Essentials
Ralphs
645 W 9th StGood prices, great store layout.
Great place to get some work done. Coffee, wine, and light food. Free wifi!
10 locals recommend
Café Mak
612 Shatto PlGreat place to get some work done. Coffee, wine, and light food. Free wifi!
Everything Else
Lafayette Recreation Center
625 S La Fayette Park PlOutdoor tennis courts, indoor basketball courts, weight room.
University of Southern California
USC Campus
Sightseeing
Silver Lake Reservoir
Great place for a picnic or a jog around the reservoir.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdObservatory + beautiful views of LA.
Food Scene
Langer's
704 S Alvarado StYou won't find better pastrami sandwiches in LA. Good lunch spot.
Westlake / MacArthur Park Station
Awesome coffee bar with wifi access.
LA Live is home to the Staples Center (Lakers, Clippers, Kings), Nokia Theatre, LA Convention Center, ESPN Zone, Lucky Strike (bowling), Yard House, and a host of upscale restaurants.
18 locals recommend
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic BlvdLA Live is home to the Staples Center (Lakers, Clippers, Kings), Nokia Theatre, LA Convention Center, ESPN Zone, Lucky Strike (bowling), Yard House, and a host of upscale restaurants.
639 S Spring St
637 South Spring StreetBeautiful cafe with wifi.
1929 Hillhurst Ave
1929 Hillhurst AvenueGreat place to grab a bite, beautiful outdoor patio.
http://www.alcovecafe.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
LA first power plant...converted into a beautiful bar. Look for burlesque shows and $0.25 bourbon during Happy Hour.
http://www.edisondowntown.com/main.htm
Higgins Building
108 West 2nd StreetLA first power plant...converted into a beautiful bar. Look for burlesque shows and $0.25 bourbon during Happy Hour.
http://www.edisondowntown.com/main.htm
1920s era, Cuban themed speak easy. Rum bar with private cigar room and live music!
1159 N Western Ave
1159 North Western Avenue1920s era, Cuban themed speak easy. Rum bar with private cigar room and live music!
Shopping
189 The Grove Dr
189 The Grove DriveShopping, dining, movies. Also an adjacent farmer's market.
Shopping, dining, movies. Outdoor mall. Adjacent to Galleria, an larger indoor mall.
87 locals recommend
Americana Way
Americana WayShopping, dining, movies. Outdoor mall. Adjacent to Galleria, an larger indoor mall.
Arts & Culture
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveHome of Los Dodgers.