Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
A quick walk to this yummy coffee shop, breakfast, brunch spot
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SteamPunk Coffeebar And Kitchen
12526 Burbank BlvdA quick walk to this yummy coffee shop, breakfast, brunch spot
Starbucks
4550 Van Nuys Blvdit's starbucks!
walkable ~ 8 mins away. Awesome brunch place, cafe, cute location, bustling + friendly atmosphere.
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Harvest Moon Kitchen + marketplace
12456 Magnolia Blvdwalkable ~ 8 mins away. Awesome brunch place, cafe, cute location, bustling + friendly atmosphere.
Ca Del Sole
4100 Cahuenga BlvdDelicious Italian and California Cuisine $$$
make a reservation
super quaint Thai and Asian food gem
small interior, a wait on a busy night
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Rustic Spoon
4384 Lankershim Blvdsuper quaint Thai and Asian food gem
small interior, a wait on a busy night
Fresh and healthy cuisine - hot dishes and salads, juices, the best of Californian style cuisine for lunch. Tiny place with a little seating.
*Check hours, not open late
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Healthyca
4724 Lankershim BlvdFresh and healthy cuisine - hot dishes and salads, juices, the best of Californian style cuisine for lunch. Tiny place with a little seating.
*Check hours, not open late
Freshest sushi in the neighborhood, a chain but because of it's amazing reputation.
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StFreshest sushi in the neighborhood, a chain but because of it's amazing reputation.
sushi, might be the original location, a classic for the locals
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Sushi Katsu-Ya Studio City
11680 Ventura Blvdsushi, might be the original location, a classic for the locals
Healthy, natural, organic - lots of options for those who like to eat clean, have food allergies or restrictions. Serve meat but cater to everybody including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, nut free
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Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica BlvdHealthy, natural, organic - lots of options for those who like to eat clean, have food allergies or restrictions. Serve meat but cater to everybody including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, nut free
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvdsalads, prepared great food
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset Blvddelicious, simple and order at the counter
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia Blvdfamous bakery for their delicious deserts!
A classic deli. Old time Big shot Hollywood producers would frequent this deli, a few big shots still do.
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Du-par's Restaurant & Bakery
16120 Ventura BoulevardA classic deli. Old time Big shot Hollywood producers would frequent this deli, a few big shots still do.
vegetarian/vegan:
organic, plant-based and dairy-free and most items can be made gluten-free.
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SunCafe Organic
10820 Ventura Blvdvegetarian/vegan:
organic, plant-based and dairy-free and most items can be made gluten-free.
popular hotspot
Meatless Mexican fare, all vegan & organic, plus a big tequila & drink menu in a chic space.
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Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Avepopular hotspot
Meatless Mexican fare, all vegan & organic, plus a big tequila & drink menu in a chic space.
Creative gourmet sandwiches, soups & salads, made with local & seasonal ingredients.
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Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AveCreative gourmet sandwiches, soups & salads, made with local & seasonal ingredients.
lovely + most delicious Japanese (you'd never notice it's) vegan sushi
Concept: organic, natural, vegan, macrobiotic, Japanese
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Shojin
12406 W Washington Blvdlovely + most delicious Japanese (you'd never notice it's) vegan sushi
Concept: organic, natural, vegan, macrobiotic, Japanese
For a delightfully fancy vegan cuisine — and a fantastic brunch spot.
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Crossroads Kitchen
8284 Melrose AveFor a delightfully fancy vegan cuisine — and a fantastic brunch spot.
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdLots of healthy greens and funky food mashups.
Larchmont Bungalow
107 North Larchmont Boulevardcute cafe - coffee/tea/smoothies, brunch, healthy options
Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdRFD - an LA staple for healthy food lovers
GRANVILLE
12345 Ventura Blvdtasty food w/gluten free, vegan/veg, and organic options
Sleek, contemporary digs doling out creative Mexican meals, plus more than 70+ tequila options. Daily specials created from local farmer’s market fresh offerings.
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Mercado
7910 W 3rd StSleek, contemporary digs doling out creative Mexican meals, plus more than 70+ tequila options. Daily specials created from local farmer’s market fresh offerings.
Cocina Condesa
11616 Ventura Blvdgo for Taco Tuesdays! Mexican street food reimagined for a fun restaurant setting.
The Sushi House
11388 Ventura Boulevardyummy sushi, great quality, decent prices
Hummus Bar & Grill
18743 Ventura Blvdthe best hummus nearby
Skaf's Grill
6008 Laurel Canyon Blvdgood Lebanese food, a couple miles away
Khao Soi Thai
12215 Ventura BlvdYummy Thai food w/outdoor space
Great for foodies!! Lots of different food vendors and cuisines.
