Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
The Village Idiot
7383 Melrose AveGreat Bar and Good Food
The Golden State
1916 Lincoln BlvdBurgers and Beer
You don't have to be Russian to enjoy this bar but it certainly doesn't hurt.
116 abantu bendawo batusa
BAR Lubitsch
7702 Santa Monica BlvdYou don't have to be Russian to enjoy this bar but it certainly doesn't hurt.
Melrose Umbrella Co.
7465 Melrose AveMust check out this bar. Great drinks and food.
Now Boarding
Kitschy bar with good drinks.
1642
1642 W Temple StAmazing beer and wine bar with live music on occasions
el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdBeer and wine bar
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdRestaurant and Bar
Food Scene
Great, but expensive, fried chicken sandwich and seafood in the city.
80 abantu bendawo batusa
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd StGreat, but expensive, fried chicken sandwich and seafood in the city.
Tatsu Ramen
7111 Melrose AveGet your Ramen Fix
Genwa Korean BBQ
5115 Wilshire BlvdBest Korean BBQ
Great Brazilian at the Farmer's Market at The Grove.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Pampas Grill Churrascaria
6333 W 3rd StGreat Brazilian at the Farmer's Market at The Grove.
Loteria Grill - Studio City
12050 Ventura BoulevardGreat Mexican
Coffee Commissary
801 N Fairfax AveGood Coffee shop with a nice patio.
Vito's Pizza
846 N La Cienega BlvdGreat Pizza
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdOysters and Clam Chowder
Stout Burgers & Beers
1544 N Cahuenga BlvdBurgers and Beer
Cleo Hollywood
1717 Vine StreetGreat Mediterranean
Chego
727 N BroadwayGreat Korean Fusion
Bao Dim Sum House
8256 Beverly BlvdGreat Dim Sum
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetBest unique ice cream in the city with a few vegan options
Fala Bar
7751 1/2 Melrose AveGreat Falafel and all Vegan!
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
801 North Fairfax AvenueBest brunch in the city. Definitely get the Crumb Bun.
Everything Else
I-Museum yase-Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.Must see museum
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdMunchies!
Arts & Culture
IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrGo for the view and architecture but not for the art.
The Broad
221 S Grand AveGreat museum with a long wait if you don't book in advance.
Beautiful building. Don't forget to check out the secret garden up top.
1063 abantu bendawo batusa
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveBeautiful building. Don't forget to check out the secret garden up top.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdBest museum in the city.
The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose AveComedy theater.
I-Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdThe only big performing arts theatre in town.
Sightseeing
Mulholland Drive
Mulholland DriveTake a scenic drive.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkMust go.
Great views of the city and an interesting observatory.
4367 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat views of the city and an interesting observatory.
Entertainment & Activities
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrMust go see a movie here.
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdGood, if not pricey, movie theater.