Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Entertainment & Activities

Open since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom. Quick walking distance and cheap matinee!
417 locals raden deze aan
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
417 locals raden deze aan
Open since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom. Quick walking distance and cheap matinee!
Fun outdoor screening experience.
10 locals raden deze aan
Rooftop Cinema Club
6121 Sunset Boulevard
10 locals raden deze aan
Fun outdoor screening experience.
Hip, casual theater for comedy, music, classes & more, plus a cafe with gourmet eats, beer & wine.
22 locals raden deze aan
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe
2106 Hyperion Ave
22 locals raden deze aan
Hip, casual theater for comedy, music, classes & more, plus a cafe with gourmet eats, beer & wine.
Massive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.
633 locals raden deze aan
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd
633 locals raden deze aan
Massive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.
Tuesday & Wednesdays $3 first run movies all day and $4 matinees every other day.
79 locals raden deze aan
Highland Theatres
5604 N Figueroa St
79 locals raden deze aan
Tuesday & Wednesdays $3 first run movies all day and $4 matinees every other day.
Tiny local theater with some Independent Film selection.
137 locals raden deze aan
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont Ave
137 locals raden deze aan
Tiny local theater with some Independent Film selection.
Ornate mansion housing an iconic private club for magicians, with public performances & classes. Make reservations well ahead of time, I have a contact if you need one.
146 locals raden deze aan
The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin Ave
146 locals raden deze aan
Ornate mansion housing an iconic private club for magicians, with public performances & classes. Make reservations well ahead of time, I have a contact if you need one.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox.
119 locals raden deze aan
Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd
119 locals raden deze aan
Lively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox.
Quirky neighborhood fixture offering tapas, paella & weekend flamenco shows, plus live-music nights.
65 locals raden deze aan
El Cid
4212 Sunset Blvd
65 locals raden deze aan
Quirky neighborhood fixture offering tapas, paella & weekend flamenco shows, plus live-music nights.
Hip neighborhood mainstay for local & established indie bands often presents free shows.
127 locals raden deze aan
The Satellite
127 locals raden deze aan
Hip neighborhood mainstay for local & established indie bands often presents free shows.
1920s-style saloon with ornate, throwback decor offering haute classic cocktails.
85 locals raden deze aan
The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
85 locals raden deze aan
1920s-style saloon with ornate, throwback decor offering haute classic cocktails.
Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
305 locals raden deze aan
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd
305 locals raden deze aan
Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
Hipster haunt for live indie rock shows & DJ nights, with a smaller, sister club upstairs, the Echo.
185 locals raden deze aan
Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
185 locals raden deze aan
Hipster haunt for live indie rock shows & DJ nights, with a smaller, sister club upstairs, the Echo.

Parks & Nature

Scenic spot good for walking/jogging. Well lit at night.
396 locals raden deze aan
Silver Lake Reservoir
396 locals raden deze aan
Scenic spot good for walking/jogging. Well lit at night.
Large complex featuring art classes for both adults & children plus wine tastings & a gallery.
224 locals raden deze aan
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd
224 locals raden deze aan
Large complex featuring art classes for both adults & children plus wine tastings & a gallery.
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Short hike to get to the viewing spot behind the sign and catch some amazing views.
1173 locals raden deze aan
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood Boulevard
1173 locals raden deze aan
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Short hike to get to the viewing spot behind the sign and catch some amazing views.
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
2445 locals raden deze aan
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 locals raden deze aan
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.
22 locals raden deze aan
Oude Los Angeles Zoo
4801 Griffith Park Dr
22 locals raden deze aan
Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species.
220 locals raden deze aan
LA Zoo station
220 locals raden deze aan
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species.
15 locals raden deze aan
Silverlake Dog Park
1893-1899 Silver Lake Blvd
15 locals raden deze aan
Hiking path to Elysian Park.
Baxter Stairs
2100 Park Dr
Hiking path to Elysian Park.
Great hiking near Dodgers Stadium.
273 locals raden deze aan
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd
273 locals raden deze aan
Great hiking near Dodgers Stadium.

