Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Old school Italian mobster restaurant vibe with good food and drinks $$$
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Rao's
1006 Seward StOld school Italian mobster restaurant vibe with good food and drinks $$$
Very close by and perched in the hills above Hollywood, this classic Japanese spot has great views and can be quite romantic. Food is OK, go for the experience or a drink. $$$$
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Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveVery close by and perched in the hills above Hollywood, this classic Japanese spot has great views and can be quite romantic. Food is OK, go for the experience or a drink. $$$$
One of the oldest restaurants in town that is still in operation. Step back in time and sit in the same space enjoyed by legendary actors and Hollywood deal makers since 1919. Food is just OK though. $$$
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Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdOne of the oldest restaurants in town that is still in operation. Step back in time and sit in the same space enjoyed by legendary actors and Hollywood deal makers since 1919. Food is just OK though. $$$
Cult favorite, open late, usually busy, very low prices and a simple menu. Most people want to try it once before leaving LA. $
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In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdCult favorite, open late, usually busy, very low prices and a simple menu. Most people want to try it once before leaving LA. $
Ranked one of LA's best restaurants each year, this fine dining experience is best for those who like tasting menus, fine French cuisine and a strong wine list. $$$$
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Providence
5955 Melrose AveRanked one of LA's best restaurants each year, this fine dining experience is best for those who like tasting menus, fine French cuisine and a strong wine list. $$$$
Delicious new Mediterranean cuisine. Great cocktails, smaller but tasty plates and a bit of a trendy scene at times. One of our personal favorites. $$$
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Cleo Hollywood
1717 Vine StreetDelicious new Mediterranean cuisine. Great cocktails, smaller but tasty plates and a bit of a trendy scene at times. One of our personal favorites. $$$
Delicious contemporary classic dishes by a famous chef. Rated one of LA's top 5 restaurants each year. One of our personal favorites. We go to Osteria and sit at the bar for easier and more entertaining seating with a full menu. $$$
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Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose AveDelicious contemporary classic dishes by a famous chef. Rated one of LA's top 5 restaurants each year. One of our personal favorites. We go to Osteria and sit at the bar for easier and more entertaining seating with a full menu. $$$
Same building as Osteria Mozza. More casual and often busy. Delicious pizza by a famous chef. $$
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Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveSame building as Osteria Mozza. More casual and often busy. Delicious pizza by a famous chef. $$
If you cannot get into Mozza only a few blocks down Melrose is Osteria La Buca which has excellent new Italian cuisine. Also a favorite of ours.
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Osteria La Buca
5210 Melrose AveIf you cannot get into Mozza only a few blocks down Melrose is Osteria La Buca which has excellent new Italian cuisine. Also a favorite of ours.
Fun Mexican atmosphere with comfy booth seating. Food is decent, drinks are good and worth coming to once during the evening for a festive destination. Does get busy. $$
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El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdFun Mexican atmosphere with comfy booth seating. Food is decent, drinks are good and worth coming to once during the evening for a festive destination. Does get busy. $$
For a romantic and upscale evening. Pricey, Hollywood trendy and beautiful cozy atmosphere. Celebrity hotspot. Reservations a must. Personal favorite. $$$$
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Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdFor a romantic and upscale evening. Pricey, Hollywood trendy and beautiful cozy atmosphere. Celebrity hotspot. Reservations a must. Personal favorite. $$$$
For a romantic and upscale evening, this is a very good choice. Pricey, Hollywood trendy and a beautiful cozy atmosphere. Get's very busy. $$$
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The Tower Bar
8358 Sunset BoulevardFor a romantic and upscale evening, this is a very good choice. Pricey, Hollywood trendy and a beautiful cozy atmosphere. Get's very busy. $$$
For a medium priced meal at almost any hour of the evening. Decent Brazilian cuisine. This is a better option than Mel's Drive-In for a late night snack. $$
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Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 Sunset BlvdFor a medium priced meal at almost any hour of the evening. Decent Brazilian cuisine. This is a better option than Mel's Drive-In for a late night snack. $$
