Guidebook for Monterey Park
Sightseeing
Expansive, beautiful gardens
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdExpansive, beautiful gardens
Izithunzi zeDescanso
1418 Descanso DrGreat display of local foliage and flowers
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveIconic building and classical concerts
City of Pasadena City Hall
300 S Raymond AveBeautiful architecture
Great view of LA. Get there around sunset for best views
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat view of LA. Get there around sunset for best views
Arts & Culture
Convenient theater located just downstairs
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AMC Atlantic Times Square 14
450 N Atlantic BlvdConvenient theater located just downstairs
The Broad
221 S Grand AveModern art
Essentials
Shunfat Supermarket
421 N Atlantic BlvdChinese supermarket
99 Ranch Market
771 W Garvey AveChinese supermarket
Ralphs
330 N Atlantic BlvdFresh groceries
24 Hour Fitness
8612 Santa Monica BlvdGym downstairs in shopping plaza
Parks & Nature
Almansor Park
800 S Almansor StJogging trail and lake with ducks!
Echo Park Lake
Great date spot
Beautiful view of Downtown LA
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Iphondo laseVista Hermosa, I-Authority yeRecreation & Conservation yeMountains
100 N Toluca StBeautiful view of Downtown LA
Shopping
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdShopping and restaurants
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel DrOutlet shops
Westfield Santa Anita
400 S Baldwin AveBest shopping in the area
Drinks & Nightlife
Eightytwo
707 E 4th PlArcade game and drinks
The Edison
Upscale bar
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StGreat views of downtown from rooftop bar
Magnolia House
492 S Lake AveGreat for dinner and drinks
38 Degrees Ale House & Grill
100 W Main StNice selection of beers
Quirky 3-story bar that has live music & dancing
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I-Pasifiki Seas e-Clifton's Cafeteria
648 S BroadwayQuirky 3-story bar that has live music & dancing
Food Scene
Savoy Kitchen
138 E Valley BlvdAffordable Hainan chicken
Golden Deli Restaurant
815 W Las Tunas DrBest Vietnamese pho in town
American Tea Room
909 South Santa Fe AvenueCute tea room and delicious breakfast
Blue Bottle Coffee
582 Mateo StHipster coffee spot!
Daikokuya
327 1st StYummy ramen noodles
Tomomi Sushi
17 W Main StSushi
Gen Korean BBQ House
68 W Main StAYCE Korean BBQ
Pepe's Finest Mexican Food
511 W Valley BlvdAwesome tacos and burritos
Banh Mi My Tho
304 W Valley BlvdCasual take-away bahn mi - get an extra fried egg! Super cheap and filling
Mama Lu's Dumpling House
501 W Garvey AveAuthentic Chinese dumplings
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdTaiwanese fusion food
Sichuan Impression
235 W Valley BlvdFlavorful Szechuan food
La Grande Orange Cafe
260 S Raymond AveRomantic spot - get the short rib tacos!
Boiling Point
15488 S Western AveTaiwanese hot pot
P P Pop
127 N Garfield AveLove the beef noodle soup here!
Dim sum - but will have long wait on the weekends
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Lunasia Chinese Cuisine
500 W Main StDim sum - but will have long wait on the weekends
iconic dumplings, now open inside the Westfield Santa Anita Mall
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Din Tai Fung
400 S Baldwin Aveiconic dumplings, now open inside the Westfield Santa Anita Mall
New restaurant on the 71st Floor of the US Bank building - great for dates / anniversaries ~$100/person
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633 W 5th StNew restaurant on the 71st Floor of the US Bank building - great for dates / anniversaries ~$100/person
Authentic Hong Kong cafe with great Asian breakfast starting at 8am
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Delicious Food Corner
2325 S Garfield AveAuthentic Hong Kong cafe with great Asian breakfast starting at 8am
Comfort Korean soup - perfect for rainy days
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Han Bat Shul Lung Tang
4163 W 5th StComfort Korean soup - perfect for rainy days