Guidebook for Los Angeles

D. Marilyn
D. Marilyn
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Open until 3 am. Big menu. Brazilian, pizza, salad, everything. Not overly expensive. Great place to go for a bite at any hour. They often get a crowd in entertainment industry because they are open so late. Reasonable prices. 7181 Sunset. Walking distance.
263 locals recommend
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 Sunset Blvd
263 locals recommend
Open until 3 am. Big menu. Brazilian, pizza, salad, everything. Not overly expensive. Great place to go for a bite at any hour. They often get a crowd in entertainment industry because they are open so late. Reasonable prices. 7181 Sunset. Walking distance.
Very good pizza. Lots of people order out or for delivery . It's close...Sierra Bonita and Sunset....a few blocks walk north. Salads are good.
88 locals recommend
Cheebo
7533 Sunset Blvd
88 locals recommend
Very good pizza. Lots of people order out or for delivery . It's close...Sierra Bonita and Sunset....a few blocks walk north. Salads are good.
7408 Sunset. Very popular place. Mexican food. Best margaritas and chips. They have an outside patio in the back as well. Very reasonable prices and always busy. Plus mariachi live music. Very fun place. Very close at Sunset and Gardner...a few blocks walk.
268 locals recommend
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
268 locals recommend
7408 Sunset. Very popular place. Mexican food. Best margaritas and chips. They have an outside patio in the back as well. Very reasonable prices and always busy. Plus mariachi live music. Very fun place. Very close at Sunset and Gardner...a few blocks walk.
I eat in or order out from this place. I like it. Inexpensive restaurant with good Thai food. And very close. Sierra Bonita and Sunset. 7513 Sunset Blvd.
26 locals recommend
Sunset Thai Cuisine
7513 Sunset Boulevard
26 locals recommend
I eat in or order out from this place. I like it. Inexpensive restaurant with good Thai food. And very close. Sierra Bonita and Sunset. 7513 Sunset Blvd.
7994 Sunset Blvd. Good Italian food. Walking distance. Neighborhood restaurant in a small strip mall just east of Crescent Heights on Sunset. Not overly expensive.
13 locals recommend
Pizzeria Vivoli & Italian Grill
7994 Sunset Blvd
13 locals recommend
7994 Sunset Blvd. Good Italian food. Walking distance. Neighborhood restaurant in a small strip mall just east of Crescent Heights on Sunset. Not overly expensive.
Chef Mario Battali's restaurant. Very very popular. Very good. Expensive. But very happening. Always busy. Book several days in advance. There is also the pizzeria...less expensive.
166 locals recommend
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Ave
166 locals recommend
Chef Mario Battali's restaurant. Very very popular. Very good. Expensive. But very happening. Always busy. Book several days in advance. There is also the pizzeria...less expensive.
7660 Sunset. Walkable. Quickie food close by. Take out or eat in healthy Mexican food.
234 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
7660 Sunset Blvd
234 locals recommend
7660 Sunset. Walkable. Quickie food close by. Take out or eat in healthy Mexican food.
Best hamburger in LA. Order neopolitan milkshake
384 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset Blvd
384 locals recommend
Best hamburger in LA. Order neopolitan milkshake
6051 Hollywood Blvd. Small and inconspicuous...but excellent sushi.
16 locals recommend
Sushi Ike
6051 Hollywood Blvd
16 locals recommend
6051 Hollywood Blvd. Small and inconspicuous...but excellent sushi.
6374 Sunset. Good vegetarian fast food. Plus delivery with Ubereats. Reasonable prices.
213 locals recommend
Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset Blvd
213 locals recommend
6374 Sunset. Good vegetarian fast food. Plus delivery with Ubereats. Reasonable prices.
7119 Melrose. Vegetarian and fish...for eat in or take out...casual but good!! Check it out!! I like this place for vegetarian food eat in.
82 locals recommend
M Cafe
7119 Melrose Ave
82 locals recommend
7119 Melrose. Vegetarian and fish...for eat in or take out...casual but good!! Check it out!! I like this place for vegetarian food eat in.
173000 Pacific Coast Hwy. Oceanfront dining. Bar. Casual but not cheap fish restaurant on the beach...sawdust on floors...fun to go to--great view. The view is amazing...I think you will enjoy it because it is at the beach and casual. Very California vibe
88 locals recommend
Gladstones Restaurant
17300 CA-1
88 locals recommend
173000 Pacific Coast Hwy. Oceanfront dining. Bar. Casual but not cheap fish restaurant on the beach...sawdust on floors...fun to go to--great view. The view is amazing...I think you will enjoy it because it is at the beach and casual. Very California vibe
Ocean View in Malibu...expensive restaurant but lovely...if you decide to drive to Malibu. Check out latest reviews however. I went a few years ago.
181 locals recommend
Geoffreys
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy
181 locals recommend
Ocean View in Malibu...expensive restaurant but lovely...if you decide to drive to Malibu. Check out latest reviews however. I went a few years ago.
7916 Sunset. 8am-3pm VERY POPULAR Amazing breakfasts...and huge portions...always busy. You can walk here. I recommend.
212 locals recommend
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset Blvd
212 locals recommend
7916 Sunset. 8am-3pm VERY POPULAR Amazing breakfasts...and huge portions...always busy. You can walk here. I recommend.
Famous sushi restaurant of the famed Nobu Matsuhisa...always good...expensive
45 locals recommend
Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega Blvd
45 locals recommend
Famous sushi restaurant of the famed Nobu Matsuhisa...always good...expensive
Sushi...good
153 locals recommend
Nobu Los Angeles
903 North La Cienega Boulevard
153 locals recommend
Sushi...good
sushi...good...a scene...expensive
71 locals recommend
Koi Los Angeles
734 N La Cienega Blvd
71 locals recommend
sushi...good...a scene...expensive
A popular new restaurant...always busy..seafood and fish...I haven't been here yet.
123 locals recommend
Connie and Ted's
8171 Santa Monica Blvd
123 locals recommend
A popular new restaurant...always busy..seafood and fish...I haven't been here yet.
5955 Melrose Ave. Known as one of the best restaurants in the US. On lots of lists. It's very good but very expensive.
83 locals recommend
Providence
5955 Melrose Ave
83 locals recommend
5955 Melrose Ave. Known as one of the best restaurants in the US. On lots of lists. It's very good but very expensive.
Popular and good...different types of pizza...always busy..I enjoy it..
187 locals recommend
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland Ave
187 locals recommend
Popular and good...different types of pizza...always busy..I enjoy it..
Famous deli--open 24/7--been there since the 30's...deli atmosphere..
183 locals recommend
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax Ave
183 locals recommend
Famous deli--open 24/7--been there since the 30's...deli atmosphere..
5955 Melrose Ave. A Nancy Silverton restaurant. They cure their own meats...It's very good. And expensive
21 locals recommend
Chi Spacca
6610 Melrose Ave
21 locals recommend
5955 Melrose Ave. A Nancy Silverton restaurant. They cure their own meats...It's very good. And expensive
8050 W. 3rd St. The tapas (including meat and vegetables) plus fishs...reasonable prices..always busy...good...for sushi lover and non sushi lover. Eat outside or in. They have a very good Happy Hour.
55 locals recommend
Robata JINYA
8050 W 3rd St
55 locals recommend
8050 W. 3rd St. The tapas (including meat and vegetables) plus fishs...reasonable prices..always busy...good...for sushi lover and non sushi lover. Eat outside or in. They have a very good Happy Hour.
I really like this Korean BBQ place. Nice atmosphere. Cook at your table. My kids love it.
67 locals recommend
Genwa Korean BBQ
5115 Wilshire Blvd
67 locals recommend
I really like this Korean BBQ place. Nice atmosphere. Cook at your table. My kids love it.
Famous hot dog stand. Always a line.
297 locals recommend
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea Ave
297 locals recommend
Famous hot dog stand. Always a line.
414 N. La Cienega A very good vegetarian restaurant.
63 locals recommend
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega Blvd
63 locals recommend
414 N. La Cienega A very good vegetarian restaurant.
7313 Beverly Blvd. You could walk....it's the next major street south of Melrose. Good Italian restaurant that is very popular and close by. Cozy.
72 locals recommend
Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvd
72 locals recommend
7313 Beverly Blvd. You could walk....it's the next major street south of Melrose. Good Italian restaurant that is very popular and close by. Cozy.
very popular bistro at Sunset Plaza...free parking no valet..I like this place alot...
56 locals recommend
Le Petit Four
8654 Sunset Blvd
56 locals recommend
very popular bistro at Sunset Plaza...free parking no valet..I like this place alot...
a late night snack or anytime...check it out
44 locals recommend
Mel's Drive-In Hollywood
1660 N Highland Ave
44 locals recommend
a late night snack or anytime...check it out
1300 Highland Blvd. OPEN UNTIL 3 AM Very busy after the clubs let out...or before..great sandwiches...milk shakes...I'm getting hungry thinking about it. Very casual. Can walk there.
75 locals recommend
Fat Sal's Deli
1300 N Highland Ave
75 locals recommend
1300 Highland Blvd. OPEN UNTIL 3 AM Very busy after the clubs let out...or before..great sandwiches...milk shakes...I'm getting hungry thinking about it. Very casual. Can walk there.

