Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
This park is full of things to do from catching a bite to eat or a picnic on the grass to paddle boating or just a stroll around the lake. Less than a 10 minute walk it's a beautiful sight to see.
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Echo Park Lake
This park is full of things to do from catching a bite to eat or a picnic on the grass to paddle boating or just a stroll around the lake. Less than a 10 minute walk it's a beautiful sight to see.
1345 Carroll Ave
1345 Carroll AvenueThe house used in Michael Jackson's Thriller music video!
The exhibit is much like any other exploratorium but the view is worth the visit. If you catch LA on a clear day you can see all the way to the ocean. Sunset is the best time to see the city light up.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe exhibit is much like any other exploratorium but the view is worth the visit. If you catch LA on a clear day you can see all the way to the ocean. Sunset is the best time to see the city light up.
Everything Else
Elysian Park Trail
Elysian Park TrailOne of my few favorite places to hike.
Take the 10 East or the 92 South to get to the Metro train station. The quickest way to travel without a car. metro.net
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Civic Ctr / Grand Park Station
Take the 10 East or the 92 South to get to the Metro train station. The quickest way to travel without a car. metro.net
Food Scene
A 15 minute walk for some great Thai food. They also deliver!
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It's Thai Hometaurant
1311 N Glendale BlvdA 15 minute walk for some great Thai food. They also deliver!
A fun late night diner. Along with the great food and atmosphere, this is a notorious spot for celebrity sitings.
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Fred 62
1850 N Vermont AveA fun late night diner. Along with the great food and atmosphere, this is a notorious spot for celebrity sitings.
As a life long meat eater, this place still has a sweet spot in my heart. I have yet to be disappointed. Parking is easy with a metered lot right behind it.
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Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdAs a life long meat eater, this place still has a sweet spot in my heart. I have yet to be disappointed. Parking is easy with a metered lot right behind it.
Great spot for a small group to share a deep dish pizza and a bottle or two of wine.
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Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdGreat spot for a small group to share a deep dish pizza and a bottle or two of wine.
This place is a bit pricey but it's always been worth it. Some of the best meals I've had in Echo Park (even though I had google most of the menu items).
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Red Hill
1325 Echo Park AvenueThis place is a bit pricey but it's always been worth it. Some of the best meals I've had in Echo Park (even though I had google most of the menu items).
The name says it all. If you are in the mood for BBQ, this place will not disappoint.
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The Park's Finest
1267 W Temple StThe name says it all. If you are in the mood for BBQ, this place will not disappoint.
This place has a lot of hype. I'm not a big coffee snob but my friends that are have said this is the place.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdThis place has a lot of hype. I'm not a big coffee snob but my friends that are have said this is the place.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. They've got outdoor and indoor seating and a parking lot to boot!
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Good Microbrew and Grill
3725 Sunset BoulevardBreakfast, lunch and dinner. They've got outdoor and indoor seating and a parking lot to boot!
A rooftop view right in the middle of downtown. I recently came here with some friends to discover my new favorite go-to for out of towers. It's got a great happy hour and a $5 parking lot next door!
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Perch
448 S Hill StA rooftop view right in the middle of downtown. I recently came here with some friends to discover my new favorite go-to for out of towers. It's got a great happy hour and a $5 parking lot next door!
Yummy ramen. In fact, I like it more than the ramen I've had in Little Tokyo. Sometimes there is a wait but it's worth it.
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Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdYummy ramen. In fact, I like it more than the ramen I've had in Little Tokyo. Sometimes there is a wait but it's worth it.
Arts & Culture
Great ticket prices! A vintage theater with a modern projector and sound system. They only play one movie at a time so call to see what their current showing is. Street parking only, arrive early.
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Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrGreat ticket prices! A vintage theater with a modern projector and sound system. They only play one movie at a time so call to see what their current showing is. Street parking only, arrive early.
Friday nights they have Funky Soul night, my favorite night to hit this spot up. theecho.com
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The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdFriday nights they have Funky Soul night, my favorite night to hit this spot up. theecho.com
Baseball season? Dodger Stadium is right here! Home of the Los Angeles Dodgers!
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Istadion yaseDodger
1000 Vin Scully AveBaseball season? Dodger Stadium is right here! Home of the Los Angeles Dodgers!
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice dive bar with a pool table. Great spot to start out your night or end up there for last call! Warning: there is no sign so look for the address or ask the doorman.
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Little Joy
1477 Sunset BlvdA nice dive bar with a pool table. Great spot to start out your night or end up there for last call! Warning: there is no sign so look for the address or ask the doorman.
A small, dark and sophisticated beer and wine bar. I like to venture over here to start my night or just catch up with friends.
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el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdA small, dark and sophisticated beer and wine bar. I like to venture over here to start my night or just catch up with friends.
The cocktails are delicious and you get what you pay for. A hot spot for celebs keeping it low key. This place gets jam packed so get there early.
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Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdThe cocktails are delicious and you get what you pay for. A hot spot for celebs keeping it low key. This place gets jam packed so get there early.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store. Close enough to walk to, take the 92 bus or a 5 minute drive.
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Vons
561 N Glendale AveThis is the closest grocery store. Close enough to walk to, take the 92 bus or a 5 minute drive.
This is the closest Trader Joe's. The've been doing construction along Glendale Blvd and Rowena Ave so sometimes it takes longer to get there than it's worth.
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThis is the closest Trader Joe's. The've been doing construction along Glendale Blvd and Rowena Ave so sometimes it takes longer to get there than it's worth.
Shopping
CVS/pharmacy
1050 Sunset BlvdForget some travel necessities? Here ya go!