Also nearby is Olvera St., Arts district, Museums - The Broad + Grammy, 7th +Fig, Staples Center, Chinatown!
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I-Marikhi yaseGrand Central
317 S BroadwayGreat for foodies!! Lots of different food vendors and cuisines.
Also nearby is Olvera St., Arts district, Museums - The Broad + Grammy, 7th +Fig, Staples Center, Chinatown!
Mr Chow
344 N Camden DrBeverly Hills Chinese food, Sino-European, $$$ and good
delicious Sichuan Chinese food, a bit of a drive (30 mins) to San Gabriel Valley (SGV), but fun for great food, lots of other great chinese food in the area
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Chengdu Taste滋味成都
828 W Valley Blvddelicious Sichuan Chinese food, a bit of a drive (30 mins) to San Gabriel Valley (SGV), but fun for great food, lots of other great chinese food in the area
popular dumpling house, original location in SGV, this one is by the Americana shopping mall
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Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso Avepopular dumpling house, original location in SGV, this one is by the Americana shopping mall
Everything Else
7-Eleven
5345 Laurel Canyon Blvdconvenient, citi ATM
Get your nails done! Mani-pedi's are a good deal, call ahead so you don't have to wait.
Romance Nail Spa
11274 Ventura BlvdGet your nails done! Mani-pedi's are a good deal, call ahead so you don't have to wait.
In Yoga Center
5142 Laurel Canyon BlvdYoga classes, a few minutes by foot
Orange Line Busway (1 stop to Noho Arts District, 2 stops to Universal Studios, 3 stops to Hollywood)
Laurel Canyon Station
Orange Line Busway (1 stop to Noho Arts District, 2 stops to Universal Studios, 3 stops to Hollywood)
very small gym but this location is very convenient - walking distance
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LA Fitness
17401 Ventura Blvdvery small gym but this location is very convenient - walking distance
nearby hiking spot, popular among locals, celebrity sightings once in a while
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Fryman Canyon Park
8401 Mulholland Drivenearby hiking spot, popular among locals, celebrity sightings once in a while
A fun place to meet up with friends, get food from one of the many stalls, and then check out the Grove for shopping or a movie
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StA fun place to meet up with friends, get food from one of the many stalls, and then check out the Grove for shopping or a movie
University of Southern California
USC
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast HwyAcademia, pretty campus
Shopping
Walgreens
5224 Coldwater Canyon Avepharmacy, convenient store
Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside DrIf you need your mall fix, this one is the closest
Shopping mall that opened in August 1991, located on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank with 3 levels of interior shopping anchored by Macy's, Burlington Coat Factory and Sears, Ikea
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Burbank Town Center
201 E Magnolia BlvdShopping mall that opened in August 1991, located on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank with 3 levels of interior shopping anchored by Macy's, Burlington Coat Factory and Sears, Ikea
Downtown market-like bazaar near fashion district for bargains. The Santee Alley is located between Santee Street and Maple Avenue, from Olympic Boulevard to 12th Street.
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The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic BlvdDowntown market-like bazaar near fashion district for bargains. The Santee Alley is located between Santee Street and Maple Avenue, from Olympic Boulevard to 12th Street.
Outdoor shopping mall experience w/Frank Sinatra playing, fountains, and a trolley by the Fairfax Farmer's Market (permanent stalls and food stands)
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrOutdoor shopping mall experience w/Frank Sinatra playing, fountains, and a trolley by the Fairfax Farmer's Market (permanent stalls and food stands)
A newer bigger version of the Grove located in Glendale - an outdoor shopping area with mid-upscale shopping and variety of dining options.
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I-Americana ku-Brand
889 Americana WayA newer bigger version of the Grove located in Glendale - an outdoor shopping area with mid-upscale shopping and variety of dining options.
walk on Colorado Blvd in Old Town Pasadena, restaurants, stores
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De Lacey Park&Walk Structure
45 S De Lacey Avewalk on Colorado Blvd in Old Town Pasadena, restaurants, stores
Essentials
Cambridge Farms
12431 Burbank Blvdsupermarket, super close, kosher
organic, sustainable food, large selection of prepared food + salad bar for convenience
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Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvdorganic, sustainable food, large selection of prepared food + salad bar for convenience
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvdtrader joe's, a Californian staple
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvdtrader joe's
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica Blvdgreat selection of food, healthy organic
high end supermarket, prepared foods, high quality, a bit pricey
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Gelson's Market
4738 Laurel Canyon Blvdhigh end supermarket, prepared foods, high quality, a bit pricey
YogaWorks Studio City
12265 Ventura Blvdget in a yoga session
Arts & Culture
Laemmle NoHo 7
5240 Lankershim Blvdyou can see a movie, 1 stop away on the busway
Quality movie theatre in Sherman Oaks Galleria. Reserved seating.
