Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Highly Likely Café
4310 W Jefferson BlvdClose by, amazing food and drink.
Alta
5359 W Adams BlvdFantastic selection of Gourmet cheeses, sandwiches and salads. A must stop for any home chef.
24 locals recommend
Surfas Culinary District
3225 W Washington Blvd Fantastic selection of Gourmet cheeses, sandwiches and salads. A must stop for any home chef.
This is one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. The food, decor & service are top- notch. Even the the bread & butter are much better than average.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveThis is one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. The food, decor & service are top- notch. Even the the bread & butter are much better than average.
Post & Beam
3767 Santa Rosalia DrVery close, great food. easy going- chill atmosphere.
Destination restaurant. This restaurant is attached to a church. Sight to be seen as well as the food and drinks are worth it on their own.
54 locals recommend
Redbird
114 E 2nd StDestination restaurant. This restaurant is attached to a church. Sight to be seen as well as the food and drinks are worth it on their own.
Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdSome of the best ice cream you will ever have.
Add coleslaw and the hot mustard to your double dip. Surprisingly they also have a great wine and beer selection as well.
100 locals recommend
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda St Add coleslaw and the hot mustard to your double dip. Surprisingly they also have a great wine and beer selection as well.
THE best (fried) fish tacos you will ever have. Consistently rated as such from food critics and magazines around the country.
16 locals recommend
Ricky's Fish Tacos
THE best (fried) fish tacos you will ever have. Consistently rated as such from food critics and magazines around the country.
Double Double." Animal Style" is a must order. Eat the fries immediately. they won't taste as good if you bring them home.
336 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdDouble Double." Animal Style" is a must order. Eat the fries immediately. they won't taste as good if you bring them home.
Classic LA take away. Consistently good Rotisserie Chicken. Great salads. Not open on Sundays.
25 locals recommend
California Chicken Cafe
6805 Melrose AveClassic LA take away. Consistently good Rotisserie Chicken. Great salads. Not open on Sundays.
Vees Cafe
5418 W Adams BlvdTop Round Roast Beef
1000 S La Brea Ave good for take away and quick good sandwich.
Meredith Dairy Goat Cheese at DTLA cheese.....petit fours at Valerie's....pupusa's at Saritas....Latte at G&B. Green Falafel salad at Kismet....Chicken & Garlic Rice at the Thai stand across from McConnell's (I forget the name). Eggslut for anything if you can bear the long line/wait. Many options for all!
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayMeredith Dairy Goat Cheese at DTLA cheese.....petit fours at Valerie's....pupusa's at Saritas....Latte at G&B. Green Falafel salad at Kismet....Chicken & Garlic Rice at the Thai stand across from McConnell's (I forget the name). Eggslut for anything if you can bear the long line/wait. Many options for all!
If you like Dumplings you will have many of your favorite choices at this small locally owned shop. They make the dumplings to order, the decor is beyond cute and instagrammable for sure. It is counter service only or take out. Don't miss the jalapeño sauce they leave next to the napkins too.
Stuff'd Dumpling Shop
6909 Melrose AveIf you like Dumplings you will have many of your favorite choices at this small locally owned shop. They make the dumplings to order, the decor is beyond cute and instagrammable for sure. It is counter service only or take out. Don't miss the jalapeño sauce they leave next to the napkins too.
OMG. One of the most beautiful restaurants in all of LA. A great vibrant scene. The food is amazing, great views and the bathroom are not to be missed. Valet parking is Free too! go for happy hour or before 6 if you don't have a reservation.
34 locals recommend
Margot
8820 Washington BlvdOMG. One of the most beautiful restaurants in all of LA. A great vibrant scene. The food is amazing, great views and the bathroom are not to be missed. Valet parking is Free too! go for happy hour or before 6 if you don't have a reservation.
Best Burger in LA but they don't let you make any alterations to it- as is but worth it! They sometimes have Russian River Brewing Company, Pliney the elder Double IPA on tap!
344 locals recommend
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveBest Burger in LA but they don't let you make any alterations to it- as is but worth it! They sometimes have Russian River Brewing Company, Pliney the elder Double IPA on tap!
Roberta's
8810 Washington BlvdBoba Guys Culver City
8820 Washington Blvd
Majordomo
1725 Naud StDavid Chang's first restaurant in LA.
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdHomeState To-Go
3923 West Jefferson BoulevardMizlala West Adams
5400 W Adams BlvdMichelin rated & critically acclaimed food truck. this location is only Thursday through Sunday. Must order the shrimp tacos!
17 locals recommend
Mariscos Jalisco
3040 E Olympic BlvdMichelin rated & critically acclaimed food truck. this location is only Thursday through Sunday. Must order the shrimp tacos!
