Guidebook for Los Angeles
Parks & Nature
This park feels like a secret... It has free parking, not a lot of people and 2 gorgeous ponds with turtles, fish and ducks. The main path is accessible and flat for baby strollers, kids scooters, etc...
Also great hikes around the park..
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Franklin Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
2600 Franklin Canyon DrThis park feels like a secret... It has free parking, not a lot of people and 2 gorgeous ponds with turtles, fish and ducks. The main path is accessible and flat for baby strollers, kids scooters, etc...
Also great hikes around the park..
Cared for trails, some educational stuff for kids, mulched easy paths.
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TreePeople
12601 Mulholland DrCared for trails, some educational stuff for kids, mulched easy paths.
Food Scene
One of the best bakeries in the area. Great offer over the counter or special cake orders.
Big Sugar Bakeshop - Studio City
12182 Ventura BlvdOne of the best bakeries in the area. Great offer over the counter or special cake orders.
One of the best Japanese in the area. Although its hard getting a table here, take out is done easily on their website.
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Sushi Katsu-Ya Studio City
11680 Ventura BlvdOne of the best Japanese in the area. Although its hard getting a table here, take out is done easily on their website.
Feu Pho Kitchen
11310 Ventura BlvdSimple Vietnamese Pho
Best seasonal produce brought to the market every week by hardworking farmers who take pride in what they grow.
Great vendor quality and also some entertainment for kids.
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Studio City Farmers Market
2052 Ventura PlBest seasonal produce brought to the market every week by hardworking farmers who take pride in what they grow.
Great vendor quality and also some entertainment for kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura BlvdGreat bar and good food.
Newly redone bar that has the best drinks in the neighborhood. No soda streams, all classy good stuff.
The Bar at Oyster House
12446 Moorpark StreetNewly redone bar that has the best drinks in the neighborhood. No soda streams, all classy good stuff.
Sightseeing
The view from here is astonishing. And a super interesting place to visit with young children.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe view from here is astonishing. And a super interesting place to visit with young children.
Entertainment & Activities
Great and exhausting way to spend the day. The rides are great and there is something for kids of all ages.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaGreat and exhausting way to spend the day. The rides are great and there is something for kids of all ages.
Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura BlvdJust a great cinema for film lovers
Essentials
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdYour neighborhood grocery store
A cafe and grocery store. Probably the best place for cheese and charcuterie in the area.
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Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StA cafe and grocery store. Probably the best place for cheese and charcuterie in the area.
Not huge but good selection of vegetables, fruits, fish and meat.
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Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdNot huge but good selection of vegetables, fruits, fish and meat.
Arts & Culture
IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrMaurice and Paul Marciano Art Foundation
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe Broad
221 S Grand Ave