Here is my all great things to do in beautiful Los Angeles.
Beaches
Some great beaches in beautiful Los Angeles!
A little further into Malibu, but a great beach spot. Feels more private and usually not too busy. The views are spectacular! Be warned the water is usually really cold in California.
Parking: There's a parking lot that you can pull into. Or you can just park on the PCH (Highway 1).
Driving: I recommend driving down the PCH (highway 1) the entire way. It's a really great drive and super relaxing!
27 locals recommend
Praia El Matador
32350 Pacific Coast HighwayA little further into Malibu, but a great beach spot. Feels more private and usually not too busy. The views are spectacular! Be warned the water is usually really cold in California.
Parking: There's a parking lot that you can pull into. Or you can just park on the PCH (Highway 1).
Driving: I recommend driving down the PCH (highway 1) the entire way. It's a really great drive and super relaxing!
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
Zuma Beach
Redondo Beach
Manhattan Beach
Museums
Great architecture & exhibits. Fun to explore! General admission is free, remember to reserve a spot online first on their website. Otherwise, you'll be put on the standby line.
https://ticketing.thebroad.org
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveGreat architecture & exhibits. Fun to explore! General admission is free, remember to reserve a spot online first on their website. Otherwise, you'll be put on the standby line.
https://ticketing.thebroad.org
Great view at sunset! Architect Richard Meier is behind The Getty's modern design, and its position on a hill in the Santa Monica Mountains offers incredible views.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrGreat view at sunset! Architect Richard Meier is behind The Getty's modern design, and its position on a hill in the Santa Monica Mountains offers incredible views.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdIf you want to see Rome in Los Angeles overlooking Malibu, this place is for you. It's beautiful, and you have to make a parking reservation to go, on their website.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyIf you want to see Rome in Los Angeles overlooking Malibu, this place is for you. It's beautiful, and you have to make a parking reservation to go, on their website.
MOCA Store
250 South Grand Avenue
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire BlvdGRAMMY Museum
800 W Olympic BlvdLos Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdShopping Experiences
The Abbot Kinney Marketplace, is a outdoor market every second Saturdays, at Westminster Avenue Elementary in Venice, CA. The market is held on the front athletic field, facing Abbot Kinney Blvd. Entrances are on Abbot Kinney Blvd and Westminster Ave, entrance to the market is free.
Hours are from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The market is a day of shopping, filled with hand crafted goods, clothes, artisans, and specialty goods!
11 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Marketplace
1010 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe Abbot Kinney Marketplace, is a outdoor market every second Saturdays, at Westminster Avenue Elementary in Venice, CA. The market is held on the front athletic field, facing Abbot Kinney Blvd. Entrances are on Abbot Kinney Blvd and Westminster Ave, entrance to the market is free.
Hours are from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The market is a day of shopping, filled with hand crafted goods, clothes, artisans, and specialty goods!
Melrose Trading Post is open every Sunday at Fairfax High School on Melrose Avenue. You'll see a lot of influencers here, but overall it's a great place to find eclectic / handmade stuff and a great way to enjoy your Sunday morning!
ADDRESS:
7850 MELROSE AVENUE,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
PARKING: CLINTON STREET & FAIRFAX AVENUE. Tons of parking here.
182 locals recommend
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveMelrose Trading Post is open every Sunday at Fairfax High School on Melrose Avenue. You'll see a lot of influencers here, but overall it's a great place to find eclectic / handmade stuff and a great way to enjoy your Sunday morning!
ADDRESS:
7850 MELROSE AVENUE,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
PARKING: CLINTON STREET & FAIRFAX AVENUE. Tons of parking here.
Outdoor mall with all your standard stores. They do have an official Nike store, so that's great! Also, a movie theatre and a farmers market attached!
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrOutdoor mall with all your standard stores. They do have an official Nike store, so that's great! Also, a movie theatre and a farmers market attached!
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga AveGreat fun neighborhood vibes. Great restaurants.
Goodies
3170 Glendale BlvdGreat local, unique, and handmade items! All at a great price!
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvd
Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl DrFood scene
A local favorite for authentic Thai food. Definitely try the Drunken Noodles, Boat Noodles, Tom Yum Noodles (with Flat, Wide Noodles) and the Thai Iced Tea or Thai Coffee! The besttttt!
