Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveVenice modern deli. Our fave. gjusta.com
Superba Food + Bread
1900 Lincoln Blvd Venice farm-to-table. lifesuperba.com
Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
412 N Fairfax Ave West Hollywood pasta and pizza. jonandvinnys.com
Destroyer
3578 Hayden Ave Culver City hipness. destroyer.la
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle Blvd Slurp. tsujita.com
FOOD
10571 W Pico Blvd Best brunch in LA. food-la.com
Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington BoulevardJerusalem bagels & granola bowls. lodgebread.com
Pann's Restaurant
6710 La Tijera BlvdTemple of Googie Architecture. panns.com
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayLA's downtown food museum. grandcentralmarket.com
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica bakery & breakfasts. huckleberrycafe.com
Malibu shoreside, hidden-cove dining. paradisecovemalibu.com
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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyMalibu shoreside, hidden-cove dining. paradisecovemalibu.com
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda StTime travel to the 1920's. philippes.com
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveInsta-worthy pastries. bottegalouie.com
The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea AveOur fave mid-city salads. thesycamorekitchen.com
Vintage burgers. Best fries in town. (We order our fries "well done.") theapplepan.com
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The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdVintage burgers. Best fries in town. (We order our fries "well done.") theapplepan.com
Wanderlust Creamery
2105 Sawtelle BoulevardAdventures in ice cream. wanderlustcreamery.com
Melrose Place
Melrose PlaceWe're into coffee. Alfred is magic. alfred.la
Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1Peek Malibu. neptunesnet.com
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.Organic everything. erewhonmarket.com
Oste
8142 West 3rd StreetRoman pizza in mid-city. ostelosangeles.com
Loqui
8830 Washington BlvdHandmade flour tortillas in Culver City. eatloqui.com
Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdMore ice cream! saltandstraw.com
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
10705 Washington BoulevardAdventures in doughnuts. sidecardoughnuts.com
Bennett's Ice Cream
6333 West 3rd StreetTraditional ice cream @ The Original Farmer's Market
Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts
6333 W 3rd StTraditional donuts @ The Original Farmer's Market
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveDelicious sunsets @ The Santa Monica Pier. thelobster.com
Water Grill
544 S Grand AveSanta Monica seafood palace. watergrill.com
Mizlala West Adams
5400 W Adams BlvdDelicious mid-city Mediterranean. mizlala.com
Sushi in mid-city. katsu-yagroup.com/current-menu/
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The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd StSushi in mid-city. katsu-yagroup.com/current-menu/
Farmshop
225 26th StCelebs with your salad? farmshopca.com
Slab BBQ
8136 W 3rd StBBQ in West Hollywood. slabbarbecue.com
Hide Sushi
2040 Sawtelle BlvdSushi on the westside. hidesushi.com
Coffee Tomo
11309 Mississippi AveExcellent coffee & matcha on the Westside.
Renown Italian Deli in Santa Monica. Order The Godmother sandwich. bcdeli.com
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Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdRenown Italian Deli in Santa Monica. Order The Godmother sandwich. bcdeli.com
Mashti Malone's Ice Cream
1898 Westwood BoulevardPersian ice cream. mashtimalones.com
Taste of Tehran Restaurant
1915 Westwood BlvdPersian cuisine, nearby.tasteoftehran.com
Iconic fried chicken in Hollywood. .roscoeschickenandwaffles.com
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Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Hollywood
1514 N Gower StIconic fried chicken in Hollywood. .roscoeschickenandwaffles.com
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveIconic hot dogs in West Hollywood. pinkshollywood.com
Mid-city food emporium with vintage atmosphere.
819 Einheimische empfehlen
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StMid-city food emporium with vintage atmosphere.
