Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Homely cooking & cheap. Very popular. Also home made fresh juices- very cheap. 3 minute walk
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C J's Cafe
5501 W Pico BlvdHomely cooking & cheap. Very popular. Also home made fresh juices- very cheap. 3 minute walk
gourmet pizza, vegan & organic. Walking distance
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bloom Cafe
5544 W Pico Blvdgourmet pizza, vegan & organic. Walking distance
Expensive ($9) yet amazing meal replacement protein shakes to die for.
Also vegan bakery. Walking distance'
The Daily Shake
5450 West Pico BoulevardExpensive ($9) yet amazing meal replacement protein shakes to die for.
Also vegan bakery. Walking distance'
They are everywhere really aren't they
Walking distance
573 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdThey are everywhere really aren't they
Walking distance
Republique
624 S La Brea AveNew LA hot spot. Great reviews!
An LA Classic. Good food, good ambience
Walking..but a long walk
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luna Park
672 South La Brea AvenueAn LA Classic. Good food, good ambience
Walking..but a long walk
Absolute favorite Vegan restaurant in LA. Popular with celebs on the down low. To die for salads, desserts & organic red wine. Saw Mary Kate Olson eating here
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdAbsolute favorite Vegan restaurant in LA. Popular with celebs on the down low. To die for salads, desserts & organic red wine. Saw Mary Kate Olson eating here
Great quality for the price! Very affordable. Eat here weekly.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starfish Sushi
5600 Wilshire BlvdGreat quality for the price! Very affordable. Eat here weekly.
DTLA so a 20 minute drive but voted one of the BEST restaurants in LA. Upmarket with gorgeous interior is a surprise, hidden down a grungy alley, in the DTLA arts district
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlDTLA so a 20 minute drive but voted one of the BEST restaurants in LA. Upmarket with gorgeous interior is a surprise, hidden down a grungy alley, in the DTLA arts district
Sushi with hip hop & Godzilla playing on TV. This local fave sushi bar hang out gets packed. Has a great selection of sakes. Walking
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sake House Miro
809 S La Brea AveSushi with hip hop & Godzilla playing on TV. This local fave sushi bar hang out gets packed. Has a great selection of sakes. Walking
Classic fave coffee shop. Has treats & water for dogs. Great cheap sandwiches try white cheddar cheese, date & curry on 3 seeded bagette. Also unusual hot dogs!
Walking
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Dog Coffee
5657 Wilshire BlvdClassic fave coffee shop. Has treats & water for dogs. Great cheap sandwiches try white cheddar cheese, date & curry on 3 seeded bagette. Also unusual hot dogs!
Walking
Not walking but close. Tourist trap so be prepared to wait. Decent Hot Dog but thats about it.
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveNot walking but close. Tourist trap so be prepared to wait. Decent Hot Dog but thats about it.
8 minute drive. Sit outside on the patio, sipping a jalapeño martini & watch Beverly Hills go by. Great truffle fries. Great chocolate martini.
908 Rodeo Dr
908 Rodeo Drive8 minute drive. Sit outside on the patio, sipping a jalapeño martini & watch Beverly Hills go by. Great truffle fries. Great chocolate martini.
Local low key Italian hangout. Piano bar & lounge singers. Cheap
3 minute Uber ride
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pips On Labrea
1356 S La Brea AveLocal low key Italian hangout. Piano bar & lounge singers. Cheap
3 minute Uber ride
Our local historical Farmers Market, adjacent to The Grove, is one of the best low key handout spots LA has to offer. From bars, to an eclectic array of fresh fruits & veg, to outside dining. Monsieur Marcelle for your gourmet french (best cheese offering) ..or UK indulgence- Seen many a celeb relaxing here
819 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StOur local historical Farmers Market, adjacent to The Grove, is one of the best low key handout spots LA has to offer. From bars, to an eclectic array of fresh fruits & veg, to outside dining. Monsieur Marcelle for your gourmet french (best cheese offering) ..or UK indulgence- Seen many a celeb relaxing here
A little bit of a hide-away but worth the drive. Perched on the cliff in Malibu, this iconic restaurants patio is the place to chill for a gourmet brunch overlooking the ocean. Many a local celeb hang-out. Reasonable prices considering.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Geoffreys
27400 Pacific Coast HwyA little bit of a hide-away but worth the drive. Perched on the cliff in Malibu, this iconic restaurants patio is the place to chill for a gourmet brunch overlooking the ocean. Many a local celeb hang-out. Reasonable prices considering.
This beautiful hide-away in the canyon cliffs of Topanga is a bit of a drive, along a windy steep road but you will see a different side of LA . Sit outside to a bubbling brook & a mountain scape. Go in the week to avoid crowds. Reservations advised.
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdThis beautiful hide-away in the canyon cliffs of Topanga is a bit of a drive, along a windy steep road but you will see a different side of LA . Sit outside to a bubbling brook & a mountain scape. Go in the week to avoid crowds. Reservations advised.
Essentials
Can be pricey ( well pricier than the supermarket) but it literally across the street- so super convenient. Has an upmarket selection of groceries & wine. They also deliver so can't really complain.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente BlvdCan be pricey ( well pricier than the supermarket) but it literally across the street- so super convenient. Has an upmarket selection of groceries & wine. They also deliver so can't really complain.
Walking distance, smaller store, but adequate. Friendly
947 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdWalking distance, smaller store, but adequate. Friendly
Walkable local pharmacy carries most random things & has a very cheap alcohol section & an ice-cream bar. Go here for cheap 12 packs of beer.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rite Aid
6130 Sunset BlvdWalkable local pharmacy carries most random things & has a very cheap alcohol section & an ice-cream bar. Go here for cheap 12 packs of beer.
Great beauty supply store. Carries every brand & supply. Good prices.
Hairdresser inside.
Wilshire Beauty
5377 Wilshire BlvdGreat beauty supply store. Carries every brand & supply. Good prices.
Hairdresser inside.
11 San Vicente Blvd
11 San Vicente Boulevard7- 11 Pick up random groceries & more. Does not sell alcohol
Shopping
Des Kohan
914 North Fairfax AvenueSmall upmarket designer boutique; great finds. (Barneys buyers check this store out)
8 mins drive. Got to love BH! Always worth a trip to Barneys Dept Store.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barney's New York
3585 Sagunto Street8 mins drive. Got to love BH! Always worth a trip to Barneys Dept Store.
This classic LA inside mall has a vast selection of shops. 8 minute drive.
1266 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdThis classic LA inside mall has a vast selection of shops. 8 minute drive.
Window shop your fave designer duds. Take a peak in Tiffanies - splurge if you dare!
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Rodeo Drive
North Rodeo DriveWindow shop your fave designer duds. Take a peak in Tiffanies - splurge if you dare!
Parks & Nature
Check out our famous dinos in the the bubbling natural tar pits, along with the bone excavations & the small botanical museum. Take a walk thru the park checking out native historical horticulture.
One of my fave hang outs- its free & beautiful. Love the museum & the free jazz nights all summer. Bring a bottle of wine, picnic & relax on the grass listening to Brazilian Samba. Walking distance
890 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fosas de alquitrán de La Brea y Museo
5801 Wilshire BlvdCheck out our famous dinos in the the bubbling natural tar pits, along with the bone excavations & the small botanical museum. Take a walk thru the park checking out native historical horticulture.
One of my fave hang outs- its free & beautiful. Love the museum & the free jazz nights all summer. Bring a bottle of wine, picnic & relax on the grass listening to Brazilian Samba. Walking distance
Drinks & Nightlife
Quaint little family run Mexican bar with the most hospitable staff you'll ever find. Cheap & good tacos, fun atmosphere, great tequila. Walking
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Candela La Brea
831 S La Brea AveQuaint little family run Mexican bar with the most hospitable staff you'll ever find. Cheap & good tacos, fun atmosphere, great tequila. Walking
Great Happy Hour- great bar food! Walking distance
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rascal
801 S La Brea AveGreat Happy Hour- great bar food! Walking distance
Sightseeing
Jump on the 10 with no traffic & DTLA is literally 15 minutes away.
Check out LAs newly developed hot spots, Staples Centre, Deco architecture. Still a little grimy but definitely worth checking.
737 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Downtown Los Angeles
Jump on the 10 with no traffic & DTLA is literally 15 minutes away.
Check out LAs newly developed hot spots, Staples Centre, Deco architecture. Still a little grimy but definitely worth checking.
Take the 10 west to Santa Monica WITH traffic and Santa Monica beach is 20- 25 mins away.
513 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica
Take the 10 west to Santa Monica WITH traffic and Santa Monica beach is 20- 25 mins away.
Uber it to Hollywood Blvd & be a tourist! 10 mins drive - pretty close.
658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardUber it to Hollywood Blvd & be a tourist! 10 mins drive - pretty close.
Rock n Roll history. Cruise the strip from Hollywood to Santa Monica
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset BoulevardRock n Roll history. Cruise the strip from Hollywood to Santa Monica
Get a sweat on & hike up the hot mountain to capture a selfie with the infanous LA landmark. At least thats free
1173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardGet a sweat on & hike up the hot mountain to capture a selfie with the infanous LA landmark. At least thats free
Arts & Culture
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrBecause its a cultural must!
Amazing place with seasonal exhibits, jazz nights, the Lamp Post collection, the famous 'Rock' & more. Bring a picnic & a bottle of wine to the FREE jazz nights hosted every weekend during the summer
Grab a cocktail at the outside Stark bar or Rays. One of my fave places to go
Walking distance
3162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdAmazing place with seasonal exhibits, jazz nights, the Lamp Post collection, the famous 'Rock' & more. Bring a picnic & a bottle of wine to the FREE jazz nights hosted every weekend during the summer
Grab a cocktail at the outside Stark bar or Rays. One of my fave places to go
Walking distance