Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Alfred Tea Room
705 N Alfred StVibes are awesome, amazing food, coffee, and dessert, and you may even spot a celebrity or two :)
223 locals recommend
Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveVibes are awesome, amazing food, coffee, and dessert, and you may even spot a celebrity or two :)
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StThis is my favorite spot for Sunday Brunch. Huevos Rancheros are the best!!
32 locals recommend
Barrel and Ashes
11801 Ventura BlvdThis is my favorite spot for Sunday Brunch. Huevos Rancheros are the best!!
Pokewell
11925 Ventura BlvdMy newest obsession, POKE!
Hugo's Tacos
3300 Glendale BlvdQuick, outdoor seating, and the best tacos in town!
You've never had Mexican food like this... And don't forget to try the Cadillac Margherita!
73 locals recommend
Casa Vega
13301 Ventura BlvdYou've never had Mexican food like this... And don't forget to try the Cadillac Margherita!
This is what Sunday mornings are for...the freshest produce, flowers, and an all-around great way to spend your day.
72 locals recommend
Studio City Farmers Market
2052 Ventura PlThis is what Sunday mornings are for...the freshest produce, flowers, and an all-around great way to spend your day.
Open late! Not only is the selection huge (they have sushi too) but the food is bomb! This is my go-to late night obsession.
61 locals recommend
Crave Cafe
14504 Ventura BlvdOpen late! Not only is the selection huge (they have sushi too) but the food is bomb! This is my go-to late night obsession.
Entertainment & Activities
Legendary Universal Studios...even if you don't go into the park, Universal City walk is a great place to spend an evening dining, or even at the movies.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaLegendary Universal Studios...even if you don't go into the park, Universal City walk is a great place to spend an evening dining, or even at the movies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdLaurel Tavern
11938 Ventura BlvdAwesome atmosphere and conveniently located on Ventura Blvd.
Do not miss this hidden gem! The best cocktails (my favorite is a custom blend of fresh ginger and vodka) and while the food is small plates, it's absolutely divine!
90 locals recommend
Black Market Liquor Bar
11915 Ventura BlvdDo not miss this hidden gem! The best cocktails (my favorite is a custom blend of fresh ginger and vodka) and while the food is small plates, it's absolutely divine!
Sightseeing
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThis iconic landscape will not disappoint. While normally crowded with tourists and locals, you won't regret spending your day on the pier, relaxing on the beach, catching some waves, or playing volley ball.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThis iconic landscape will not disappoint. While normally crowded with tourists and locals, you won't regret spending your day on the pier, relaxing on the beach, catching some waves, or playing volley ball.
See the walk of fame along with all the iconic theaters. Be on the lookout for your favorite celebrities!
658 locals recommend
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardSee the walk of fame along with all the iconic theaters. Be on the lookout for your favorite celebrities!
Parks & Nature
Famous, fun, and a short drive away. Keep your eye out for celebrity sightings!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveFamous, fun, and a short drive away. Keep your eye out for celebrity sightings!
This is my favorite, low-key hiking trail. The first 10 minutes of the hike will definitely get your heart rate up, however after that, the views are stunning and it makes a full loop through a gorgeous residential neighborhood in the studio city hills. My go-to hike for sure.
171 locals recommend
Fryman Canyon Park
8401 Mulholland DriveThis is my favorite, low-key hiking trail. The first 10 minutes of the hike will definitely get your heart rate up, however after that, the views are stunning and it makes a full loop through a gorgeous residential neighborhood in the studio city hills. My go-to hike for sure.
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveIncredible architecture and an all-around inspiring place to visit.
The Arts District DTLA is one of my favorite places to hangout, grab food, and get inspired! Lots of cool coffee shops, adult arcades, and on select days, the food trucks come out along with live music. A must-see for sure!
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction AvenueThe Arts District DTLA is one of my favorite places to hangout, grab food, and get inspired! Lots of cool coffee shops, adult arcades, and on select days, the food trucks come out along with live music. A must-see for sure!
There are lots of bars, restaurants, and dance studios covering the area. The Federal is one of my favorite spots in NOHO.
114 locals recommend
NoHo Arts District
There are lots of bars, restaurants, and dance studios covering the area. The Federal is one of my favorite spots in NOHO.
Essentials
This is literally a 30 second walk to the store. A much more affordable version of whole foods where you can buy all your essentials.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdThis is literally a 30 second walk to the store. A much more affordable version of whole foods where you can buy all your essentials.