Guidebook for Los Angeles
Arts & Culture
large multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street.
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa Stlarge multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street.
The leading entertainment complex in LA offering six live entertainment venues, a fourteen screen cinema, the GRAMMYs, EMMYs, American Music Awards, ESPYs, and a years worth of red carpet premieres.
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdThe leading entertainment complex in LA offering six live entertainment venues, a fourteen screen cinema, the GRAMMYs, EMMYs, American Music Awards, ESPYs, and a years worth of red carpet premieres.
Hosts The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, Anime Expo, for gaming theres the Electronic Entertainment Expo(E3). Primetime Emmy Awards' Governors Ball, Microsoft WPC, Abilities Expo & TV & Movie filming.
349 locals recommend
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa StHosts The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, Anime Expo, for gaming theres the Electronic Entertainment Expo(E3). Primetime Emmy Awards' Governors Ball, Microsoft WPC, Abilities Expo & TV & Movie filming.
Enjoy free entertainment under the twinkling lights of downtown LA during summer and skating at the Holiday Ice Rink in winter. This Outdoor Concert and Event Center is in the heart of Downtown ..
93 locals recommend
Pershing Square
532 S Olive St Enjoy free entertainment under the twinkling lights of downtown LA during summer and skating at the Holiday Ice Rink in winter. This Outdoor Concert and Event Center is in the heart of Downtown ..
Offering courses in fashion, entertainment, beauty, interior design & graphic design. Its Museum is home to a large collection of fashion & costume pieces from the 1800s to today.
49 locals recommend
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
919 S Grand AveOffering courses in fashion, entertainment, beauty, interior design & graphic design. Its Museum is home to a large collection of fashion & costume pieces from the 1800s to today.
The Main branch of The Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum collects, exhibits, and interprets art created since 1940 in all media and preserves it for future generations.
401 locals recommend
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveThe Main branch of The Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum collects, exhibits, and interprets art created since 1940 in all media and preserves it for future generations.
Was established in 1928. After a $3 million renovation, started in 1989, it is now the most restored of the historical movie palaces in the city. Hosts concerts, movie premiers and location shoots.
50 locals recommend
Orpheum Theater
842 S BroadwayWas established in 1928. After a $3 million renovation, started in 1989, it is now the most restored of the historical movie palaces in the city. Hosts concerts, movie premiers and location shoots.
Food Scene
Premier open-air shopping & dining destination, kids' crafts, Thursday farmer's market & more. Located in the Financial District, nestled between 2 office skyscrapers, 777 Tower & Ernst & Young Plaza.
304 locals recommend
FIGat7th
735 S Figueroa StPremier open-air shopping & dining destination, kids' crafts, Thursday farmer's market & more. Located in the Financial District, nestled between 2 office skyscrapers, 777 Tower & Ernst & Young Plaza.
Quaint cafe serving sandwiches, salads & coffee beverages inside a contemporary, art-filled setting.
The Sandwich Joint
1068 7th StQuaint cafe serving sandwiches, salads & coffee beverages inside a contemporary, art-filled setting.
Bayleaf Cafe
1055 W 7th StGreat Croissants
Downtown landmark presents a wide array of delicately prepared seafood in a relaxed, elegant space.
104 locals recommend
Water Grill
544 S Grand AveDowntown landmark presents a wide array of delicately prepared seafood in a relaxed, elegant space.
Modern space inside the Spring Arcade Building serving updated Austrian street food & baked goods.
BierBeisl Imbiss & Bakery
541 S Spring StModern space inside the Spring Arcade Building serving updated Austrian street food & baked goods.
Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, chic bustling space, plus weekend brunch & desserts. Shop beautifully packaged macarons, chocolates & confections to go.
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AvePizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, chic bustling space, plus weekend brunch & desserts. Shop beautifully packaged macarons, chocolates & confections to go.
You'll find the best dim sum here. Chinese restaurants, grocery stores, lots of things to do, art studios, and many attractions are to be found in Chinatown.
399 locals recommend
Chinatown
You'll find the best dim sum here. Chinese restaurants, grocery stores, lots of things to do, art studios, and many attractions are to be found in Chinatown.
Eatery with chic, minimal decor highlights locally sourced New American cuisine on set-price menus.
142 locals recommend
The Little Door
246 26th StEatery with chic, minimal decor highlights locally sourced New American cuisine on set-price menus.
Trendy Italian restaurant from an acclaimed husband-&-wife team highlights creative seasonal fare.
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlTrendy Italian restaurant from an acclaimed husband-&-wife team highlights creative seasonal fare.
Husband & wife team showcases traditional Italian fare in a cozy setting with gluten-free options.
