Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants.
922 locals recommend
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants.
High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdDSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
7021 Hollywood Boulevard
Century City Mall station
Rodeo Drive is a two-mile-long street, primarily in Beverly Hills, California, with its southern segment in the City of Los Angeles
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveRodeo Drive is a two-mile-long street, primarily in Beverly Hills, California, with its southern segment in the City of Los Angeles
Sightseeing
The University of Southern California is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880, it is the oldest private research university in California
287 locals recommend
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880, it is the oldest private research university in California
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierStoried seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.
Known for its bohemian spirit, Venice is a buzzing beach town with upscale commercial and residential pockets. Free-spirited Venice Boardwalk is the site of funky shops, street performers and colorful murals. There’s also a skate park and Muscle Beach outdoor gym. Abbot Kinney Boulevard features foodie hot spots, stylish boutiques and coffee bars. A picturesque enclave of canals is surrounded by modernist homes.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkKnown for its bohemian spirit, Venice is a buzzing beach town with upscale commercial and residential pockets. Free-spirited Venice Boardwalk is the site of funky shops, street performers and colorful murals. There’s also a skate park and Muscle Beach outdoor gym. Abbot Kinney Boulevard features foodie hot spots, stylish boutiques and coffee bars. A picturesque enclave of canals is surrounded by modernist homes.
Marina del Rey is an unincorporated seaside community and census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States. A Westside locale, the population was 8,866 at the 2010 census
277 locals recommend
Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey is an unincorporated seaside community and census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States. A Westside locale, the population was 8,866 at the 2010 census
Historic shopping plaza features popular retail shops & restaurants in rustic, barnlike buildings.
114 locals recommend
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StHistoric shopping plaza features popular retail shops & restaurants in rustic, barnlike buildings.
Hermosa Beach is a beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its population was 19,506 at the 2010 census. The city is located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles area and is one of the three Beach Cities.
283 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveHermosa Beach is a beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its population was 19,506 at the 2010 census. The city is located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles area and is one of the three Beach Cities.
Manhattan Beach is a laid-back South Bay community popular with families and outdoor enthusiasts. The Strand bike path winds along the oceanfront between modern mansions and wide stretches of sand lined with volleyball courts. Low-key Manhattan Beach Pier features a quaint aquarium and views of surfers. There are several parks, and a small downtown area with boutiques, brunch cafes, pubs & creative, upscale eateries.
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdManhattan Beach is a laid-back South Bay community popular with families and outdoor enthusiasts. The Strand bike path winds along the oceanfront between modern mansions and wide stretches of sand lined with volleyball courts. Low-key Manhattan Beach Pier features a quaint aquarium and views of surfers. There are several parks, and a small downtown area with boutiques, brunch cafes, pubs & creative, upscale eateries.
Beverly Hills is a city in California's Los Angeles County. Home to many Hollywood stars, it features the upscale shopping street of Rodeo Drive. The expansive Beverly Gardens Park has fountains and rose gardens, plus an illuminated Beverly Hills sign. The 1920s Greystone Mansion is the backdrop for many films. Known as a celebrity haunt, The Beverly Hills Hotel is set in tropical gardens and has a poolside cafe.
678 locals recommend
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a city in California's Los Angeles County. Home to many Hollywood stars, it features the upscale shopping street of Rodeo Drive. The expansive Beverly Gardens Park has fountains and rose gardens, plus an illuminated Beverly Hills sign. The 1920s Greystone Mansion is the backdrop for many films. Known as a celebrity haunt, The Beverly Hills Hotel is set in tropical gardens and has a poolside cafe.
Food Scene
Bustling to-go outlet of a wood-oven pizzeria furnishing a variety of Neapolitan thin-crust pies.
16 locals recommend
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen Hollywood
1521 Vine StBustling to-go outlet of a wood-oven pizzeria furnishing a variety of Neapolitan thin-crust pies.
Waiters serve classic American fare & martinis to diners in red booths at Hollywood's oldest eatery.
198 locals recommend
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdWaiters serve classic American fare & martinis to diners in red booths at Hollywood's oldest eatery.
Gourmet burgers, fries & milkshakes served in a colorful, hopping neighborhood gastropub.
61 locals recommend
Umami Burger Hollywood
1520 North Cahuenga BoulevardGourmet burgers, fries & milkshakes served in a colorful, hopping neighborhood gastropub.
Sleek, counter-serve chain known for its panini-style pressed sandwiches & hearty soups.
15 locals recommend
The Melt - CLOSED
7111 Sunset BlvdSleek, counter-serve chain known for its panini-style pressed sandwiches & hearty soups.
Upscale signature sushi & Japanese eats plus creative drinks in chic Philippe Starck–designed space.
239 locals recommend
Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood BlvdUpscale signature sushi & Japanese eats plus creative drinks in chic Philippe Starck–designed space.
This enormous, clubby Pan-Asian restaurant is known for a giant Buddha centerpiece & stylish crowd.
105 locals recommend
TAO
6421 Selma AveThis enormous, clubby Pan-Asian restaurant is known for a giant Buddha centerpiece & stylish crowd.
From breakfast staples to creative cocktails, this buzzy upscale diner serves comfort classics 24/7.
104 locals recommend
kitchen24
1608 N Cahuenga BlvdFrom breakfast staples to creative cocktails, this buzzy upscale diner serves comfort classics 24/7.
Trendy eatery in the Redbury Hotel serves Mediterranean tapas alongside inventive cocktails & wine.
