Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Our favorite local Korean Barbecue Joint. The wait may be long, but you can put your name on the list and a phone number then head back to the apartment or to a bar for drinks until they call you.
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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
3465 W 6th St
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Our favorite local Korean Barbecue Joint. The wait may be long, but you can put your name on the list and a phone number then head back to the apartment or to a bar for drinks until they call you.
Korean and Latin foods meet just like Korean and Latin cultures meet in Koreatown.
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Escala
3451 W 6th St
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Korean and Latin foods meet just like Korean and Latin cultures meet in Koreatown.
Eating at a taco truck is an essential part of the Los Angeles experience. This taco truck is our local favorite.
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El Flamin Taco
505 Vermont Ave
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Eating at a taco truck is an essential part of the Los Angeles experience. This taco truck is our local favorite.
The Commissary is a restaurant located in a Greenhouse at the Line Hotel. Brunch is an essential Los Angeles experience -- and their brunch takes the cake. Make reservations in advance. The food is delicious and so is the atmosphere, certainly worth the cost!
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Openaire at The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire Blvd
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The Commissary is a restaurant located in a Greenhouse at the Line Hotel. Brunch is an essential Los Angeles experience -- and their brunch takes the cake. Make reservations in advance. The food is delicious and so is the atmosphere, certainly worth the cost!
We ate here before it was famous after its feature on Diner's Drive Ins and Dives. Really good food and an evolving list of local craft brews on tap. Reservations aren't required, but may be helpful for larger parties!
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Beer Belly
532 S Western Ave
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We ate here before it was famous after its feature on Diner's Drive Ins and Dives. Really good food and an evolving list of local craft brews on tap. Reservations aren't required, but may be helpful for larger parties!
Featured on Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown. We have been eating here since way before that feature.
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Myung In Dumplings
3109 W Olympic Blvd
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Featured on Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown. We have been eating here since way before that feature.
Cheap Japanese food, large portions for the price. This place is a staple for us.
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Kuishimbo
3407 W 6th St
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Cheap Japanese food, large portions for the price. This place is a staple for us.
Koreatown has the BEST Japanese Katsu -- better than any locations in little tokyo or sawtelle.
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Wako Donkasu
3377 Wilshire Blvd
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Koreatown has the BEST Japanese Katsu -- better than any locations in little tokyo or sawtelle.
The best Ramen in Koreatown. The only place with better ramen is miles away in Sawtelle.
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Slurpin Ramen Bar
3500 W 8th St
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The best Ramen in Koreatown. The only place with better ramen is miles away in Sawtelle.
This may not be located in Koreatown, but it is by far the best Ramen place in Los Angeles.
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Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle Blvd
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This may not be located in Koreatown, but it is by far the best Ramen place in Los Angeles.
A Los Angeles Staple. Be prepared for long lines, but it is worth the wait!
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Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea Ave
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A Los Angeles Staple. Be prepared for long lines, but it is worth the wait!
Disney himself frequently ate here
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Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz Blvd
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Disney himself frequently ate here
Known for its Vegan food. located in the beautiful Larchmont neighborhood.
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Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont Blvd
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Known for its Vegan food. located in the beautiful Larchmont neighborhood.
Some of the best coffee and macarons in Koreatown. A great place to study!
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Caffé Bene
3287 Wilshire Blvd
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Some of the best coffee and macarons in Koreatown. A great place to study!
We have eaten at many sushi restaurants in little tokyo, and this one is our favorite. It is located in the mall, and also takes reservations. The service is amazing, the food is delicious, and the price is good.
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Sushi Go 55
333 Alameda St
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We have eaten at many sushi restaurants in little tokyo, and this one is our favorite. It is located in the mall, and also takes reservations. The service is amazing, the food is delicious, and the price is good.
We rarely eat anywhere else when visiting Santa Monica. This restaurant has a great atmosphere and great food.
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
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We rarely eat anywhere else when visiting Santa Monica. This restaurant has a great atmosphere and great food.
Delicious selection of sausages including vegetarian options and an amazing list of beers on tap. It is all served in a german style pub, with cafeteria seating and the famous "das boot". Like travelling to Germany without the expense!
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Wurstküche
800 East 3rd Street
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Delicious selection of sausages including vegetarian options and an amazing list of beers on tap. It is all served in a german style pub, with cafeteria seating and the famous "das boot". Like travelling to Germany without the expense!
Excellent place to eat dessert after a trip to Wurstkuche
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The Pie Hole
714 Traction Ave
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Excellent place to eat dessert after a trip to Wurstkuche
Decent burgers located at the Historic Normandie Hotel, they also serve a good 50's style breakfast
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Cassells Burgers
3600 W 6th St
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Decent burgers located at the Historic Normandie Hotel, they also serve a good 50's style breakfast
Good happy hour, decent beers on tap, and delicious pizza! Sports Bar, and they are always willing to change the channel to meet your need!
Kony Pizza & Bar
3281 Wilshire Blvd
Good happy hour, decent beers on tap, and delicious pizza! Sports Bar, and they are always willing to change the channel to meet your need!
This place has long lines, but if you are in the mood for good seafood served "low country boil" style and a fun atmosphere this place is for you. The gumbo is amazing!
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The Boiling Crab
3377 Wilshire Blvd
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This place has long lines, but if you are in the mood for good seafood served "low country boil" style and a fun atmosphere this place is for you. The gumbo is amazing!
This place is a build your own poke bowl. Large portion for the price, and a great fast food option that is still healthy.
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Wiki Poki
3438 Wilshire Blvd
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This place is a build your own poke bowl. Large portion for the price, and a great fast food option that is still healthy.
Our favorite French Restaurant, and they also have an awesome nightscene/bar downstairs.
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Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvd
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Our favorite French Restaurant, and they also have an awesome nightscene/bar downstairs.
The origin of mochi ice cream! A must eat place if visiting Little Tokyo
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Mikawaya
118 Japanese Village Plaza Mall
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The origin of mochi ice cream! A must eat place if visiting Little Tokyo
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Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt St
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Historic Farmers Market. Meet me at Fairfax and 3rd!
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
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Historic Farmers Market. Meet me at Fairfax and 3rd!
Best donuts in los angeles
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California Donuts
3540 W 3rd St
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Best donuts in los angeles
Delicious Tapa style food
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A.O.C.
8700 W 3rd St
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Delicious Tapa style food

