Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
Great wall o' fish tank, 3d movies such as Hubble & Space Station 3D IMAX, not to be missed. Great for kids and kids at heart. Museum entry free, movies extra charge. Near Natural History Museum.
442 locals recommend
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrGreat wall o' fish tank, 3d movies such as Hubble & Space Station 3D IMAX, not to be missed. Great for kids and kids at heart. Museum entry free, movies extra charge. Near Natural History Museum.
Wonderful museum with somewhat creepy dioramas of exotic animals, awesome dino hall and FIRST FRIDAYS. The museum is turned into a nightclub with d.j., band, drinks. Near California Science Center.
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdWonderful museum with somewhat creepy dioramas of exotic animals, awesome dino hall and FIRST FRIDAYS. The museum is turned into a nightclub with d.j., band, drinks. Near California Science Center.
One of the best reasons to visit L.A. Start your day early to enjoy all of the gardens and galleries, which are spectacular. The all you can eat high tea is a treat - make a reservation.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdOne of the best reasons to visit L.A. Start your day early to enjoy all of the gardens and galleries, which are spectacular. The all you can eat high tea is a treat - make a reservation.
Lovely gardens and summer concerts. Hop back on the 2 freeway for the Angeles Crest Mountains.
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrLovely gardens and summer concerts. Hop back on the 2 freeway for the Angeles Crest Mountains.
Entertainment & Activities
A wonderful novelty, this old fashioned soda fountain mixes 5 and dime fun with upscale trinkets and toiletries. Get a burger, root beer float, aspirin, and fancy soap. All at the same place.
11 locals recommend
Fair Oaks Pharmacy
1526 Mission StA wonderful novelty, this old fashioned soda fountain mixes 5 and dime fun with upscale trinkets and toiletries. Get a burger, root beer float, aspirin, and fancy soap. All at the same place.
If you like home made ice cream and coffee, you're in for a treat. Very family friendly and a must on a hot summer's day.
16 locals recommend
Buster's Ice Cream and Coffee Stop
1006 Mission StreetIf you like home made ice cream and coffee, you're in for a treat. Very family friendly and a must on a hot summer's day.
The salt water pools are a delight. You may even catch some Olympic hopefuls here. The also have a small workout room.
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyThe salt water pools are a delight. You may even catch some Olympic hopefuls here. The also have a small workout room.
If you love legos or models, you really must go to Legoland! It's aimed at kids and kids at heart. We were especially impressed with the mini cities - take the boat ride for the best rides.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrIf you love legos or models, you really must go to Legoland! It's aimed at kids and kids at heart. We were especially impressed with the mini cities - take the boat ride for the best rides.
Delicious authentic Mexican pastries and cakes. Try the rich tres leches cake.
7 locals recommend
El Aguila Bakery
5028 Huntington Dr SDelicious authentic Mexican pastries and cakes. Try the rich tres leches cake.
Not quite ice cream, not quite shaved ice, this delicious treat is more like a flavored cloud. It's light and airy, has lots of taste, and melts in your mouth. It's a real joy for kids of all ages!
Snow Station
2114 Colorado BlvdNot quite ice cream, not quite shaved ice, this delicious treat is more like a flavored cloud. It's light and airy, has lots of taste, and melts in your mouth. It's a real joy for kids of all ages!
Shopping
A real old fashioned butcher, this is the go-to place for meatloaf mix or a leg of lamb. Nestled in the Old LA Farmer's Market, you'll want some juicy ribs for the bbq! The market itself is a treat.
Grove
A real old fashioned butcher, this is the go-to place for meatloaf mix or a leg of lamb. Nestled in the Old LA Farmer's Market, you'll want some juicy ribs for the bbq! The market itself is a treat.
I love this little local thrift store! They have great stuff if you're as addicted to thrifting as we are. It's within walking distance of our place on Eastern, going North towards Huntington.
6 locals recommend
Son of A Vet Thrift Shop
3310 N Eastern AveI love this little local thrift store! They have great stuff if you're as addicted to thrifting as we are. It's within walking distance of our place on Eastern, going North towards Huntington.
Awesome Chinese Department store. Great tea, bowls, nick nacks. The Alhambra location has a fabulous wine and booze section.
725 W Garvey Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wing Hop Fung
727 North BroadwayAwesome Chinese Department store. Great tea, bowls, nick nacks. The Alhambra location has a fabulous wine and booze section.
725 W Garvey Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
You never know when you may need something Mackintosh. It's located in Old Pasadena which is a pedestrian friendly shopping district.
65 locals recommend
Apple Pasadena
54 W Colorado BlvdYou never know when you may need something Mackintosh. It's located in Old Pasadena which is a pedestrian friendly shopping district.
