Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove DrGreat shopping, movie, and dining
Weekly craft fair held on Sundays. Food stalls, vintage furniture, clothing, crafts. A MUST-DO. $3 entrance. http://melrosetradingpost.org/
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Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveWeekly craft fair held on Sundays. Food stalls, vintage furniture, clothing, crafts. A MUST-DO. $3 entrance. http://melrosetradingpost.org/
Urban Outfitters
1520 N Cahuenga BlvdGreat sales here!
Target
735 S Figueroa StNecessities.
Streetwear for the masses. Long lines, but great clothing.
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Supreme
8801 N Fairfax AveStreetwear for the masses. Long lines, but great clothing.
Koshor News
370 N Fairfax AveMagazines! 100s of magazines. An LA staple, it's easy to get lost in the crazy variety.
The Godfather? YES! Pastrami? YES! Tomato/Mozz? YES!
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All About The Bread
7111 Melrose AveThe Godfather? YES! Pastrami? YES! Tomato/Mozz? YES!
Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Tiffany & Co., Prada, Fendi, Gucci, D&G, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Kitson....The Container Store!
Basically ALL of the stores!
Also: The Container Store
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Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdBloomingdale's, Macy's, Tiffany & Co., Prada, Fendi, Gucci, D&G, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Kitson....The Container Store!
Basically ALL of the stores!
Also: The Container Store
Nordstom Rack, City Target, Ross, Marshalls, Ross, TJMaxx.
Souplantation, Baja Fresh, Corner Bakery.
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Beverly Connection Security
100 La Cienega BlvdNordstom Rack, City Target, Ross, Marshalls, Ross, TJMaxx.
Souplantation, Baja Fresh, Corner Bakery.
Food Scene
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StFOOD STALLS ABOUND!
PINGTUNG Eat-in Market
7455 Melrose AveBEST Asian fair!
Tart
115 South Fairfax AvenueAdorable patio dining!
NeighborFriends work here. Make sure to say hello to Executive Chef, Drew, and server, Jess!
It has been touted as "THE BEST MEAL I'VE HAD IN LA" by NeighborFriend Ross!
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Goldie's
8422 W 3rd StNeighborFriends work here. Make sure to say hello to Executive Chef, Drew, and server, Jess!
It has been touted as "THE BEST MEAL I'VE HAD IN LA" by NeighborFriend Ross!
The Fat Dog
801 N Fairfax AveDogs, burgers, beer? Pretty amazing to us!
The Golden State
1916 Lincoln BlvdTHE BURGER. Get it with a fried egg. Amaze.
The world-famous deli is open 24 hours. Try their pressed paninis and matzo ball soup.
PS They make their own pickles AND ranch. Enough said.
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Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveThe world-famous deli is open 24 hours. Try their pressed paninis and matzo ball soup.
PS They make their own pickles AND ranch. Enough said.
Starbucks
7624 Melrose AveCoffee. Necessity.
Quality Food & Beverage
8030 W 3rd StWe LOVE their biscuits like WHOA!
Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdAmazing breakfast. Try their avocado toast!
Lulu's
7149 Beverly BlvdGreat bistro dining.
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveWorld Famous!
Benito's Taco Shop
7912 Beverly BlvdWant late-night eats? Mexican is obligatory!
The iconic Michel Richard's hidden bakery/bistro. It's AMAZING and oh so quaint.
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Maison Richard
707 North Stanley AvenueThe iconic Michel Richard's hidden bakery/bistro. It's AMAZING and oh so quaint.
Potato Chips Deli
308 N Stanley AveGreat sandwiches! NOM.
Fun and tasty tapas-style Mexican. BYOB, though, so pop over to Erewhon to get libations.
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Escuela Taqueria
7450 Beverly BlvdFun and tasty tapas-style Mexican. BYOB, though, so pop over to Erewhon to get libations.
"In its short, happy existence, Animal has become the most influential restaurant in Los Angeles, the one where visiting chefs go when they have time for only one dinner in town”- Jonathan Gold
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Animal
435 N Fairfax Ave"In its short, happy existence, Animal has become the most influential restaurant in Los Angeles, the one where visiting chefs go when they have time for only one dinner in town”- Jonathan Gold
Awesome bagels, lines can be a bit long. Parking is tough - we think it's best to walk!
