Recommendations for Local Fare & Flair
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the coolest bars in Los Angeles (and they know it). Art Nouveau meets Steampunk. Call first, sometimes they are closed for private events.
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Edison
One of the coolest bars in Los Angeles (and they know it). Art Nouveau meets Steampunk. Call first, sometimes they are closed for private events.
Story Tavern
150 S San Fernando BlvdExtensive beer menu with food.
Bigfoot Lodge East
3172 Los Feliz BlvdCool hunting lodge themed bar.
Arcade and bar - a great combination! My favorite: an 'Old Fasahioned' paired with 'Joust'.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The One Up
13625 Ventura BlvdArcade and bar - a great combination! My favorite: an 'Old Fasahioned' paired with 'Joust'.
The Blue Room
916 South San Fernando BoulevardClassic LA bar and one of our favorites.
Fun beer garden and brew pub. Outdoor games with a midwest style menu.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golden Road Brewing Los Angeles
5410 W San Fernando RdFun beer garden and brew pub. Outdoor games with a midwest style menu.
You gotta have a Tiki bar in the guidebook. This one has a cool patio too for outdoor seating.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kahuna Tiki
11026 Magnolia BlvdYou gotta have a Tiki bar in the guidebook. This one has a cool patio too for outdoor seating.
The Roguelike Tavern
Some nights are DnD themed.
Why not get a drink inside a giant cask? Great cocktails. Food and outdoor seating too!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Idle Hour
4824 Vineland AveWhy not get a drink inside a giant cask? Great cocktails. Food and outdoor seating too!
Vintage bowling alley with cocktails and food.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StVintage bowling alley with cocktails and food.
Parisian style bar in the heart of Downtown LA. Love this spot.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wolves
519 S Spring StParisian style bar in the heart of Downtown LA. Love this spot.
Legendary LA venue offering cocktails & food in a victorian lodge setting. Be sure to check if they are open due to ongoing renovations.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Mares del Pacífico en la Cafetería Clifton
648 S BroadwayLegendary LA venue offering cocktails & food in a victorian lodge setting. Be sure to check if they are open due to ongoing renovations.
Entertainment & Activities
Closest theaters. Surrounded by restaurants and shops. AMC 6 and AMC 8 are nearby if the 16 doesn't have what you want to see.
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AMC Burbank 16
125 E Palm AveClosest theaters. Surrounded by restaurants and shops. AMC 6 and AMC 8 are nearby if the 16 doesn't have what you want to see.
The wizarding world of Harry Potter, in case you didn't already know.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaThe wizarding world of Harry Potter, in case you didn't already know.
If you like roller coasters, this is the place for you!
716 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyIf you like roller coasters, this is the place for you!
This is close and fun if it's not too hot out.
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LA Zoo station
This is close and fun if it's not too hot out.
Huge movie theater complex in the Americana.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Theatres
322 Americana WayHuge movie theater complex in the Americana.
Fun spot for amusement rides, restaurants and shops - right off the Santa Monica beach and bike path.
2744 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierFun spot for amusement rides, restaurants and shops - right off the Santa Monica beach and bike path.
Improv comedy and skit theatre.
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveImprov comedy and skit theatre.
Circle K Stable
Horseback Riding (all levels) thru lovely nearby Griffith Park.
Want to see a clasic in style? Check out this famous Egyptian themed theatre in Hollywood.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood BlvdWant to see a clasic in style? Check out this famous Egyptian themed theatre in Hollywood.
Another spot for a classic. Made popular when Quentin Tarantino bought it.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly BlvdAnother spot for a classic. Made popular when Quentin Tarantino bought it.
A nearby 'Art House' theatre, in case you want something more esoteric.
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont AveA nearby 'Art House' theatre, in case you want something more esoteric.
For the vinyl enthusiast (they have CDs too).
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdFor the vinyl enthusiast (they have CDs too).
Parks & Nature
Trail hiking thru the park and along the hilltops. All trails app is probably best used here.
898 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Griffith
4730 Crystal Springs DriveTrail hiking thru the park and along the hilltops. All trails app is probably best used here.
Good beach to go to if you want to be close to other activities like the Santa Monica Pier and bike path.
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Beach
Good beach to go to if you want to be close to other activities like the Santa Monica Pier and bike path.
Our favorite LA beach with cafe, pool & playground.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyOur favorite LA beach with cafe, pool & playground.
Moderate to challenging hike behind the library with amazing views of downtown and the valley.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brand Library & Art Center
1601 W Mountain StModerate to challenging hike behind the library with amazing views of downtown and the valley.
Lovely walk along the LA river - it's 1/2 mile walk from our house to the River Walk. 2 Mile walk round trip.
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
Glendale Narrows RiverwalkLovely walk along the LA river - it's 1/2 mile walk from our house to the River Walk. 2 Mile walk round trip.
Shopping
Indoor mall with movie theaters, restaurants and lots of stores.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burbank Town Center
201 E Magnolia BlvdIndoor mall with movie theaters, restaurants and lots of stores.
Cool outdoor mall with movie theatre, restaurants and shopping.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Universal City
Cool outdoor mall with movie theatre, restaurants and shopping.
Shopping, dining, movie theater, trolley and fountain attraction. Imagine 'Main Street' at Disney World meets outdoor shopping mall.
642 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayShopping, dining, movie theater, trolley and fountain attraction. Imagine 'Main Street' at Disney World meets outdoor shopping mall.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2462 Honolulu AveEveryone loves Trader Joe's.
Large market with bakery, butcher shop & seafood. Some prepared food including a soup & salad bar.
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Ralphs
1100 N San Fernando Blvd Large market with bakery, butcher shop & seafood. Some prepared food including a soup & salad bar.
CVS
1747 N Cahuenga Blvd Pharmacy and convenience store.
Chevron
1934 N Cahuenga BlvdConvenience store within walking distance.
7 Days liquor store
1700 Victory BlvdLarge convenience store within walking distance.
Coin operated laundry (no dry cleaning). If you like Pho, eat next door at Pho Hot while you wait. If you like Sushi, eat next door at the Sushi Joint.
Sunny Laundromat
Coin operated laundry (no dry cleaning). If you like Pho, eat next door at Pho Hot while you wait. If you like Sushi, eat next door at the Sushi Joint.
Thrifty Wash
Walkable coin laundry.
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveLA's newest museum.
Architecturally stunning.
1063 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sala de Conciertos Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveArchitecturally stunning.
Sightseeing
Iconic Hollywood overlook and planetarium.
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdIconic Hollywood overlook and planetarium.
Iconic beach front street scene with bike rentals for the beach bike path, restaurants, shops and lots of people watching.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkIconic beach front street scene with bike rentals for the beach bike path, restaurants, shops and lots of people watching.
Mall & tourist hot-spot. On Hollywood Boulevard's walk of fame with the famous Chinese Theatre, Wax Museums and other attractions.
922 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdMall & tourist hot-spot. On Hollywood Boulevard's walk of fame with the famous Chinese Theatre, Wax Museums and other attractions.
Great spot to take Hollywood Sign selfies
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Lago Hollywood
3160 Canyon Lake DrGreat spot to take Hollywood Sign selfies