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Neighborhoods
Beverly Hills
Upscale shopping & sightseeing
West Adams
Food scene
Tacos 1986
609 S Spring StGreat tacos and vamprios in a casual outdoor environment
Sonoratown
5610 San Vicente BoulevardSonora-style burritos, tacos, and snacks, not to be missed.
A dozen Ethiopian restaurants along Fairfax Ave, each offering a unique atmosphere and offering.
26 locals recommend
Little Ethiopia
1048 S Fairfax AveA dozen Ethiopian restaurants along Fairfax Ave, each offering a unique atmosphere and offering.
My 2 Cents LA
5583 W Pico BlvdIntentional and delicious soul food. Amazing desserts.
Paper or Plastik Cafe
5772 W Pico BlvdLocal cafe, tasty drinks and cookies
Bloom Cafe
5544 W Pico BlvdPerfect lunch
Delicious Pizza
5419 W Adams BlvdPizza with LA music roots
El Chato Taco Truck
5300 West Olympic BoulevardAbsolute best taco truck.
Honor Bar
122 S Beverly DrTop notch cocktails, don't miss the fried chicken sandwich.
Roscoe's Chicken And Waffles - Pico Blvd.
5006 W Pico BlvdYes
Meals By Genet
1053 S Fairfax AveJonathan Gold's 2016 pick.
Walk-up espresso bar in an Ethiopian gift/spice shop. Attached to a restaurant.
9 locals recommend
Merkato
1036 South Fairfax AvenueWalk-up espresso bar in an Ethiopian gift/spice shop. Attached to a restaurant.
Republique
624 S La Brea AveExcellent breads and breakfast in a historic LA building
Roji Bakery
807 S La Brea AveDo not miss this Japanese bakery. Recommend the fruit sando.
Prime Pizza
446 N Fairfax AveAwesome pies
Don't miss this frozen-in-time 1940's bar and restaurant. Now serves Korean food. As seen in Chinatown and Mad Men.
46 locals recommend
The Prince
2 W 7th StDon't miss this frozen-in-time 1940's bar and restaurant. Now serves Korean food. As seen in Chinatown and Mad Men.
Transport yourself to an old-style Korean bar with traditional bar food.
34 locals recommend
Dan Sung Sa
3317 W 6th StTransport yourself to an old-style Korean bar with traditional bar food.
Gol Tong Chicken
361 South Western AvenueDirector Cut fried chicken, don't miss it
Stevie's Creole Café
5545 W Pico BlvdOtus Thai Kitchen & Coffee
1253 N La Brea AveSo GOOD!
Sichuan Impression
235 W Valley BlvdIf you love the fire. Next level.
Sightseeing
The Grove
189 The Grove DrAmazing collection of cars, you don't have to be a car buff to enjoy this Museum. It's a must for visitors.
538 locals recommend
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdAmazing collection of cars, you don't have to be a car buff to enjoy this Museum. It's a must for visitors.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLocal park and recreation area with great vistas
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdLocal park and recreation area with great vistas
Expo Line (E Line) station. Routes to Brentwood/Venice Beach to the West or Downtown to the East.
32 locals recommend
La Cienega/Jefferson station
Expo Line (E Line) station. Routes to Brentwood/Venice Beach to the West or Downtown to the East.
Wilshire / Western Station
South Western AvenuePurple Line connection takes you into Downtown LA
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierPublicly available, historic beach house. Great for the kids.
152 locals recommend
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyPublicly available, historic beach house. Great for the kids.
El Prieto Canyon Trail
El Prieto Canyon TrailHiking and biking
Resources
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd
Costco Wholesale
13463 Washington BlvdFor extended stays...
United States Postal Service
5350 Wilshire BlvdNever too busy. Very friendly staff.
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvd5-min walk.
Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdTrader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd