The Neighborhood near Melrose & Fairfax
Food Scene
Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax AveGreat coffee. Fantastic breakfast food truck right out side
Take out or eat in Chinese. They have a tiny bar and a tiny performance space. Definitely worth a visit.
23 locals recommend
Genghis Cohen
740 N Fairfax AveTake out or eat in Chinese. They have a tiny bar and a tiny performance space. Definitely worth a visit.
Fairfax Classic. You have to go so you can say you've been there at least once.
183 locals recommend
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveFairfax Classic. You have to go so you can say you've been there at least once.
Fantastic family owned fine dining. Don't miss it!
16 locals recommend
Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse
7963 Melrose AveFantastic family owned fine dining. Don't miss it!
On Jonathan Gold's 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles list. For the adventurous diner.
117 locals recommend
Animal
435 N Fairfax AveOn Jonathan Gold's 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles list. For the adventurous diner.
Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
412 N Fairfax AveTrendy AND family friendly. Hard to beat!
Sweet Lady Jane Bakery
1631 Montana AveA Melrose Classic for sweet treats.
Connie and Ted's
8171 Santa Monica BlvdOn Jonathan Gold's 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles.
Like Canters, you have to say you've been here at least once. Its worth the visit. Its about a 20 minute walk door to door, and frequently a 20 minute wait in line to order your dog.
297 locals recommend
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveLike Canters, you have to say you've been here at least once. Its worth the visit. Its about a 20 minute walk door to door, and frequently a 20 minute wait in line to order your dog.
Shopping
Fred Segal
8500 Sunset BlvdMelrose Shopping Classic.
Reformation
2937 Main StSlow fashion at its finest
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Disneyland of Shopping
Paul Smith
8221 Melrose AvePink wall... need I say more
This is where all the cool kids go to line up for days to get their gear - then they sell it at a 300% markup.
North Fairfax Avenue
North Fairfax AvenueThis is where all the cool kids go to line up for days to get their gear - then they sell it at a 300% markup.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdIf its summertime, you have to go. Just once.
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveIts a classic
Arts & Culture
Great way to spend the day browsing the art, having a nice lunch and enjoying the surrounding park.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGreat way to spend the day browsing the art, having a nice lunch and enjoying the surrounding park.
Laugh Factory
151 S Pine AveSunset Comedy Classic
The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose AveBecause everyone knows about the groundlings...
Sightseeing
LA must see. Go early and get the early bird menu at Dupars. Or if you are with a group who can't decide, head into the stalls where everyone can pick what they want and meet up to eat.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StLA must see. Go early and get the early bird menu at Dupars. Or if you are with a group who can't decide, head into the stalls where everyone can pick what they want and meet up to eat.
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdBecause you are in Hollywood afterall...
Go and put your hands in the old hollywood handprints and your feet in the footprints.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdGo and put your hands in the old hollywood handprints and your feet in the footprints.
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood BlvdClassic Old Hollywood movie experience.
Amazing views of Los Angeles and a great spot to see the night sky.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdAmazing views of Los Angeles and a great spot to see the night sky.
This is a great spot to do some shopping, have a little lunch and just take in the Hollywood vibes.
179 locals recommend
Larchmont Village
This is a great spot to do some shopping, have a little lunch and just take in the Hollywood vibes.
North Robertson Boulevard
North Robertson BoulevardAnother shopping and dining hot spot.
Essentials
Best unknown Trader Joe's in Los Angeles. People are afraid of the underground parking so its never busy. Their album covered elevators and great soundtrack make grocery shopping seem almost cool.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdBest unknown Trader Joe's in Los Angeles. People are afraid of the underground parking so its never busy. Their album covered elevators and great soundtrack make grocery shopping seem almost cool.
Looking for a totally LA nuts and berries rich hippie hollywood vibe? This is the place to visit. Be prepared for the parking - its not great. I frequently walk. The quality of the food is worth it.
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdLooking for a totally LA nuts and berries rich hippie hollywood vibe? This is the place to visit. Be prepared for the parking - its not great. I frequently walk. The quality of the food is worth it.
Great place to run in quickly and pick up that one thing you forgot. Not too crowded, quick lines, small but lovely selection of normal grocery store stuff.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveGreat place to run in quickly and pick up that one thing you forgot. Not too crowded, quick lines, small but lovely selection of normal grocery store stuff.
Parks & Nature
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveThis is where all the cool people in LA go to hike
Bronson Canyon Playground
3200 Canyon DrTake this easy hike to find the original Bat Cave!