Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Local hangout offering coffee, pastries, great food, selection of cheeses, knowledgable wine offerings, great for picnic foods.
192 locals recommend
The Oaks Gourmet Market
1915 N Bronson AveLocal hangout offering coffee, pastries, great food, selection of cheeses, knowledgable wine offerings, great for picnic foods.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
5915 Franklin AveThey have the best regular and vegan ice cream in town.
They have the most amazing vegan, vegetarian and regular salads, sandwiches, drinks and snacks. They're famous for their Bad Ass Breakfast Sandwich.
33 locals recommend
Locali Hollywood
5825 Franklin AveThey have the most amazing vegan, vegetarian and regular salads, sandwiches, drinks and snacks. They're famous for their Bad Ass Breakfast Sandwich.
Shopping
Local designers and vintage finds in a cute boutique in Franklin Village, a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
8 locals recommend
The Canyon
5911 1/2 Franklin AveLocal designers and vintage finds in a cute boutique in Franklin Village, a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
The outdoor amphitheater in Griffith Park is the best spot for concerts in L.A. and a 10 minute Lyft ride away.
380 locals recommend
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveThe outdoor amphitheater in Griffith Park is the best spot for concerts in L.A. and a 10 minute Lyft ride away.
Parks & Nature
The Hollywood Sign is a nice shady hike accessed at the end of my street.
1170 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardThe Hollywood Sign is a nice shady hike accessed at the end of my street.
Sightseeing
The Observatory is one of L.A.'s best spots and very nearby. You can hike or drive.
4366 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe Observatory is one of L.A.'s best spots and very nearby. You can hike or drive.
Since the 1930's there's been a stable near the Hollywood Sign where you can book a ride from Hollywood to a Mexican restaurant in the Valley.
62 locals recommend
Sunset Ranch Hollywood
3400 N Beachwood DrSince the 1930's there's been a stable near the Hollywood Sign where you can book a ride from Hollywood to a Mexican restaurant in the Valley.
Arts & Culture
Barnsdall was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is a spot most Angelenos don't know about. There's an art gallery and a Frank Lloyd Wright house designed for Mrs. Barnsdall. A great place for a picnic and there are wine tastings and live music.
224 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdBarnsdall was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is a spot most Angelenos don't know about. There's an art gallery and a Frank Lloyd Wright house designed for Mrs. Barnsdall. A great place for a picnic and there are wine tastings and live music.
Independent Shakespeare Company brings great free performances to the Old Zoo in Griffith Park all summer. Bring a picnic and enjoy excellent plays in an historic setting.
Independent Shakespeare Co.
3191 Casitas AveIndependent Shakespeare Company brings great free performances to the Old Zoo in Griffith Park all summer. Bring a picnic and enjoy excellent plays in an historic setting.
LACMA has everything a great museum should have -- excellent traveling exhibitions, a great permanent collection, film screening, lectures, Jazz Fridays, cafes... it's a wonderful place to spend a day.
3161 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA has everything a great museum should have -- excellent traveling exhibitions, a great permanent collection, film screening, lectures, Jazz Fridays, cafes... it's a wonderful place to spend a day.
There are great art galleries, museums and restaurants in the Arts District. I'm happy to give suggestions for current exhibitions.
DTLA Arts District
Alameda StreetThere are great art galleries, museums and restaurants in the Arts District. I'm happy to give suggestions for current exhibitions.
Essentials
Gelson's is the best -- high quality, nice people, healthy foods, on-site bakery/cafe, prepared foods. It's got it all.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveGelson's is the best -- high quality, nice people, healthy foods, on-site bakery/cafe, prepared foods. It's got it all.