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The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdWest Hollywood's most popular nightclub
Toast Bakery Cafe
8221 W 3rd StAnother popular breakfast spot.
If budget isn't a concern, check out KOI for some of the best sushi in LA. It's definitely a place to see and be seen! Book ahead, especially for weekends
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Koi Los Angeles
734 N La Cienega BlvdIf budget isn't a concern, check out KOI for some of the best sushi in LA. It's definitely a place to see and be seen! Book ahead, especially for weekends
Hopefully you won't need it, but the hospital is just round the corner. Remember the Kim Kardashian birth? The Lil Wayne coma? That was here...
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Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly BlvdHopefully you won't need it, but the hospital is just round the corner. Remember the Kim Kardashian birth? The Lil Wayne coma? That was here...
Shopping
The most famous street in the world, known for its assortment of high-end shopping and dining
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Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveThe most famous street in the world, known for its assortment of high-end shopping and dining
Largest indoor shopping mall in the city. Restaurants include PF Changs and The Capital Grill Steakhouse
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Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdLargest indoor shopping mall in the city. Restaurants include PF Changs and The Capital Grill Steakhouse
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdPharmacy and light groceries. Open 24 hours!
Food Scene
My favorite coffee and breakfast spot. A must for first-timers to LA and those looking for some good celebrity spotting!
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Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StMy favorite coffee and breakfast spot. A must for first-timers to LA and those looking for some good celebrity spotting!
Best sushi in the neighborhood. Less than a minute walk away!
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The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd StBest sushi in the neighborhood. Less than a minute walk away!
P.F. Chang's
121 North La Cienega BoulevardQuick and easy dining. Family friendly.
Jamba Beverly Connection
100 W 3rd StGet a smoothie just around the corner!
Einstein Bros Bagels
5550 Wilshire BlvdQuick and easy breakfast bagels.
Kings Road Café
8361 Beverly BlvdA popular breakfast spot
Jan's Restaurant
8424 Beverly BoulevardIt's a traditional american diner and an LA fixture. Robust menu and cheap prices.
One of the more popular coffee shops in LA. People swear by it.
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Urth Caffe Melrose
8565 Melrose AveOne of the more popular coffee shops in LA. People swear by it.
Excellent restaurant/bar combination at the base of The Orlando hotel.
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The Churchill
8384 West 3rd StreetExcellent restaurant/bar combination at the base of The Orlando hotel.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
8735 Santa Monica BlvdThe nearest coffee shop. Free wifi
Gusto
8022 W 3rd StTasty Italian
My 2nd favorite sushi restaurant in the neighborhood (Itzkaya across the street is #1). You can't go wrong with either.
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Sushi Roku
8445 West 3rd StreetMy 2nd favorite sushi restaurant in the neighborhood (Itzkaya across the street is #1). You can't go wrong with either.
Wokcano
800 W 7th StAsian fusion with a large menu.
Don't be deterred by its size. Nonna's has a eye-popping selection of empanadas.
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Nonna's Empanadas - 3rd Street
8556 W 3rd StDon't be deterred by its size. Nonna's has a eye-popping selection of empanadas.
The little door is high end dinner. I prefer the space next to it (The Little Next Door) which is a romantic, cozy spot with great breakfast and lunch
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The Little Door
246 26th StThe little door is high end dinner. I prefer the space next to it (The Little Next Door) which is a romantic, cozy spot with great breakfast and lunch
An eccentric diner open until 4 am every day. After 11 pm, it's the best alternative to fast food.
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Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdAn eccentric diner open until 4 am every day. After 11 pm, it's the best alternative to fast food.
A trendy steak restaurant. Great for people watching
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STK Los Angeles
930 Hilgard AveA trendy steak restaurant. Great for people watching
Bao Dim Sum House
8256 Beverly BlvdGreat Dim Sum
One of the more famous restaurants in LA, dubbed the #1 spot for celebrity sightings. The food is good but gets expensive quickly
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The Ivy
113 N Robertson BlvdOne of the more famous restaurants in LA, dubbed the #1 spot for celebrity sightings. The food is good but gets expensive quickly
AGO Restaurant
8478 Melrose AveMind-blowingly good Italian
One of the more popular restaurants and bars in the city. Don't be fooled by the hardware store building facade. Inside is a full restaurant, a seemingly never-empty bar, and a beautiful courtyard.
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Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica BlvdOne of the more popular restaurants and bars in the city. Don't be fooled by the hardware store building facade. Inside is a full restaurant, a seemingly never-empty bar, and a beautiful courtyard.
If you haven't tried a vegan restaurant just yet, here's a safe place to start. Great food (I didn't even miss meat!) with a beautiful courtyard and atmosphere. Gracias Madre epitomizes LA Dining!
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Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose AveIf you haven't tried a vegan restaurant just yet, here's a safe place to start. Great food (I didn't even miss meat!) with a beautiful courtyard and atmosphere. Gracias Madre epitomizes LA Dining!
Essentials
Citi Target - it's like a regular Target store with groceries.
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Target
8480 Beverly BlvdCiti Target - it's like a regular Target store with groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
A cozy neighborhood bar straight out of the 1920's and a popular celebrity destination. Hard to spot from the street. It's right next to Lago and there is usually a bouncer and valet outside.
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The Roger Room
370 La Cienega BlvdA cozy neighborhood bar straight out of the 1920's and a popular celebrity destination. Hard to spot from the street. It's right next to Lago and there is usually a bouncer and valet outside.
Unique bar space that turns into a fun scene during the evenings and on weekends. The food is good for lunch and dinner. Champagne brunch on Sunday!
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The Hudson
1114 N Crescent Heights BlvdUnique bar space that turns into a fun scene during the evenings and on weekends. The food is good for lunch and dinner. Champagne brunch on Sunday!
If you fancy combining upscale drinking and sightseeing, head to this ritzy bar at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The trendy spot attracts tourists, hotel guests, and locals. The drinks are fantastic.
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Bar Nineteen 12
9641 Sunset BlvdIf you fancy combining upscale drinking and sightseeing, head to this ritzy bar at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The trendy spot attracts tourists, hotel guests, and locals. The drinks are fantastic.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic collection of art with free exhibits
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdFantastic collection of art with free exhibits
Sightseeing
Beverly Hills Visitor Center
9400 S Santa Monica BlvdA photo-op must!
Even if you're not staying or dining there, it's worth grabbing a picture in front of the famous pink hotel.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa
9641 Sunset BlvdEven if you're not staying or dining there, it's worth grabbing a picture in front of the famous pink hotel.