Republique
624 S La Brea AveRemarkable food and pastries in mid-city.
Otium
222 S Hope StExcellent cocktails and eats -- right next to The Broad museum.
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdClassic Hollywood bar & grill.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Corner Door
12477 Washington BlvdHip & cozy drinks in Culver City. cornerdoorla.com
The Varnish
118 E 6th StDowntown LA speakeasy. thevarnishbar.com
ONYX Rooftop Bar
1301 Ocean AveSanta Monica sunsets. shangrila-hotel.com
Views from Beverly Hills @ The Waldorf Astoria. waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com
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The Rooftop by JG
9850 Wilshire BlvdViews from Beverly Hills @ The Waldorf Astoria. waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com
Breathtaking views from The Hollywood Hills. yamashirohollywood.com
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Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveBreathtaking views from The Hollywood Hills. yamashirohollywood.com
Death & Co.
818 E 3rd StDowntown bar. deathandcompany.com/dcdtla/
Sightseeing
Venice Canals
An historic Venice district. roadsideamerica.com/tip/30914
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFerris wheel over the Pacific. santamonicapier.org
The Witch's House in Beverly Hills. loc.gov/resource/highsm.21671/
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Spadena House
516 Walden DrThe Witch's House in Beverly Hills. loc.gov/resource/highsm.21671/
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetThe oldest street in downtown LA. olvera-street.com
Unparalleled views & star-gazing. griffithobservatory.org
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdUnparalleled views & star-gazing. griffithobservatory.org
Union Station
800 N Alameda StCinematic downtown LA. unionstationla.com
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveDowntown Gehry masterpiece. laphil.com
Historic downtown architecture. laconservancy.org/locations/bradbury-building
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bradbury building
304 South BroadwayHistoric downtown architecture. laconservancy.org/locations/bradbury-building
The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland PlArts and Crafts masterpiece in Pasadena. gamblehouse.org
Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. barnsdall.org/hollyhock-house
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Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdFrank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. barnsdall.org/hollyhock-house
Genius in mid-city. makcenter.org/schindler-house
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Schindler house and studio
835 N Kings RdGenius in mid-city. makcenter.org/schindler-house
Mid-century icon in Hollywood. laconservancy.org/locations/capitol-records-tower
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Capitol Records Building
1750 Vine StMid-century icon in Hollywood. laconservancy.org/locations/capitol-records-tower
The Theme Building
201 World WaySpace Age @ The Airport. laconservancy.org/locations/theme-building-lax
We prefer viewing from The Griifith Observatory. But here are tips for other viewing locations: https://la.curbed.com/2017/4/11/15232372/hollywood-sign-best-spots-views-hike?fbclid=IwAR3TVomcTN7LhsnjtZeVwWBkVT3FhizoWMdY-tUJqgavgimHG2s2vMUPK2U
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Hollywood Sign
We prefer viewing from The Griifith Observatory. But here are tips for other viewing locations: https://la.curbed.com/2017/4/11/15232372/hollywood-sign-best-spots-views-hike?fbclid=IwAR3TVomcTN7LhsnjtZeVwWBkVT3FhizoWMdY-tUJqgavgimHG2s2vMUPK2U
Mid-city tower of deco luxury. aconservancy.org/locations/bullocks-wilshire-southwestern-law-school
Bullocks Wilshire Building
Mid-city tower of deco luxury. aconservancy.org/locations/bullocks-wilshire-southwestern-law-school
Rem Koolhaus architecture in Koreatown. audreyirmaspavilion.org
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Wilshire Boulevard Temple
3663 Wilshire BlvdRem Koolhaus architecture in Koreatown. audreyirmaspavilion.org
The history of California tile in Malibu. adamsonhouse.org
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Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast HwyThe history of California tile in Malibu. adamsonhouse.org
Downtown Japanese everything. visitlittletokyo.com
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Little Tokyo Market Place
333 S Alameda StDowntown Japanese everything. visitlittletokyo.com
Angels Flight Railway
351 S Grand AveDowntown LA landmark since 1901. angels flight.org
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake BlvdArchitecture in Silverlake.
