Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Fancy french food and great wine. Sunday Brunches have $5 wines!
15 locals recommend
Côté Est Bistro & bar
5022 York BlvdFancy french food and great wine. Sunday Brunches have $5 wines!
Inexpensive Hipster Mexican joint with outdoor seating, spicy margaritas and the best breakfast tacos! Open Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
188 locals recommend
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdInexpensive Hipster Mexican joint with outdoor seating, spicy margaritas and the best breakfast tacos! Open Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Vegan Restaurant with unique, yet comfort-food inspired menu. Order at the counter and sit in sun-light cafe seating. Breakfast & Lunch
198 locals recommend
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StVegan Restaurant with unique, yet comfort-food inspired menu. Order at the counter and sit in sun-light cafe seating. Breakfast & Lunch
Cozy Dinner Spot with high backed booths, Full Bar and hearty dishes. Great spot to bring the folks. RIght next door to Highland Park Brewery. Don't miss the Happy Hour.
100 locals recommend
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdCozy Dinner Spot with high backed booths, Full Bar and hearty dishes. Great spot to bring the folks. RIght next door to Highland Park Brewery. Don't miss the Happy Hour.
Joy
5100 York BlvdCasual, Sunny, Taiwanese Restaurant. Beer and Wine.
Great Pizza ranging from Meat Lovers to Vegan Lovers. Large Salads and Olive Plates. Great Wine & Beer selection. Lunch & Dinner.
103 locals recommend
TOWN Pizza
5101 York BlvdGreat Pizza ranging from Meat Lovers to Vegan Lovers. Large Salads and Olive Plates. Great Wine & Beer selection. Lunch & Dinner.
Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa StTrendy and sunny Coffee shop with some snacks like Avocado Toast.
Lowkey coffee shop with vehan treats and friendly staff - less crowded than civil.
39 locals recommend
Kindness & Mischief Coffee
5537 N Figueroa StLowkey coffee shop with vehan treats and friendly staff - less crowded than civil.
Drinks & Nightlife
ETA
5630 N Figueroa StCozy and trendy bar with great cocktail menu.
Secret Speakeasy. Walk through Barber Shop and say the password to walk into a dimly lit bar with great music.
23 locals recommend
Blind Barber
5715 N Figueroa StSecret Speakeasy. Walk through Barber Shop and say the password to walk into a dimly lit bar with great music.
This local hipster watering hole has a laid back feel, great beer and suprisingly good bar food .
35 locals recommend
Highland Park Brewery
1220 N Spring StThis local hipster watering hole has a laid back feel, great beer and suprisingly good bar food .
They let you bring takeout from the food trucks/ restaurants nearby to enjoy in their outside picnic tables. Great for groups.
79 locals recommend
Block Party Highland Park
5050 York BoulevardThey let you bring takeout from the food trucks/ restaurants nearby to enjoy in their outside picnic tables. Great for groups.
Wine shop. Don't miss their Wednesday Wine Tastings. $15 includes 3-4 wines and Triple Beam Foccacia!
20 locals recommend
Highland Park Wine
5918 1/2 N Figueroa StWine shop. Don't miss their Wednesday Wine Tastings. $15 includes 3-4 wines and Triple Beam Foccacia!
Sports Bar with great vibe, diverse beer menu, and suprisingly good food menu. Don't miss the cauliflower wings. Happy Hour Selections during every Dodger Game.
98 locals recommend
The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa StSports Bar with great vibe, diverse beer menu, and suprisingly good food menu. Don't miss the cauliflower wings. Happy Hour Selections during every Dodger Game.
Parks & Nature
Walk up Wren Drive until you hit San Rafeal. You can turn left on Sea View Lane if you want to walk around the dog trail!
12 locals recommend
Moon Canyon Park
911 Museum DrWalk up Wren Drive until you hit San Rafeal. You can turn left on Sea View Lane if you want to walk around the dog trail!
Walk .5 miles to where Yogananda brought Yoga to the West. You can bring a blank or do a walking meditation in the small gardens, or walk inside the white building to meditate.
70 locals recommend
Self-Realization Fellowship International Headquarters
3880 San Rafael AveWalk .5 miles to where Yogananda brought Yoga to the West. You can bring a blank or do a walking meditation in the small gardens, or walk inside the white building to meditate.
Visit the Gardens or follow the hiking trail to a hidden lake at the top of the hill.
25 locals recommend
Audubon Center at Debs Park
4700 Griffin AveVisit the Gardens or follow the hiking trail to a hidden lake at the top of the hill.
Essentials
Superior Grocers
133 W Ave 45Cheap Grocery Store at the bottom of the hill
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdLocal Organic Market that includes Juice and Coffee Bar. THey have many delicious prepared foods and snacks.
35 locals recommend
La Tropicana Market
5200 Monte Vista StLocal Organic Market that includes Juice and Coffee Bar. THey have many delicious prepared foods and snacks.
CVS
4414 York BlvdGrab prescriptions, extra shampoo or sunscreen at CVS!
Sprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite DrOrganic-inspired grocery store. Great sandwish bar.
Getting Around
Walk down the hill to the SouthWest Museum Metro Line. You can take the Gold Line toward Arcadia and hit South Pasadena/ Pasadena OR take it toward Downtown to arrive in China TOwn/ Arts District or Union Station.
89 locals recommend
Southwest Museum
4600 Marmion WayWalk down the hill to the SouthWest Museum Metro Line. You can take the Gold Line toward Arcadia and hit South Pasadena/ Pasadena OR take it toward Downtown to arrive in China TOwn/ Arts District or Union Station.
Shopping
The Bearded Beagle
5206 Monte Vista StGreat thrift store with unique denim and T's.