Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
In house locally crafted beers (Highland Park Brewery) and wines by the glass. Wonderful watering hole for meeting a group or alone at the window bar watching the happenings on York.
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The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdIn house locally crafted beers (Highland Park Brewery) and wines by the glass. Wonderful watering hole for meeting a group or alone at the window bar watching the happenings on York.
Día de los Muertos theme in this kitschy, multi-room space with loads of mezcal and tequila options. Fantastic happy hour, try the Smokey Margarita! At night move to the dance floor as DJ's play punk, new wave, and ska.
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La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StDía de los Muertos theme in this kitschy, multi-room space with loads of mezcal and tequila options. Fantastic happy hour, try the Smokey Margarita! At night move to the dance floor as DJ's play punk, new wave, and ska.
Industrial chic gastropub with extensive wine and beer list, and good comfort food.
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The York
5018 York BlvdIndustrial chic gastropub with extensive wine and beer list, and good comfort food.
The renovation of this former music venue called Mr. T's Bowl into a steampunk-esque bowling alley and bar is spectacular. Lots of artifacts to see here. The price to rent a lane can run from $50 to $70
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Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StThe renovation of this former music venue called Mr. T's Bowl into a steampunk-esque bowling alley and bar is spectacular. Lots of artifacts to see here. The price to rent a lane can run from $50 to $70
Depending on what night you visit this local, casual, retro dive bar you can find dj's, live music, and dancing. But they offer affordable, no frills, straightforward drinks every night.
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The Offbeat
6316 York BlvdDepending on what night you visit this local, casual, retro dive bar you can find dj's, live music, and dancing. But they offer affordable, no frills, straightforward drinks every night.
Our personal favorite, because the cocktails are to die for (my favorite the Paloma $12), it's within walking distance (just enter from the alley), and the atmosphere has a down to earth "neighborly" feel.
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Good Housekeeping HLP
5635 N Figueroa StOur personal favorite, because the cocktails are to die for (my favorite the Paloma $12), it's within walking distance (just enter from the alley), and the atmosphere has a down to earth "neighborly" feel.
The bar and music hall (The Lodge Room down the hall from the bar on the same floor) are chill, stylish and sexy sophisticated. Check for performances since live music is not always going on in the Lodge Room, but the DJ spins Thursday - Saturday and live Wednesday night sessions in the bar. Love this place among many in the neighborhood!
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Checker Hall
104 N Ave 56The bar and music hall (The Lodge Room down the hall from the bar on the same floor) are chill, stylish and sexy sophisticated. Check for performances since live music is not always going on in the Lodge Room, but the DJ spins Thursday - Saturday and live Wednesday night sessions in the bar. Love this place among many in the neighborhood!
Blind Barber
5715 N Figueroa StVery cool and hidden behind the barber shop.
Located in the historic Langham Hotel in Pasadena. Upscale bar, great cocktails, Thursday night jazz, with great views! One of our favorites for a different vibe.
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The Tap Room
1401 S Oak Knoll AveLocated in the historic Langham Hotel in Pasadena. Upscale bar, great cocktails, Thursday night jazz, with great views! One of our favorites for a different vibe.
Great live music and cool bands. Checkout their calendar online https://hihat.ticketfly.com/calendar/.
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The Hi Hat
5043 York BlvdGreat live music and cool bands. Checkout their calendar online https://hihat.ticketfly.com/calendar/.
Parks & Nature
Easily accessible and easygoing trail. Follow the sound of water flowing through the forest floor to the waterfall. Crowds can be crushing on the weekend.
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Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls TrailEasily accessible and easygoing trail. Follow the sound of water flowing through the forest floor to the waterfall. Crowds can be crushing on the weekend.
If you have the time to explore, this is our favorite group of hiking trails in the area. A drive up the mountain to Adams Pack Station (mail delivered via mules) at the entrance to Chantry Flats. We have an California Adventure Pass for your vehicle upon request. The Santa Anita Canyon loop provides lot's divergent trails to discover. The gold at the end of this rainbow is Sturtevant Falls, after the winter rains roll through this 50-foot waterfall an be quite spectacular.***insider alert***
Sturtevant Falls Hiking Trailhead
Forest Route 2N40If you have the time to explore, this is our favorite group of hiking trails in the area. A drive up the mountain to Adams Pack Station (mail delivered via mules) at the entrance to Chantry Flats. We have an California Adventure Pass for your vehicle upon request. The Santa Anita Canyon loop provides lot's divergent trails to discover. The gold at the end of this rainbow is Sturtevant Falls, after the winter rains roll through this 50-foot waterfall an be quite spectacular.***insider alert***
You will spot plenty of birds from the comfort of your bed, but this wildlife sanctuary has 282 acres of nature walks, hikes and more than 140 species of birds.
