Food Scene
Kazuki sushi
13212 Sherman WayGreat Sushi. Fresh with very creative rolls.
One of the hidden gems of LA, this is an incredible restaurant in an amazing setting with tons to do even after you have finished eating. Make sure to get a reservation in advance as it tends to fill up, especially for brunch.
112 locals recommend
The Malibu Cafe
327 Latigo Canyon RdOne of the hidden gems of LA, this is an incredible restaurant in an amazing setting with tons to do even after you have finished eating. Make sure to get a reservation in advance as it tends to fill up, especially for brunch.
Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdIncredible restaurant. Great food and very romantic.
Good food and the most beautiful views of any restaurant in LA. This restaurant was also used to film Steven Spielberg's Memoirs of a Geisha.
281 locals recommend
Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveGood food and the most beautiful views of any restaurant in LA. This restaurant was also used to film Steven Spielberg's Memoirs of a Geisha.
Incredible food, view and great for drinks and a view of downtown LA. Make sure to get a reservation in advance or you will wait in line.
786 locals recommend
Perch
448 S Hill StIncredible food, view and great for drinks and a view of downtown LA. Make sure to get a reservation in advance or you will wait in line.
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
5203 Lankershim BoulevardGreat, artisan style pizza.
Our favorite restaurant in LA, and a great place to star watch at lunch, is the Restaurant at the Chateau Marmont, not to be confused from the very cool Bar Marmont down the street. Make reservations in advance, no photography is allowed, and keep your eyes out for stars.
353 locals recommend
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdOur favorite restaurant in LA, and a great place to star watch at lunch, is the Restaurant at the Chateau Marmont, not to be confused from the very cool Bar Marmont down the street. Make reservations in advance, no photography is allowed, and keep your eyes out for stars.
Shopping
Kohl's Sun Valley
8501 Laurel Canyon BlvdDepartment Store with most essentials.
The Americana is a beautiful outdoor shopping mall with a Trolley for kids.
642 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayThe Americana is a beautiful outdoor shopping mall with a Trolley for kids.
Glendale Galleria
100 W BroadwayThe beast cheap shopping in Los Angeles. Many shops have whole sale pricing.
101 locals recommend
The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic BlvdThe beast cheap shopping in Los Angeles. Many shops have whole sale pricing.
Getting Around
Van Nuys Metrolink Station
7724 Van Nuys BlvdMetrolink and Amtrak Station
Red Line Metro Station that goes into Hollywood and Downtown LA.
52 locals recommend
Lankershim / Chandler station
Red Line Metro Station that goes into Hollywood and Downtown LA.
Parks & Nature
Griffith Park has many activities including the Observatory and hiking trails.
4366 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Park has many activities including the Observatory and hiking trails.
Great, semi-difficult hiking trail in the heart of Hollywood. This is also where many stars choose to hike.
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat, semi-difficult hiking trail in the heart of Hollywood. This is also where many stars choose to hike.
La Tuna Canyon Trail leads to some beautiful views of Los Angeles, from DTLA to the Valley. There are multiple entrances on La Tuna Canyon Road but the most popular parking is located on the right, right where La Tuna Canyon Road hits the 210 freeway.
10 locals recommend
La Tuna Canyon Park
8000 La Tuna Canyon RdLa Tuna Canyon Trail leads to some beautiful views of Los Angeles, from DTLA to the Valley. There are multiple entrances on La Tuna Canyon Road but the most popular parking is located on the right, right where La Tuna Canyon Road hits the 210 freeway.
Sightseeing
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo DrFree Train museum with a mini train to ride on. This is great for kids and families.
31 locals recommend
Travel Town
5200 Zoo DriveFree Train museum with a mini train to ride on. This is great for kids and families.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaWarner Bros. Studios
Warner Bros. has the best backlot tour in Hollywood.
Many people want to see the walk of fame but we do like to warn people ahead of time that the area is a seedy, tourist trap and is best seen quickly as part of a day and not as a full day's activity.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdMany people want to see the walk of fame but we do like to warn people ahead of time that the area is a seedy, tourist trap and is best seen quickly as part of a day and not as a full day's activity.
Entertainment & Activities
Citywalk has restaurants, shops, nightclubs, bowling and a movie theater.
516 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaCitywalk has restaurants, shops, nightclubs, bowling and a movie theater.
If you haven't done a room escape before, this is the best one in LA and is a ton of fun for families and groups. Room Escape LA has several themed rooms to challenge even the smartest people. Check out their website for more and see if you can escape before time runs out! There are six rooms to choose from: Cold War Bunker, the Bank, The Zombie Lab, Prison Break, Tesla's Mystery, and Zodiac.
http://www.losangeles.roomescapelive.com
17 locals recommend
Fox in a Box Escape Room
If you haven't done a room escape before, this is the best one in LA and is a ton of fun for families and groups. Room Escape LA has several themed rooms to challenge even the smartest people. Check out their website for more and see if you can escape before time runs out! There are six rooms to choose from: Cold War Bunker, the Bank, The Zombie Lab, Prison Break, Tesla's Mystery, and Zodiac.
http://www.losangeles.roomescapelive.com
The Room is in North Hollywood and is another great escape room adventure, with two different rooms to choose from.
www.theroom-la.com
The Room: Live Escape Room LA
11500 Burbank BlvdThe Room is in North Hollywood and is another great escape room adventure, with two different rooms to choose from.
www.theroom-la.com
Also located in North Hollywood, this escape room has two rooms as well to pick from, Testing Facility and Smugglers Tunnels.
http://www.escapechronicles.com
Escape Chronicles - Live Escape Room Game
Also located in North Hollywood, this escape room has two rooms as well to pick from, Testing Facility and Smugglers Tunnels.
http://www.escapechronicles.com
Staples Center is the home to the LA Lakers, the LA Clippers, and the LA Kings. It is also a famous concert venue and the home to the Grammy's.
1226 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StStaples Center is the home to the LA Lakers, the LA Clippers, and the LA Kings. It is also a famous concert venue and the home to the Grammy's.
LA Live is a dining and concert area next to Staples Center. There are consistently free activities and events being held there for the public and especially for families. In the winter, LA Live is home to a 100 foot Christmas tree and outdoor ice skating rink. It is also the home to the Nokia Theater and to the Grammy Museum.
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdLA Live is a dining and concert area next to Staples Center. There are consistently free activities and events being held there for the public and especially for families. In the winter, LA Live is home to a 100 foot Christmas tree and outdoor ice skating rink. It is also the home to the Nokia Theater and to the Grammy Museum.
An iconic stadium with a breathtaking view, this is the home of the LA Dodgers. Cheap tickets are always available on Stub Hub.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveAn iconic stadium with a breathtaking view, this is the home of the LA Dodgers. Cheap tickets are always available on Stub Hub.
The Rose Bowl is one of the most iconic stadiums in America. It is the home of the Rose Bowl game and also hosts a flea market and farmers market.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrThe Rose Bowl is one of the most iconic stadiums in America. It is the home of the Rose Bowl game and also hosts a flea market and farmers market.
The LA Coliseum is the home of the USC Trojans Football team and the LA Rams. It is located right next to Exposition park where you will find the LA Science center (home to the space shuttle) and the Natural History museum.
173 locals recommend
LA Memorial Coliseum
3911 Figueroa StThe LA Coliseum is the home of the USC Trojans Football team and the LA Rams. It is located right next to Exposition park where you will find the LA Science center (home to the space shuttle) and the Natural History museum.