Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Town has fantastic pizza, whether you're vegan or a meat and cheese lover, this is the spot to go!
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TOWN Pizza
5101 York BlvdTown has fantastic pizza, whether you're vegan or a meat and cheese lover, this is the spot to go!
Antigua is an old school panaderia and restaurant where you can grab a quick bite or pan dulce if you're craving something sweet!
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Antigua Bread
5703 N Figueroa StAntigua is an old school panaderia and restaurant where you can grab a quick bite or pan dulce if you're craving something sweet!
One of the better shops in the Highland Park area. It does get busy, but service is usually top-notch!
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Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa StOne of the better shops in the Highland Park area. It does get busy, but service is usually top-notch!
Amazing food! Great quality - organic, family owned joint. Great to stop by for brunch or lunch if you're in the area.
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Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdAmazing food! Great quality - organic, family owned joint. Great to stop by for brunch or lunch if you're in the area.
The Grand Central Market has been a staple in LA life since the 40s. It has now been re-vamped by gentrification and has a large selection of different foods from different cultures. Recommended are - La Tostaderia, G&B, Chiles Secos, Ana Maria, Belcampo, CHina Cafe, Sarita's Pupuseria, Tacos Tumbras a Tomas
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Imarike yeGrand Central
317 S BroadwayThe Grand Central Market has been a staple in LA life since the 40s. It has now been re-vamped by gentrification and has a large selection of different foods from different cultures. Recommended are - La Tostaderia, G&B, Chiles Secos, Ana Maria, Belcampo, CHina Cafe, Sarita's Pupuseria, Tacos Tumbras a Tomas
Perch
448 S Hill StStunning view from the rooftop!
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdThe pastries are to die for!
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveThis is a relatively hidden taco stand that has superb tacos for a cheap price! Hidden between Ave 26 and Humboldt, let the aroma of tacos and music guide you!
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Ave 26 Taco Stand
This is a relatively hidden taco stand that has superb tacos for a cheap price! Hidden between Ave 26 and Humboldt, let the aroma of tacos and music guide you!
Thai Eagle Rox
4601 York BlvdAMAZING thai food.
Colorado Donuts
1578 Colorado BlvdCalifornia Donuts
3540 W 3rd St
DK's Donuts & Bakery
1614 Santa Monica BlvdThe Coop Pizza
10006 National BlvdGreat pizza to have if you're in the area
Great vegan restaurant!
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Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdGreat vegan restaurant!
Great modern mediterranean restaurant to go to! Good drink selection, there are several different locations!
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Spitz - Little Tokyo
371 East 2nd StreetGreat modern mediterranean restaurant to go to! Good drink selection, there are several different locations!
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
5915 Franklin AveDelicious ice cream!
Skip the line at Milk, this is the ice cream shop to go to in this area!
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Sweet Rose Creamery
225 26th StSkip the line at Milk, this is the ice cream shop to go to in this area!
Leo's Tacos Truck
415 Glendale BlvdBest taco truck, hands down
Lala's Argentine Grill
7229 Melrose AveSalt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdGreat little farmers market that happens every thursday 4-7!
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South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveGreat little farmers market that happens every thursday 4-7!
Old LA/Highland Park Farmers' Market
Marmion Way
Nong La Cafe
2055 Sawtelle BlvdCafe Brasil
11736 Washington Blvd
Sushi Enya
343 E 1st StBest sushi in LA
Entertainment & Activities
Classic place to visit if you've never been to LA. You can park down the hill and take a nice hike up to the observatory. From there, you can be adventurous and attempt the longer trek out to the Hollywood sign, or take it easy and watch a show inside the planetarium!
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdClassic place to visit if you've never been to LA. You can park down the hill and take a nice hike up to the observatory. From there, you can be adventurous and attempt the longer trek out to the Hollywood sign, or take it easy and watch a show inside the planetarium!
Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdGreat spa!
Great theater to go to if you want to watch less known or foreign films
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Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdGreat theater to go to if you want to watch less known or foreign films
Family Amusement Corporation
876 N Vermont AveYou don't have to get a tour of the Placita Olvera, but you should visit if you've never been. It is essentially the epicenter and place where Los Angeles began and has expanded since.
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Olvera Street
Olvera StreetYou don't have to get a tour of the Placita Olvera, but you should visit if you've never been. It is essentially the epicenter and place where Los Angeles began and has expanded since.
Highland Theatres
5604 N Figueroa St
Landmark's Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica BlvdParks & Nature
Echo Park
1632 Echo Park AveIzoo Los Angeles ephethe
4801 Griffith Park DrBeautiful quiet place to go to and have a picnic or just take in nature!
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Izithunzi zeDescanso
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful quiet place to go to and have a picnic or just take in nature!
Point Dume State Beach
Birdview AvenueEaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls TrailBridge to Nowhere
Drinks & Nightlife
Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdIf you're looking to dance to some cumbia, bachata, or latinx music this is the spot to go to!
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La Cita
336 S Hill StIf you're looking to dance to some cumbia, bachata, or latinx music this is the spot to go to!
Melody Lounge
939 N Hill StLa Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StMy favorite go-to bar in Highland Park!
Cha Cha Lounge
2375 Glendale BlvdRhythm Room L.A.
206 W 6th StGreat bar to chill and play some pool.
My favorite bar in DTLA. They have live music Mon-Thurs and brunch on the weekends!
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Las Perlas
107 E 6th StMy favorite bar in DTLA. They have live music Mon-Thurs and brunch on the weekends!
Monty Bar
1222 W 7th StRight next to the Teragram Ballroom
The Teragram Ballroom
1234 W 7th StLock & Key
239 S Vermont Ave
Good Luck Bar
1514 Hillhurst AveLow End Theory happens every Wednesday at the Airliner. Great place to check out if you're into ambient type music (Flying Lotus, Linafornia, Baths, etc)
low end theory
Low End Theory happens every Wednesday at the Airliner. Great place to check out if you're into ambient type music (Flying Lotus, Linafornia, Baths, etc)
Zebulon
2478 Fletcher DrGreat drinks, great music!
Arts District Brewing Company
828 Traction Ave
Eightytwo
707 E 4th Plvery cool barcade
Bigfoot West
10939 Venice Blvd.Arts & Culture
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrI-Museum ye-Natural History ye-Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdJet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove Dr
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdShopping
Great little market to check out. If you eat meat, try the churrasceria!
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StGreat little market to check out. If you eat meat, try the churrasceria!
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveFlea market that happens every second sunday of the month
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Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl DrFlea market that happens every second sunday of the month
Paramount Swap Meet
7900 All America City Waygreat swap meet where you can find literally ANYTHING
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite DrSuper A Foods
5250 York Blvd