Diane's LA Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Hip and trendy area with good restaurants/bars/cafes; great for people watching.
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Silver Lake
Hip and trendy area with good restaurants/bars/cafes; great for people watching.
Many fun nightlife options and great for people watching. Lots of homeless people spread throughout though.
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Hollywood
Many fun nightlife options and great for people watching. Lots of homeless people spread throughout though.
Hip and trendy with cool cafes and dining options. Some areas can be a little sketchy, as it is close to skid row, but totally fine so long as you take a taxi or Uber/Lyft.
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Art District
Traction AvenueHip and trendy with cool cafes and dining options. Some areas can be a little sketchy, as it is close to skid row, but totally fine so long as you take a taxi or Uber/Lyft.
The heart of LA sprinkled with rooftop bars, restaurants and high rise offices along the LA skyline.
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Downtown Los Angeles
The heart of LA sprinkled with rooftop bars, restaurants and high rise offices along the LA skyline.
Highland Park
Hipster neighborhood with cool bars and cafes.
Trendy restaurants, shops, bars and nightlife options with plenty of eye candy.
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West Hollywood
Trendy restaurants, shops, bars and nightlife options with plenty of eye candy.
Cute street with small shops, cafe, restaurants and yoga/Pilates options.
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Larchmont Village
Cute street with small shops, cafe, restaurants and yoga/Pilates options.
Sightseeing
Great urban hiking option; good amount of foot traffic but lots of options and good for people watching. Hike up to the observatory for sunset for a classic view of LA proper.
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGreat urban hiking option; good amount of foot traffic but lots of options and good for people watching. Hike up to the observatory for sunset for a classic view of LA proper.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierLovely hike with a surprising passport to the outdoors within the confines of an urban city. Beautiful view of the Hollywood sign without battling strenuous inclines. The parking lot at the trailhead closes early during certain seasons so check closing times before venturing out.
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Hollywood Reservoir
G6451 Weidlake DrLovely hike with a surprising passport to the outdoors within the confines of an urban city. Beautiful view of the Hollywood sign without battling strenuous inclines. The parking lot at the trailhead closes early during certain seasons so check closing times before venturing out.
Take a lovely, romantic stroll along the Venice Canals at sunset for a quintessential experience of perfect LA weather. It’s on the west side, so ~30 min drive without traffic.
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Amaziko eVenice
Take a lovely, romantic stroll along the Venice Canals at sunset for a quintessential experience of perfect LA weather. It’s on the west side, so ~30 min drive without traffic.
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdA little over 2 hour drive away from home, but the most beautiful and unique SoCal National Park. Highly recommended to make a weekend out of it if you love nature, hiking and/or camping.
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IJoshua Tree National Park
A little over 2 hour drive away from home, but the most beautiful and unique SoCal National Park. Highly recommended to make a weekend out of it if you love nature, hiking and/or camping.
The closest semi-nature view for a pleasant walk or run near home.
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Silver Lake Reservoir
The closest semi-nature view for a pleasant walk or run near home.
Outdoor mall with lots of shopping and beautiful fountains. Farmers market and many dining options.
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrOutdoor mall with lots of shopping and beautiful fountains. Farmers market and many dining options.
Food scene
Fun experience at a Ktown Korean BBQ grill house that also duals as a loud and vivacious drinking place; good for large groups.
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Quarters Korean BBQ
3465 W 6th StFun experience at a Ktown Korean BBQ grill house that also duals as a loud and vivacious drinking place; good for large groups.
Good, authentic mom & pop Thai place near home; great for takeout or delivery.
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Prael
4620 Melrose AvenueGood, authentic mom & pop Thai place near home; great for takeout or delivery.
Delicious (and huge) soft Korean steam bun dumplings filled with different filling. Great for both vegetarians and meat eaters.
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Myung In Dumplings
3109 W Olympic BlvdDelicious (and huge) soft Korean steam bun dumplings filled with different filling. Great for both vegetarians and meat eaters.
Oakobing
3300 W 6th StDelicious Korean snow/shaved ice desserts.
Outdoor mall with unique boutique shops that hosts a food truck extravaganza called “Smorgasbord” out back on Sunday. Must check it out if you’re a foodie.
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ROW DTLA
777 S Alameda StOutdoor mall with unique boutique shops that hosts a food truck extravaganza called “Smorgasbord” out back on Sunday. Must check it out if you’re a foodie.
Bustling food hall with a huge selection of good eats.
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Imarike yeGrand Central
317 S BroadwayBustling food hall with a huge selection of good eats.
Hangari Kalguksu
3470 West 6th StreetBest Korean noodle house in Ktown!
The original spicy Korean tofu stew that popularized Korean food to Western patrons.
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BCD Tofu House
3575 Wilshire BlvdThe original spicy Korean tofu stew that popularized Korean food to Western patrons.
Nice healthy wrap and salad options with rotisserie chicken.
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California Chicken Cafe
6805 Melrose AveNice healthy wrap and salad options with rotisserie chicken.
Best authentic Naples style pizza and Italian place. Beautiful ambiance — ask for outdoor seating and make reservations early if dining in. Nice affordable option to take-out pizza as well.
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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
1534 N McCadden PlBest authentic Naples style pizza and Italian place. Beautiful ambiance — ask for outdoor seating and make reservations early if dining in. Nice affordable option to take-out pizza as well.
Cool wine bar; great date place with intimate ambiance.
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Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdCool wine bar; great date place with intimate ambiance.
Great happy hour wine bar and overall delicious dinner option.
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Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveGreat happy hour wine bar and overall delicious dinner option.
Lovey outdoor brunch option with great people watching and tasty bloody Mary’s.
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Home
1760 Hillhurst AveLovey outdoor brunch option with great people watching and tasty bloody Mary’s.
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdMust try Tex-mex breakfast tacos — an LA classic.
Full Service Coffee Co.
4450 Beverly BlvdBest place for “trendy” (aka $$) coffee near home.
Best classic LA food truck — the Al pastor is divine.
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El Flamin Taco
505 Vermont AveBest classic LA food truck — the Al pastor is divine.
Gol Tong Chicken
361 South Western AvenueDelicious take-out Korean fried chicken.
Good Thai food in Ktown. They have outdoor seating and take-out or delivery options.
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Hae Ha Heng
301 S Western AveGood Thai food in Ktown. They have outdoor seating and take-out or delivery options.
Tasty woodfire pizza with fresh ingredients and chewy, charred crust. Great for quick take-out when you feel like fancy pizza at home.
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WOOD
2861 Sunset BlvdTasty woodfire pizza with fresh ingredients and chewy, charred crust. Great for quick take-out when you feel like fancy pizza at home.
Saturday morning farmer’s market nearby. Not extensive but the produce is way fresher than the market.
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Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdSaturday morning farmer’s market nearby. Not extensive but the produce is way fresher than the market.
Easy and tasty take-out option for sushi right down the street. Good lunch specials.
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Noshi Sushi
4430 Beverly BlvdEasy and tasty take-out option for sushi right down the street. Good lunch specials.