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Audubon Center at Debs Park
4700 Griffin AveYou will spot plenty of birds from the comfort of your bed, but this wildlife sanctuary has 282 acres of nature walks, hikes and more than 140 species of birds.
LA's largest public green space with an array of attractions (LA Zoo, merry-go-round, horseback riding trail, tennis courts, nine hole golf course.
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Griffith Park Boulevard
1519 Griffith Park BlvdLA's largest public green space with an array of attractions (LA Zoo, merry-go-round, horseback riding trail, tennis courts, nine hole golf course.
Shopping
Amazing vintage store! Curated with big love for stylish and high quality pieces.
Great safe place to walk or exercise around the Stadium, but on the second Sunday of each month the Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most iconic in Los Angeles
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Istadi yaseRose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrGreat safe place to walk or exercise around the Stadium, but on the second Sunday of each month the Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most iconic in Los Angeles
This street is lined with unique, small locally owned shops all within a few blocks away!
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York Boulevard
York BoulevardThis street is lined with unique, small locally owned shops all within a few blocks away!
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveGet your splurge on!
The original main business district of Highland Park has been transformed into restaurants, cafes, record stores, salons, juice bars, and more.
North Figueroa Street
North Figueroa StreetThe original main business district of Highland Park has been transformed into restaurants, cafes, record stores, salons, juice bars, and more.
Open every Tuesday from 3 PM until 8 PM. Love this Certified farmers' market because its small with ample parking. Good quality local produce available year round.
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Old LA/Highland Park Farmers' Market
Marmion WayOpen every Tuesday from 3 PM until 8 PM. Love this Certified farmers' market because its small with ample parking. Good quality local produce available year round.
One of our favorite places to lose ourselves in the day and let go the cares of the world. The largest independent bookstore in Southern California, this warm, welcoming space is a treasure trove and absolute gem. ***insider alert***
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetOne of our favorite places to lose ourselves in the day and let go the cares of the world. The largest independent bookstore in Southern California, this warm, welcoming space is a treasure trove and absolute gem. ***insider alert***
Beautiful outside mall with high end boutiques, variety of restaurants, and lots of lounging spots.
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Century City Mall station
Beautiful outside mall with high end boutiques, variety of restaurants, and lots of lounging spots.
Next to Santa Monica Beach! Leisurely walk 3rd Street Promenade, enjoy lunch on the sidewalk cafes, shop to your hearts content, and then walk a block to the beach and possibly rent bikes to ride down to Venice. Fun day!
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3rd Street Promenade
3rd Street PromenadeNext to Santa Monica Beach! Leisurely walk 3rd Street Promenade, enjoy lunch on the sidewalk cafes, shop to your hearts content, and then walk a block to the beach and possibly rent bikes to ride down to Venice. Fun day!
Book Show
The Artform Studio
5611 N Figueroa StCharlie Roquette
5712 N Figueroa StThe Stash on York
3206 Fletcher DriveUnique and beautiful choices in this lively store!
The Bearded Beagle
5206 Monte Vista StCool fun vintage store.
10 minutes driving Northeast. Great place to stroll in historic Old Town Pasadena (stores, restaurants, museums, yoga, theatres etc.)
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Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado Blvd10 minutes driving Northeast. Great place to stroll in historic Old Town Pasadena (stores, restaurants, museums, yoga, theatres etc.)
Sightseeing
Feeling lucky? Skyslide is an outdoor glass slide suspended 1,000 feet about Downtown Los Aneles. Go for the thrill of it! tip: go after the marine layer has burned off for best visibility.
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OUE Skyspace LA
633 W 5th StFeeling lucky? Skyslide is an outdoor glass slide suspended 1,000 feet about Downtown Los Aneles. Go for the thrill of it! tip: go after the marine layer has burned off for best visibility.
