Lisa’s Southern California Guidebook
Food scene
We are right around the corner from Little India. I haven't explored enough to have a specific favorite, but if like Indian food, you're in the right place.
Little India
183rd StreetWe are right around the corner from Little India. I haven't explored enough to have a specific favorite, but if like Indian food, you're in the right place.
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveFamous stop in the Los Angeles area
It's been around forever, and I still go whenever I'm in the area or before a Dodger game. Casual and iconic.
100 locals recommend
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda StIt's been around forever, and I still go whenever I'm in the area or before a Dodger game. Casual and iconic.
Lots of food options. Popular, but parking can be difficult at peak times.
84 locals recommend
Anaheim Packing House
440 South Anaheim BoulevardLots of food options. Popular, but parking can be difficult at peak times.
Sightseeing
Plan for crowds and a long day, but it is the reason lots of people come here!
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrPlan for crowds and a long day, but it is the reason lots of people come here!
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierOne of the more popular Southern California beaches.
Well, let's face it, they haven't been good in a long time. But Ohtani and Trout make it worth the trip.
478 locals recommend
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayWell, let's face it, they haven't been good in a long time. But Ohtani and Trout make it worth the trip.
Pre-game food at Philippe's is worth the trip. And, of course, Dodger dogs.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AvePre-game food at Philippe's is worth the trip. And, of course, Dodger dogs.
Very popular beach, but a further journey than Orange County beaches, like Huntington or Newport.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierVery popular beach, but a further journey than Orange County beaches, like Huntington or Newport.
This is where the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame stars can be found. Busy nightlife.
165 locals recommend
Hollywood / Vine Station
Hollywood BoulevardThis is where the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame stars can be found. Busy nightlife.
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierHard to decide which beach is the best.
A little further south, but also an area known for its arts scene. The famous Sawdust Arts Festival and Pageant of the Masters can be found here.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
A little further south, but also an area known for its arts scene. The famous Sawdust Arts Festival and Pageant of the Masters can be found here.
Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay AveKnott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdGreat for kids and far less expensive than Disneyland
Traveler advice
Getting around
Plan for traffic. It is always a likely possibility.
You will definitely need a car. Neighborhood parking is available and free, but parking can be expensive and difficult to find, especially in Los Angeles.