Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

One of the best cafe's/markets I've ever been to! eat in, take out pre-made deli salads, or anything you could ever think of.
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Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd St
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One of the best cafe's/markets I've ever been to! eat in, take out pre-made deli salads, or anything you could ever think of.
if you're not a local, try the ice blended.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
8735 Santa Monica Blvd
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if you're not a local, try the ice blended.
Unique french brunch/lunch place with beautiful pastries. seating mostly outdoor
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The Little Door
246 26th St
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Unique french brunch/lunch place with beautiful pastries. seating mostly outdoor
Delicious, hip, vegetarian restaurant
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Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega Blvd
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Delicious, hip, vegetarian restaurant
huge menu, perfect for any meal. too many things to recommend here
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Doughboys
8136 W 3rd St
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huge menu, perfect for any meal. too many things to recommend here
LA's most famous, 24 hour authentic NY deli/bakery/restaurant
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Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax Ave
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LA's most famous, 24 hour authentic NY deli/bakery/restaurant
never been, I'm not a sushi fan...
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Sushi Roku
8445 West 3rd Street
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never been, I'm not a sushi fan...
Just in case you've wanted to try veal brains and marrow meat... oh and pigs ears. famous and an interesting epxerience
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Animal
435 N Fairfax Ave
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Just in case you've wanted to try veal brains and marrow meat... oh and pigs ears. famous and an interesting epxerience
Simple but stylish restaurant for any meal
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BLD Restaurant
7450 Beverly Blvd
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Simple but stylish restaurant for any meal
If you are looking for the most interesting dining experience in LA, the Bazaar is for you... delicious and one of a kind.
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The Bazaar by José Andrés
465 La Cienega Blvd
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If you are looking for the most interesting dining experience in LA, the Bazaar is for you... delicious and one of a kind.
If you're looking for a splurge on a trendy steakhouse, this is an experience.
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STK Los Angeles
930 Hilgard Ave
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If you're looking for a splurge on a trendy steakhouse, this is an experience.
delicious upscale tequila and mexican restaurant. Trendy
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Red O
8155 Melrose Avenue
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delicious upscale tequila and mexican restaurant. Trendy
french coffee/pastry/pies/lunches. one of my go-to's
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Susina Bakery
7122 Beverly Boulevard
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french coffee/pastry/pies/lunches. one of my go-to's
another go-to on 3rd street
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Toast Bakery Cafe
8221 W 3rd St
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another go-to on 3rd street
best thai food in LA
Chao Krung Thai Restaurant
111 N Fairfax Ave
best thai food in LA
Best burger in LA. try the Hatch Burger. I'm not lying
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Umami Burger
189 The Grove Dr
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Best burger in LA. try the Hatch Burger. I'm not lying
unbelievable vegan or macrobiotic food.
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M Cafe
7119 Melrose Ave
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unbelievable vegan or macrobiotic food.

Shopping

high class indoor shopping mall. From Fendi to Prada, to H&M and American Eagle.
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Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd
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high class indoor shopping mall. From Fendi to Prada, to H&M and American Eagle.
more than stores - this is an outdoor phenomenon with a movie theater, nordstroms, LA's only TopShop, and most other traditional stores. Beautiful spot on a nice day
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The Grove Drive
The Grove Drive
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more than stores - this is an outdoor phenomenon with a movie theater, nordstroms, LA's only TopShop, and most other traditional stores. Beautiful spot on a nice day
If you want to see what a store looks like where you can't afford anything...
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Fred Segal
8500 Sunset Blvd
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If you want to see what a store looks like where you can't afford anything...
City Target, Old Navy, Restaurants...
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Beverly Connection Security
100 La Cienega Blvd
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City Target, Old Navy, Restaurants...
Why explain a giant target?
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Target
735 S Figueroa St
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Why explain a giant target?

