Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Milk
7290 Beverly BlvdSweets and Ice Creams, Popular
El Coyote
7312 Beverly BlvdPopular, So-So Food, Generous Drinks
Shaky Alibi
7401 Beverly BlvdExpensive but delicious coffees. Homemade Waffles.
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StFood from all over the world all in one place
The Bagel Broker
7825 Beverly BlvdPretty Decent Bagels
Starbucks
7624 Melrose AveNeed we say more? It is what it is.
Good for breakfast and Lunch. Reasonably priiced. Popular - get to see how the locals live it up.
17 locals recommend
Lulu's
7149 Beverly BlvdGood for breakfast and Lunch. Reasonably priiced. Popular - get to see how the locals live it up.
Petty Cash Taqueria & Bar
7360 Beverly BlvdOVERPRICED - Popular, Star Sighting.
Good Bagels catering to the local Jewish community, so that gotta be good
6 locals recommend
La Brea Bagel Co
7308 Beverly BlvdGood Bagels catering to the local Jewish community, so that gotta be good
Insomnia Cafe
7286 Beverly BlvdNice local alternative to the coffee beheamoths.
Fish Grill
7226 Beverly BlvdKosher establishment - good fish, reasonably priced.
India's Oven
7231 Beverly BlvdSolidly good Indian Food, a little pricey
Cayenne Cafe
7169 Beverly BoulevardMediterranean / Moroccan Food, Good, pricey.
Susina Bakery
7122 Beverly BoulevardYummy bakery, sweets and goodies.
Itacho
7311 Beverly BlvdSushi, Sashimi. Quality food, expensive.
Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly BlvdTraditional Italian Food - Popular
Cool, comfortable vibe, innovative vegetarian and vegan choices. Star watching is a plus.
280 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdCool, comfortable vibe, innovative vegetarian and vegan choices. Star watching is a plus.
Just about the best artisan boutique ice cream you are going to be able to find in town. The Caramel/Espresso Ice Cream is a religious experience!
10 locals recommend
Neveux Artisan Creamery & Espresso Bar
7407 Melrose AveJust about the best artisan boutique ice cream you are going to be able to find in town. The Caramel/Espresso Ice Cream is a religious experience!
Weapons Grade Coffee, Consistently good food, sandwiches, salads, breakfast fare. Has good qualilty pastries. Celebrity watching - as this is where actors and artists come to hang out
73 locals recommend
Kings Road Café
8361 Beverly BlvdWeapons Grade Coffee, Consistently good food, sandwiches, salads, breakfast fare. Has good qualilty pastries. Celebrity watching - as this is where actors and artists come to hang out
100 year old throwback! From the great golden era of Hollywood. A must visit while it is still there! The food is diverse, from steak to sushi and the views are spectacular!
281 locals recommend
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore Ave100 year old throwback! From the great golden era of Hollywood. A must visit while it is still there! The food is diverse, from steak to sushi and the views are spectacular!
Sweet Rose Creamery
225 26th StYummy Croissants and Ice Creams
Cardamom
2327 Honolulu AvenueWonderful Indian Food Nearby!
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StExpensive Middle Eastern Food. Well prepared!
Vinoteque
7469 Melrose AvenueRestaurant and Bar. Nice atmosphere, great tapas!
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdVegan, tasty, star sightings.
Best Croissants we have found in Los Angeles so far. Excellent breads and other pastries too.
Michelina Los Angeles
6333 W 3rd StBest Croissants we have found in Los Angeles so far. Excellent breads and other pastries too.
A Hollywood Tradition, over 75 years of serving Hot Dogs and Franks.
297 locals recommend
Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveA Hollywood Tradition, over 75 years of serving Hot Dogs and Franks.
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdOrganic, high quality food
Essentials
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdOrganic, High End, Star Watching, Expensive but worth it
Kearns' Market
7300 Beverly BlvdThink 7-11 but local, ma and pa business
A little bit far, but it is worth it as it is well rated, clean and friendly.
Our Beautiful Launderette
8105 Beverly BlvdA little bit far, but it is worth it as it is well rated, clean and friendly.
Shopping
Many shops and stores and world class movie theaters. Great people watching too.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrMany shops and stores and world class movie theaters. Great people watching too.
Plenty of young trendy stores and restaurants to fullfill an pallet
427 locals recommend
Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AvePlenty of young trendy stores and restaurants to fullfill an pallet
Sightseeing
Dancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Price Is Right - these and more shows are shot in this studio
75 locals recommend
Television City
7800 Beverly BlvdDancing With The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Price Is Right - these and more shows are shot in this studio
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset BlvdA touristic must-see
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly BlvdA nice park - walking distance away, next to The Grove
A unique view of the city and of the original kind of Stars. Beautifully preserved Art Deco Architecture. This will be a memorable experience.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdA unique view of the city and of the original kind of Stars. Beautifully preserved Art Deco Architecture. This will be a memorable experience.
Arts & Culture
Nearby museum - always some new show happening, great park and next to the Natural History Meseum
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdNearby museum - always some new show happening, great park and next to the Natural History Meseum
You get to see some of the inner workings of Hollywood, shopping, rides, touristic, Not a must, but if you are pulled to get a taste of Hollywood, this might be a good choice.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaYou get to see some of the inner workings of Hollywood, shopping, rides, touristic, Not a must, but if you are pulled to get a taste of Hollywood, this might be a good choice.
Entertainment & Activities
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr