Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
3465 W 6th StBest Korean BBQ
Cheap food ($1.50 Tacos) I recommend Al Pastor Tacos. They are cooked next to the truck. Also - on weekends deep fried quesadillas!
20 locals recommend
El Flamin Taco
505 Vermont AveCheap food ($1.50 Tacos) I recommend Al Pastor Tacos. They are cooked next to the truck. Also - on weekends deep fried quesadillas!
Kyochon Chicken
3833 W 6th StBest Korean Fried Chicken
If you go to Hollywood - you must have lunch here. You can not go to California and come back without eating at In-N-Out
384 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdIf you go to Hollywood - you must have lunch here. You can not go to California and come back without eating at In-N-Out
Koffea
610 S Berendo StKorean Coffee spot
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont AveLate night California Diner
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdFast healthy food in Hollywood
Cool outdoor bar in West Hollywood - I reccomend for day time relaxation and drinking
15 locals recommend
Beach Nation
8289 Santa Monica BoulevardCool outdoor bar in West Hollywood - I reccomend for day time relaxation and drinking
Moodaepo II
3014 7th StKorean BBQ with bar energy
It's Boba Time
3450 W 6th StBoba spot
The Boiling Crab
3377 Wilshire Blvdawesome crab/shrimp place - Korean/Bayou fusion
Nice place to drink and eat cheap - their happy hour is late 6pm-9pm 1/2 off everything!
24 locals recommend
Gaam
3309 W 6th StNice place to drink and eat cheap - their happy hour is late 6pm-9pm 1/2 off everything!
Quarters Korean BBQ
3465 W 6th St1/4 lb selections of Korean BBQ meats. Highly recommended
Noshi Sushi
4430 Beverly BlvdCheap sushi joint
Cassells Burgers
3600 W 6th StNice hamburger joint with huge burgers and a full bar
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro AveAwesome 70's themed bar in Hollywood
Beer Belly
532 S Western AveGreat beer, good people
Break Room 86
630 S Ardmore Ave80's themed bar - secret entrance
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont Avespeak easy bar, next to the original Ramen Burger spot
Dave & Buster's
6801 Hollywood Blvdgame night
Dan Sung Sa
3317 W 6th StGood Korean Food
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar
3500 W 6th St$1 oysters during happy hour!
Openaire at The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdCool bar with a pool you may go to at the LINE hotel
cool bar you need a password to get in - check their facebook page for the password
72 locals recommend
R Bar LA
3331 W 8th Stcool bar you need a password to get in - check their facebook page for the password
Awesome spot - 1/2 of seating is outdoor, excellent location in Malibu
100 locals recommend
Taverna Tony
23410 Civic Center WayAwesome spot - 1/2 of seating is outdoor, excellent location in Malibu
Tom Bergin's
840 South Fairfax AvenueCool Irish Pub
HMS Bounty
3357 Wilshire BlvdDIVE BAR!!!
The Belmont
747 N La Cienega Blvdpopular bar with people in the entertainment industry
Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton Aveiconic WEHO bar
Everything Else
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Streetcool stop downtown
Brass Monkey Karaoke
3440 Wilshire Blvdfun karaoke bar
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset Blvdcheap comedy room where A and B listers practice there standup
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFUN
be sure to see what Broadway Musical is playing in LA this month
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvdbe sure to see what Broadway Musical is playing in LA this month
Santa Monica
if you have time, you should visit this town
Not far away if you like museums - be sure to visit the Tar Pits Next door
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdNot far away if you like museums - be sure to visit the Tar Pits Next door
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StQuick bite to eat on the cheap, close to LACMA
The Grove
189 The Grove DrModern outdoor shopping next to the Farmers Market
2nd best view of Hollywood Sign. 30minute hike from base of hills in Griffith Park
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd2nd best view of Hollywood Sign. 30minute hike from base of hills in Griffith Park
Avalon Hollywood & Bardot
1735 Vine StreetClub
Exchange La
618 S Spring StClub
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StBar with rooftop access
No Vacancy
1727 N Hudson AveNice bar in Hollywood
Korean restaurant next to a pizza place. No sign in English, so it can be hard to find. Has English menu - very good cheap Korean food
Degolmok
3275 Wilshire BlvdKorean restaurant next to a pizza place. No sign in English, so it can be hard to find. Has English menu - very good cheap Korean food
Dick's Liquor
3315 W 6th StBooze
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdGrocery store
Walgreens
1501 Vine StPharmacy - some groceries, close
Paris Baguette
3470 W 6th StNice bakery - very popular
Shin Jung Restaurant
3450 W 6th St24hr korean food
Shatto 39 Lanes
3255 W 4th StBowling right down the road
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdMuseum near UCLA
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StKings / Lakers / Clippers and concerts
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveDodger Stadium... (they play here)
Chinatown
good food, cool shopping
Union Station
800 N Alameda Stwe are off of the redline from here
Cheap fabrics and clothing - some major factories are in this area
143 locals recommend
Fashion District
Cheap fabrics and clothing - some major factories are in this area
very spread out, but if you take the time to look, you will find some hidden treasures
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction Avenuevery spread out, but if you take the time to look, you will find some hidden treasures
Not far away, a nice walk, paddle boats, one of the best views of the city.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Not far away, a nice walk, paddle boats, one of the best views of the city.
A lot going on here.. can be a little overwhelming, but lots of LA's culture can be found here
25 locals recommend
MacArthur Park
2230 W 6th StA lot going on here.. can be a little overwhelming, but lots of LA's culture can be found here
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdVery popular bar in WEHO. LGBT and straight welcome.
Blind Barber
10797 Washington Blvdbarber shop by day / club by night
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver Blvdhistoric hotel. many films and shows have been shot here
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdMuseum
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvdcool pits where fossils bubble up from a pit of tar
lots of shopping and boutiques from the west end to the mid-east end.
427 locals recommend
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose Avelots of shopping and boutiques from the west end to the mid-east end.
Whisky a Go Go
8901 Sunset BlvdMany 60's 70's and 80's huge stars played their first gigs here
The Roxy Theatre
9009 Sunset BlvdAnother iconic venue on the Sunset Strip