Amoeba is the Mecca for recorded music. They have an impressive vinyl selection and in store performances.
http://www.amoeba.com/
Amoeba Records
Amoeba is the Mecca for recorded music. They have an impressive vinyl selection and in store performances.
http://www.amoeba.com/
Food Scene
Very decent Mexican food. On weekends they have a mariachi band! During the week, they show the game, but have a quieter room too.
10 locals recommend
Hecho en Mexico
4976 Huntington Dr SVery decent Mexican food. On weekends they have a mariachi band! During the week, they show the game, but have a quieter room too.
Everything we've ordered at Wahib's has been delicious. Lamb and rice is a favorite. If you are lucky enough to be in town during Ramadan, the buffet is bountiful. Leave room for dessert.
Wahib's Middle East Restaurant
910 E Main StEverything we've ordered at Wahib's has been delicious. Lamb and rice is a favorite. If you are lucky enough to be in town during Ramadan, the buffet is bountiful. Leave room for dessert.
They have my favorite cup of coffee - full flavored, not burnt. The fresh, home made fruit tarts, bread puddings and scones, are perfect + sit down meals are great. Prepare to wait on week ends.
West Olympic Boulevard
West Olympic BoulevardThey have my favorite cup of coffee - full flavored, not burnt. The fresh, home made fruit tarts, bread puddings and scones, are perfect + sit down meals are great. Prepare to wait on week ends.
Groovy little North African/French food and atmosphere. It's located in Sunset Junction - a hipster shopping district where you can stretch your legs.
68 locals recommend
Casbah Cafe
Groovy little North African/French food and atmosphere. It's located in Sunset Junction - a hipster shopping district where you can stretch your legs.
The food and drinks range from very good to amazing. Being a bar, it's very dark, even for brunch. Menus are overhead on boards. If you want great fries, eggs, or a burger, you're in luck.
219 locals recommend
The York
5018 York BlvdThe food and drinks range from very good to amazing. Being a bar, it's very dark, even for brunch. Menus are overhead on boards. If you want great fries, eggs, or a burger, you're in luck.
This little French gem features a small, but delicious menu. The portions are not huge, so get the authentic french onion soup if you have an appetite. The staff are very friendly too.
17 locals recommend
Bistro De La Gare
921 Meridian AveThis little French gem features a small, but delicious menu. The portions are not huge, so get the authentic french onion soup if you have an appetite. The staff are very friendly too.
Wonderful family French market and cafe with outdoor seating. Wonderful wine, dessert, and cheese selection. Nicole's has an especially festive vibe on Farmer's Market day - Thursdays at 4pm.
22 locals recommend
Nicole's Market & Cafe
921 Meridian AveWonderful family French market and cafe with outdoor seating. Wonderful wine, dessert, and cheese selection. Nicole's has an especially festive vibe on Farmer's Market day - Thursdays at 4pm.
Dim Sum Mania! You have to be strong in your conviction not to eat EVERYTHING the servers offer. Dumplings, shrimp w/ honey walnut...and it's hard to spend more than $10 a person on Sunday Brunch.
21 locals recommend
Ocean Seafood Restaurant
750 N Hill StDim Sum Mania! You have to be strong in your conviction not to eat EVERYTHING the servers offer. Dumplings, shrimp w/ honey walnut...and it's hard to spend more than $10 a person on Sunday Brunch.
It's a real diner with real comfort food and excellent, friendly service. Love the open faced turkey, anything breakfast and a good cup of joe. It's on the way to the Huntington Gardens.
Colonial Kitchen Restaurant
1110 Huntington DrIt's a real diner with real comfort food and excellent, friendly service. Love the open faced turkey, anything breakfast and a good cup of joe. It's on the way to the Huntington Gardens.
If you like East Coast style pizza, you'll be in heaven. Call the Figueroa location for take out or delivery.
(323) 255-0016
6500 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Italiano's Pizza
6500 N Figueroa StIf you like East Coast style pizza, you'll be in heaven. Call the Figueroa location for take out or delivery.
(323) 255-0016
6500 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Best straight up burgers and fries in town. Mostly diner fare, but a little nicer. Validated parking lot. Expect to wait for a booth for breakfast. Any other time there is easy seating. Wifi a plus.
25 locals recommend
Russell's
30 N Fair Oaks AveBest straight up burgers and fries in town. Mostly diner fare, but a little nicer. Validated parking lot. Expect to wait for a booth for breakfast. Any other time there is easy seating. Wifi a plus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous night club with steam punkish theme, but higher end. They feature acrobats, light fare, and lots of pretty people to look at. Reserve a table.