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The Bagel Broker
7825 Beverly BlvdAwesome bagels, lines can be a bit long. Parking is tough - we think it's best to walk!
Toi On Sunset
7505 1/2 Sunset BlvdGreat Thai (it's a handy spot pre or post NerdMelt)
Absolutely Phobulous
350 N La Cienega BlvdOur favorite pho in town! Awesome broth.
Organic, healthy, vegan, vegetarian.
(Great place for celebrity sightings as well...but Shhhhhh we didn't tell you that!)
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Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdOrganic, healthy, vegan, vegetarian.
(Great place for celebrity sightings as well...but Shhhhhh we didn't tell you that!)
Sightseeing
Huge green space! Great for picnics, sports, sun soaking!
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Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly BlvdHuge green space! Great for picnics, sports, sun soaking!
WOOLY MAMMOTHS! (Also a great place for a picnic!)
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La Brea Tar Pits neMuziyam
5801 Wilshire BlvdWOOLY MAMMOTHS! (Also a great place for a picnic!)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdFantastic grocery store.
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdOrganic and healthy options abound!
GREAT grocery store with tons of great produce, alcohol, bakery, etc!
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Pavilions
727 Vine StGREAT grocery store with tons of great produce, alcohol, bakery, etc!
Arts & Culture
Pacific Theatres at The Grove
189 The Grove DrMOVIES!
Home to the NerdMelt Theater. TONS of great comedy (sketch, stand-up), trivia (The Friday Forty), and Podcasts (Harmontown). CHEAP and FUN!
Meltdown Comics and Collectibles
Home to the NerdMelt Theater. TONS of great comedy (sketch, stand-up), trivia (The Friday Forty), and Podcasts (Harmontown). CHEAP and FUN!
Famous comedy spot. Amazing drop-ins and just a quick walk away.
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Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveFamous comedy spot. Amazing drop-ins and just a quick walk away.
The Cinefamily nonprofit organization of movie lovers devoted to finding and presenting interesting and unusual programs of exceptional, distinctive, weird and wonderful films.
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Cinefamily
611 North Fairfax AvenueThe Cinefamily nonprofit organization of movie lovers devoted to finding and presenting interesting and unusual programs of exceptional, distinctive, weird and wonderful films.
The Price is Right, AMC's Talking [ ] series, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher taped here
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Television City
7800 Beverly BlvdThe Price is Right, AMC's Talking [ ] series, Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher taped here
Wonderful contemporary art museum, beautiful grounds. Free jazz during the summer!
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdWonderful contemporary art museum, beautiful grounds. Free jazz during the summer!
Epic old school movie theater. Great double-features.
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New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly BlvdEpic old school movie theater. Great double-features.
14-screen multiplex! Restuarant, coffee, gift shop and bar all inside!
Also home of the world famous Cinerama Dome.
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Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset Blvd14-screen multiplex! Restuarant, coffee, gift shop and bar all inside!
Also home of the world famous Cinerama Dome.
I-TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdIMAX! Stars! Hollywood Walk of Fame!
Drinks & Nightlife
Rosewood Tavern
448 North Fairfax AvenueGreat pub atmosphere!
Short Order
6333 W 3rd StBest burgers!
Great dive-y, but not really bar!
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Snake Pit Alehouse Whiskey Bar & Kitchen
7529 Melrose AveGreat dive-y, but not really bar!
Dive-y bar attached to Canter's Deli! Come for the free music, stay for the cheap drinks.
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Kibitz Room at Canter's
419 N Fairfax AveDive-y bar attached to Canter's Deli! Come for the free music, stay for the cheap drinks.
Birds
5925 Franklin AvePerfect bar/restaurant for pre/post UCB!
Everything Else
American Apparel
7726 Melrose AveObligatory and WALKING DISTANCE.
Beautiful hikes, yoga, amazing city views, picnic spots!
(Most hikes take about an hour)
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveBeautiful hikes, yoga, amazing city views, picnic spots!
(Most hikes take about an hour)
0.5 mile walk.
Walk-up and drive-thru ATMs.
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Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
3320 W Olympic Blvd0.5 mile walk.
Walk-up and drive-thru ATMs.
Wells Fargo Bank
1600 Vine St0.6 mile walk.
Walk-up ATM.
Chase Bank
1500 Vine St0.5 mile walk.
Walk-up ATM.
M-F - 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sat - 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday - Closed
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United States Postal Service
1825 N Vermont AveM-F - 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sat - 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday - Closed
AMAZING shows. Cheap tickets. Celebrity drop-ins.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveAMAZING shows. Cheap tickets. Celebrity drop-ins.