Food Scene

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
510 locals raden deze aan
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 locals raden deze aan
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats. Easily one of my favorite Gelaterias. Friendly staff and love their selection of flavors.
90 locals raden deze aan
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset Blvd
90 locals raden deze aan
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats. Easily one of my favorite Gelaterias. Friendly staff and love their selection of flavors.
Friendly staff and fast service. My go-to for fish and shrimp tacos in the area.
55 locals raden deze aan
Best Fish Taco In Ensenada
1650 Hillhurst Ave
55 locals raden deze aan
Friendly staff and fast service. My go-to for fish and shrimp tacos in the area.
Tasty kebobs & other Turkish street eats.
35 locals raden deze aan
Spitz - Los Feliz - Mediterranean Restaurant- Outdoor Dining- Delivery-Takeout
1725 Hillhurst Ave
35 locals raden deze aan
Tasty kebobs & other Turkish street eats.
American comfort food & Filipino homestyle favorites served in a relaxed setting with live music.
13 locals raden deze aan
La Rose Cafe
4749 Fountain Ave
13 locals raden deze aan
American comfort food & Filipino homestyle favorites served in a relaxed setting with live music.
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
119 locals raden deze aan
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
119 locals raden deze aan
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
Closest coffee shop just down the street.
56 locals raden deze aan
Caffe Vita
4459 Sunset Blvd
56 locals raden deze aan
Closest coffee shop just down the street.
Nearest Starbucks.
465 locals raden deze aan
Starbucks
7055 Sunset Blvd
465 locals raden deze aan
Nearest Starbucks.
Nearby hip coffee shop.
96 locals raden deze aan
Dinosaur Coffee
4334 Sunset Blvd
96 locals raden deze aan
Nearby hip coffee shop.
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
968 locals raden deze aan
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway
968 locals raden deze aan
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
Can't come to Cali without having some In-N-Out! Usually open late till 1am.
384 locals raden deze aan
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset Blvd
384 locals raden deze aan
Can't come to Cali without having some In-N-Out! Usually open late till 1am.
Another local Socal late night favorite famous for it's chili cheese burgers, fries, and hot dogs. Open 24/7!
11 locals raden deze aan
Original Tommy's
5873 Hollywood Blvd
11 locals raden deze aan
Another local Socal late night favorite famous for it's chili cheese burgers, fries, and hot dogs. Open 24/7!
Great Thai food with friendly service, located on the edge of Thai Town. Open till midnight!
62 locals raden deze aan
Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood Blvd
62 locals raden deze aan
Great Thai food with friendly service, located on the edge of Thai Town. Open till midnight!
Long standing local joint known for tasty shawarma and rotisserie chicken. Open till midnight!
121 locals raden deze aan
Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset Blvd
121 locals raden deze aan
Long standing local joint known for tasty shawarma and rotisserie chicken. Open till midnight!
French eatery with happy hour specials.
189 locals raden deze aan
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont Ave
189 locals raden deze aan
French eatery with happy hour specials.
The local LA dining experience isn't complete without some late night tacos from a truck. Open late till 2am weekdays, and 3am weekends.
11 locals raden deze aan
Leo's Taco Truck
5525 Sunset Blvd
11 locals raden deze aan
The local LA dining experience isn't complete without some late night tacos from a truck. Open late till 2am weekdays, and 3am weekends.

Sightseeing

This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Great area for hiking as well.
4367 locals raden deze aan
Griffith-observatorium
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals raden deze aan
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Great area for hiking as well.
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, situated within neighboring districts of Chinatown and Echo Park.
18 locals raden deze aan
Angelino Heights Historic Area
18 locals raden deze aan
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, situated within neighboring districts of Chinatown and Echo Park.

Shopping

Open-air marketplace for local produce, vintage clothing & prepared food. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
187 locals raden deze aan
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset Blvd
187 locals raden deze aan
Open-air marketplace for local produce, vintage clothing & prepared food. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
A vast selection of beer, wine & spirits is offered at this sizable store with a deli.
21 locals raden deze aan
Cap N' Cork Junior Market
1674 Hillhurst Ave
21 locals raden deze aan
A vast selection of beer, wine & spirits is offered at this sizable store with a deli.
Trendy shop lures locals with its selection of artisanal wines, microbrews, sake & regular tastings. Wine tastings with flights on Monday night.
138 locals raden deze aan
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale Blvd
138 locals raden deze aan
Trendy shop lures locals with its selection of artisanal wines, microbrews, sake & regular tastings. Wine tastings with flights on Monday night.
Venerable record store buying & selling CDs, DVDs, vinyl & various music-themed memorabilia.
12 locals raden deze aan
Rockaway Records
2395 Glendale Blvd
12 locals raden deze aan
Venerable record store buying & selling CDs, DVDs, vinyl & various music-themed memorabilia.

Essentials

Grocery, about a 7 minute walk away
340 locals raden deze aan
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvd
340 locals raden deze aan
Grocery, about a 7 minute walk away
Great local yoga studio.
17 locals raden deze aan
One Down Dog
5531 Sunset Blvd
17 locals raden deze aan
Great local yoga studio.
Only 7 min walk down the street, open 6AM-10PM.
10 locals raden deze aan
Sunset Laundry
3812 Sunset Blvd
10 locals raden deze aan
Only 7 min walk down the street, open 6AM-10PM.
Local family owned grocery chain with international selection. Great alternative to Vons, etc.
104 locals raden deze aan
JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont Ave
104 locals raden deze aan
Local family owned grocery chain with international selection. Great alternative to Vons, etc.