Lively bar scene with Italian classics and booth dining tables. Best quality food you will find served late night in the area (until 1 AM). Fun spot to stop by just for drinks as well. 21+ $$
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Jones Hollywood
7205 Santa Monica BlvdLively bar scene with Italian classics and booth dining tables. Best quality food you will find served late night in the area (until 1 AM). Fun spot to stop by just for drinks as well. 21+ $$
Cult following like In-N-Out but with more upscale offerings and waiter service. Popular spot for lunch and a walk around Hollywood. $-$$
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Umami Burger - Los Feliz
4655 Hollywood BlvdCult following like In-N-Out but with more upscale offerings and waiter service. Popular spot for lunch and a walk around Hollywood. $-$$
Trendy upscale sushi in Hollywood with surprisingly good quality. $$$
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Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood BlvdTrendy upscale sushi in Hollywood with surprisingly good quality. $$$
Quick, inexpensive, tasty and healthy salads, sandwiches and plates. LA staple for lunch or casual dinner. Personal favorite. $
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Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdQuick, inexpensive, tasty and healthy salads, sandwiches and plates. LA staple for lunch or casual dinner. Personal favorite. $
Vegan and non-Vegan's favorite with plenty of interesting dishes. Casual seating and tasty food. It's nice to walk down Larchmont after lunch. Personal favorite. $-$$
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Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdVegan and non-Vegan's favorite with plenty of interesting dishes. Casual seating and tasty food. It's nice to walk down Larchmont after lunch. Personal favorite. $-$$
Personal favorite, locals spot and absolutely delicious. Mediterranean-modern lunch and dinner spot is a new hidden gem you are unlikely to hear of elsewhere. We try to go once per week! $-$$
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Kismet
4648 Hollywood BlvdPersonal favorite, locals spot and absolutely delicious. Mediterranean-modern lunch and dinner spot is a new hidden gem you are unlikely to hear of elsewhere. We try to go once per week! $-$$
Shopping
Outdoor themed shopping center with Nordstrom, Apple Store, Cheesecake Factory, movie theater, etc. Worth visiting on any warm day or evening. Also see "Farmer's Market" connected to The Grove with many local merchants and food vendors open every single day. Weekends can be very busy.
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The Grove Drive
The Grove DriveOutdoor themed shopping center with Nordstrom, Apple Store, Cheesecake Factory, movie theater, etc. Worth visiting on any warm day or evening. Also see "Farmer's Market" connected to The Grove with many local merchants and food vendors open every single day. Weekends can be very busy.
Outdoor shopping center in front of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Big brands, many tourists, street performers and the star's names printed on the sidewalk. Next to the Chinese Theater and the Dolby Theater where many movies premiere and the Oscar's are hosted. Go once to check it out, you do not need to stay long though.
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Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdOutdoor shopping center in front of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Big brands, many tourists, street performers and the star's names printed on the sidewalk. Next to the Chinese Theater and the Dolby Theater where many movies premiere and the Oscar's are hosted. Go once to check it out, you do not need to stay long though.
Sightseeing
Minutes from Chelan Drive, take Mulholland West and drive for 15-20 minutes for a beautiful scenic drive along the top of the Hollywood Hills. Great views and lookout stops for views both North and South. This is a great drive both during the day and the evening. Sunset/dusk is ideal. Personal favorite.
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Mulholland Drive
Mulholland DriveMinutes from Chelan Drive, take Mulholland West and drive for 15-20 minutes for a beautiful scenic drive along the top of the Hollywood Hills. Great views and lookout stops for views both North and South. This is a great drive both during the day and the evening. Sunset/dusk is ideal. Personal favorite.
Drive up to the top of Griffith Park to get to the Observatory and walk around the park for gorgeous views of LA and the Hollywood sign. No hiking is needed but if you desire there are hikes to/from Griffith Park and to the Hollywood Sign.
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Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardDrive up to the top of Griffith Park to get to the Observatory and walk around the park for gorgeous views of LA and the Hollywood sign. No hiking is needed but if you desire there are hikes to/from Griffith Park and to the Hollywood Sign.
Drive up to the top of Griffith Park to get to the Observatory and walk around the park for gorgeous views of LA and the Hollywood sign. No hiking is needed but if you desire there are hikes to/from Griffith Park and to the Hollywood Sign. Otherwise simply drive to the Observatory for the views.
