Essentials
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdJust a 5 minute walk and will have just about anything you need.
Another grocery store in walking distance. Not as close as Ralph's though!
1810 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdAnother grocery store in walking distance. Not as close as Ralph's though!
Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdIf you're looking for all organic!
Food Scene
Starbucks
7055 Sunset BlvdReally nice starbucks on the way to the tar pits and LACMA.
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StGreat place to stop for lunch and right at The Grove
Yuko Kitchen
5484 Wilshire BlvdCute local Japanese Restaurant - only 1 block away.
Candela La Brea
831 S La Brea AveHave to include this because they have $1 tacos on Wednesdays!
Great spot for morning coffee and pastries. They do really great lunch there as well.
85 locals recommend
La Brea Bakery Cafe
468 S La Brea AveGreat spot for morning coffee and pastries. They do really great lunch there as well.
Nicest restaurant in the immediate area. A tad pricey, but you're sure to love whatever you get there.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveNicest restaurant in the immediate area. A tad pricey, but you're sure to love whatever you get there.
Molly Malone's
575 S Fairfax AveStraight forward Irish Pub. They've got darts.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
7660 Sunset BlvdPretty sure everyone loves Chipotle.
India's Tandoori
5468 Wilshire BlvdPretty good little Indian spot just around the corner.
Meals By Genet
1053 S Fairfax AveGreat little spot for dinner in Little Ethiopia.
Nice little donut shop just up the street. Everything is always fresh there.
31 locals recommend
SKS Donut & Croissant
5850 West 3rd StreetNice little donut shop just up the street. Everything is always fresh there.
Shopping
The Grove
189 The Grove DrVery nice outdoor shopping. Has a movie theater as well.
Arts & Culture
Maybe the best art museum in LA. Be sure to check out the Urban Light exhibit at night!
3161 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMaybe the best art museum in LA. Be sure to check out the Urban Light exhibit at night!
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdAnother great museum just a short walk away.
El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire BlvdLocal Theater that has shows/concerts a few times a week.
A+D Architecture and Design Museum
170 South La Brea AvenueYet another local museum.
Sightseeing
Cool unique spot to check out. You can stroll through the tar pits and connecting park and go into the Paige Museum if you want to learn more.
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdCool unique spot to check out. You can stroll through the tar pits and connecting park and go into the Paige Museum if you want to learn more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Collar
361 S Fairfax AveAnother local bar. This one a little nicer.
Tom Bergin's
840 South Fairfax AvenueNice local Irish Bar. They have decent food here too.
Everything Else
Walgreens
1501 Vine StNice convenience to have just at the end of the block.
If you need to ship anything. UPS is also right across the street.
66 locals recommend
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
5575 Sepulveda BlvdIf you need to ship anything. UPS is also right across the street.