Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
The absolute BEST Italian food in LA. Fresh pasta! And it's walking distance.
165 locals recommend
Terroni
7605 Beverly BlvdThe absolute BEST Italian food in LA. Fresh pasta! And it's walking distance.
The best brunch I've found. Great options for carnivores and vegans alike, and the BEST spicy bloody mary of my life.
33 locals recommend
BLD Restaurant
7450 Beverly BlvdThe best brunch I've found. Great options for carnivores and vegans alike, and the BEST spicy bloody mary of my life.
One of the most famous and delicious ice cream shops in Los Angeles. Just steps away.
71 locals recommend
Sweet Rose Creamery
225 26th StOne of the most famous and delicious ice cream shops in Los Angeles. Just steps away.
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
COFAX
440 N Fairfax AveBest donuts!
Famous deli. Huge menu, vintage interior. 24 hours!
183 locals recommend
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveFamous deli. Huge menu, vintage interior. 24 hours!
My favorite Mexican Restaurant in town. Decor torn from the 1960s, kitschy, delicious food, and a secret celeb hot spot! Quentin Tarantino's fave. Come with a request for the mariachi.
7 locals recommend
The Gardens of Taxco
8470 Santa Monica BlvdMy favorite Mexican Restaurant in town. Decor torn from the 1960s, kitschy, delicious food, and a secret celeb hot spot! Quentin Tarantino's fave. Come with a request for the mariachi.
Antonio's
7470 Melrose AveVery close walking distance, great food, even better Margaritas.
Grab a drink or some food before your UCB show! Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" themed in the most charming way.
214 locals recommend
Birds
5925 Franklin AveGrab a drink or some food before your UCB show! Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" themed in the most charming way.
Classic LA restaurant and bar with a stool reserved for Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin (they were regulars). Photos of stars plastered all over the booths. Pool tables, shuffleboard, karaoke, open mic night, sports on TV -- and a HUGE menu!
138 locals recommend
Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton AveClassic LA restaurant and bar with a stool reserved for Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin (they were regulars). Photos of stars plastered all over the booths. Pool tables, shuffleboard, karaoke, open mic night, sports on TV -- and a HUGE menu!
My favorite donuts on earth. Incredible flavors, steamed or baked instead of fried, but even more delicious than the standard donut.
16 locals recommend
fōnuts
8104 W 3rd StMy favorite donuts on earth. Incredible flavors, steamed or baked instead of fried, but even more delicious than the standard donut.
Parks & Nature
A huge, beautiful park. Multiple playgrounds, walking trails, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, pool (in summer), outdoor fitness equipment/gym, grills and picnic areas. This park is the most stunning discovery I've found in my neighborhood. Just walk down to Beverly Blvd. from Gardner, cross Beverly, and take a right. This is also a scenic way to walk to The Grove (shopping center).
183 locals recommend
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly BlvdA huge, beautiful park. Multiple playgrounds, walking trails, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, pool (in summer), outdoor fitness equipment/gym, grills and picnic areas. This park is the most stunning discovery I've found in my neighborhood. Just walk down to Beverly Blvd. from Gardner, cross Beverly, and take a right. This is also a scenic way to walk to The Grove (shopping center).
Shopping
Iconic outdoor shopping mall with entertainment, a lovely trolley ride, movie theater, and wonderful shops and restaurants.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrIconic outdoor shopping mall with entertainment, a lovely trolley ride, movie theater, and wonderful shops and restaurants.
Food stands and trucks, vintage treasures, handmade goods. Every Sunday, rain or shine.
182 locals recommend
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveFood stands and trucks, vintage treasures, handmade goods. Every Sunday, rain or shine.
Essentials
I love Trader Joe's for all my shopping needs. Amazing pre-made food options, and fresh organic ingredients at a good price. There are 2 locations very close to the house.
1811 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdI love Trader Joe's for all my shopping needs. Amazing pre-made food options, and fresh organic ingredients at a good price. There are 2 locations very close to the house.
Organic, high-end. Sushi bar, beautiful produce, espresso bar, juice bar. Delicious and fresh grab-and-go foods.
215 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly BlvdOrganic, high-end. Sushi bar, beautiful produce, espresso bar, juice bar. Delicious and fresh grab-and-go foods.
It's Target! They have everything from clothing, to groceries, pharmacy, and home goods. One stop shop for essentials.
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StIt's Target! They have everything from clothing, to groceries, pharmacy, and home goods. One stop shop for essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice drinks, nice atmosphere. Just divey enough while still being classy. Photo booth and jukebox.
43 locals recommend
The Darkroom
7302 Melrose AveNice drinks, nice atmosphere. Just divey enough while still being classy. Photo booth and jukebox.
The Parlor
7250 Melrose AveMusic and drinks, not over-crowded. Great for bar hopping on Melrose.
Strong drinks, great atmosphere - an unexpectedly delightful hangout in a strip mall.
59 locals recommend
The Woods
1533 N La Brea AveStrong drinks, great atmosphere - an unexpectedly delightful hangout in a strip mall.
Parlour Room
6423 Yucca StFancy cocktails, jukebox, and a little old-Hollywood glamour.
Sightseeing
A beautiful way to experience the Hollywood sign - and a bunch of Angeleno's with their adorable dogs running around.
129 locals recommend
Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake DrA beautiful way to experience the Hollywood sign - and a bunch of Angeleno's with their adorable dogs running around.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdArts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd