Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
When you need that specialty organic product or ingredient, come here.
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Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand Ave When you need that specialty organic product or ingredient, come here.
Ralphs
645 W 9th StIt's across the street, can't beat the convenience!
YAS Fitness Center-DTLA
831 S Hope StBecause I honestly don't spin as hard if no one is looking.
SoHo Nails & Spa
127 San Pedro StMani & pedi, gel nails. They validate parking, this is priceless.
Getting Around
7th St / Metro Center station
Food Scene
There is something for everyone here, plenty of vendors to choose from. Great local flavor and a fun way to spend an afternoon.
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Imarike yeGrand Central
317 S BroadwayThere is something for everyone here, plenty of vendors to choose from. Great local flavor and a fun way to spend an afternoon.
Go early and grab a couple seats at the bar if you can't get a reservation. It's a foodie worthy destination restaurant. A popular downtown restaurant.
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Bestia
2121 E 7th PlGo early and grab a couple seats at the bar if you can't get a reservation. It's a foodie worthy destination restaurant. A popular downtown restaurant.
When I'm too lazy to make a reservation or walk more than a block for a drink or bite to eat. This boutique hotel still makes me feel grown up.
O Hotel
819 Flower StWhen I'm too lazy to make a reservation or walk more than a block for a drink or bite to eat. This boutique hotel still makes me feel grown up.
Beautiful art deco space and conveniently located across the street. Perfect for a special occasion or drink in the bar.
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Faith & Flower
705 W 9th StBeautiful art deco space and conveniently located across the street. Perfect for a special occasion or drink in the bar.
Sometimes you just need a fresh salad or wrap for lunch. Walk across to Grand Hope Park if it's a nice day and dine al fresco.
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Simply Salad
645 W 9th StSometimes you just need a fresh salad or wrap for lunch. Walk across to Grand Hope Park if it's a nice day and dine al fresco.
Arts & Culture
Bring your camera, you'll be next to Frank Gehry's iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. You can go an hour before they open and stand in the same day ticket line if online tickets are unavailable. Get tickets separately for the Infinity Room right when you enter so you can wander the museum for the roughly 2 hour wait to see the special exhibit.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveBring your camera, you'll be next to Frank Gehry's iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. You can go an hour before they open and stand in the same day ticket line if online tickets are unavailable. Get tickets separately for the Infinity Room right when you enter so you can wander the museum for the roughly 2 hour wait to see the special exhibit.
Next to USC and accessible by Metro. Adjacent to California Science Center and Exposition Park Rose Garden.
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I-Museum ye-Natural History ye-Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdNext to USC and accessible by Metro. Adjacent to California Science Center and Exposition Park Rose Garden.
I-Grammy Museum
800 W Olympic BlvdNext to USC and accessible by Metro. Adjacent to Natural History Museum and Exposition Park Rose Garden.
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrNext to USC and accessible by Metro. Adjacent to Natural History Museum and Exposition Park Rose Garden.
Little Tokyo is a gem. Then enjoy some local sushi, ramen or boba tea.
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Iziko Lomuzi WabaseJapan WaseMzantsi Afrika
100 N Central AveLittle Tokyo is a gem. Then enjoy some local sushi, ramen or boba tea.
Parks & Nature
A tidy and safe park where you can eat your salad or sandwich over lunch and watch FIDM students and locals going about their day. It's small but only a block away.
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Iphakamisa Park yeGrand Hope
919 S Grand AveA tidy and safe park where you can eat your salad or sandwich over lunch and watch FIDM students and locals going about their day. It's small but only a block away.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThe closest park for hiking.
Next to USC and accessible by Metro. Adjacent to California Science Center and Natural History Museum.
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Exposition Park Rose Garden
701 State DrNext to USC and accessible by Metro. Adjacent to California Science Center and Natural History Museum.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classy with a dress code, this beautifully restored venue is a feast for the eyes.
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The Edison
Classy with a dress code, this beautifully restored venue is a feast for the eyes.
Perfect place to begin or end the night after exploring all the bars up and down Spring St. Laid back basement vibe is welcoming and unpretentious. I like the beef noodle soup and beef roll here, gastropub that won't break the bank.
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Peking Tavern
236 S Spring StPerfect place to begin or end the night after exploring all the bars up and down Spring St. Laid back basement vibe is welcoming and unpretentious. I like the beef noodle soup and beef roll here, gastropub that won't break the bank.
D'Vine Lounge Bar
821 Flower StreetIn the mood for a quiet wine bar and small bites less than a block away.
I know it's called Art Walk but it feels more like a pub crawl.
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Art Walk DTLA
411 S Main StI know it's called Art Walk but it feels more like a pub crawl.
Sightseeing
Someone you know is bound to have a profile pic set amongst the lamp post art installation. The Rain Room is the current rage but it's members only due to popular demand.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdSomeone you know is bound to have a profile pic set amongst the lamp post art installation. The Rain Room is the current rage but it's members only due to popular demand.
This will be a much nicer setting and view of the city than trying to get close to the Hollywood sign.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThis will be a much nicer setting and view of the city than trying to get close to the Hollywood sign.
Adjacent to LACMA. A change of pace when all museum exhibits start to blur together.
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La Brea Tar Pits neMuziyam
5801 Wilshire BlvdAdjacent to LACMA. A change of pace when all museum exhibits start to blur together.