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Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura BlvdQuality movie theatre in Sherman Oaks Galleria. Reserved seating.
LACMA - LA Museum of Art. Beautiful museum, great collections. Take a photo in front of the iconic lamp posts outside.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA - LA Museum of Art. Beautiful museum, great collections. Take a photo in front of the iconic lamp posts outside.
Many movies, "Prime" tickets are for the theatre that has posh reclining seats and beautiful 3D.
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AMC Burbank 16
125 E Palm AveMany movies, "Prime" tickets are for the theatre that has posh reclining seats and beautiful 3D.
Busy arcade. Kids kicked out at 10pm. appetizers and drinks, very touristy area
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Dave & Buster's
6801 Hollywood BlvdBusy arcade. Kids kicked out at 10pm. appetizers and drinks, very touristy area
The Broad
221 S Grand Avein Downtown LA, beautiful architecture and art
I-Grammy Museum
800 W Olympic Blvdright by the Staples Center and LA Live
I-Hollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood Blvdtouristy at Hollywood + Highland
Drinks & Nightlife
comedians! live comedy and it's a lot of fun.
restaurant + bar and intimate environment to interact with comedians
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Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant
102 E Magnolia Blvdcomedians! live comedy and it's a lot of fun.
restaurant + bar and intimate environment to interact with comedians
Duke's Malibu
21150 Pacific Coast HwyFun place on the PCH to grab a drink and a bite
Malibu hot spot for a cocktail...and where Mel Gibson got drunk before getting pulled over and going on his anti-Semitic rant
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Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayMalibu hot spot for a cocktail...and where Mel Gibson got drunk before getting pulled over and going on his anti-Semitic rant
Laurel Tavern
11938 Ventura Blvdfun local bar
Bar One Tap Room
12518 Burbank BlvdLocal bar, beer + wine, a few blocks away
Vintage Enoteca
7554 Sunset Boulevardlovely wine bar on Sunset, Weho
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood Blvdpopular wine bar, Los Feliz neighborhood
The Brickyard Pub
11130 Magnolia Blvdfun place
grab a drink, dinner or appetizer and play old school arcade games for free..like Donkey Kong, Mario Brothers, Mortal Kombat, Pac Man, Atari, frogger, and Street fighter, etc
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The One Up
13625 Ventura Blvdgrab a drink, dinner or appetizer and play old school arcade games for free..like Donkey Kong, Mario Brothers, Mortal Kombat, Pac Man, Atari, frogger, and Street fighter, etc
Laurel Hardware
7984 Santa Monica Blvd
The Ice House
24 N Mentor AveComedy club in Pasadena
Sightseeing
One of the best attractions in Los Angeles. You don't want to miss this!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaOne of the best attractions in Los Angeles. You don't want to miss this!
Grauman's Chinese Theatre - famous spot and by the Walk of Fame, plus several other tourist hot spots
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I-TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdGrauman's Chinese Theatre - famous spot and by the Walk of Fame, plus several other tourist hot spots
Famous Bob's Big Boy featured in lots of Hollywood movies! It's really just a hamburger joint.
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Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrFamous Bob's Big Boy featured in lots of Hollywood movies! It's really just a hamburger joint.
Fun Artsy Downtown neighborhood- great coffee shops and trendy storefronts
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Art District
Traction AvenueFun Artsy Downtown neighborhood- great coffee shops and trendy storefronts
Head to the beach and see the famous pier. You can ride the Ferris Wheel and see a great view of the coast.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierHead to the beach and see the famous pier. You can ride the Ferris Wheel and see a great view of the coast.
I-Museum of Tolerance
9786 W Pico BlvdMuseum of Tolerance
Museum of Death
6363 Hollywood Blvdnot for everybody
Great place to see the stars, learn, and soak in a gorgeous sunset view of Los Angeles
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat place to see the stars, learn, and soak in a gorgeous sunset view of Los Angeles
IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrMuseum and beautiful gardens
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA
it's Rodeo Drive! famous fancy $$$$ street, feel like a millionaire walking in this neighborhood
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Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Driveit's Rodeo Drive! famous fancy $$$$ street, feel like a millionaire walking in this neighborhood