Parks & Nature

Lots of hiking trails. A historic Carousel and large playground. This park has it all from horse back riding through the hollywood hills, golfing, and the LA Zoo.
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
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Lots of hiking trails. A historic Carousel and large playground. This park has it all from horse back riding through the hollywood hills, golfing, and the LA Zoo.
Many hiking trails with beautiful views
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
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Many hiking trails with beautiful views
Beautiful botanical garden and museum of at a historic los angeles estate
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
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Beautiful botanical garden and museum of at a historic los angeles estate
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Echo Park Lake
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Hike to the Hollywood Sign
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Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon Drive
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Hike to the Hollywood Sign

Sightseeing

Free museum and amazing views of downtown los angeles. A must see when visiting the area.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Free museum and amazing views of downtown los angeles. A must see when visiting the area.
A beautiful drive on the Angeles Crest Highway or an Intense hike up Mount Wilson will bring you to the observatory where Hubble made many of his famous discoveries. Tours are offered on the weekends.
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I-Observatory yeMount Wilson
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A beautiful drive on the Angeles Crest Highway or an Intense hike up Mount Wilson will bring you to the observatory where Hubble made many of his famous discoveries. Tours are offered on the weekends.
Take a drive on the Pacific Coast Highway along the beautiful California Coast.
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Pacific Coast Highway
2186 CA-1
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Take a drive on the Pacific Coast Highway along the beautiful California Coast.

Arts & Culture

The famous urban light sculpture is here
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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The famous urban light sculpture is here
Modern art gallery with unique exhibits, Purchase tickets online ahead of time if you don't want to wait in line.
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The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
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Modern art gallery with unique exhibits, Purchase tickets online ahead of time if you don't want to wait in line.
Interactive science museum and the famous Endeavor space shuttle.
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr
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Interactive science museum and the famous Endeavor space shuttle.

Shopping

Outdoor shopping mall with beautiful water features and a trolley that will take you to the nearby Farmers Market
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The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
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Outdoor shopping mall with beautiful water features and a trolley that will take you to the nearby Farmers Market
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Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd
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Essentials

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Ralphs
645 W 9th St
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Vons Pharmacy
3461 W 3rd St
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Walgreens
1501 Vine St
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Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 Sunset Blvd
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles - Encino Specialty Care Center
5363 Balboa Blvd

Entertainment & Activities

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L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd
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I-Aquarium ye-Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
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Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd
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I-Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy
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See the famous Friend's set or the new Gilmore Girls Revival set!
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Warner Bros. Studios
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See the famous Friend's set or the new Gilmore Girls Revival set!