241 locals recommend
The Edison
Fabulous night club with steam punkish theme, but higher end. They feature acrobats, light fare, and lots of pretty people to look at. Reserve a table.
If you love beaux art architecture, this place is for you! Sip a cocktail at the bar, or splurge on high tea. You may recognize it from "Mad Men".
15 locals recommend
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
506 S Grand AveIf you love beaux art architecture, this place is for you! Sip a cocktail at the bar, or splurge on high tea. You may recognize it from "Mad Men".
Essentials
Recently renovated, what this market lacks in glamour, it gains in necessities. National brands, fruits and veggies can be found. It's near our property, and they have very good avocados.
38 locals recommend
Food 4 Less
5100 N Figueroa StRecently renovated, what this market lacks in glamour, it gains in necessities. National brands, fruits and veggies can be found. It's near our property, and they have very good avocados.
Albertsons
2400 W Commonwealth AveVery respectable fruits and veggies. Good Standard Super Market.
Great supermarket with fresh fruits, veggies, and salads. The staff are always cheery and they concentrate on healthy, but delicious food. I recommend the pre packaged meals if you're on a budget.
238 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdGreat supermarket with fresh fruits, veggies, and salads. The staff are always cheery and they concentrate on healthy, but delicious food. I recommend the pre packaged meals if you're on a budget.
This is a charming super market that goes out of it's way to carry local, gourmet, and fresh products in a friendly and clean atmosphere. They have wine and beer too! Nice meat and veggies.
5914 Monterey Rd
5914 Monterey RoadThis is a charming super market that goes out of it's way to carry local, gourmet, and fresh products in a friendly and clean atmosphere. They have wine and beer too! Nice meat and veggies.
My Kosher guests tell me that this is a wonderful market for fruits and veggies. Rumor has it that they have a spectacular Sunday barbecue with a Sephardic flair.
8 locals recommend
Santa Monica Kosher Market
11540 Santa Monica BlvdMy Kosher guests tell me that this is a wonderful market for fruits and veggies. Rumor has it that they have a spectacular Sunday barbecue with a Sephardic flair.
This neighborhood cheese shop has a fantastic selection and knowledgable, friendly staff. You can taste before you buy or have lunch there. They also have excellent salamis and olives.
34 locals recommend
Milkfarm
2106 Colorado BlvdThis neighborhood cheese shop has a fantastic selection and knowledgable, friendly staff. You can taste before you buy or have lunch there. They also have excellent salamis and olives.
Everything Else
If you're flying to LA from, this is where you'll probably land or depart.
234 locals recommend
Los Angeles
If you're flying to LA from, this is where you'll probably land or depart.
All our birthday cakes from here. It's THAT good and very reasonably priced. This is a genuine, old school Italian bakery an gourmet shop. The many varieties of cookies by the pound are addictive!
19 locals recommend
Eagle Rock Italian Bakery & Deli
1726 Colorado BlvdAll our birthday cakes from here. It's THAT good and very reasonably priced. This is a genuine, old school Italian bakery an gourmet shop. The many varieties of cookies by the pound are addictive!
4875 Huntington Dr N
4875 Huntington Drive NorthConvenient letter dop drive through. Full service from locals.
Fabulous for ladies only! You will be in all your glory, but around normal bodies. Be sure to get the akuri scrub - you will never feel so clean! They even have heated toilets!
28 locals recommend
Olympic Spa
3915 W Olympic BlvdFabulous for ladies only! You will be in all your glory, but around normal bodies. Be sure to get the akuri scrub - you will never feel so clean! They even have heated toilets!
Enjoy cakey, delicious donuts with the fancy flavoring of you choice such as Nutella, jam or fresh fruit. Donuts are named after punk bands and the kewl kids make a line on Second Saturday Art Night.
159 locals recommend
Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdEnjoy cakey, delicious donuts with the fancy flavoring of you choice such as Nutella, jam or fresh fruit. Donuts are named after punk bands and the kewl kids make a line on Second Saturday Art Night.
Excellent Heavy Metal themed burger joint with quality food and beer. It's next to the 3D movie theater that often plays Opera in HD and first run films.
9 locals recommend
Grill 'em All
5411 E Main StExcellent Heavy Metal themed burger joint with quality food and beer. It's next to the 3D movie theater that often plays Opera in HD and first run films.
You can't go wrong with shows at the Bowl. The setting is fabulous. The acoustics terrific. You can picnic or purchase (slightly spendy) Wofgang Puck fair and drinks on premises.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdYou can't go wrong with shows at the Bowl. The setting is fabulous. The acoustics terrific. You can picnic or purchase (slightly spendy) Wofgang Puck fair and drinks on premises.