Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a small brewery located in an industrial area of Van Nuys. It is our favorite place to go to have a beer. The space is familiar with board games, nightly events, occasional food trucks and $4 pints on Mondays. Check out their Facebook for more details on events!
10 locals recommend
MacLeod Ale Brewing House
14741 Calvert StThis is a small brewery located in an industrial area of Van Nuys. It is our favorite place to go to have a beer. The space is familiar with board games, nightly events, occasional food trucks and $4 pints on Mondays. Check out their Facebook for more details on events!
Located in an old bank, this place has a great atmosphere! You may have even seen it in shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. We recommend you visit for happy hour or Sunday brunch.
203 locals recommend
The Federal
5303 Lankershim BlvdLocated in an old bank, this place has a great atmosphere! You may have even seen it in shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. We recommend you visit for happy hour or Sunday brunch.
This is our favorite bar. We love that it is within biking distance and that is has an outdoor patio. It also doesn't hurt that they have amazing happy hour prices!
21 locals recommend
District Pub NoHo
5249 Lankershim BlvdThis is our favorite bar. We love that it is within biking distance and that is has an outdoor patio. It also doesn't hurt that they have amazing happy hour prices!
L.A.'s oldest tiki bar still in operation. From the website, "Its relaxed environment is enhanced by the soft dim lighting and red candles throughout the bar, creating a cozy feel that lets the outside world slip away into a distant memory. In 2011 The Tonga Hut again saw an update with mid- century fireplace and more Tiki's."
17 locals recommend
Tonga Hut
12808 Victory BlvdL.A.'s oldest tiki bar still in operation. From the website, "Its relaxed environment is enhanced by the soft dim lighting and red candles throughout the bar, creating a cozy feel that lets the outside world slip away into a distant memory. In 2011 The Tonga Hut again saw an update with mid- century fireplace and more Tiki's."
Essentials
Forgot something? Need some snacks for when you are on the go? Want to grab a six pack, liquor or a bottle of wine? It is so close!
10 locals recommend
Ralphs
8325 Laurel Canyon BlvdForgot something? Need some snacks for when you are on the go? Want to grab a six pack, liquor or a bottle of wine? It is so close!
Great deals (especially on bulk items) and close to home! Grab some snacks for your adventures in L.A.
16 locals recommend
Smart & Final Extra!
6601 Laurel Canyon BlvdGreat deals (especially on bulk items) and close to home! Grab some snacks for your adventures in L.A.
Chase Bank
12051 Ventura BlvdMONEY!
Wells Fargo Bank
12160 Victory BlvdMONEY!
Entertainment & Activities
Movies! The prices aren't bad and they have senior discounts on Wednesday before 6pm, free popcorn Thursdays and student discounts on Sundays after 6pm. They also show a good selection of independent films.
92 locals recommend
Laemmle NoHo 7
5240 Lankershim BlvdMovies! The prices aren't bad and they have senior discounts on Wednesday before 6pm, free popcorn Thursdays and student discounts on Sundays after 6pm. They also show a good selection of independent films.
Want to see some stand up comedy, but don't want to travel far? Check out Flappers. They have up-and-coming and well-established comics performing all the time! Take your pick.
24 locals recommend
Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant
102 E Magnolia BlvdWant to see some stand up comedy, but don't want to travel far? Check out Flappers. They have up-and-coming and well-established comics performing all the time! Take your pick.
For those of you that are here to do a tour or be part of a live audience, the studios are not far from home!
225 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdFor those of you that are here to do a tour or be part of a live audience, the studios are not far from home!
Getting Around
This is the North Hollywood stop on the Metro Red Line. It will take you to many places throughout Los Angeles. Check out their map online!
89 locals recommend
North Hollywood Station
5391 Lankershim BlvdThis is the North Hollywood stop on the Metro Red Line. It will take you to many places throughout Los Angeles. Check out their map online!
You can catch this bike path close to home and follow it all the way to Burbank. It also serves as a connector to other bike friendly routes.
12 locals recommend
Chandler Bikeway
Chandler BoulevardYou can catch this bike path close to home and follow it all the way to Burbank. It also serves as a connector to other bike friendly routes.
Food Scene
The Pancake Factory
15619 Crenshaw BlvdToo tired to make breakfast? Walk to the Pancake Factory!
KFC
5925 W 3rd StHey, it's close to home!
Carl's Jr.
3005 W 6th StHey, it's close to home!
Subway Restaurants
6700 Laurel Canyon BlvdHey, it's close to home!
Delicious baked goods! Try any of the pizzas, the arugula salad or the strawberry and Nutella croissant.
13 locals recommend
Lilit Bakery & Cafe
12001 Victory BlvdDelicious baked goods! Try any of the pizzas, the arugula salad or the strawberry and Nutella croissant.
The best Thai food in town and within walking distance (or order in!). Our favorite dishes are the chicken sate and the pineapple curry. Note: This place is cash only.
Thai Victory
11736 Victory BlvdThe best Thai food in town and within walking distance (or order in!). Our favorite dishes are the chicken sate and the pineapple curry. Note: This place is cash only.
Maybe you have seen Austin Powers or maybe you have heard about their classic car show. Either way, you can make a short trip to Toluca Lake to see Bob's Big Boy.
87 locals recommend
Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrMaybe you have seen Austin Powers or maybe you have heard about their classic car show. Either way, you can make a short trip to Toluca Lake to see Bob's Big Boy.
McDonald's
14850 Victory BlvdHey, it's close to home!
Kabob & Mexican Food
We've never tried it, but if you are in the mood, they deliver!
In-N-Out Burger
5864 Lankershim BoulevardIt's iconic, and you are in L.A! Why not give it a try?
Not bad pizza! I really like the atmosphere (outdoor seating, ping pong table and fire pit for chilly days)! They have gluten-free options, too.
103 locals recommend
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
5203 Lankershim BoulevardNot bad pizza! I really like the atmosphere (outdoor seating, ping pong table and fire pit for chilly days)! They have gluten-free options, too.
Fun, themed coffee shop. The coffee is good and so are the dirty chai lattes.
22 locals recommend
SteamPunk Coffeebar And Kitchen
12526 Burbank BlvdFun, themed coffee shop. The coffee is good and so are the dirty chai lattes.
Everything I have tried here has been delicious. My favorites are the breakfast burrito, the sammy and the lemon ricotta pancakes. The coffee is great here, too.
35 locals recommend
Harvest Moon Kitchen + marketplace
12456 Magnolia BlvdEverything I have tried here has been delicious. My favorites are the breakfast burrito, the sammy and the lemon ricotta pancakes. The coffee is great here, too.
Shopping
Great place to buy records and has been featured in several films and television series such as Six Feet Under.
Atomic Records
3812 Magnolia BlvdGreat place to buy records and has been featured in several films and television series such as Six Feet Under.
Forgot to bring a book? The Iliad has a great selection of used and affordable books.
16 locals recommend
The Iliad Bookshop
5400 Cahuenga BlvdForgot to bring a book? The Iliad has a great selection of used and affordable books.