Parks & Nature
Breathtaking views in Culver City. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22790
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Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdBreathtaking views in Culver City. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22790
Manhattan Beach
Clean & quiet, sand & surf. manhattanbeach.gov
Clean & close on The Pacific Coast Highway. beaches.lacounty.gov/will-rogers-beach/
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Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Clean & close on The Pacific Coast Highway. beaches.lacounty.gov/will-rogers-beach/
Zuma Beach
Gorgeous Malibu. beaches.lacounty.gov/zuma-beach/
Gorgeous spot for picnics, hikes, & outdoor summer movies. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626
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Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdGorgeous spot for picnics, hikes, & outdoor summer movies. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueCliffside pacific stroll.
Enormous gardens in Pasadena. huntington.org
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdEnormous gardens in Pasadena. huntington.org
Ferndell Trail
Fern Dell DriveHorseback riding in Griffith Park.
Malibu Lagoon
3835 Cross Creek RdBeautiful hidden Malibu beach
Shopping
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardHipster nirvana. abbotkinneyblvd.com
Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdCulver City coolness. platformlosangeles.com
ROW DTLA
777 S Alameda StDowntown LA destination. rowdtla.com
Obsolete
11270 Washington BlvdFine art & dreamy installations. obsoleteinc.com
Scent Bar Hollywood
7405 Beverly BlvdBest perfumery on the planet. luckyscent.com/scentbar/
Black Market
2060 Sawtelle BlvdNearby Sawtelle go-to.
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetFantasy in Downtown LA. lastbookstorela.com
Japanese art & housewares in Mar Vista. tortoiselife.com
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Tortoise General Store
12701 Venice Blvd.Japanese art & housewares in Mar Vista. tortoiselife.com
Glossier LA
8523 Melrose AvenueGlossier's flagship store in West Hollywood. glossier.com
Shoppers' paradise in West LA. westfield.com/en-US/centurycity/homepage
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdShoppers' paradise in West LA. westfield.com/en-US/centurycity/homepage
The Grove
189 The Grove DrShoppers paradise in mid-city. thegrovela.com
Montana Avenue
Montana AvenueUpscale shopping in Santa Monica. http://montanaave.com
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StUpscale shopping. brentwoodcountrymart.com
Fairfax
Hip fashion.
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveIconic shopping in Beverly Hills. rodeodrive-bh.com
3rd Street Promenade
3rd Street PromenadeSanta Monica shopping. downtownsm.com
Melrose Place
Melrose PlaceLuxury shopping in West Hollywood.
Freehand Gallery
8413 West 3rd StreetModern crafts and jewelry.
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdPeek Malibu.
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveNot-to-be-missed collection in Downtown LA. thebroad.org
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdNearby. Intimate. A gem. hammer.ucla.edu
Exquisite garden. Beautiful views. Extensive collections. getty.edu/museum/
2309 Einheimische empfehlen
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrExquisite garden. Beautiful views. Extensive collections. getty.edu/museum/
Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.Culver City esoterica. Dreamy. mjt.org
The history of automotive design in mid-city. petersen.org
538 Einheimische empfehlen
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdThe history of automotive design in mid-city. petersen.org
Mid-city exhibitions & installations. lacma.org
3162 Einheimische empfehlen
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMid-city exhibitions & installations. lacma.org
Dorothy's ruby red slippers -- and the history of cinema. academymuseum.org/en/
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire BlvdDorothy's ruby red slippers -- and the history of cinema. academymuseum.org/en/
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveModern art in Downtown LA. MOCA.org
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda BlvdJewish cultural museum. skirball.org
Ground-breaking gallery in Los Feliz. Rhonda Voo has exhibited there :) laluzdejesus.com
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La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood BlvdGround-breaking gallery in Los Feliz. Rhonda Voo has exhibited there :) laluzdejesus.com
Bergamot Station Arts Center
2525 Michigan AvenueSanta Monica art galleries. bergamotstation.com
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveA block away.
CVS
11941 San Vicente BlvdA block away.
Crest Cleaners
11119 Palms BlvdA block away.
Wells Fargo Bank
11601 Wilshire BlvdA block away.