Everything Else

Sightseeing, eating, shopping, best produce and fresh meats in town. This is LA's oldest, permanent standing farmer's market, attached to the grove. It feels like another world.
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
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Sightseeing, eating, shopping, best produce and fresh meats in town. This is LA's oldest, permanent standing farmer's market, attached to the grove. It feels like another world.
if you're a car lover...
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Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
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if you're a car lover...
Close to any medical needs possible. The best hospital in LA
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Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd
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Close to any medical needs possible. The best hospital in LA
walkable gym. I could possibly get you a guest pass, as this is my gym.
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LA Fitness
1628 N El Centro Ave
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walkable gym. I could possibly get you a guest pass, as this is my gym.
in case you have the urge
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IKEA
600 S Ikea Way
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in case you have the urge
closest pharmacy, close to a walgreens.
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Rite Aid
6130 Sunset Blvd
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closest pharmacy, close to a walgreens.
Los Angelinos are fans of thai massage. This is down the street, and Jeannie is the one to ask for.
Wilshire Massage
5474 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angelinos are fans of thai massage. This is down the street, and Jeannie is the one to ask for.
My suggested fancy spa if you have the time and the money
Ole Henriksen Face/Body
8622 Sunset Blvd
My suggested fancy spa if you have the time and the money
an area most have hear of - the boardwalk, the crazy street acts, muscle beach. 20 minutes away by car.
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Venice
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an area most have hear of - the boardwalk, the crazy street acts, muscle beach. 20 minutes away by car.
the 3rd street promenade will give you all the shopping you need, and down south on Main Street you'll find unique boutiques
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Santa Monica
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the 3rd street promenade will give you all the shopping you need, and down south on Main Street you'll find unique boutiques

Essentials

who wouldn't recommend Whole Foods?
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Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvd
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who wouldn't recommend Whole Foods?
To be honest, there are three TJ's in the area.
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
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To be honest, there are three TJ's in the area.
Large grocery chain at the end of my block.
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Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvd
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Large grocery chain at the end of my block.

Sightseeing

This museum, located at the tar pits down the street, is an interesting, family friendly, museum about the history of the area.
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Page Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd
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This museum, located at the tar pits down the street, is an interesting, family friendly, museum about the history of the area.
shopping, sightseeing, eating, on this famous street.
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Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose Ave
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shopping, sightseeing, eating, on this famous street.
just a few miles from Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive.
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Beverly Hills
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just a few miles from Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive.
An easy hike for those who like to spot actors and dogs. Yoga in the park as well
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
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An easy hike for those who like to spot actors and dogs. Yoga in the park as well
The best hike to make you feel out of LA, and on a clear day get a full view of the coast.
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Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon Trail
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The best hike to make you feel out of LA, and on a clear day get a full view of the coast.
My recommended spot if you want to make it to the beach. Venice and santa monica are way too crowded...
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Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1
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My recommended spot if you want to make it to the beach. Venice and santa monica are way too crowded...

Arts & Culture

The LA Country Museum of Art. A fabulous visit inside and out, across from food truck row.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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The LA Country Museum of Art. A fabulous visit inside and out, across from food truck row.
The art exhibits are touch and go, but the building and design are phenomenal
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IGetty
1200 Getty Center Dr
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The art exhibits are touch and go, but the building and design are phenomenal
Sketch comedy and improv - most SNL stars start off here.
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The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose Ave
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Sketch comedy and improv - most SNL stars start off here.

Drinks & Nightlife

also serves food, but you go for the margaritas
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El Carmen
8138 W 3rd St
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also serves food, but you go for the margaritas
fancier french/mediterranean restaurant. Beautiful decor
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The Little Door
246 26th St
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fancier french/mediterranean restaurant. Beautiful decor
traditional pub with live bands occasionally
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Molly Malone's
575 S Fairfax Ave
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traditional pub with live bands occasionally
classic pub
St. Nick's
8450 W 3rd St
classic pub
a fancier trendier bar with a wide range of interesting martinis
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Lola's
945 N Fairfax Ave
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a fancier trendier bar with a wide range of interesting martinis
For the younger visitors who want to try their luck at famous bars such as the Standard, The London, Skybar, Cadillac Ranch, and others.
Sunset Blvd
For the younger visitors who want to try their luck at famous bars such as the Standard, The London, Skybar, Cadillac Ranch, and others.
Comedy Club where everyone got their start...
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Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Ave
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Comedy Club where everyone got their start...