STUDIO 1080 Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
This laidback restaurant, in the basement of the Canyon Store, is famous for its vibe! Open in the evenings, it has valet parking in the Canyon Store lot.
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Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon BlvdThis laidback restaurant, in the basement of the Canyon Store, is famous for its vibe! Open in the evenings, it has valet parking in the Canyon Store lot.
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveClose to your place!
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveClosest Starbucks to where you're staying.
If you're heading to the Getty Center for a day of beautiful art and architecture, don't miss out on a great dining opportunity! The Getty Center Restaurant offers high-end seated table service -- great for leisurely conversation and with a stunning view of the area. One of my favorites.
Restaurant at The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center DrIf you're heading to the Getty Center for a day of beautiful art and architecture, don't miss out on a great dining opportunity! The Getty Center Restaurant offers high-end seated table service -- great for leisurely conversation and with a stunning view of the area. One of my favorites.
Parks & Nature
Runyon Canyon is famous for its hiking AND celebrity sightings. I recommend parking on the less-busy Mulholland entrance, although expect a crowd. Watch the No Parking signs, or you'll be ticketed. Do the whole loop and end up back at the top!
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Runyon Canyon North Entrance
7317 Mulholland DrRunyon Canyon is famous for its hiking AND celebrity sightings. I recommend parking on the less-busy Mulholland entrance, although expect a crowd. Watch the No Parking signs, or you'll be ticketed. Do the whole loop and end up back at the top!
If you have a dog, this is your must-see off-leash dog park! Completely enclosed with fencing, it's open 6 am to sundown and has plenty of free parking. Like many places in LA, it's a great place to see stars. Recently seen with their dogs: "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston and Jake Gyllenhaal, whose German Shepherd stole my dog's tennis ball. He politely returned it!
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Laurel Canyon Dog Park
8260 Mulholland DrIf you have a dog, this is your must-see off-leash dog park! Completely enclosed with fencing, it's open 6 am to sundown and has plenty of free parking. Like many places in LA, it's a great place to see stars. Recently seen with their dogs: "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston and Jake Gyllenhaal, whose German Shepherd stole my dog's tennis ball. He politely returned it!
Fryman Canyon Park
8401 Mulholland DriveMore great hiking in the area!
Will Rogers State Beach is the quintessential California beach, with wide sand, bike path, and volleyball players! There is plenty of paid parking and restroom facilities. On busy days, look for the gay area, known locally as "Ginger Rogers Beach." Locals often arrive late (noonish) and leave early (2 pm), as the temperature often drops quickly at the beach. Have fun!
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Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Will Rogers State Beach is the quintessential California beach, with wide sand, bike path, and volleyball players! There is plenty of paid parking and restroom facilities. On busy days, look for the gay area, known locally as "Ginger Rogers Beach." Locals often arrive late (noonish) and leave early (2 pm), as the temperature often drops quickly at the beach. Have fun!
Essentials
Canyon Country Store is both famous AND the closest store to your AirBNB spot! It has groceries, a deli with sandwiches and a great cooler of fresh salads and foods. Check out the community photos on the wall, taken annually. Mama Cass used to live in a secret apartment in the basement of the store. If you're nice, Tommy may show it to you. Canyon Country Store has full liquor sales and will deliver anything day or night, from a banana, to a liter of milk or a gallon of vodka! (323) 654-8091
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Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon BlvdCanyon Country Store is both famous AND the closest store to your AirBNB spot! It has groceries, a deli with sandwiches and a great cooler of fresh salads and foods. Check out the community photos on the wall, taken annually. Mama Cass used to live in a secret apartment in the basement of the store. If you're nice, Tommy may show it to you. Canyon Country Store has full liquor sales and will deliver anything day or night, from a banana, to a liter of milk or a gallon of vodka! (323) 654-8091
This is your closest grocery store with full food selections. In the 8000 Sunset complex at corner of Sunset Blvd and Laurel Canyon/Crescent Heights. Easy validated parking in underground ramp. Also in that same complex, CVS drug store, Starbucks and a number of casual food spots.
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdThis is your closest grocery store with full food selections. In the 8000 Sunset complex at corner of Sunset Blvd and Laurel Canyon/Crescent Heights. Easy validated parking in underground ramp. Also in that same complex, CVS drug store, Starbucks and a number of casual food spots.
Your closest place for drop-off laundry and dry cleaning. Open to 7 pm. 323-654-1464
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Laurel Canyon Cleaners
2080 Laurel Canyon BlvdYour closest place for drop-off laundry and dry cleaning. Open to 7 pm. 323-654-1464
Sightseeing
This is one of the things I take my own guests to see! The Warner Bros. Studio Tour is a real, old-school golf cart ride through some of the most Famous Streets in the world! You'll spend the day in a small group with a personal tour guide -- much more intimate an experience than Universal. Please note this is NOT a theme park -- you'll walk through actual working sets. I highly recommend! Reservations suggested. While you're in the area, drive around to see the Walt Disney Studios, about a mile from Warner Bros. parking.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdThis is one of the things I take my own guests to see! The Warner Bros. Studio Tour is a real, old-school golf cart ride through some of the most Famous Streets in the world! You'll spend the day in a small group with a personal tour guide -- much more intimate an experience than Universal. Please note this is NOT a theme park -- you'll walk through actual working sets. I highly recommend! Reservations suggested. While you're in the area, drive around to see the Walt Disney Studios, about a mile from Warner Bros. parking.
I-TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdThe famous Chinese Theatre!
You'll drive past this nearly every time you come home to Studio1080. Mostly hidden behind the hedges are the remains of Houdini's Estate!
The Houdini Estate
2400 Laurel Canyon BlvdYou'll drive past this nearly every time you come home to Studio1080. Mostly hidden behind the hedges are the remains of Houdini's Estate!
Laurel Canyon
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaAsk Alexa for park hours
THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN! Strap on your hiking shoes and bring some water for a 6-mile hike climbing 1000 feet. It' the Canyon Drive Trail to ABOVE the Hollywood Sign with side trip to the Bronson (Batman) Cave. This is the closest address of the trailhead, where you may or may not find parking nearby.
2927 Canyon Dr
2927 Canyon DriveTHE HOLLYWOOD SIGN! Strap on your hiking shoes and bring some water for a 6-mile hike climbing 1000 feet. It' the Canyon Drive Trail to ABOVE the Hollywood Sign with side trip to the Bronson (Batman) Cave. This is the closest address of the trailhead, where you may or may not find parking nearby.
Getting Around
Laurel Canyon / Lookout Mountain station
If you're taking the bus, the LA Metro #218 stops here.