Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Ever see the movie Swingers? This is the bar where the lounge couple played jazz and sang "Stayin' Alive".
210 locals recommend
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveEver see the movie Swingers? This is the bar where the lounge couple played jazz and sang "Stayin' Alive".
Best Wine Bar on the Eastside - owned by my good pal Dustin. By the way - last I checked the map has it wrong - Covell is 5 mins away on foot - check your GPS. NOT way off in hollywood.
139 locals recommend
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdBest Wine Bar on the Eastside - owned by my good pal Dustin. By the way - last I checked the map has it wrong - Covell is 5 mins away on foot - check your GPS. NOT way off in hollywood.
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdNY Vibe - amazing food and drink.
Hip but timeless hang - great DJ and lounge environment. Feels "chill" even when packed.
431 locals recommend
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdHip but timeless hang - great DJ and lounge environment. Feels "chill" even when packed.
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdGreat sit down dining for healthy eats.
Great Happy Hour 4-7 and all day Sunday. My girl and I go here at least once a week. Get the Zuccardi Malbec and try some empanadas and the bruschetta - out of this world.
59 locals recommend
Farfalla Vinoteca e Birreria
1966 Hillhurst AveGreat Happy Hour 4-7 and all day Sunday. My girl and I go here at least once a week. Get the Zuccardi Malbec and try some empanadas and the bruschetta - out of this world.
1739 Public House
1739 N Vermont AveSports Bar
Harvard and Stone
5221 Hollywood BlvdNot far - but worth it if it was.
Skybar
8440 Sunset Blvd15 years ago I was the doorman here - trust me - not worth it.
Food Scene
Amazing authentic French Bistro - wonderful crowds, nightly happy hour - great cuisine.
189 locals recommend
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont AveAmazing authentic French Bistro - wonderful crowds, nightly happy hour - great cuisine.
Il Capriccio
1757 N Vermont AveBest Italian food on the Eastside of LA.
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveWant to see some movie stars having great food and drinks? Go here.
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveGreat bakery and cafe with outdoor and indoor seating - AMAZING desserts!
Expensive coffee - but damn it's good.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdExpensive coffee - but damn it's good.
Mexico City
2121 Hillhurst AveGreat Mexican food!
Messhall Kitchen
4500 Los Feliz BlvdImpressive mixology menu and fantastic food.
Lucifers Pizza
1958 Hillhurst AveBest pizza outside of Chicago.
Green Leaves Vegan
1769 Hillhurst AveDamn good Vegan Cuisine.
If you are doing a burger - this is one of two places you have to try while in LA.
The other of course is In n' Out!
106 locals recommend
Umami Burger - Los Feliz
4655 Hollywood BlvdIf you are doing a burger - this is one of two places you have to try while in LA.
The other of course is In n' Out!
JUICY BURGER
1820 N Vermont AveThis is a "tasty burger".
Gelato Bar & Espresso Cafe
4342 Tujunga AveSweet tooth? Stroll down for a gelato.
Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdThis place is fantastic - hearty healthy pre maid foods behind glass.
Home
1760 Hillhurst AveDamn fine eats.
La Poubelle
5907 Franklin AveAnother great French Restaurant
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdIf you are hungry - and in Hollywood - go here!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1460 Vine StClosest one.
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdSorry - had to be done.
Arts & Culture
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont AveWonderful selection of art house and mainstream films.
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveAmazing place to see your favorite bands on tour.
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdIf you've never seen a film here - it is a must!
Cinespace
6356 Hollywood BlvdEver watch a classic movie at a cemetery at night?
Dumb Starbucks
Did you catch this in the news?
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveEver heard of SNL - many came from here.
Shopping
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveOne of the last great bookstores in LA.
Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood BlvdA wild mix of novelty items and artwork.
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdEven if you just "kind of like music" - stop by.
Sightseeing
Hundreds of hiking trails and park picnic areas - 360 degree views of LA on a 40 minute hike.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveHundreds of hiking trails and park picnic areas - 360 degree views of LA on a 40 minute hike.
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardTake a hike to the Hollywood Sign.
Ok - I know you have elected to stay on the Eastside - so yes - you are automatically cool - BUT - this beach rocks.
222 locals recommend
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyOk - I know you have elected to stay on the Eastside - so yes - you are automatically cool - BUT - this beach rocks.
Essentials
Go wild in the candy aisle and say hey to Joseph Gordon-Levitt while you're at it. You'll probably see him at Figaro Cafe too.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveGo wild in the candy aisle and say hey to Joseph Gordon-Levitt while you're at it. You'll probably see him at Figaro Cafe too.
Can't find it across the street at Trader Joe's? It's here….bring your wallet.
Not quite Whole Food$ but close.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveCan't find it across the street at Trader Joe's? It's here….bring your wallet.
Not quite Whole Food$ but close.
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst AveWay more than a grocery store (closed Sundays).
Everything Else
Want to rock out - or just buy some guitar strings? Check this place out. Flea of TRHCP started it back in 2001…..he still bounces in.
Silverlake Conservatory of Music
4652 Hollywood BlvdWant to rock out - or just buy some guitar strings? Check this place out. Flea of TRHCP started it back in 2001…..he still bounces in.
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 Sunset BlvdJust incase….
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdAmazing in the summer - pack a picnic for sunset