffee
8301 Beverly BlvdThe Sushi House
11388 Ventura BoulevardJoe's Falafel
3535 Cahuenga Blvd WCatcher In The Rye
10550 Riverside Dr
Bestia
2121 E 7th Pl
Greenblatt's Deli & Fine Wines
8017 Sunset Blvd
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdEssentials
Ralphs
10901 Ventura Blvd24 hour dry cleaning with same day turn around.
18 locals recommend
Milt & Edie's Drycleaners & Tailoring Center
4021 W Alameda Ave24 hour dry cleaning with same day turn around.
Starbucks
7624 Melrose AveCVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdEverything Else
Little Tokyo
Art District
Traction AvenueOld school name-brand fashion street. You might even see a celebrity here or around the Beverly Hills area.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveOld school name-brand fashion street. You might even see a celebrity here or around the Beverly Hills area.
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
Downtown Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdTrendy bar and night spot. You might even see a celebrity here.
El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire BlvdGreat daytime spot for Bloody Mary's, or your favorite drinks while taking in the beach in Malibu. Afterwards take a nice stroll along the waterfront. The fish taco's are excellent.
123 locals recommend
The Sunset Restaurant
6800 Westward Beach RdGreat daytime spot for Bloody Mary's, or your favorite drinks while taking in the beach in Malibu. Afterwards take a nice stroll along the waterfront. The fish taco's are excellent.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdCatcher In The Rye
10550 Riverside Dr