Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
C&M Cafe
12924 Riverside DriveCute neighborhood spot a short walk away!
Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax AveHigh end, craft coffee. A tad pricey, but worth it.
The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdAn LA establishment. Simple, delicious burgers.
Truly one of the best burgers in LA. But don't overlook their fried chicken!
200 locals recommend
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdTruly one of the best burgers in LA. But don't overlook their fried chicken!
Urth Caffe Melrose
8565 Melrose AveDelicious coffee. A bit scene-y but very LA.
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdDelicious food, great bar. Make reservations in advance.
Comfort food diner. Completely unassuming. Good stuff.
6 locals recommend
Mary and Robbs Westwood Cafe
1455 Westwood BlvdComfort food diner. Completely unassuming. Good stuff.
John O'Groats
10516 W Pico BlvdNeighborhood favorite. Beware a wait for weekend brunch.
Every plate here is delicious. Highly recommended. Not cheap, but not too pricey for a nice meal - check out menu online.
81 locals recommend
A.O.C.
8700 W 3rd StEvery plate here is delicious. Highly recommended. Not cheap, but not too pricey for a nice meal - check out menu online.
Joe's Pizza
8539 Sunset BlvdLow key pizza joint - the white pizza is perfection!
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StGreat sushi. Try the "trust me!"
Drinks & Nightlife
Alibi Room
12236 Washington BlvdFun bar, delicious food... a true gem.
The Corner Door
12477 Washington BlvdGreat cocktails, great small bites.
Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdGreat wine bar, small plates.
Arts & Culture
Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire BlvdFree museum, lovely spot!
Century City Mall station
Nice outdoor mall with all the shops you'd expect.
Entertainment & Activities
Large, well-kept park perfect for kids and picnics. Tennis courts, golf course, etc available.
10 locals recommend
Rancho Park
Large, well-kept park perfect for kids and picnics. Tennis courts, golf course, etc available.
The original cupcake bakery's flagship location. Red velvet - need I say more?
62 locals recommend
Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes
9635 S Santa Monica BlvdThe original cupcake bakery's flagship location. Red velvet - need I say more?
Sprinkles now makes creamy, dense ice cream! The hidden secret though? Their cookies!
11 locals recommend
Sprinkles Beverly Hills Ice Cream
9631 S Santa Monica BlvdSprinkles now makes creamy, dense ice cream! The hidden secret though? Their cookies!
Essentials
Cost-effective natural market. Think Whole Foods, but more economically priced.
218 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdCost-effective natural market. Think Whole Foods, but more economically priced.
Everything Else
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveWho doesn't love TJ's?
Great hiking spot. 3.5 miles each direction, but no need to go all the way up. If you do make it to the top, check out a city-wide view from the old NIKE missile silo. Beware of snakes.
12 locals recommend
Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park
17024 Mulholland DrGreat hiking spot. 3.5 miles each direction, but no need to go all the way up. If you do make it to the top, check out a city-wide view from the old NIKE missile silo. Beware of snakes.
Best nearby theater. Comfy chairs and they now allow you to bring drinks inside from their bar (check first, but I believe after a certain time it certain movies).
96 locals recommend
The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico BlvdBest nearby theater. Comfy chairs and they now allow you to bring drinks inside from their bar (check first, but I believe after a certain time it certain movies).
Ritz Cleaners
306 N Larchmont BlvdLaundromat - I've never used it but it's close!
Close and large supermarket - they should have everything you need. There is also a pharmacy right next door and a Starbucks in the same center.
226 locals recommend
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveClose and large supermarket - they should have everything you need. There is also a pharmacy right next door and a Starbucks in the same center.