Guidebook for Los Angeles

Jennifer
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Drinks & Nightlife

Incredible decor and intimate space, think Steampunk meets 1920's Speakeasy style...get transported back in time. Remember no shorts, jeans, sandals or trainers; I'm not into dress codes but make an exception for this place.
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The Edison
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Incredible decor and intimate space, think Steampunk meets 1920's Speakeasy style...get transported back in time. Remember no shorts, jeans, sandals or trainers; I'm not into dress codes but make an exception for this place.
The Rooftop at the Standard is not to be missed; check out the waterbed lounge chairs. Hopefully the night(or day) you pick will be some of their amazing DJ performances...
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The Rooftop
550 Flower St
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The Rooftop at the Standard is not to be missed; check out the waterbed lounge chairs. Hopefully the night(or day) you pick will be some of their amazing DJ performances...
Big windows, great drinks and cool venue on the edge of the Fashion District. Often you can catch a great DJ here on weeknights or weekends.
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Pattern Bar
100 W 9th St
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Big windows, great drinks and cool venue on the edge of the Fashion District. Often you can catch a great DJ here on weeknights or weekends.
The bar that started the neighborhood...Spring Street bar is an institution in itself
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Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring St
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The bar that started the neighborhood...Spring Street bar is an institution in itself

Parks & Nature

This is a great hike to one of LA's iconic landmarks.
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Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon Drive
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This is a great hike to one of LA's iconic landmarks.
Beautiful park with nice lawns for a picnic, and a water feature for the kids to play in.
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IPaki YaseGrand
200 N Grand Ave
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Beautiful park with nice lawns for a picnic, and a water feature for the kids to play in.

Sightseeing

Get a panoramic view of our great city, along with an outside clear slide from one floor to another!
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U.S. Bank Tower
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Get a panoramic view of our great city, along with an outside clear slide from one floor to another!
Featured in the original "Blade Runner" movie, the Bradbury Building boasts an open air "bird's nest" design and original elevators still operated by pulleys and weights.
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bradbury building
304 South Broadway
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Featured in the original "Blade Runner" movie, the Bradbury Building boasts an open air "bird's nest" design and original elevators still operated by pulleys and weights.
Beautiful original theater from the heyday of the LA theater era!
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Los Angeles Theatre
615 S Broadway
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Beautiful original theater from the heyday of the LA theater era!
Another famous piece of LA history, the United Artists Building, now the Ace Hotel, has a nice rooftop area with pool and bar.
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Ace Hotel
929 S Broadway
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Another famous piece of LA history, the United Artists Building, now the Ace Hotel, has a nice rooftop area with pool and bar.
Iconic Griffth Observatory is set in the beautiful Griffith Park, one of the largest city parks in the US.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Iconic Griffth Observatory is set in the beautiful Griffith Park, one of the largest city parks in the US.

Arts & Culture

Excellent orchestral music venue, the LA Philharmonic is tops and the concert hall itself is one of a kind!
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave
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Excellent orchestral music venue, the LA Philharmonic is tops and the concert hall itself is one of a kind!
More than a bookstore...go upstairs for exploring and amazing art.
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street
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More than a bookstore...go upstairs for exploring and amazing art.

Food Scene

Don't let the drive in/burger stand look fool you...this place has the goods. Order the chicken plate with extra sauce, you won't be disappointed!
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Dino's Chicken & Burgers
2575 W Pico Blvd
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Don't let the drive in/burger stand look fool you...this place has the goods. Order the chicken plate with extra sauce, you won't be disappointed!
Tucked in the Mercado La Paloma, one of the best LA spots for food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico!
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Chichen Itza
3655 S Grand Ave
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Tucked in the Mercado La Paloma, one of the best LA spots for food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico!
Simply incredible chef creations at this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Very intimate and highly recommended.
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Bäco Mercat
408 S Main St
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Simply incredible chef creations at this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Very intimate and highly recommended.
Breakfast here is tops.
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Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose Ave
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Breakfast here is tops.
Great wine selection and happy hour food.
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Terroni
7605 Beverly Blvd
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Great wine selection and happy hour food.
One of the other must-try Italian spots in town. I always get the Chicken Piccata, but everything here is excellent.
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Il Capriccio
1757 N Vermont Ave
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One of the other must-try Italian spots in town. I always get the Chicken Piccata, but everything here is excellent.
One of the best and most reasonable Italian joints in LA.
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Maccheroni Republic
332 S Broadway
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One of the best and most reasonable Italian joints in LA.
Most authentic Cuban restaurant in LA. Order the Pollo al Herez with a cuban coffee.
El Colmao
2328 W Pico Blvd
Most authentic Cuban restaurant in LA. Order the Pollo al Herez with a cuban coffee.
Founded in 1947, you can eat where the original Rat Pack sat down for steaks. Best cut is the Culotte, and be sure to have Alex make you a Ketel dirty martini.
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Taylor's Steak House
3361 W 8th St
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Founded in 1947, you can eat where the original Rat Pack sat down for steaks. Best cut is the Culotte, and be sure to have Alex make you a Ketel dirty martini.
This is the only place to go to get your gelato fix. Sample the Pistachio and Banana White Chocolate before deciding...
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Gelateria Uli
541 S Spring St
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This is the only place to go to get your gelato fix. Sample the Pistachio and Banana White Chocolate before deciding...
Classic food market...try some of the original spots like the Salvadorean place in the middle, right side when entering of Broadway. There's always a line... Also if you've never had vegan ramen and/or never wanted to, you have to try Ramen Hood. Incredible.
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Imarike yeGrand Central
317 S Broadway
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Classic food market...try some of the original spots like the Salvadorean place in the middle, right side when entering of Broadway. There's always a line... Also if you've never had vegan ramen and/or never wanted to, you have to try Ramen Hood. Incredible.

Essentials

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Ralphs
645 W 9th St
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Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand Ave
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CVS
4414 York Blvd
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