Blake’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
This neighborhood is perfect for those visiting Los Angeles and particularly those who want to be right in the heart of Hollywood! Having lived in multiple parts of the city, I can say it's definitely very safe. Very conveniently located only a few blocks from the 101 freeway, and a short walk to Hollywood Blvd., TCL Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, Hollywood & Highland shopping center and more! It's also just a 10 minute walk to Franklin Village and Beachwood Canyon where you'll find lots of cool shops, coffee houses, and restaurants.
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Hollywood
This neighborhood is perfect for those visiting Los Angeles and particularly those who want to be right in the heart of Hollywood! Having lived in multiple parts of the city, I can say it's definitely very safe. Very conveniently located only a few blocks from the 101 freeway, and a short walk to Hollywood Blvd., TCL Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, Hollywood & Highland shopping center and more! It's also just a 10 minute walk to Franklin Village and Beachwood Canyon where you'll find lots of cool shops, coffee houses, and restaurants.
Food & Drinks
Late night munchies? Want a great brunch spot? This place literally has everything and, like the name suggests, is open 24/7. It’s easily walkable from the apartment too! I love the Garden Benedict here. It’s seriously to die for!
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kitchen24
1608 N Cahuenga BlvdLate night munchies? Want a great brunch spot? This place literally has everything and, like the name suggests, is open 24/7. It’s easily walkable from the apartment too! I love the Garden Benedict here. It’s seriously to die for!
Upscale signature sushi & Japanese eats plus creative drinks in a chic Philippe Starck-designed space
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Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood BlvdUpscale signature sushi & Japanese eats plus creative drinks in a chic Philippe Starck-designed space
Super popular coffee spot for locals. They're coffee is brewed fresh for each cup. Just the smell in here is great!
Intelligentsia Coffee Hollywood Coffeebar
6401 Hollywood BlvdSuper popular coffee spot for locals. They're coffee is brewed fresh for each cup. Just the smell in here is great!
Perfect for breakfast & brunch, or dinner. Please try the Kimchi Fried Rice and roasted cauliflower! I recommend making a reservation ahead of time to avoid long wait.
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Republique
624 S La Brea AvePerfect for breakfast & brunch, or dinner. Please try the Kimchi Fried Rice and roasted cauliflower! I recommend making a reservation ahead of time to avoid long wait.
Martinis done right and a menu that’s barely changed since 1919. Grab a booth and dig into continental favorites like mushrooms on toast, Seafood Chiffonade Salad, and Turkey a la’ King.
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Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdMartinis done right and a menu that’s barely changed since 1919. Grab a booth and dig into continental favorites like mushrooms on toast, Seafood Chiffonade Salad, and Turkey a la’ King.
Food and drink menus are given equal weight at this neighborhood gastropub. Beer, wine, and liquor to pair with classic fares like burgers & fries.
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Bowery
6268 Sunset BlvdFood and drink menus are given equal weight at this neighborhood gastropub. Beer, wine, and liquor to pair with classic fares like burgers & fries.
Entertainment
“The best movie theater in LA -- huge screens, reserved seating, good snacks, and restaurants all around for pre- or post-film.”
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Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset Blvd“The best movie theater in LA -- huge screens, reserved seating, good snacks, and restaurants all around for pre- or post-film.”
This is a must-visit if you’ve never been. The Harry Potter World is crazy! Buy tickets ahead of time online and make sure to get there early to give yourself enough time to see everything.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaThis is a must-visit if you’ve never been. The Harry Potter World is crazy! Buy tickets ahead of time online and make sure to get there early to give yourself enough time to see everything.
Great backstage studio tour. You really get an idea for what a movie set is like. The tour guides are always pretty entertaining and funny too.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdGreat backstage studio tour. You really get an idea for what a movie set is like. The tour guides are always pretty entertaining and funny too.
See one of the world’s most iconic movie theatres and historically significant landmarks in Hollywood. It was once stated that “Visiting LA and not visiting TCL Chinese Theatre is like visiting China and not seeing the Great Wall”. *Also easy walk from the apartment*
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Teatros chinos TCL
6925 Hollywood BlvdSee one of the world’s most iconic movie theatres and historically significant landmarks in Hollywood. It was once stated that “Visiting LA and not visiting TCL Chinese Theatre is like visiting China and not seeing the Great Wall”. *Also easy walk from the apartment*
Shopping
There is literally something for everyone here! Whether you’re shopping for a black tie affair or a punk rock show, or if you want to visit iconic LA shops like Fred Segal, you’ll find it on Melrose! If you’re around on a Sunday I highly recommend checking out the Melrose Trading Post Flea Market at Melrose and Fairfax Ave. in the Fairfax high school parking lot. I can’t tell you how many gems I’ve found in here and the vintage is to die for!
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Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AveThere is literally something for everyone here! Whether you’re shopping for a black tie affair or a punk rock show, or if you want to visit iconic LA shops like Fred Segal, you’ll find it on Melrose! If you’re around on a Sunday I highly recommend checking out the Melrose Trading Post Flea Market at Melrose and Fairfax Ave. in the Fairfax high school parking lot. I can’t tell you how many gems I’ve found in here and the vintage is to die for!
Only steps from where you’re standing right now. This famous shopping center is right in the middle of bustling Hollywood Blvd. and right near TCL Chinese Theatre and steps from the Walk of Fame.
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Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdOnly steps from where you’re standing right now. This famous shopping center is right in the middle of bustling Hollywood Blvd. and right near TCL Chinese Theatre and steps from the Walk of Fame.
Parking
A few parking structures and lots nearby
Right by Lowe’s hotel and Hollywood and Highland shopping center. Only a few blocks from apartment. Be sure to take a photo of where you parked because the garage is huge!
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Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdRight by Lowe’s hotel and Hollywood and Highland shopping center. Only a few blocks from apartment. Be sure to take a photo of where you parked because the garage is huge!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
The freeway is conveniently close - making getting anywhere a breeze!
10 minute drive to Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, 15 minutes to Universal Studios, 40 minutes to the beach, and about an hour from Disneyland!
There are multiple bus stops within blocks of the apartment and the Metro Station at Hollywood & Vine is about a 10 minute walk.
Uber and Lyft are also great services in LA and are typically more affordable (and way faster) than calling a cab. They usually get to you in about 5 minutes and I'd suggest using the "pool" option which might take 5 minutes longer but, if you're not in a rush, is totally worth the money you save!