The Window at American Beauty
425 Rose AveJohnny's West Adams
4327 W Adams BlvdTartine West Adams
5335 West Adams BoulevardJon & Vinny's Slauson
4400 West Slauson Avenue
Hotel Figueroa
939 S Figueroa Stcash only Ceviche and Fish Tacos. Hole in the wall kind of place. all about the food. the homemade habanero hot sauce is delish.
18 locals recommend
La Cevicheria
3809 W Pico Blvdcash only Ceviche and Fish Tacos. Hole in the wall kind of place. all about the food. the homemade habanero hot sauce is delish.
MIAN West Adams
5263 West Adams Boulevardclose by
Parks & Nature
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdClassic LA hike with elevation for the intermediate hiker. Hiking to the top you will have an incredible view and keep your eyes on fellow hikers as some may be professional athletes or celebrities!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveClassic LA hike with elevation for the intermediate hiker. Hiking to the top you will have an incredible view and keep your eyes on fellow hikers as some may be professional athletes or celebrities!
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast Hwy
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveGreat alternative Beach to Malibu.
Silver Lake Reservoir
Arts & Culture
The Underground Museum
3508 W Washington BlvdIts free. If you don't have a ticket for that day, they have a separate line for non ticket holders.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveIts free. If you don't have a ticket for that day, they have a separate line for non ticket holders.
by far, my favorite Gallery in Los Angeles. Located in the arts district in DTLA.
122 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd Stby far, my favorite Gallery in Los Angeles. Located in the arts district in DTLA.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdOutside Music Venue
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove DrTarget, Trader Joes, Food places , amazon pick up and drop off. Free underground validated parking.
29 locals recommend
USC Village
929 S Hoover StTarget, Trader Joes, Food places , amazon pick up and drop off. Free underground validated parking.
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Fred Segal
8500 Sunset BlvdHammer And Spear
255 S Santa Fe AveLots of locally made and artistic pieces
Platform LA
8850 Washington BlvdGetting Around
This is a 20 minute walk, about 1 mile from the apartment. Each ride costs $2.50 and you will need a TAP card- which you can buy at the station for $1. It will get you to Culver City and Santa Monica to the West and Downtown LA & USC area to the East.
28 locals recommend
Crenshaw / Exposition
This is a 20 minute walk, about 1 mile from the apartment. Each ride costs $2.50 and you will need a TAP card- which you can buy at the station for $1. It will get you to Culver City and Santa Monica to the West and Downtown LA & USC area to the East.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harold & Belle's
2920 W Jefferson BlvdClassic Dirty Dive bar with the best buffalo chicken wings you will ever have. No window. Friendly locals in hipster silver lake.
67 locals recommend
Ye Rustic Inn
1831 Hillhurst AveClassic Dirty Dive bar with the best buffalo chicken wings you will ever have. No window. Friendly locals in hipster silver lake.
Dresden Room
1800 Hillhurst Ave
Rush Street
9546 Washington BlvdThe Bar at Johnny's
4327 West Adams BoulevardMargot
8820 Washington BlvdAlta
5359 W Adams Blvd
Party Beer Co
4203 West Jefferson BoulevardParty Beer Co
4203 West Jefferson Boulevardterrific burger. well made drinks. outside patio. parking is adjacent. casual LA vibe
48 locals recommend
Everson Royce Bar
1936 E 7th Stterrific burger. well made drinks. outside patio. parking is adjacent. casual LA vibe
Essentials
This Starbucks also has a drive through. Closest to the apartment- about 1 mile.
694 locals recommend
Starbucks
359 S La Brea AveThis Starbucks also has a drive through. Closest to the apartment- about 1 mile.
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdAlbertsons
2035 Hillhurst Ave
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdOasis Laundry
2815 W Jefferson BlvdClose by. Fluff and fold for reasonable prices and close- by.
Surfas Culinary District
3225 W Washington BlvdHilltop Coffee + Kitchen
4427 W Slauson Avegoodboybob coffee
9355 Culver BoulevardTrader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveIlla Canna - NOW OPEN
4324 West Jefferson Boulevardclassy marijuana and CBD dispensary close by
Josephine and Billie's
1535 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevardsuper classy dispensary. Beautiful decor. terrific selections.
Martin Chevrolet
23505 Hawthorne Boulevardcoffee cafe close by
Party Beer Co
4203 West Jefferson BoulevardHyperLocal Brewed Beer and Vegan food
closest Traders Joes, free 2 hour parking garage. Located at USC Village next to a Target.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Aveclosest Traders Joes, free 2 hour parking garage. Located at USC Village next to a Target.