Arts & Culture

8001 Sunset Blvd. Walking distance. Very popular Comedy Club. I recommend.
318 locals recommend
Laugh Factory
151 S Pine Ave
318 locals recommend
8001 Sunset Blvd. Walking distance. Very popular Comedy Club. I recommend.
6801 Hollywood Blvd. It is at the Hollywood Highland shopping, dining center, entertainment center. Walking distance. Theater experience along with Pantages Theater
493 locals recommend
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd
493 locals recommend
6801 Hollywood Blvd. It is at the Hollywood Highland shopping, dining center, entertainment center. Walking distance. Theater experience along with Pantages Theater
6233 Hollywood Blvd. For theater and musicals. Beautifully restored theater. I highly recommend.
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd
539 locals recommend
6233 Hollywood Blvd. For theater and musicals. Beautifully restored theater. I highly recommend.
a fabulous outdoor mall with movies, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. A must see.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2581 locals recommend
a fabulous outdoor mall with movies, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. A must see.
Excellent art museum that is close by.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
Excellent art museum that is close by.
6801 Hollywood Blvd. Bowling, food, music. Fun place to go!!
87 locals recommend
Lucky Strike Live Hollywood
6801 Hollywood Blvd
87 locals recommend
6801 Hollywood Blvd. Bowling, food, music. Fun place to go!!

Drinks & Nightlife

Lavo
Le Bar Marmont....a popular hangout for late night partying.
353 locals recommend
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset Blvd
353 locals recommend
Le Bar Marmont....a popular hangout for late night partying.
nearby historic hotel....with a popular bar
284 locals recommend
The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood Blvd
284 locals recommend
nearby historic hotel....with a popular bar
For drinks and an amazing view. But on Thursdays from 4-9pm they have a great Farmers Market. Free Shuttle buses at the parking lot of Mozaic at the corner of La Brea and Hollywood Bd
281 locals recommend
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore Ave
281 locals recommend
For drinks and an amazing view. But on Thursdays from 4-9pm they have a great Farmers Market. Free Shuttle buses at the parking lot of Mozaic at the corner of La Brea and Hollywood Bd
Have a drink at this historic landmark.
75 locals recommend
Formosa Cafe
7156 Santa Monica Boulevard
75 locals recommend
Have a drink at this historic landmark.
A restaurant and bar with a happy hour. LGBT in the heart of West Hollywood...nearby galleries, interior design..off Santa Monica Blvd.
471 locals recommend
The Abbey
692 N Robertson Blvd
471 locals recommend
A restaurant and bar with a happy hour. LGBT in the heart of West Hollywood...nearby galleries, interior design..off Santa Monica Blvd.
8439 W. Sunset Blvd. Very popular sushi bar...outdoor bar area is gorgeous...very LA.. a scene..expensive
173 locals recommend
Katana LA
8439 Sunset Blvd
173 locals recommend
8439 W. Sunset Blvd. Very popular sushi bar...outdoor bar area is gorgeous...very LA.. a scene..expensive
The premier Comedy club where most major stars began their career.
225 locals recommend
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset Blvd
225 locals recommend
The premier Comedy club where most major stars began their career.

