Charlie’s Local Guidebook
Food scene
Food challenge huge burritos Mexican American food at it's finest
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Tepeyac Café
812 N Evergreen AveFood challenge huge burritos Mexican American food at it's finest
Steak and wine. What more can you ask for.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
1001 E Green StSteak and wine. What more can you ask for.
The highest quality Chinese food you can get and world famous. There may be long lines, but worth the wait.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Din Tai Fung
400 S Baldwin AveThe highest quality Chinese food you can get and world famous. There may be long lines, but worth the wait.
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveGlory to the hot dog.
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlThe best is Bestia. RSVP way ahead!
Obama's special if you don't want more thank 3k calories.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Pasadena
830 N Lake AveObama's special if you don't want more thank 3k calories.
This is the place to get a sandwich dip after a hard days works in the coal mines and factories.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philippe The Original
1001 North Alameda StreetThis is the place to get a sandwich dip after a hard days works in the coal mines and factories.
Neighborhoods
High chance of celebrity spotting. This is home to many studios and close to Hollywood and Glendale.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burbank
High chance of celebrity spotting. This is home to many studios and close to Hollywood and Glendale.
Celebrity who don't want to be spotted live here. If you like Craftsman and architecture. They even have their own font! Home of the Rose parade, Cal Tech, Art Center, and Christmas lane.
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pasadena
Celebrity who don't want to be spotted live here. If you like Craftsman and architecture. They even have their own font! Home of the Rose parade, Cal Tech, Art Center, and Christmas lane.
High chance of celebrity spotting. California Beach just like in the movies
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica
High chance of celebrity spotting. California Beach just like in the movies
A fusion of old and new. Trendy ramen, souvenirs, and many more.
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Tokyo
A fusion of old and new. Trendy ramen, souvenirs, and many more.
Going to L.A. you might as well come and visit. Many old shops and many new. Right next to little Tokyo.
396 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chinatown
Going to L.A. you might as well come and visit. Many old shops and many new. Right next to little Tokyo.
In the middle of the desert lies this city with nice architecture and celebrity history.
527 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palm Springs
57096 Twentynine Palms HighwayIn the middle of the desert lies this city with nice architecture and celebrity history.
Very high chance of celebrity spotting. It's connected to Venice beach and Santa Monica.
580 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Malibu
Very high chance of celebrity spotting. It's connected to Venice beach and Santa Monica.
Sightseeing
A collection of British art work and sculptures, Japanese and Chinese gardens, and an exotic plant species. Great for half day run.
999 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdA collection of British art work and sculptures, Japanese and Chinese gardens, and an exotic plant species. Great for half day run.
Fun place to bring the family and see sea creatures underwater.
806 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario del Pacífico
100 Aquarium WayFun place to bring the family and see sea creatures underwater.
Art Museum in the middle of LA
3162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdArt Museum in the middle of LA
Want to place bets legally? Afterward take the family to the mall and arboretum garden next door.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Anita Race Track station
Want to place bets legally? Afterward take the family to the mall and arboretum garden next door.
Close by and a great collection. Easy parking and much less traffic than the rest of L.A.
485 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Norton Simon
411 W Colorado BlvdClose by and a great collection. Easy parking and much less traffic than the rest of L.A.
Live events at night and a historic mission of California. Also visited by President Kennedy.
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
320 S Mission DrLive events at night and a historic mission of California. Also visited by President Kennedy.
Museum of Paul J. Getty with breathtaking views. Parking is expensive but entrance is free.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Getty Tram Station
1200 Getty Center DrMuseum of Paul J. Getty with breathtaking views. Parking is expensive but entrance is free.
Great place to take the family and beautiful view of Los Angeles. You can see the Hollywood sign from afar when it's not too smoggy.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory RoadGreat place to take the family and beautiful view of Los Angeles. You can see the Hollywood sign from afar when it's not too smoggy.
One of the first Missions built in California built by the natives. President Kennedy almost made a visit.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Gabriel Mission
429 S Mission DrOne of the first Missions built in California built by the natives. President Kennedy almost made a visit.
Shopping
It's an outlet with easy parking and close by. This was once a tire factory converted to a giant outdoor mall.
281 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel DrIt's an outlet with easy parking and close by. This was once a tire factory converted to a giant outdoor mall.
A giant mall gift shop and luxury brands. Right next to the Americana outdoor shopping.
262 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glendale Galleria
100 W BroadwayA giant mall gift shop and luxury brands. Right next to the Americana outdoor shopping.
Closest mall, kid friendly with a playground, asian fusion restaurants, right next to the Racetrack and Arboretum.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Santa Anita
400 S Baldwin AveClosest mall, kid friendly with a playground, asian fusion restaurants, right next to the Racetrack and Arboretum.
Consejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Tap water is safe!
California water comes from the mountains and safe to drink.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Worse traffic in the nation
Avoid
101 Near LA
405 All times
10 Freeway West in the morning and East in the evening
Formas de ahorrar
Gasoline Tax in California
Rent a Tesla if you can, there are quite a bit of charging stations
Costco is one of the cheapest places for gas and nearby.
Gas stations have advertised price for cash and debit, if you get there with a credit card you'll be paying about 10 cents more per gallon