Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
King Of New York Pizzeria
301 South Western AvenueInexpensive, good, fast pizza. They deliver too!
Good coffee! This is a really nice street for hanging out, eating, shopping, people watching. It's a 15 minute walk from our house.
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Peet's Coffee
124 N Larchmont BlvdGood coffee! This is a really nice street for hanging out, eating, shopping, people watching. It's a 15 minute walk from our house.
Good pastries. Limited sandwich choices too. In courtyard with a few other restaurants/coffee shops. Culturally interesting Korean market across the street.
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Paris Baguette
3470 W 6th StGood pastries. Limited sandwich choices too. In courtyard with a few other restaurants/coffee shops. Culturally interesting Korean market across the street.
Louise's Trattoria
232 N Larchmont BlvdKid-friendly restaurant on nice people watching street.
Delicious sandwiches/small deli and wine store! Mostly for lunch time.
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Larchmont Village Wine, Spirits & Cheese
223 N Larchmont BlvdDelicious sandwiches/small deli and wine store! Mostly for lunch time.
Good food and coffee. Kid-friendly, outdoor dining on back porch and in front.
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Larchmont Bungalow
107 North Larchmont BoulevardGood food and coffee. Kid-friendly, outdoor dining on back porch and in front.
Food is not great, but it's inexpensive, a short walk and a weird Koreatown diner sort of vibe!
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Pipers
Food is not great, but it's inexpensive, a short walk and a weird Koreatown diner sort of vibe!
Celebrated chef, Roy Choi just opened this korean restaurant in an also new Line Hotel. This is a great way to try some Korean food with a twist. It's very loud inside but a fun night out.
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POT caFe
3515 Wilshire BoulevardCelebrated chef, Roy Choi just opened this korean restaurant in an also new Line Hotel. This is a great way to try some Korean food with a twist. It's very loud inside but a fun night out.
A tiny mexican restaurant with only a few seats. Very inexpensive and casual. Serves old school mexican food that is pretty good.
Romero's Mexican Food
516 S Western AveA tiny mexican restaurant with only a few seats. Very inexpensive and casual. Serves old school mexican food that is pretty good.
Casual ktown sort of place. The buns are good - you can walk and have a bite to eat/glass of wine.
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The Bun Shop
125 N Western AveCasual ktown sort of place. The buns are good - you can walk and have a bite to eat/glass of wine.
What is a visit to L.A. without dining at a strip mall? Cute, tiny spot a pretty far walk but good, casual italian cuisine.
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All Angolo Pizza & Pasta
4050 W 3rd StWhat is a visit to L.A. without dining at a strip mall? Cute, tiny spot a pretty far walk but good, casual italian cuisine.
Entertainment & Activities
Burns Park
225 N Van Ness AveNice little park for babies, toddlers and young kids.
There are so many things to do in this park! Lovely outdoor cafe The Trails is not to be missed. Hike or drive up to the Observatory also! There are pony rides, a huge playground, the L.A. Zoo, etc
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThere are so many things to do in this park! Lovely outdoor cafe The Trails is not to be missed. Hike or drive up to the Observatory also! There are pony rides, a huge playground, the L.A. Zoo, etc
Shopping
You can ride the bus to get here. Don't miss the Farmer's Market next door. Great, inexpensive dining options. Try Loteria Mexican! Kids will like the trolley. Trader Joe's across the street.
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrYou can ride the bus to get here. Don't miss the Farmer's Market next door. Great, inexpensive dining options. Try Loteria Mexican! Kids will like the trolley. Trader Joe's across the street.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is an amazing little bar/restaurant with tons of delicious specialty beers and delicious bar-type food. Highly recommended. Not sure about bringing kids here.
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Beer Belly
532 S Western AveThis is an amazing little bar/restaurant with tons of delicious specialty beers and delicious bar-type food. Highly recommended. Not sure about bringing kids here.
Retro video game bar. We confess that we've never made a night of it here but if you do - please let us know how it was!
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Blipsy Bar
369 N Western AveRetro video game bar. We confess that we've never made a night of it here but if you do - please let us know how it was!
Everything Else
Crazy doughnut concoctions - super popular. A bit too far to walk maybe but a fun spot.
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California Donuts
3540 W 3rd StCrazy doughnut concoctions - super popular. A bit too far to walk maybe but a fun spot.
Dive bar - a true dive! Friendly atmosphere and you can walk there! Rumor is Nat King Cole used to hang out there!
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Frank 'n Hank
518 S Western AveDive bar - a true dive! Friendly atmosphere and you can walk there! Rumor is Nat King Cole used to hang out there!
This Korean spa will blow your mind! You can get a day pass for something like $15 or splurge for a scrub which defies explanation. Open 24 hrs with specialty rooms - Jade, Clay, Salt, Ice - crazy!
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Wi Spa
2700 Wilshire BlvdThis Korean spa will blow your mind! You can get a day pass for something like $15 or splurge for a scrub which defies explanation. Open 24 hrs with specialty rooms - Jade, Clay, Salt, Ice - crazy!
Arts & Culture
Make sure to check out who's playing at the historic Wiltern. You can walk from our place!
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The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire BlvdMake sure to check out who's playing at the historic Wiltern. You can walk from our place!