Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdPerfect for the basics. Free parking.
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdPricey, but worth it. Usually.
Food Scene
Pinches Tacos
8200 Sunset BlvdA good quick, cheap taco spot. Open late.
El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdLive traditional music. Great food. Try the flaming margarita!
Toi On Sunset
7505 1/2 Sunset BlvdRock and Roll Thai food. Open late.
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset BoulevardSlices. Open late.
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdVegan num nums.
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset BlvdThe breakfast burrito is amazing, truly.
Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset BlvdFacemelter shots!
Great salsa bar. Freshly made tortillas. Try the Ahi tacos or a burrito.
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Poquito Mas
3701 Cahuenga Blvd WGreat salsa bar. Freshly made tortillas. Try the Ahi tacos or a burrito.
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset BlvdOld school late night diner in Echo Park.
Has a cool restaurant and bar. Pool parties in the spring and summer.
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The Standard, Hollywood
8300 Sunset BlvdHas a cool restaurant and bar. Pool parties in the spring and summer.
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StIconic rooftop bar and lounge.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset Blvdswanky nightlife.
Arts & Culture
Cinefamily
611 North Fairfax AvenueClassic movies. Cool events.
Shopping
Jet Rag
825 N La Brea AveGreat vintage shop. Dollar sale every Sunday.
The Record Parlour
6408 Selma AveCool independent record shop.
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdBiggest record store in LA. Live performances.
Everything Else
The Satellite
Good local bands. Free Monday night residency shows are fun.
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdLocal bands and touring acts. Great sound.
Cool clothing store, vintage and recycled fashion. The location on Ventura blvd. is great too.
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Wasteland
7428 Melrose AveCool clothing store, vintage and recycled fashion. The location on Ventura blvd. is great too.
This little market has been here since Laurel Canyon's heyday. Its a cool local hang. A great place to grab coffee and a few groceries in the morning.
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Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon BlvdThis little market has been here since Laurel Canyon's heyday. Its a cool local hang. A great place to grab coffee and a few groceries in the morning.