Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
Perfect for one-of-a-kind vintage finds and high-end designers at great prices. You can rarely go in without coming out with a treasure
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Crossroads Trading
4470 Sunset BlvdPerfect for one-of-a-kind vintage finds and high-end designers at great prices. You can rarely go in without coming out with a treasure
A local favorite, Skylight has something for everyone, as well as frequent events that bring in famous talent. Ideal for browsing books and mingling with locals, Skylight is also a one-stop shop for books and small presents to bring back home.
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Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveA local favorite, Skylight has something for everyone, as well as frequent events that bring in famous talent. Ideal for browsing books and mingling with locals, Skylight is also a one-stop shop for books and small presents to bring back home.
A novelty shop that you could spend hours getting lost in, Soap Plant has everything you never knew you couldn't live without
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Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood BlvdA novelty shop that you could spend hours getting lost in, Soap Plant has everything you never knew you couldn't live without
Essentials
Fresh, organic produce and snacks for great prices (significantly cheaper than Gelson's across the street). Also has a great wine selection. Make sure to bring your own reusable bag (you can find some hanging in the kitchen) to avoid getting charged the bag fee (that's throughout CA, not just at this store).
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveFresh, organic produce and snacks for great prices (significantly cheaper than Gelson's across the street). Also has a great wine selection. Make sure to bring your own reusable bag (you can find some hanging in the kitchen) to avoid getting charged the bag fee (that's throughout CA, not just at this store).
Local laundromat with ample machines, there is a dry cleaner next door (and a smoothie shop on the same strip to enjoy while you wait, as well as a Starbucks)
Thrifty Wash
Local laundromat with ample machines, there is a dry cleaner next door (and a smoothie shop on the same strip to enjoy while you wait, as well as a Starbucks)
A high-end market that also has your everyday items stocked. They have a ready-to-eat section, deli, and bakery.
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Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveA high-end market that also has your everyday items stocked. They have a ready-to-eat section, deli, and bakery.
Sightseeing
For the most stunning views in all of Los Angeles, hike up to the Griffith Observatory, which also doubles as a free museum. You'll be able to take photos of the Hollywood Sign from the top!
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdFor the most stunning views in all of Los Angeles, hike up to the Griffith Observatory, which also doubles as a free museum. You'll be able to take photos of the Hollywood Sign from the top!
You can spend hours looking for your favorite stars!
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Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdYou can spend hours looking for your favorite stars!
Home to many a huge Hollywood premiere, you can catch a flick here or simply take a photo putting your hands in the imprints of our biggest stars!
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Teatros chinos TCL
6925 Hollywood BlvdHome to many a huge Hollywood premiere, you can catch a flick here or simply take a photo putting your hands in the imprints of our biggest stars!
The best studio tour in town (trust me, we've worked at all of them, and this one is worth the money), touring the Universal Backlot will take you behind the scenes of some of Hollywood's most iconic movies and TV shows.
Universal Pictures
3900 Lankershim BlvdThe best studio tour in town (trust me, we've worked at all of them, and this one is worth the money), touring the Universal Backlot will take you behind the scenes of some of Hollywood's most iconic movies and TV shows.
A permanent art installation, head over after the sun sets.
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Chandelier Tree
Shadowlawn AvenueA permanent art installation, head over after the sun sets.
This 1926 span bridges a small valley in the Franklin Hills enclave of Los Feliz. Despite its name, it doesn't have a whole lot to do with the famous English playwright. Most people pass along the bridge by car, but you can also venture along its narrow sidewalks and Gothic turrets, or underneath its concrete arches on Monon Street.
Shakespeare Bridge
Shakespeare BridgeThis 1926 span bridges a small valley in the Franklin Hills enclave of Los Feliz. Despite its name, it doesn't have a whole lot to do with the famous English playwright. Most people pass along the bridge by car, but you can also venture along its narrow sidewalks and Gothic turrets, or underneath its concrete arches on Monon Street.
Parks & Nature
The iconic Silver Lake Reservoir (for which the neighborhood was named) is ideal for the best people watching, a touch of nature, and killer Instagram photos. Walking around it is sure to bring you both peace and entertainment, and you may even spot a celebrity!
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Silver Lake Reservoir
The iconic Silver Lake Reservoir (for which the neighborhood was named) is ideal for the best people watching, a touch of nature, and killer Instagram photos. Walking around it is sure to bring you both peace and entertainment, and you may even spot a celebrity!
The most famous hike in LA, for good reason - celebrities, locals, and tourists alike convene here to get their workout on, hiking their way up to some stunning views. Another excellent place to get a photo of the Hollywood Sign, this hike is gentle enough to let you look Instagram worthy at the top, but strenuous enough to count as a solid workout.
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Parque Runyon Canyon
2000 N Fuller AveThe most famous hike in LA, for good reason - celebrities, locals, and tourists alike convene here to get their workout on, hiking their way up to some stunning views. Another excellent place to get a photo of the Hollywood Sign, this hike is gentle enough to let you look Instagram worthy at the top, but strenuous enough to count as a solid workout.
Ideal for soaking in California's beautiful nature, there are plenty of picnic tables here! You can enjoy lunch while taking iconic nature photos and playing outdoor games.
Griffith Park / Crystal Springs station
Ideal for soaking in California's beautiful nature, there are plenty of picnic tables here! You can enjoy lunch while taking iconic nature photos and playing outdoor games.
Food Scene
A hidden gem with amazing coffee (especially the cold brew), delicious fresh-baked goods, and a charming general store full of unique gifts to bring home, Broome St. is a quiet gem that's a local secret
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Broome St. General Store
2912 Rowena AveA hidden gem with amazing coffee (especially the cold brew), delicious fresh-baked goods, and a charming general store full of unique gifts to bring home, Broome St. is a quiet gem that's a local secret
For some of the best vegan/vegetarian food in the city, look no further than down the street from the apartment. If you go earlier in the evening, you can usually get a table with no reservation, but for prime time, it's good to reserve in advance. The dishes are sure to delight even the most carnivorous in your midst.
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Little Pine
2870 Rowena AveFor some of the best vegan/vegetarian food in the city, look no further than down the street from the apartment. If you go earlier in the evening, you can usually get a table with no reservation, but for prime time, it's good to reserve in advance. The dishes are sure to delight even the most carnivorous in your midst.
A romantic dinner-only Italian spot with handmade pasta and enough privacy to attract the stars, Speranza is ideal for a nice dinner out, and you can enjoy their impeccable wine selection before taking the short walk back to the apartment.
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Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveA romantic dinner-only Italian spot with handmade pasta and enough privacy to attract the stars, Speranza is ideal for a nice dinner out, and you can enjoy their impeccable wine selection before taking the short walk back to the apartment.
One of LA's only 24-hour dining joints, Fred has something for everyone. And the scene is very reminiscent of Swingers. Highly recommend their milkshakes, or the all-day breakfast menu (because who doesn't want chocolate chip pancakes at three in the morning after a night out)
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Fred 62
1850 N Vermont AveOne of LA's only 24-hour dining joints, Fred has something for everyone. And the scene is very reminiscent of Swingers. Highly recommend their milkshakes, or the all-day breakfast menu (because who doesn't want chocolate chip pancakes at three in the morning after a night out)
Some of the best cheese our city has to offer (enough to hold you over till your next trip to Paris), they also offer salads and sandwiches that are always on point
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Say Cheese
2800 Hyperion AveSome of the best cheese our city has to offer (enough to hold you over till your next trip to Paris), they also offer salads and sandwiches that are always on point
Right around the corner from the apartment, delicious and healthy Mexican food that is very dietary-friendly! Really like the burrito bowls and mushroom tacos, as well as their refreshing drinks (almond-milk horchata is awesome).
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Mixto Comida Latina
2827 Hyperion AveRight around the corner from the apartment, delicious and healthy Mexican food that is very dietary-friendly! Really like the burrito bowls and mushroom tacos, as well as their refreshing drinks (almond-milk horchata is awesome).
A romantic French restaurant with outdoor cafe seating, a charming interior, a generous happy hour, excellent food, and a killer dessert menu, Figaro delivers on all fronts. This buzzing hotspot is a favorite of the stylish cultural gliteratti of Los Angeles
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Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont AveA romantic French restaurant with outdoor cafe seating, a charming interior, a generous happy hour, excellent food, and a killer dessert menu, Figaro delivers on all fronts. This buzzing hotspot is a favorite of the stylish cultural gliteratti of Los Angeles
A no-reservation institution, this ramen is not to be missed. Huge portions, a cozy atmosphere, and insanely good ramen. That's all you need to know.
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Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdA no-reservation institution, this ramen is not to be missed. Huge portions, a cozy atmosphere, and insanely good ramen. That's all you need to know.
Great coffee with a quiet environment ideal for posting up and working for a calm morning/afternoon. These guys will feed you, caffeinate you, and make sure you're well taken care of
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Square One Silver Lake
2630 Hyperion AveGreat coffee with a quiet environment ideal for posting up and working for a calm morning/afternoon. These guys will feed you, caffeinate you, and make sure you're well taken care of
Drinks & Nightlife
A secret entrance that will not disappoint, everyone has a good time at Davey Wayne's. The lines can get crazy on weekend nights, so if you want to skip them, show up at nine. Head straight to the back patio and get yourself a booze-soaked snow cone.
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Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro AveA secret entrance that will not disappoint, everyone has a good time at Davey Wayne's. The lines can get crazy on weekend nights, so if you want to skip them, show up at nine. Head straight to the back patio and get yourself a booze-soaked snow cone.
One of the most fun speakeasies in our city, ask anyone to guide you to the back entrance and then let the bouncer guide your way. There are strong drinks, rentable karaoke rooms, and an awesome DJ, always. (And if you're lucky, a live performer will surprise and delight you by randomly dancing on the bar)
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Break Room 86
630 S Ardmore AveOne of the most fun speakeasies in our city, ask anyone to guide you to the back entrance and then let the bouncer guide your way. There are strong drinks, rentable karaoke rooms, and an awesome DJ, always. (And if you're lucky, a live performer will surprise and delight you by randomly dancing on the bar)
It's less than a two minute walk away and is absolutely lovely! A local hotspot, this place can fill up quickly, but it will give you the LA scene you're looking for.
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TENANTS OF THE TREES
2810 Hyperion AveIt's less than a two minute walk away and is absolutely lovely! A local hotspot, this place can fill up quickly, but it will give you the LA scene you're looking for.
Incredible cocktails in a secret room in the back of Cole's, The Varnish has a beautiful selection and friendly staff. Perfect for impressing friends with your in-the-know choices or beginning the perfect date downtown. No reservation necessary.
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The Varnish
118 E 6th StIncredible cocktails in a secret room in the back of Cole's, The Varnish has a beautiful selection and friendly staff. Perfect for impressing friends with your in-the-know choices or beginning the perfect date downtown. No reservation necessary.
One of the prettiest bars in Los Feliz, Big Bar is also home to Alcove, a delicious bakery that's sure to please. Very romantic atmosphere.
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Big Bar
1927 Hillhurst AveOne of the prettiest bars in Los Feliz, Big Bar is also home to Alcove, a delicious bakery that's sure to please. Very romantic atmosphere.
They offer amazing food and good drink prices, but the most important thing about this place is the amount of arcade games you can play for a quarter! Old school selections abound, it's basically paradise
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Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdThey offer amazing food and good drink prices, but the most important thing about this place is the amount of arcade games you can play for a quarter! Old school selections abound, it's basically paradise
Arts & Culture
Home to the iconic lamp post exhibit, LACMA always has a stunning collection to display. Make sure to check their site for special events and screenings!
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Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdHome to the iconic lamp post exhibit, LACMA always has a stunning collection to display. Make sure to check their site for special events and screenings!
One of LA's newest additions, The Broad has firmly solidified its place as one of the best museums around. Home to the Infinity Mirror exhibit, it can be hard to get in, but if you score a ticket, run, don't walk, for Downtown.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveOne of LA's newest additions, The Broad has firmly solidified its place as one of the best museums around. Home to the Infinity Mirror exhibit, it can be hard to get in, but if you score a ticket, run, don't walk, for Downtown.
The beautiful architecture is reason enough to visit, but stay for the LA Symphony, led by the most electric conductor of our time, Gustavo Dudamel. It's a night you won't forget.
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Sala de Conciertos Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveThe beautiful architecture is reason enough to visit, but stay for the LA Symphony, led by the most electric conductor of our time, Gustavo Dudamel. It's a night you won't forget.