Guidebook for Los Angeles

Jennifer
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Drinks & Nightlife

Incredible decor and intimate space, think Steampunk meets 1920's Speakeasy style...get transported back in time. Remember no shorts, jeans, sandals or trainers; I'm not into dress codes but make an exception for this place.
241 locals recommend
The Edison
241 locals recommend
Incredible decor and intimate space, think Steampunk meets 1920's Speakeasy style...get transported back in time. Remember no shorts, jeans, sandals or trainers; I'm not into dress codes but make an exception for this place.
The Rooftop at the Standard is not to be missed; check out the waterbed lounge chairs. Hopefully the night(or day) you pick will be some of their amazing DJ performances...
88 locals recommend
The Rooftop
550 Flower St
88 locals recommend
The Rooftop at the Standard is not to be missed; check out the waterbed lounge chairs. Hopefully the night(or day) you pick will be some of their amazing DJ performances...
Big windows, great drinks and cool venue on the edge of the Fashion District. Often you can catch a great DJ here on weeknights or weekends.
43 locals recommend
Pattern Bar
100 W 9th St
43 locals recommend
Big windows, great drinks and cool venue on the edge of the Fashion District. Often you can catch a great DJ here on weeknights or weekends.
The bar that started the neighborhood...Spring Street bar is an institution in itself
46 locals recommend
Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring St
46 locals recommend
The bar that started the neighborhood...Spring Street bar is an institution in itself

Parks & Nature

This is a great hike to one of LA's iconic landmarks.
78 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon Drive
78 locals recommend
This is a great hike to one of LA's iconic landmarks.
Beautiful park with nice lawns for a picnic, and a water feature for the kids to play in.
283 locals recommend
Grand Park
200 N Grand Ave
283 locals recommend
Beautiful park with nice lawns for a picnic, and a water feature for the kids to play in.

Sightseeing

Get a panoramic view of our great city, along with an outside clear slide from one floor to another!
19 locals recommend
U.S. Bank Tower
19 locals recommend
Get a panoramic view of our great city, along with an outside clear slide from one floor to another!
Featured in the original "Blade Runner" movie, the Bradbury Building boasts an open air "bird's nest" design and original elevators still operated by pulleys and weights.
164 locals recommend
bradbury building
304 South Broadway
164 locals recommend
Featured in the original "Blade Runner" movie, the Bradbury Building boasts an open air "bird's nest" design and original elevators still operated by pulleys and weights.
Beautiful original theater from the heyday of the LA theater era!
13 locals recommend
Los Angeles Theatre
615 S Broadway
13 locals recommend
Beautiful original theater from the heyday of the LA theater era!
Another famous piece of LA history, the United Artists Building, now the Ace Hotel, has a nice rooftop area with pool and bar.
239 locals recommend
Ace Hotel
929 S Broadway
239 locals recommend
Another famous piece of LA history, the United Artists Building, now the Ace Hotel, has a nice rooftop area with pool and bar.
Iconic Griffth Observatory is set in the beautiful Griffith Park, one of the largest city parks in the US.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
Iconic Griffth Observatory is set in the beautiful Griffith Park, one of the largest city parks in the US.

Arts & Culture

Excellent orchestral music venue, the LA Philharmonic is tops and the concert hall itself is one of a kind!
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave
1063 locals recommend
Excellent orchestral music venue, the LA Philharmonic is tops and the concert hall itself is one of a kind!
More than a bookstore...go upstairs for exploring and amazing art.
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street
324 locals recommend
More than a bookstore...go upstairs for exploring and amazing art.

Food Scene

Don't let the drive in/burger stand look fool you...this place has the goods. Order the chicken plate with extra sauce, you won't be disappointed!
24 locals recommend
Dino's Chicken & Burgers
2575 W Pico Blvd
24 locals recommend
Don't let the drive in/burger stand look fool you...this place has the goods. Order the chicken plate with extra sauce, you won't be disappointed!
Tucked in the Mercado La Paloma, one of the best LA spots for food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico!
13 locals recommend
Chichen Itza
3655 S Grand Ave
13 locals recommend
Tucked in the Mercado La Paloma, one of the best LA spots for food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico!
Simply incredible chef creations at this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Very intimate and highly recommended.
125 locals recommend
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main St
125 locals recommend
Simply incredible chef creations at this wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Very intimate and highly recommended.
Breakfast here is tops.
268 locals recommend
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose Ave
268 locals recommend
Breakfast here is tops.
Great wine selection and happy hour food.
165 locals recommend
Terroni
7605 Beverly Blvd
165 locals recommend
Great wine selection and happy hour food.
One of the other must-try Italian spots in town. I always get the Chicken Piccata, but everything here is excellent.
27 locals recommend
Il Capriccio
1757 N Vermont Ave
27 locals recommend
One of the other must-try Italian spots in town. I always get the Chicken Piccata, but everything here is excellent.
One of the best and most reasonable Italian joints in LA.
61 locals recommend
Maccheroni Republic
332 S Broadway
61 locals recommend
One of the best and most reasonable Italian joints in LA.
Most authentic Cuban restaurant in LA. Order the Pollo al Herez with a cuban coffee.
El Colmao
2328 W Pico Blvd
Most authentic Cuban restaurant in LA. Order the Pollo al Herez with a cuban coffee.
Founded in 1947, you can eat where the original Rat Pack sat down for steaks. Best cut is the Culotte, and be sure to have Alex make you a Ketel dirty martini.
51 locals recommend
Taylor's Steak House
3361 W 8th St
51 locals recommend
Founded in 1947, you can eat where the original Rat Pack sat down for steaks. Best cut is the Culotte, and be sure to have Alex make you a Ketel dirty martini.
This is the only place to go to get your gelato fix. Sample the Pistachio and Banana White Chocolate before deciding...
21 locals recommend
Gelateria Uli
541 S Spring St
21 locals recommend
This is the only place to go to get your gelato fix. Sample the Pistachio and Banana White Chocolate before deciding...
Classic food market...try some of the original spots like the Salvadorean place in the middle, right side when entering of Broadway. There's always a line... Also if you've never had vegan ramen and/or never wanted to, you have to try Ramen Hood. Incredible.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway
968 locals recommend
Classic food market...try some of the original spots like the Salvadorean place in the middle, right side when entering of Broadway. There's always a line... Also if you've never had vegan ramen and/or never wanted to, you have to try Ramen Hood. Incredible.

Essentials

766 locals recommend
Ralphs
645 W 9th St
766 locals recommend
344 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand Ave
344 locals recommend
238 locals recommend
CVS
4414 York Blvd
238 locals recommend