32 locals recommend
Pa Ord Noodle
7075 Sunset BlvdA local favorite for authentic Thai food. Definitely try the Drunken Noodles, Boat Noodles, Tom Yum Noodles (with Flat, Wide Noodles) and the Thai Iced Tea or Thai Coffee! The besttttt!
If you like spicy, this is the place for you. Sichuan Impression is a local favorite for Sichuan cuisine!
14 locals recommend
Sichuan Impression
235 W Valley BlvdIf you like spicy, this is the place for you. Sichuan Impression is a local favorite for Sichuan cuisine!
Correa's Market
1917 N Main StGet the shrimp tacos.
Ricky's Fish Tacos
One of the best taco trucks in la.
Corn Man
2338 Workman StOnly open from 11:15pm- 2am.
Sonoratown
208 E 8th St Best tortillas, you can order on Uber eats or door dash.
One of the best dumpling spots in LA, make reservations ahead of time!
153 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveOne of the best dumpling spots in LA, make reservations ahead of time!
Best pho in the LA area, if you don't have time to make it to Westminster (Little Saigon).
New Noodle City
628 W Valley BlvdBest pho in the LA area, if you don't have time to make it to Westminster (Little Saigon).
Alfred Coffee Silverlake
3337 1/2 Sunset BlvdBest Peruvian chicken in the west coast! Only to go during Covid.
13 locals recommend
Pollo A La Brasa Western
764 S Western AveBest Peruvian chicken in the west coast! Only to go during Covid.
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayLots of places to eat here!
Little Saigon
Little Tokyo
Damian
2132 East 7th PlaceGreat Mexican with a twist with fantastic cocktails. Try the kimchi martini.
The best hot chicken in LA. Order online before picking up! Be aware! There's no seating around this area in downtown LA.
69 locals recommend
Howlin' Ray's
727 N BroadwayThe best hot chicken in LA. Order online before picking up! Be aware! There's no seating around this area in downtown LA.
Dino's Chicken & Burgers
2575 W Pico BlvdGet the chicken! Pass on the burgers :)
Best sandwiches in town, salami on baguette is fantastic.
95 locals recommend
Larchmont Village Wine, Spirits & Cheese
223 N Larchmont BlvdBest sandwiches in town, salami on baguette is fantastic.
Smorgasburg
777 S Alameda StOnly on Sunday and it's a blast.
belcampo meat co
317 South BroadwayFantastic burgers, amazing meat.
Amazing foodie market to grab a beer and have great food, egg slut, belcampo and many other amazing restaurants.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayAmazing foodie market to grab a beer and have great food, egg slut, belcampo and many other amazing restaurants.
Classic cafeteria food, over 50 years. Great pasta and serves the community.
28 locals recommend
Andre's
1864 W 3rd StClassic cafeteria food, over 50 years. Great pasta and serves the community.
Magpies Softserve
2660 Griffith Park BlvdGreat icecream!
Best hot fried chicken, be prepared to wait. You can order on postmates too to skip the line.
69 locals recommend
Howlin' Ray's
727 N BroadwayBest hot fried chicken, be prepared to wait. You can order on postmates too to skip the line.
Lee's Sandwiches
8779 E Valley BlvdFantastic vietnamese banh mi and ice coffee.
Amazing soulfood, only to go during covid. Call in your order first then pick up. Lines can be long.
18 locals recommend
Dulan's Soul Food
4859 Crenshaw BlvdAmazing soulfood, only to go during covid. Call in your order first then pick up. Lines can be long.
Fantastic place to get lunch or dinner. Super fun and something for everyone.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayFantastic place to get lunch or dinner. Super fun and something for everyone.
If you go to malibu, make sure you stop here for a beer and their lobster roll, might be the best in la.
35 locals recommend
Broad Street Oyster Company
23359 Pacific Coast HwyIf you go to malibu, make sure you stop here for a beer and their lobster roll, might be the best in la.