Because you can see the true stars in the sky as the city of LA twinkles below.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdBecause you can see the true stars in the sky as the city of LA twinkles below.
People watching at it's very best! See every possible person, curiosity, street performance, and sight in the world along this famous beach walk. Or break away from the parade of life to my old digs near the Venice Canals.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkPeople watching at it's very best! See every possible person, curiosity, street performance, and sight in the world along this famous beach walk. Or break away from the parade of life to my old digs near the Venice Canals.
The brothers Charles and Henry Greene's landmark home built for the Proctor & Gamble heirs. The tours and programming at architectural masterpiece is exceptional!
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Indlu yeGamble
4 Westmoreland PlThe brothers Charles and Henry Greene's landmark home built for the Proctor & Gamble heirs. The tours and programming at architectural masterpiece is exceptional!
Wonderful promenade next to Santa Monica beach! Street entertainers, sunny outdoor cafes, eclectic shopping, and a block away is the beach. Rent bikes and ride down to Venice on the boardwalk for more sightseeing and flavor!
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3rd Street Promenade
3rd Street PromenadeWonderful promenade next to Santa Monica beach! Street entertainers, sunny outdoor cafes, eclectic shopping, and a block away is the beach. Rent bikes and ride down to Venice on the boardwalk for more sightseeing and flavor!
Arts & Culture
Designed by Frank Gehry, this concert hall is home to the LA Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale. Also has restaurant and rood garden. Enough said.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveDesigned by Frank Gehry, this concert hall is home to the LA Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale. Also has restaurant and rood garden. Enough said.
The collection is vast, views are panoramic, architecture remarkable, and its free. Whether you take the bus or park your car at the bottom; one must take the electronic tram to the complex.
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Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveThe collection is vast, views are panoramic, architecture remarkable, and its free. Whether you take the bus or park your car at the bottom; one must take the electronic tram to the complex.
Warhol, Sherman, and Koons, oh my! Eli and Edith Broad's collection of 2000 popular contemporary art works. Regular admission is free with an appointment. Google "Happenings at the Broad" for tickets for upcoming dates. Everyone raves about the "Infinity Mirrored Room", but do not miss Ragnar Kjartansson's breathtaking nine screen video piece "The Visitors"! Hidden behind a windowless storefront this is a repository of oddities, scientific wonders, and artistic miracles. Fascinating, subversive, and surreal this attraction is wholly unique and highly recommended.Open only Thursday - Sunday 2PM - 8PM***insider alert***
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveWarhol, Sherman, and Koons, oh my! Eli and Edith Broad's collection of 2000 popular contemporary art works. Regular admission is free with an appointment. Google "Happenings at the Broad" for tickets for upcoming dates. Everyone raves about the "Infinity Mirrored Room", but do not miss Ragnar Kjartansson's breathtaking nine screen video piece "The Visitors"! Hidden behind a windowless storefront this is a repository of oddities, scientific wonders, and artistic miracles. Fascinating, subversive, and surreal this attraction is wholly unique and highly recommended.Open only Thursday - Sunday 2PM - 8PM***insider alert***
Plan to spend more than one day because there is so much to see. From a Gutenberg Bible to an exquisitely landscaped gardens, nearly every inch of the estate's grounds and collection is essential.
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdPlan to spend more than one day because there is so much to see. From a Gutenberg Bible to an exquisitely landscaped gardens, nearly every inch of the estate's grounds and collection is essential.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdGetting Around
Clean, safe, and efficient. And despite the past, you can get every where in the city from here. Example: To go to the Santa Monica beach without a car. Take Highland Park Rail Station southbound to Union Station Red line train Westbound to 7th Street/Metro Center and transfer to Expo line to Downtown Santa Monica.
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Gold Line
5607 N Figueroa StClean, safe, and efficient. And despite the past, you can get every where in the city from here. Example: To go to the Santa Monica beach without a car. Take Highland Park Rail Station southbound to Union Station Red line train Westbound to 7th Street/Metro Center and transfer to Expo line to Downtown Santa Monica.
Essentials
Rite Aid
6305 York BlvdDrug store within walking distance to Aire Nest.
Vons
561 N Glendale AveGrocery store within close driving distance for essentials.
The Hive Los Angeles
5670 York BlvdAlways have the best hair experience here!
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveEssential to get your "snack" on!