Guidebook for Los Angeles
Arts & Culture
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdGreat music venue!
This is the performing/healing arts venue I run. It's in the arts district and we always have something fun going on. Check out our website at www.artsatplay.com
play collaborative arts venue
608 Mateo StThis is the performing/healing arts venue I run. It's in the arts district and we always have something fun going on. Check out our website at www.artsatplay.com
While I recommend the Arclight for one of the best theater quality in LA the Vista wins for ambiance. Old, vintage, one big screen. Definitely a must see!
417 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrWhile I recommend the Arclight for one of the best theater quality in LA the Vista wins for ambiance. Old, vintage, one big screen. Definitely a must see!
Drinks & Nightlife
Little Joy
1477 Sunset BlvdFree pool table, karaoke Wednesday nights!
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset BlvdBuy craft beers to take home or enjoy in this cool bar!
$4 PBR and Tequila shot. All day every day, with endless peanuts and free tacos. This is where the locals kick it!
62 locals recommend
Gold Room
1558 Sunset Blvd$4 PBR and Tequila shot. All day every day, with endless peanuts and free tacos. This is where the locals kick it!
el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdBeer and Wine, amazing selection and some snacks at the bar too!
Get your dance on or play some pool at your last bar stop before Dodger stadium.
152 locals recommend
Short Stop
1455 Sunset BlvdGet your dance on or play some pool at your last bar stop before Dodger stadium.
Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdArcade games + Korean food + Beer/Wine?! What more can you ask for!
Great cocktail bar. Locals love this spot. Always dark, always delicious. The bar tenders are top class.
206 locals recommend
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdGreat cocktail bar. Locals love this spot. Always dark, always delicious. The bar tenders are top class.
This is the bar I work at. Tequila + Mezcal + Sotol only! Only agave spirits and only a good time. Come by Fri/Sat's 9p-2a and i'll be there slinging drinks. Come grab a drink from me!
50 locals recommend
Las Perlas
107 E 6th StThis is the bar I work at. Tequila + Mezcal + Sotol only! Only agave spirits and only a good time. Come by Fri/Sat's 9p-2a and i'll be there slinging drinks. Come grab a drink from me!
Cool little bar, same owners as Little Joy down the street so you'll see some of the same faces. They serve food late. Great burgers etc.
42 locals recommend
The Holloway
1320 Echo Park AveCool little bar, same owners as Little Joy down the street so you'll see some of the same faces. They serve food late. Great burgers etc.
The original French Dip sandwich started here! They have a place called THE VARNISH that is in the back, kind of like a speakeasy that opens later at night. The garlic tots are the shiiiit!
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StThe original French Dip sandwich started here! They have a place called THE VARNISH that is in the back, kind of like a speakeasy that opens later at night. The garlic tots are the shiiiit!
Sightseeing
Beautiful park that was recently entirely redone. Paddle boats for rent and a cute little coffee/food shop. A great place to spend the day or go for a run! Beautiful view of Downtown.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Beautiful park that was recently entirely redone. Paddle boats for rent and a cute little coffee/food shop. A great place to spend the day or go for a run! Beautiful view of Downtown.
Food Scene
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdAmazing restaurant!
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset BlvdCoffee and one of Echo Parks oldest diners.
The Lost Knight
1538 Sunset BoulevardAmazing authentic British restaurant/pub.
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset BlvdBar/Restaurant. New American cuisine. Delicious!
Woodcat Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset BlvdDelicious coffee and pastries and free wi-fi!
Stories
1716 Sunset BlvdBookstore and Cafe!
Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock BlvdTacos. Tacos. Tacos. Street tacos right across the street as well!
Square One at the Boathouse
751 Echo Park AvenueFood. Coffee. A pit stop for your day at the lake.
Bar/Restaurant. Amazing pizza, huge beer selection, full bar, VERY vegan friendly menu. Kids are welcome.
323 locals recommend
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdBar/Restaurant. Amazing pizza, huge beer selection, full bar, VERY vegan friendly menu. Kids are welcome.
THE BEST BREAKFAST CROISSANT IN LA. HANDS DOWN. The coffee rocks too.
102 locals recommend
Cafe Tropical
2900 Sunset BlvdTHE BEST BREAKFAST CROISSANT IN LA. HANDS DOWN. The coffee rocks too.
This is by far my favorite restaurant on the east side. It is counter service. AMAAAAZING old Chinese family recipes. It is well worth the wait. Go for lunch if you want a quicker experience!
255 locals recommend
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdThis is by far my favorite restaurant on the east side. It is counter service. AMAAAAZING old Chinese family recipes. It is well worth the wait. Go for lunch if you want a quicker experience!
Italian + Creole and a staple in Los Feliz. You are sure to spot somebody famous, and if you don't who cares because the food is incredible and the cocktail program is the bees knees.
276 locals recommend
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveItalian + Creole and a staple in Los Feliz. You are sure to spot somebody famous, and if you don't who cares because the food is incredible and the cocktail program is the bees knees.
Brand new coffee shop. Great brews. Cool vibe, nice bright and airy. Great place to get some work done and plenty of room to spread out.
70 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset BlvdBrand new coffee shop. Great brews. Cool vibe, nice bright and airy. Great place to get some work done and plenty of room to spread out.
Check out Margarita Monday's $5 margaritas all night. The fish tacos are amazing, the burritos are pricey but worth it. Fun and laid back. DJ's spinning records Wed-Sat nights.
63 locals recommend
El Condor
3701 Sunset BlvdCheck out Margarita Monday's $5 margaritas all night. The fish tacos are amazing, the burritos are pricey but worth it. Fun and laid back. DJ's spinning records Wed-Sat nights.
If you find yourself on Venice beach GRAB YOURSELF A POKE BOWL! This is the best one in town hands down. Make sure to add all the stuff you want and make it your own!
54 locals recommend
Poke-Poke
2011 Ocean Front WalkIf you find yourself on Venice beach GRAB YOURSELF A POKE BOWL! This is the best one in town hands down. Make sure to add all the stuff you want and make it your own!
I love their Avacado toast! I pay a bit extra and get them to throw some Lox on it!
78 locals recommend
Dinette
1608 1/2 Sunset BlvdI love their Avacado toast! I pay a bit extra and get them to throw some Lox on it!
Essentials
AWESOME! Juices, smoothies, whole foods, organic, non-gmo, your friendly neighborhood hippy market!
267 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset BlvdAWESOME! Juices, smoothies, whole foods, organic, non-gmo, your friendly neighborhood hippy market!
Shopping
Out of the Closet - Echo Park
1724 Sunset BoulevardGreat LGBT friendly thrift store
Everything Else
Definitely check this out and grab some fresh organic local food in the afternoon bleeding into the early evening.
59 locals recommend
Echo Park Farmers' Market
1146 Logan StDefinitely check this out and grab some fresh organic local food in the afternoon bleeding into the early evening.
Baseball games in the summer. You can bring food in as long as it's sealed. Bring a pizza! The dodger dogs are not worth the $12 :) Save your money for beer. Or sneak in a plastic flask!
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveBaseball games in the summer. You can bring food in as long as it's sealed. Bring a pizza! The dodger dogs are not worth the $12 :) Save your money for beer. Or sneak in a plastic flask!