Fitness, Wellness, Things to Do Around LA

Yoga, Gyms, Hospitals, Parks, Museums, Things to See in LA
where the metro is.
221 locals recommend
Hollywood / Highland station
6815 Hollywood Blvd
221 locals recommend
where the metro is.
6925 Hollywood Blvd. Walking distance. Movies
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood Blvd
1423 locals recommend
6925 Hollywood Blvd. Walking distance. Movies
Tennis...and much more. Two blocks away. On Monday morning a Farmers Market.
80 locals recommend
Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd
80 locals recommend
Tennis...and much more. Two blocks away. On Monday morning a Farmers Market.
A park with dog walking, Basketball, Tennis...walking distance.
35 locals recommend
Poinsettia Recreation Center
7341 Willoughby Ave
35 locals recommend
A park with dog walking, Basketball, Tennis...walking distance.
there are often film festivals here.
13 locals recommend
Directors Guild of America
5055 W 3rd St
13 locals recommend
there are often film festivals here.
Our newly remodeled observatory
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 locals recommend
Our newly remodeled observatory
a pharmacy that closes late....plus stocked with many items including liquor and ice cream.
102 locals recommend
Rite Aid
6130 Sunset Blvd
102 locals recommend
a pharmacy that closes late....plus stocked with many items including liquor and ice cream.
An absolute must see museum on the top of its own mountain...sensational architecture
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
2309 locals recommend
An absolute must see museum on the top of its own mountain...sensational architecture
The architecture of Frank Gehry is amazing...this building is a work of art...and the music inside fabulous. Downtown...Can take the metro at Hollywood Highland and avoid the traffic.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave
1063 locals recommend
The architecture of Frank Gehry is amazing...this building is a work of art...and the music inside fabulous. Downtown...Can take the metro at Hollywood Highland and avoid the traffic.
If you like cars, then this museum is a must.
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
538 locals recommend
If you like cars, then this museum is a must.
My favorite hike/walk. Best view of LA. Can walk from my place-1 3/4 hours to top (Mulholland Dr) and back. Many stars walk here. If you like the outdoors, this is great!! I do it 2X a week.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals recommend
My favorite hike/walk. Best view of LA. Can walk from my place-1 3/4 hours to top (Mulholland Dr) and back. Many stars walk here. If you like the outdoors, this is great!! I do it 2X a week.
Best prices for renting a car--and close. They will come and pick you up also.
328 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1619 N Gower St
328 locals recommend
Best prices for renting a car--and close. They will come and pick you up also.
Hospital with world class reputation. If you get sick, definitely go here. It is relatively close.
229 locals recommend
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd
229 locals recommend
Hospital with world class reputation. If you get sick, definitely go here. It is relatively close.
If your child (under 18) gets sick, definitely go here.
28 locals recommend
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd
28 locals recommend
If your child (under 18) gets sick, definitely go here.
If you are a member, this is the closest one...and it is 10 minutes away approx.
54 locals recommend
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 Sunset Blvd
54 locals recommend
If you are a member, this is the closest one...and it is 10 minutes away approx.
Many high end and designer shops here...and outdoor cafes.
16 locals recommend
Sunset Plaza Drive
Sunset Plaza Drive
16 locals recommend
Many high end and designer shops here...and outdoor cafes.
You may be able to get a short term membership or daily rate if you love to work out. Very convenient and very big gym with pool and basketball court...classes..and free parking. I go here.
167 locals recommend
LA Fitness
1628 N El Centro Ave
167 locals recommend
You may be able to get a short term membership or daily rate if you love to work out. Very convenient and very big gym with pool and basketball court...classes..and free parking. I go here.
Need your yoga workout? It's walking distance.
31 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
7080 Hollywood Blvd
31 locals recommend
Need your yoga workout? It's walking distance.

Essentials

Hard to describe...inexpensive and unique market...lots of things to make quickly or pre-prepared.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
1811 locals recommend
Hard to describe...inexpensive and unique market...lots of things to make quickly or pre-prepared.
Full market. Walking distance...but drive there is you are buying lots of food. Easy and free parking.
947 locals recommend
Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvd
947 locals recommend
Full market. Walking distance...but drive there is you are buying lots of food. Easy and free parking.
My favorite market. Tons of take out food, sushi, organic....name it...free parking.
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvd
1202 locals recommend
My favorite market. Tons of take out food, sushi, organic....name it...free parking.
You can walk here or to Whole Foods. Small market with personal service...lots of take out...great wine collection.
87 locals recommend
Bristol Farms
7880 Sunset Blvd
87 locals recommend
You can walk here or to Whole Foods. Small market with personal service...lots of take out...great wine collection.

Shopping

If you need quick shipping etc. Walking distance.
66 locals recommend
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
5575 Sepulveda Blvd
66 locals recommend
If you need quick shipping etc. Walking distance.

Sightseeing

Fabulous area for every type of design and art. It's called the Blue Whale. Art galleries nearby also
95 locals recommend
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave
95 locals recommend
Fabulous area for every type of design and art. It's called the Blue Whale. Art galleries nearby also
For a scenic view of the best parts of Los Angeles, and a ride through the most expensive real estate...take Sunset to the ocean..stop at Will Rogers State Park and then to Will Rogers State Beach.
16 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Park Road
Will Rogers State Park Road
16 locals recommend
For a scenic view of the best parts of Los Angeles, and a ride through the most expensive real estate...take Sunset to the ocean..stop at Will Rogers State Park and then to Will Rogers State Beach.
Where Sunset Blvd. ends going west.
127 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1
127 locals recommend
Where Sunset Blvd. ends going west.
If you want to visit it.
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood Boulevard
1173 locals recommend
If you want to visit it.
very nice here
328 locals recommend
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr
328 locals recommend
very nice here