One of the best super nachos in LA, get the Carnitas or Carne Asada Nachos. I know it's not the healthiest but its pretty great. They are open 24 hours.
CARNITAS MICHOACAN
741 S Soto StOne of the best super nachos in LA, get the Carnitas or Carne Asada Nachos. I know it's not the healthiest but its pretty great. They are open 24 hours.
Joy
5100 York BlvdTierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StGreat local Winery with a lot of history. Great way to spend a day!
45 locals recommend
San Antonio Winery
737 Lamar StGreat local Winery with a lot of history. Great way to spend a day!
If you want to eat pho that a Vietnamese family would make for you, I would go here. I have known owners for a decade, tell them Vinh sent you, they are lovely and food is fantastic, try pho, bun bo hue, bun rieu or bun cha hanoi. There is parking in shopping center, and they validate.
Thien Huong Restaurant
727 North BroadwayIf you want to eat pho that a Vietnamese family would make for you, I would go here. I have known owners for a decade, tell them Vinh sent you, they are lovely and food is fantastic, try pho, bun bo hue, bun rieu or bun cha hanoi. There is parking in shopping center, and they validate.
One of the best restaurants in LA, make reservations on open table, HARD TO GET A TABLE. Get ready to be blown away, try the mushroom kebab, and any of their breads. Pricy but worth it.
51 locals recommend
Bavel
500 Mateo StOne of the best restaurants in LA, make reservations on open table, HARD TO GET A TABLE. Get ready to be blown away, try the mushroom kebab, and any of their breads. Pricy but worth it.
Great hipster bar in Lincoln heights. Walking distance to our house. Great drinks and reopening on July 16th.
25 locals recommend
The Airliner
2419 N BroadwayGreat hipster bar in Lincoln heights. Walking distance to our house. Great drinks and reopening on July 16th.
Magpies Softserve
2660 Griffith Park BlvdBest vegan icecream
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StGreat place for coffee.
Moo's Craft Barbecue
2118 North BroadwayNewest hotspot to Lincoln heights!
The Airliner
2419 N BroadwayGreat bar in Lincoln Heights!
Great ramen restaurant! Try their Vegan Ramen, might be the best around. Their Chicken Ramen is also fantastic.
Ken’s Ramen
775 Virgil AvenueGreat ramen restaurant! Try their Vegan Ramen, might be the best around. Their Chicken Ramen is also fantastic.
One of the best Burritos in La. Try the Chile Relleno. Call in your order, to go only.
10 locals recommend
La Azteca
4538 East Cesar E Chavez AvenueOne of the best Burritos in La. Try the Chile Relleno. Call in your order, to go only.
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdAlma's Cider & Beer
904 Virgil AvenueFantastic place to try ciders on tap.
Melody
751 N Virgil AveFantastic bar and lounge, indoor outdoor space.
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset BlvdGo catch a comedy show, buy a ticket online and go!
Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant
10345 Garvey AveThuyền Viên
1740 S Euclid StJoy
5100 York BlvdPizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveTierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StBenny Boy Brewing
1821 Daly StreetHiking
Great, quick hike. It's a bit of a challenge going up-hill but it's totally worth it at the top! Overall, takes about 30 minutes to hike to the peak.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat, quick hike. It's a bit of a challenge going up-hill but it's totally worth it at the top! Overall, takes about 30 minutes to hike to the peak.
Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road
Los Leones Canyon Trailhead
510 Los Liones DrBeautiful 360 view of Malibu!
Silver Lake Reservoir
Just a beautiful place to go for a stroll.
Ascot Hills Park
4371 Multnomah StThere is a lake at the top with killer views of downtown.
112 locals recommend
Ernest E Debs Regional Park
4235 Monterey RdThere is a lake at the top with killer views of downtown.
Sightseeing
bradbury building
304 South Broadway
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdSilver Lake Reservoir
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierGreat view and fun place to spend a day.
The Grove
189 The Grove DrGreat mall to go shopping.
Venice Canals
Great place to walk around and see the famous
Venice Canals.
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveGo catch a show!
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyAcademy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire BlvdIf you love movies, it’s a must visit!
Neighborhoods
Atwater Village
Larchmont Village
Silver Lake