6 locals recommend
464
464 S Main StHusband & wife team showcases traditional Italian fare in a cozy setting with gluten-free options.
Shojin
12406 W Washington BlvdVegan Sushi & Macrobiotic Japanese Eats.
Hip & sceney beer hall serves exotic sausages such as rabbit & snake, plus fries & unusual imported brews.
194 locals recommend
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetHip & sceney beer hall serves exotic sausages such as rabbit & snake, plus fries & unusual imported brews.
Hand-pulled noodles made in a glass-walled kitchen & craft beer star at this stylish Chinese eatery.
24 locals recommend
Peking Tavern
236 S Spring StHand-pulled noodles made in a glass-walled kitchen & craft beer star at this stylish Chinese eatery.
New York-style thin-crust pizza made with artisanal toppings in an edgy, rehabbed old building.
57 locals recommend
Pizzanista!
2019 E 7th StNew York-style thin-crust pizza made with artisanal toppings in an edgy, rehabbed old building.
Vegan organic fare & smoothies with hippie-inspired names served in a casual interior or on a patio.
280 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdVegan organic fare & smoothies with hippie-inspired names served in a casual interior or on a patio.
Essentials
Shop for all of your favorite grocery items and discover some new and tasty items too.
Milagro's Market
1216 W 8th StShop for all of your favorite grocery items and discover some new and tasty items too.
Ralphs
645 W 9th StMajor supermarket chain for your convenience.
Sightseeing
Outstanding architecture designed by Frank Gehry. The 4th hall of the Los Angeles Music Center, seats 2,265 people & is the home of the LA Philharmonic orchestra the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveOutstanding architecture designed by Frank Gehry. The 4th hall of the Los Angeles Music Center, seats 2,265 people & is the home of the LA Philharmonic orchestra the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Located in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles. It is part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera Street Located in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles. It is part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument.
This 1928 landmark with docent-led tours features a a ziggurat tower & 27th-floor observation deck.
99 locals recommend
Los Angeles City Hall
200 N Spring StThis 1928 landmark with docent-led tours features a a ziggurat tower & 27th-floor observation deck.
Admission's free to permanent exhibits at this kid-friendly spot, also boasting IMAX & the Endeavor.
442 locals recommend
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrAdmission's free to permanent exhibits at this kid-friendly spot, also boasting IMAX & the Endeavor.
The new Grand Park, is the park for Everyone. With its majestic views extending from the Music Center to City Hall, it provides Angelenos of all walks of life a place to relax & take in nature.
283 locals recommend
Grand Park
200 N Grand AveThe new Grand Park, is the park for Everyone. With its majestic views extending from the Music Center to City Hall, it provides Angelenos of all walks of life a place to relax & take in nature.
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayEmporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
An interactive, educational museum devoted to the history and winners of the Grammy Awards.
262 locals recommend
GRAMMY Museum
800 W Olympic Blvd An interactive, educational museum devoted to the history and winners of the Grammy Awards.
LA's new contemporary art museum is named for philanthropist Eli Broad, who is financing the $140 million building which houses the Broad art collections.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveLA's new contemporary art museum is named for philanthropist Eli Broad, who is financing the $140 million building which houses the Broad art collections.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFilm studio and theme park
The building bears an architectural resemblance to Carousel Theatre at Disneyland.
31 locals recommend
Mark Taper Forum
135 N Grand AveThe building bears an architectural resemblance to Carousel Theatre at Disneyland.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vintage-inspired New American restaurant serving rustic dishes, raw-bar fare & craft cocktails.
82 locals recommend
Faith & Flower
705 W 9th StVintage-inspired New American restaurant serving rustic dishes, raw-bar fare & craft cocktails.
Posh club in a former bank rocks vaulted ceilings & chandeliers plus go-go dancers & eclectic beats.
The Vault Night Club & Lounge
801 South Hill StreetPosh club in a former bank rocks vaulted ceilings & chandeliers plus go-go dancers & eclectic beats.
Huge 4-level nightclub pulses with electronic dance music in former LA Stock Exchange building.
125 locals recommend
Exchange La
618 S Spring StHuge 4-level nightclub pulses with electronic dance music in former LA Stock Exchange building.
A renovated power plant cranks out absinthe & craft cocktails, plus burlesque & live music nights.
241 locals recommend
The Edison
A renovated power plant cranks out absinthe & craft cocktails, plus burlesque & live music nights.
Shopping
Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetAiry book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.
Large retail store for all essentials including groceries, toiletries, clothing and electronics
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StLarge retail store for all essentials including groceries, toiletries, clothing and electronics
Everything Else
Los Angeles International Airport is the primary airport serving the Greater Los Angeles Area, the second-most populated metropolitan area in the United States.
461 locals recommend
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayLos Angeles International Airport is the primary airport serving the Greater Los Angeles Area, the second-most populated metropolitan area in the United States.