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Griffith Park Drive
Griffith Park DriveDrive up to the top of Griffith Park to get to the Observatory and walk around the park for gorgeous views of LA and the Hollywood sign. No hiking is needed but if you desire there are hikes to/from Griffith Park and to the Hollywood Sign. Otherwise simply drive to the Observatory for the views.
Most visitors want to see Rodeo Drive shops. Watch for the sign on Santa Monica Blvd and drive around the residential streets to check out the nice houses. Beverly Drive (North-South) is one of the nicest streets.
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Beverly Hills
Most visitors want to see Rodeo Drive shops. Watch for the sign on Santa Monica Blvd and drive around the residential streets to check out the nice houses. Beverly Drive (North-South) is one of the nicest streets.
One of our favorites. Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian-only street with stores (mostly big brands like Apple, Gap etc.). The pier is good for kids and the beach around there is huge. Goes for miles and is very wide. Rent bikes from the City Bikes stations for not much money if you have time. Samo city and the beach area are both nice to ride around.
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Santa Monica
One of our favorites. Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian-only street with stores (mostly big brands like Apple, Gap etc.). The pier is good for kids and the beach around there is huge. Goes for miles and is very wide. Rent bikes from the City Bikes stations for not much money if you have time. Samo city and the beach area are both nice to ride around.
Quiet beach enclave with a very laid back older California vibe. You will see sandy beaches, a pier, surfer vans, a small outdoor shopping center etc. Ask us about our beachfront Malibu Airbnb if you are looking for a great 3-bedroom on the sand! If you have some time and are OK with spending the money, Nobu Sushi ($$$$) is a Malibu must. Perhaps the most stylish restaurant in LA with great food, drinks and service to boot.
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Malibu
Quiet beach enclave with a very laid back older California vibe. You will see sandy beaches, a pier, surfer vans, a small outdoor shopping center etc. Ask us about our beachfront Malibu Airbnb if you are looking for a great 3-bedroom on the sand! If you have some time and are OK with spending the money, Nobu Sushi ($$$$) is a Malibu must. Perhaps the most stylish restaurant in LA with great food, drinks and service to boot.
Just South of the city of Santa Monica. Most people have to see the "boardwalk" and Muscle Beach. Like Hollywood, it's gritty and only worth a quick visit, if that. The street a few blocks inland called Abbot Kinney Blvd is very cool and definitely worth walking up and down. A bunch of very unique, mostly upscale, shops and restaurants. Even if you don't buy anything, it is worth browsing because it is a very eclectic spot. Eat at Gjelina or Gjusta if possible, you won't regret it. Personal favorite.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkJust South of the city of Santa Monica. Most people have to see the "boardwalk" and Muscle Beach. Like Hollywood, it's gritty and only worth a quick visit, if that. The street a few blocks inland called Abbot Kinney Blvd is very cool and definitely worth walking up and down. A bunch of very unique, mostly upscale, shops and restaurants. Even if you don't buy anything, it is worth browsing because it is a very eclectic spot. Eat at Gjelina or Gjusta if possible, you won't regret it. Personal favorite.
Entertainment & Activities
Theme park, shops, and tours. There is a Hogwart's castle in "Harry Potter Land" and many rides around the park. The studio tour can be fun/interesting. Fun for a family activity.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaTheme park, shops, and tours. There is a Hogwart's castle in "Harry Potter Land" and many rides around the park. The studio tour can be fun/interesting. Fun for a family activity.
Film lot tour that only focuses on the entertainment business. No rides or tourist areas, just a legitimate studio tour on a working film lot. Tickets in advance a must.
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Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveFilm lot tour that only focuses on the entertainment business. No rides or tourist areas, just a legitimate studio tour on a working film lot. Tickets in advance a must.
Essentials
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdWhole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdCVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Check out this great mid-century time capsule for drinks and an eclectic live jazz act. The performers, Marty and Elaine, play every night and have a cult following. They've even made it to the Big Screen! Personal favorite. $$
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The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveCheck out this great mid-century time capsule for drinks and an eclectic live jazz act. The performers, Marty and Elaine, play every night and have a cult following. They've even made it to the Big Screen! Personal favorite. $$