77 locals recommend
Cleo Hollywood
1717 Vine StreetTrendy eatery in the Redbury Hotel serves Mediterranean tapas alongside inventive cocktails & wine.
Upscale gastropub, one of a local chain, pairs wide selection of craft beers with inventive burgers.
167 locals recommend
Stout Burgers & Beers
1544 N Cahuenga BlvdUpscale gastropub, one of a local chain, pairs wide selection of craft beers with inventive burgers.
Happening Mexican eatery known for funky Gothic decor, an outdoor bar & tons of tequila drinks.
34 locals recommend
La Velvet Margarita Cantina
1612 N Cahuenga BlvdHappening Mexican eatery known for funky Gothic decor, an outdoor bar & tons of tequila drinks.
Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
22 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
6430 Sunset BlvdLaid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
1920s pub serves up drinks & Continental fare in an Old Hollywood-styled dining space.
40 locals recommend
Pig ‘N Whistle
6714 Hollywood Blvd1920s pub serves up drinks & Continental fare in an Old Hollywood-styled dining space.
Upbeat, brick-lined bar features 50 specialty shots, oversized burgers & wall-to-wall flat-screens.
20 locals recommend
Rusty Mullet
1708 N Las Palmas AveUpbeat, brick-lined bar features 50 specialty shots, oversized burgers & wall-to-wall flat-screens.
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic boutique hotel with funky rooms, a bar & 3 dining options, including a rooftop restaurant.
144 locals recommend
Mama Shelter
6500 Selma AveEclectic boutique hotel with funky rooms, a bar & 3 dining options, including a rooftop restaurant.
The W Hotel's stylish outdoor option with DJs & fire pits serves drinks & elevated American bites.
7 locals recommend
Station Hollywood
6250 Hollywood BlvdThe W Hotel's stylish outdoor option with DJs & fire pits serves drinks & elevated American bites.
Beetle House is a restaurant and bar that pays tribute through food and drink to all things dark and lovely.
8 locals recommend
Beetle House LA
7080 N Las Palmas AveBeetle House is a restaurant and bar that pays tribute through food and drink to all things dark and lovely.
Elegant bi-level bar & nightclub featuring 1960s-era decor, a fireplace & a 2-story VIP table.
40 locals recommend
The Bar
1600 Argyle AveElegant bi-level bar & nightclub featuring 1960s-era decor, a fireplace & a 2-story VIP table.
Celebrity-friendly luxury club with eclectic DJs, a vast dance floor & a party atmosphere
130 locals recommend
Playhouse
6506 Hollywood BlvdCelebrity-friendly luxury club with eclectic DJs, a vast dance floor & a party atmosphere
Electronic music fans dance into the wee hours at this huge nightclub, housed in a historic theater.
154 locals recommend
Avalon Hollywood & Bardot
1735 Vine StreetElectronic music fans dance into the wee hours at this huge nightclub, housed in a historic theater.
Posh rooftop club above a historic theater boasts a glam Old Hollywood vibe & a covered patio.
13 locals recommend
Bardot
1735 Vine StPosh rooftop club above a historic theater boasts a glam Old Hollywood vibe & a covered patio.
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdConcertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.
Essentials
Drugstore chain with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some household products.
304 locals recommend
Walgreens
1501 Vine St Drugstore chain with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some household products.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Drugstore chain selling a variety of beauty & health products, plus some grocery & household items.
514 locals recommend
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga Blvd Drugstore chain selling a variety of beauty & health products, plus some grocery & household items.
Day spa offering skincare & other treatments, plus a range of bath, hair & makeup products
Bliss Spa at W Hollywood
6250 Hollywood Blvd Day spa offering skincare & other treatments, plus a range of bath, hair & makeup products
Drugstore chain selling a variety of beauty & health products, plus some grocery & household items.
514 locals recommend
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga Blvd Drugstore chain selling a variety of beauty & health products, plus some grocery & household items.
Supermarket chain with standard groceries plus deli items. Many have pharmacies.
356 locals recommend
Pavilions
727 Vine StSupermarket chain with standard groceries plus deli items. Many have pharmacies.
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
1202 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Getting Around
Hollywood / Vine Station
Hollywood BoulevardHollywood / Vine Metro Stop - Red Line
FlyAway - Hollywood
1627 Vine StShuttle to/from LAX
Entertainment & Activities
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
112 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
6801 Hollywood Blvd Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaSprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows.
Massive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdMassive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.
Cinema chain showing first-run movies & offering reserved seating & on-site cafe/bars.
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdCinema chain showing first-run movies & offering reserved seating & on-site cafe/bars.
Pacific Theatres's Cinerama Dome is a movie theater located at 6360 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Designed to present widescreen Cinerama films, it opened November 7, 1963. Today it continues as a leading first run theater.
772 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdPacific Theatres's Cinerama Dome is a movie theater located at 6360 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Designed to present widescreen Cinerama films, it opened November 7, 1963. Today it continues as a leading first run theater.
This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveThis classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962.
Open since 1923, the venue is a National and State Historic landmark & home to USC Trojans football.
173 locals recommend
LA Memorial Coliseum
3911 Figueroa StOpen since 1923, the venue is a National and State Historic landmark & home to USC Trojans football.