Emily’s Guidebook
Food scene
Sweet Butter is a quaint breakfast/lunch spot right at the bottom of the hill, very popular with the locals. My go-to order is the buffalo fried "chicken" wrap with cauliflower.
61 locals recommend
Sweet Butter Kitchen
13824 Ventura BlvdSweet Butter is a quaint breakfast/lunch spot right at the bottom of the hill, very popular with the locals. My go-to order is the buffalo fried "chicken" wrap with cauliflower.
If you think that the West Coast can't do good pizza, think again! Find out for yourself and head over to this spot. The large dining area is a great space for families to enjoy a sit down meal.
38 locals recommend
MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company
14612 Ventura BlvdIf you think that the West Coast can't do good pizza, think again! Find out for yourself and head over to this spot. The large dining area is a great space for families to enjoy a sit down meal.
Wine lover? Then you'll love this cozy yet sophisticated spot. Sip the finest California wines whilst nibbling a charcuterie plate as you unwind from a long day of SoCal fun.
17 locals recommend
Augustine Wine Bar
13456 Ventura BlvdWine lover? Then you'll love this cozy yet sophisticated spot. Sip the finest California wines whilst nibbling a charcuterie plate as you unwind from a long day of SoCal fun.
A Valley staple, this historic Mexican spot is both traditional and trendy, great for families or a date night. You might even spot a celebrity at this local favorite!
73 locals recommend
Casa Vega
13301 Ventura BlvdA Valley staple, this historic Mexican spot is both traditional and trendy, great for families or a date night. You might even spot a celebrity at this local favorite!
Retro (and free!) arcade games & a mixology-focused bar program up the cool factor at this hip cocktail lounge.
33 locals recommend
The One Up
13625 Ventura BlvdRetro (and free!) arcade games & a mixology-focused bar program up the cool factor at this hip cocktail lounge.
Sightseeing
One of the most iconic spots in LA, and it's free! Head into Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America, and make your way up the winding road to the observatory where you'll have a panoramic view of the city. Pop inside and learn all about the final frontier! LA is home to NASA's JPL, so we take space quite seriously around here.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdOne of the most iconic spots in LA, and it's free! Head into Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America, and make your way up the winding road to the observatory where you'll have a panoramic view of the city. Pop inside and learn all about the final frontier! LA is home to NASA's JPL, so we take space quite seriously around here.
The ultimate celebration of Tinseltown. If you're a movie lover then you won't be disappointed by the backlot tram tour where you'll see famous filming locations from iconic movies, and depending on the day you might just catch a live production!
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaThe ultimate celebration of Tinseltown. If you're a movie lover then you won't be disappointed by the backlot tram tour where you'll see famous filming locations from iconic movies, and depending on the day you might just catch a live production!
The Getty, just a short hop down the 405, is a spectacular museum that boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its six buildings and gardens. Plus admission is FREE!!!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Getty, just a short hop down the 405, is a spectacular museum that boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its six buildings and gardens. Plus admission is FREE!!!
Located in Malibu, this tranquil coastal area features trails & bluff viewpoints, plus rocky coves & ancient sand dunes. If you're looking for a clean, quiet beach experience away from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy beaches, you won't be disappointed.
103 locals recommend
Point Dume
Located in Malibu, this tranquil coastal area features trails & bluff viewpoints, plus rocky coves & ancient sand dunes. If you're looking for a clean, quiet beach experience away from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy beaches, you won't be disappointed.
A favorite destination amongst locals and tourists since 1934, this sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StA favorite destination amongst locals and tourists since 1934, this sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors.