Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
HOME Restaurant Silverlake
1760 Hillhurst Avenue
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdCute outdoor spot with great food and drinks
Modern Eats
2590 -D Glendale BlvdWalking distance to our place.
Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena AvenueGreat food and wine. Need reservations.
Salazar
2490 Fletcher DrHome made tacos, tortillas and cocktails. Great brunch spot
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdFamous Silver Lake Ramon spot
Mh Zh
3536 Sunset BlvdGreat Mediterranean spot.
Silverlake Coffee
2388 Glendale BlvdUpscale cafe with elaborately prepared coffee & light Californian fare in a stylish, modern setting.
219 habitants recommandent
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd Upscale cafe with elaborately prepared coffee & light Californian fare in a stylish, modern setting.
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
510 habitants recommandent
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Laid-back daytime coffeehouse serving made-to-order java drinks & teas, plus pastries.
96 habitants recommandent
Dinosaur Coffee
4334 Sunset Blvd Laid-back daytime coffeehouse serving made-to-order java drinks & teas, plus pastries.
Frogtown Brewery
2931 Gilroy StAn independent, craft brewery along the Los Angeles River!
Brewery, industrial venue serving globally inspired pub food paired with house beers & jukebox tunes.
81 habitants recommandent
Golden Road Brewing Los Angeles
5410 W San Fernando RdBrewery, industrial venue serving globally inspired pub food paired with house beers & jukebox tunes.
Hip spot where an array of udon dishes are prepared with noodles hand-pulled in an open kitchen. No reservations, seating is wait list so get there early.
24 habitants recommandent
Marugame Monzo
329 E 1st StHip spot where an array of udon dishes are prepared with noodles hand-pulled in an open kitchen. No reservations, seating is wait list so get there early.
Don’t try to walk into Bestia without a reservation. As the most talked about (and as a result, packed) restaurant at the moment, securing a table at least a week in advance is a good idea. And even then, you might have to wait for a table. The up side: The bar is a happening place .
322 habitants recommandent
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlDon’t try to walk into Bestia without a reservation. As the most talked about (and as a result, packed) restaurant at the moment, securing a table at least a week in advance is a good idea. And even then, you might have to wait for a table. The up side: The bar is a happening place .
Best known for colorful carb wheels encrusted with things like cinnamon sugar and Hot Cheetos. Evan Fox's hip-hop inspired operation specializes in pillowy, super-maoist bagels that are hand-rolled and baked daily. Yeastie Boy's music-blasting food truck posts up in Silverlake on weekends.
Yeastie Boys Bagels
3900 Sunset BoulevardBest known for colorful carb wheels encrusted with things like cinnamon sugar and Hot Cheetos. Evan Fox's hip-hop inspired operation specializes in pillowy, super-maoist bagels that are hand-rolled and baked daily. Yeastie Boy's music-blasting food truck posts up in Silverlake on weekends.
Veteran baker Roxana Jullapat offers a full spread of artisan pastries at the homey all-day restaurant she runs with husband Daniel Mattern, but nothing has transfixed locals like her chewy, barely sweet bagels.
10 habitants recommandent
Friends & Family
5150 Hollywood BlvdVeteran baker Roxana Jullapat offers a full spread of artisan pastries at the homey all-day restaurant she runs with husband Daniel Mattern, but nothing has transfixed locals like her chewy, barely sweet bagels.
A newcomer to the gorgeous Art Deco Pellissier Building and adjoining Wiltern Theatre, this restaurant and bar is already garnering some serious praise. The impressive dining hall pairs hand-finished glass chandeliers with communal tables and a wrap around bar, giving diners plenty of space to enjoy a cocktail.
Terra Cotta
3760 Wilshire BlvdA newcomer to the gorgeous Art Deco Pellissier Building and adjoining Wiltern Theatre, this restaurant and bar is already garnering some serious praise. The impressive dining hall pairs hand-finished glass chandeliers with communal tables and a wrap around bar, giving diners plenty of space to enjoy a cocktail.
This clubby Mexican restaurant has a distinctly sexy gothic flair, complete with dark mood lighting and a cheeky “El Borracho” tarot card in the center of the floor. The titular margaritas are excellent, and go down well with an order of the house churros.
34 habitants recommandent
La Velvet Margarita Cantina
1612 N Cahuenga BlvdThis clubby Mexican restaurant has a distinctly sexy gothic flair, complete with dark mood lighting and a cheeky “El Borracho” tarot card in the center of the floor. The titular margaritas are excellent, and go down well with an order of the house churros.
Known for its elaborate and playful dining presentations. The dishes include everything from savory entrees to lavish desserts, as well as stylized cocktails. And they’re all just as quirky/weird/wonderful as you’d hope.
36 habitants recommandent
Barton G. The Restaurant - Los Angeles
861 N La Cienega BlvdKnown for its elaborate and playful dining presentations. The dishes include everything from savory entrees to lavish desserts, as well as stylized cocktails. And they’re all just as quirky/weird/wonderful as you’d hope.
Steaks on the plates, fish in the tanks, and tropical drinks at the bar have been the signature of Damon’s since 1937.
11 habitants recommandent
Damon's Steak House
317 N Brand BlvdSteaks on the plates, fish in the tanks, and tropical drinks at the bar have been the signature of Damon’s since 1937.
The Los Angeles Times refers to Roscoe's as "such an L.A. institution that people don't even question the strange combo anymore." The New York Times refers to it as a "beloved soul food chain". The original location in Hollywood remains popular with celebrities.
164 habitants recommandent
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Hollywood
1514 N Gower StThe Los Angeles Times refers to Roscoe's as "such an L.A. institution that people don't even question the strange combo anymore." The New York Times refers to it as a "beloved soul food chain". The original location in Hollywood remains popular with celebrities.
Entertainment & Activities
Stade Dodger
1000 Vin Scully AveHollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdLocated within Griffith Park, the historic Greek Theatre stands as one of the nation's most beloved and recognized outdoor entertainment venues.
380 habitants recommandent
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveLocated within Griffith Park, the historic Greek Theatre stands as one of the nation's most beloved and recognized outdoor entertainment venues.
Of all the vintage theatres in L.A., none stand out quite like the Cinerama Dome, a very rare example of an intact Cinerama theatre. It continues to dazzle audiences on a daily basis, even showing Cinerama movies on special occasions.
772 habitants recommandent
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdOf all the vintage theatres in L.A., none stand out quite like the Cinerama Dome, a very rare example of an intact Cinerama theatre. It continues to dazzle audiences on a daily basis, even showing Cinerama movies on special occasions.
The world-famous Chinese Theatre opened in 1927 with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille’s King of Kings and immediately became an iconic fixture in Hollywood. Fanciful interpretation of Chinese architecture and art, the theatre features a pagoda-shaped roof rising to 90 feet, supported by massive columns topped by wrought iron masks. Imported temple bells, pagodas, stone Heaven Dogs, and other artifacts from China are integrated into the theatre’s design. The Grauman’s Chinese Theatre has operated continuously as a first-run cinema and continues to play host to high-profile movie premieres.
1423 habitants recommandent
Théâtres chinois TCL
6925 Hollywood BlvdThe world-famous Chinese Theatre opened in 1927 with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille’s King of Kings and immediately became an iconic fixture in Hollywood. Fanciful interpretation of Chinese architecture and art, the theatre features a pagoda-shaped roof rising to 90 feet, supported by massive columns topped by wrought iron masks. Imported temple bells, pagodas, stone Heaven Dogs, and other artifacts from China are integrated into the theatre’s design. The Grauman’s Chinese Theatre has operated continuously as a first-run cinema and continues to play host to high-profile movie premieres.
Sightseeing
Chinatown
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset Blvd
Downtown Los Angeles
Little Tokyo
Great spot to check out. Amazing restaurants!
L.A. Live Way
L.A. Live WayMovies, and restaurants
Santa Monica
The Bradbury Building is the oldest commercial building remaining in the central city and one of Los Angeles' unique treasures. Unique structure featuring a Victorian center court with wrought-iron stairs & birdcage elevators.
164 habitants recommandent
bradbury building
304 South BroadwayThe Bradbury Building is the oldest commercial building remaining in the central city and one of Los Angeles' unique treasures. Unique structure featuring a Victorian center court with wrought-iron stairs & birdcage elevators.
The Hollyhock House was the first house Frank Lloyd Wright designed in Los Angeles, Self-guided tours are available of this Wright-designed home, with roof terraces & gardens.
67 habitants recommandent
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdThe Hollyhock House was the first house Frank Lloyd Wright designed in Los Angeles, Self-guided tours are available of this Wright-designed home, with roof terraces & gardens.
The thirteen-story tower is notable for its circular plan and ninety-foot aluminum spire with a beacon that blinks out H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D in Morse code.
131 habitants recommandent
Édifice Capitol Records
1750 Vine StThe thirteen-story tower is notable for its circular plan and ninety-foot aluminum spire with a beacon that blinks out H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D in Morse code.
Bunker Hill’s Department of Water and Power building may be the only office building in Los Angeles even more beloved for its nighttime appearance than for its look in the light of day. Completed in 1965, the seventeen-story Corporate International-style building rises from the center of an enormous reflecting pool punctuated by fountains.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
111 N Hope StBunker Hill’s Department of Water and Power building may be the only office building in Los Angeles even more beloved for its nighttime appearance than for its look in the light of day. Completed in 1965, the seventeen-story Corporate International-style building rises from the center of an enormous reflecting pool punctuated by fountains.
OUE Skyspace LA is California’s tallest open-air observation deck and the premiere destination for panoramic, 360-degree views of Los Angeles. OUE Skyspace LA is located on floors 69 and 70 of the iconic U.S. Bank Tower, nearly 1,000 feet above downtown Los Angeles.
130 habitants recommandent
OUE Skyspace LA
633 W 5th StOUE Skyspace LA is California’s tallest open-air observation deck and the premiere destination for panoramic, 360-degree views of Los Angeles. OUE Skyspace LA is located on floors 69 and 70 of the iconic U.S. Bank Tower, nearly 1,000 feet above downtown Los Angeles.
Arts & Culture
The Broad is a contemporary art museum, home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide, and presents an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement.
1555 habitants recommandent
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave The Broad is a contemporary art museum, home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide, and presents an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement.
An airy space showcasing masters in Pop Art & abstract expressionism as well as emerging artists.
695 habitants recommandent
Le Musée d'Art Contemporain
250 S Grand AveAn airy space showcasing masters in Pop Art & abstract expressionism as well as emerging artists.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdCVS
4414 York Blvd
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveTrader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveGetting Around
Opened in 1939, the last grand railroad station built in America is an iconic mix of Art Deco and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
341 habitants recommandent
Union Station
800 N Alameda StOpened in 1939, the last grand railroad station built in America is an iconic mix of Art Deco and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
Parks & Nature
Silver Lake Reservoir
Great place for a run or hike around the lake.
Observatoire Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdBeautiful park with hiking trails, and views.
LA Zoo station
Los Angeles Zoo