Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Ave
Target
8480 Beverly Blvd
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdParks & Nature
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
Malibu
Gardens of roses as well in Chinese and Japanese styles. Art gallery!
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdGardens of roses as well in Chinese and Japanese styles. Art gallery!
Sightseeing
Whether you are there for the observatory itself, Griffith park, or visiting to recreate iconic La La Land scenes, there is something fro everyone.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdWhether you are there for the observatory itself, Griffith park, or visiting to recreate iconic La La Land scenes, there is something fro everyone.
Little known spot for taking photos of yourself with the Hollywood Sign in the background!
(Dog watching is a plus!)
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Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake DrLittle known spot for taking photos of yourself with the Hollywood Sign in the background!
(Dog watching is a plus!)
Food Scene
Diddy Riese
926 Broxton AveFamous for its cookies and icecream sandwiches!
버드나무 Bud Namu
809 South Ardmore AvenueAll you can eat Korean BBQ!
Paris Baguette
3470 W 6th StPastries and coffee shop!
Summer market event in Arcadia! Street food and fun
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626 Night Market
285 Huntington DrSummer market event in Arcadia! Street food and fun
KTOWN Night Market
A closer alternative to the 626 Night Market!
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdCalifornia's famous In-N-Out burgers!
Hands down our favorite Poke place we have had. And it also happens to be the closest! You get full control on your order (here is a secret... you can get double avocado and this place won't charge you extra for it!)
Poke Me
Palos Verdes Drive WestHands down our favorite Poke place we have had. And it also happens to be the closest! You get full control on your order (here is a secret... you can get double avocado and this place won't charge you extra for it!)
Dumplings and noodles! (Our favorites: Juicy Pork Dumplings and the Shanghai Fried Noodle) Also! They give you a discount if you pay in cash
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Northern Cafe
2904 S Figueroa StDumplings and noodles! (Our favorites: Juicy Pork Dumplings and the Shanghai Fried Noodle) Also! They give you a discount if you pay in cash
Fully customizable ramen - also another location is on Melrose Blvd!
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Tatsu Ramen
7111 Melrose AveFully customizable ramen - also another location is on Melrose Blvd!
Cheap, customizable Ramen open late @ night!
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen West L.A.
1601 Sawtelle BlvdCheap, customizable Ramen open late @ night!
Icecream shop with a variety of rare flavors!
(other locations include larchmont and 3rd street)
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Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdIcecream shop with a variety of rare flavors!
(other locations include larchmont and 3rd street)
Some of our favorite tacos in LA! (And this is coming from a Mexican girl living here )
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Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdSome of our favorite tacos in LA! (And this is coming from a Mexican girl living here )
Sushi ! (also for a lighter budget, there are two Sushi Stop locations nearby on Sawtelle)
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Hide Sushi
2040 Sawtelle BlvdSushi ! (also for a lighter budget, there are two Sushi Stop locations nearby on Sawtelle)
One of my personal favorite pizzas for when I want to treat myself! Fresh and customizable down to allowing you to have gluten free/spice level/vegan/etc options! Also... can you really beat this branding?
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Lucifers Pizza
1958 Hillhurst AveOne of my personal favorite pizzas for when I want to treat myself! Fresh and customizable down to allowing you to have gluten free/spice level/vegan/etc options! Also... can you really beat this branding?
"Snow cream", a delicious mix between shaved ice and icecream - I recommend the taste of the original flavor with condensed milk - customizable with flavors, toppings, and drizzles.
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Blockheads Shavery
11311 Mississippi Ave"Snow cream", a delicious mix between shaved ice and icecream - I recommend the taste of the original flavor with condensed milk - customizable with flavors, toppings, and drizzles.
Mexican style popsicles and icecream! Perfect for beating the summer LA heat!
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Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars
4234 W Pico BlvdMexican style popsicles and icecream! Perfect for beating the summer LA heat!
For a nice dinner out, try Da Pasquale, a family run Italian boutique restaurant! Authentic Italian and affordable for what you are getting. Reservations help a lot since they do tend to get packed.
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Da Pasquale
9749 S Santa Monica BlvdFor a nice dinner out, try Da Pasquale, a family run Italian boutique restaurant! Authentic Italian and affordable for what you are getting. Reservations help a lot since they do tend to get packed.
Great fresh pasta and really affordable! Also family run and authentic
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Pasta Sisters
3343 W Pico BlvdGreat fresh pasta and really affordable! Also family run and authentic
Donuts open late at night - offer a large variety of flavors and styles! My friends' favorite donut place by far
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DK's Donuts & Bakery
1614 Santa Monica BlvdDonuts open late at night - offer a large variety of flavors and styles! My friends' favorite donut place by far
Volcano Tea House
2111 Sawtelle BlvdBoba tea place! Variety of flavors!
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyPerfect spot to eat when in Malibu!
Icecream made right before your eyes with liquid nitrogen - Has its specialty flavors such as Blue Velvet and more!
Ice Cream Lab
9461 S Santa Monica BlvdIcecream made right before your eyes with liquid nitrogen - Has its specialty flavors such as Blue Velvet and more!
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe Broad
221 S Grand AveContemporary Art museum
Shopping
The LA experience is present in this flea market! Full of handmade and vintage shops as well as independent designers, the vendors are friendly and you can stop and listen to music with a snack and fresh drinks.
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Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveThe LA experience is present in this flea market! Full of handmade and vintage shops as well as independent designers, the vendors are friendly and you can stop and listen to music with a snack and fresh drinks.
Near the Santa Monica Pier, a variety of shops and restaurants
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeNear the Santa Monica Pier, a variety of shops and restaurants
Cute outdoor mall with Farmers' Market!
(Movie theater is decorated in vintage style)
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrCute outdoor mall with Farmers' Market!
(Movie theater is decorated in vintage style)
Amazing bookstore downtown, great photo ops, and art.
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetAmazing bookstore downtown, great photo ops, and art.
Entertainment & Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza