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We decided to include Loyola HS as a starting point + reference for all of you runners looking for a local route (most people run/walk around the school & park).
Loyola High School
1901 Venice Blvd.We decided to include Loyola HS as a starting point + reference for all of you runners looking for a local route (most people run/walk around the school & park).
Our local Greek Orthodox Cathedral with free art/architecture tours of the cathedral & beautiful, free Christmas Concerts during the holidays. Also home of the annual LA Greek Fest during the summer.
St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1324 Normandie AveOur local Greek Orthodox Cathedral with free art/architecture tours of the cathedral & beautiful, free Christmas Concerts during the holidays. Also home of the annual LA Greek Fest during the summer.
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
2727 W Pico BlvdOur local Catholic Church with service daily.
Our go-to laundromat! Clean, low prices, free wifi, friendly staff AND a fabulous fluff & fold drop off service! Check in on yelp for great offers, too! (213) 529-4331 M-F 6am-12am
7 locals recommend
Desi's Coin Laundry
2377 W Pico BlvdOur go-to laundromat! Clean, low prices, free wifi, friendly staff AND a fabulous fluff & fold drop off service! Check in on yelp for great offers, too! (213) 529-4331 M-F 6am-12am
LAPD Olympic Community Police Station 1130 S. Vermont Los Angeles, CA 90006 213-382-9102 213-382-4365 http://www.lapdonline.org/olympic_community_police_station
1130 S Vermont Ave
LAPD Olympic Community Police Station 1130 S. Vermont Los Angeles, CA 90006 213-382-9102 213-382-4365 http://www.lapdonline.org/olympic_community_police_station
Fire Station 13 2401 West Pico Boulevard 90006 Los Angeles, CA 213-485-6213
Los Angeles Fire Department Station 13
2401 West Pico BoulevardFire Station 13 2401 West Pico Boulevard 90006 Los Angeles, CA 213-485-6213
Mon:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tues:12:30 PM - 8:00 PM Weds:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thurs:12:30 PM - 8:00 PM Fri:10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat:10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sun: Closed Has parking! (213) 368-7545
Pico Union Branch Library
1030 South Alvarado StreetMon:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tues:12:30 PM - 8:00 PM Weds:10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thurs:12:30 PM - 8:00 PM Fri:10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat:10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sun: Closed Has parking! (213) 368-7545
Shopping
Best Big Bargain
2761 W Pico BlvdOur local 99 cent store. Cheap, close, convenient. Daily 9am-9pm.
Essentials
Need to pick up a few groceries ASAP? This neighborhood mom & pop market is the closest and most convenient. Daily 9am-9pm.
Peter Pan Market
2791 W Pico BlvdNeed to pick up a few groceries ASAP? This neighborhood mom & pop market is the closest and most convenient. Daily 9am-9pm.
Arts & Culture
Microsoft Theater
777 Chick Hearn CtAn LA music & theater gem! www.nokiatheatrelalive.com/
From restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, sports events, concerts, and all kinds of other uniquely LA events... find it here at LA Live! http://www.lalive.com/
129 locals recommend
L.A. Live Way
L.A. Live WayFrom restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, sports events, concerts, and all kinds of other uniquely LA events... find it here at LA Live! http://www.lalive.com/
Our favorite local movie theater with $5 validated parking, $7 movie Tuesdays, new 4D movies, and more than our fair share of film festival screenings :D
240 locals recommend
Regal LA Live & 4DX
1000 W Olympic BlvdOur favorite local movie theater with $5 validated parking, $7 movie Tuesdays, new 4D movies, and more than our fair share of film festival screenings :D
The LA Convention Center... perfect for attending a wide variety of events...AND for working out! A local favorite for running, climbing stairs etc. www.lacclink.com/
349 locals recommend
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa StThe LA Convention Center... perfect for attending a wide variety of events...AND for working out! A local favorite for running, climbing stairs etc. www.lacclink.com/
The famous Staples Center! Home of the LA Lakers! www.staplescenter.com/
1226 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StThe famous Staples Center! Home of the LA Lakers! www.staplescenter.com/
Food Scene
All you can eat Korean BBQ! (213) 385-5665 Check out this link for more ideas: laweekly.com/squidink/2012/03/27/10-best-korean-bbq-restaurants-in-los-angeles?showFullText=true
34 locals recommend
Oo Kook Korean BBQ
3385 W 8th StAll you can eat Korean BBQ! (213) 385-5665 Check out this link for more ideas: laweekly.com/squidink/2012/03/27/10-best-korean-bbq-restaurants-in-los-angeles?showFullText=true
My best friend's favorite go-to spot for authentic, inexpensive, home style Korean food :D Open 24 hrs! (213) 383-3554
8 locals recommend
Hodori
1001 Vermont AveMy best friend's favorite go-to spot for authentic, inexpensive, home style Korean food :D Open 24 hrs! (213) 383-3554
Local Oaxacan quick service restaurant & market serving inexpensive and tasty traditional Oaxacan home style treats! LOVE their tortas with fresh quesillo + avocado! (323) 766-0575 Daily 6am-11pm
Expresion Oaxaquena Restaurante
3301 W Pico BlvdLocal Oaxacan quick service restaurant & market serving inexpensive and tasty traditional Oaxacan home style treats! LOVE their tortas with fresh quesillo + avocado! (323) 766-0575 Daily 6am-11pm
Delicious & wide variety of natural fruit juices, nieves (aka ice cream, paletas (ice cream bars), and other goodies! Perfect on a sunny day! Their pineapple alfalfa juice is the BEST! (213) 738-7288
25 locals recommend
Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars
4234 W Pico BlvdDelicious & wide variety of natural fruit juices, nieves (aka ice cream, paletas (ice cream bars), and other goodies! Perfect on a sunny day! Their pineapple alfalfa juice is the BEST! (213) 738-7288
Be sure to order their chicken & fries combo! Phone: (213) 380-3554 Prices:$ Menu: dinoschickenandburgers.com
24 locals recommend
Dino's Chicken & Burgers
2575 W Pico BlvdBe sure to order their chicken & fries combo! Phone: (213) 380-3554 Prices:$ Menu: dinoschickenandburgers.com
Restaurant, Deli & Weekly Fam Nights! Tues: 9:30 - 3 Wed: 9:30 - 8 Thurs: 9:30 - 8 Fri: 9:30 - 8 Sat: 9:30 - 8 Sun: 9 - 4 Closed Mondays http://www.papacristos.com
36 locals recommend
Papa Cristo's Greek Grill
2771 W Pico BlvdRestaurant, Deli & Weekly Fam Nights! Tues: 9:30 - 3 Wed: 9:30 - 8 Thurs: 9:30 - 8 Fri: 9:30 - 8 Sat: 9:30 - 8 Sun: 9 - 4 Closed Mondays http://www.papacristos.com
Sightseeing
Fight on! (Can you tell we're a little biased!? Haha all joking aside, we're a family divided, so Bruins & Trojans alike are welcome!
287 locals recommend
University of Southern California
Fight on! (Can you tell we're a little biased!? Haha all joking aside, we're a family divided, so Bruins & Trojans alike are welcome!
This infamous rose garden is truly a gem in the heart of LA! As well as a local favorite for lovers, quinceanera photos, and yes, even a common locale in many LA films!
56 locals recommend
Exposition Park Rose Garden
701 State DrThis infamous rose garden is truly a gem in the heart of LA! As well as a local favorite for lovers, quinceanera photos, and yes, even a common locale in many LA films!
Entertainment & Activities
The new home of Space Shuttle Endeavor, a pretty awesome IMAX theater, and several other acclaimed exhibitions...www.californiasciencecenter.org/.
442 locals recommend
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrThe new home of Space Shuttle Endeavor, a pretty awesome IMAX theater, and several other acclaimed exhibitions...www.californiasciencecenter.org/.
This place is a real gem & has recently been transformed! It's worth a visit alone for it's new large scale organic edible garden as well as it's new adult programming...(aka alcohol friendly events)!
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdThis place is a real gem & has recently been transformed! It's worth a visit alone for it's new large scale organic edible garden as well as it's new adult programming...(aka alcohol friendly events)!