Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Great diversity of delicious foods!
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Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway
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Great diversity of delicious foods!
The Farmers Market is a landmark and a great place to get delicious food! There are numerous restaurants as well as fresh food vendors within the market. It is right next to The Grove shopping center making it quite a destination for food and entertainment.
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
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The Farmers Market is a landmark and a great place to get delicious food! There are numerous restaurants as well as fresh food vendors within the market. It is right next to The Grove shopping center making it quite a destination for food and entertainment.
Great healthy cafe with vegan options. Plus, you can order online or have them deliver. Juices, smoothies, coffee, and full meals.
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Bloom Cafe
5544 W Pico Blvd
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Great healthy cafe with vegan options. Plus, you can order online or have them deliver. Juices, smoothies, coffee, and full meals.
Sundays from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. A great farmers' market with a wide variety of food and products.
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Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar Ave
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Sundays from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. A great farmers' market with a wide variety of food and products.
Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. You can go early to get first dibs on the fresh produce. The Larchmont area is super cute, too. It's a fun experience with great products/produce.
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Larchmont Farmers' Market
209 N Larchmont Blvd
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Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. You can go early to get first dibs on the fresh produce. The Larchmont area is super cute, too. It's a fun experience with great products/produce.
Vien Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant with excellent pho. Super casual ambiance; we usually order and pick up. Note that the cafe is closed on Mondays. The other days it is open for a lunch shift and then a dinner shift, so check yelp for the exact hours.
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Vien Cafe
6118 W Pico Blvd
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Vien Cafe is a Vietnamese restaurant with excellent pho. Super casual ambiance; we usually order and pick up. Note that the cafe is closed on Mondays. The other days it is open for a lunch shift and then a dinner shift, so check yelp for the exact hours.
Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price for Los Angeles. Open every day.
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Natalee Thai
998 S Robertson Blvd
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Delicious Thai food at a reasonable price for Los Angeles. Open every day.
Great service and treats, and only 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the house!
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Paper or Plastik Cafe
5772 W Pico Blvd
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Great service and treats, and only 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the house!
Southern sea & soul food. If those words spark your tastebuds, head to My Two Cents!
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My 2 Cents LA
5583 W Pico Blvd
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Southern sea & soul food. If those words spark your tastebuds, head to My Two Cents!
Delectable Indian cuisine. Only one mile (1.6 km) away from the house and great for food to go!
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East India Grill
1247 S Fairfax Ave
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Delectable Indian cuisine. Only one mile (1.6 km) away from the house and great for food to go!

Drinks & Nightlife

Rooftop bar with delicious drinks and a pool!
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Skybar
8440 Sunset Blvd
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Rooftop bar with delicious drinks and a pool!
Cool, secret speakeasy-style​​ bar for a classy cocktail. If you can find the door...
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Lock & Key
239 S Vermont Ave
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Cool, secret speakeasy-style​​ bar for a classy cocktail. If you can find the door...
Quality service, food and drinks. Take reservations and offer valet parking. Gorgeous view from the rooftop overlooking Pershing Square. The perfect place to watch the sun set.
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Perch
448 S Hill St
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Quality service, food and drinks. Take reservations and offer valet parking. Gorgeous view from the rooftop overlooking Pershing Square. The perfect place to watch the sun set.
1920's Style bar with live aerial performances and absinthe bars!
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The Edison
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1920's Style bar with live aerial performances and absinthe bars!
The hip, urban vibe of this American gastropub welcomes you with it's warm energy and delectable food and beverage choices. Located only a mile (1.6 km) away!
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Rascal
801 S La Brea Ave
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The hip, urban vibe of this American gastropub welcomes you with it's warm energy and delectable food and beverage choices. Located only a mile (1.6 km) away!

Sightseeing

A small version of the canals in Venice, Italy. There are some beautiful homes along the little canals. You can also rent Stand-up Paddleboards in the Marina and explore the area.
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Canali di Venezia
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A small version of the canals in Venice, Italy. There are some beautiful homes along the little canals. You can also rent Stand-up Paddleboards in the Marina and explore the area.
Griffith Observatory is another spot featured in numerous movies - most recently in La La Land. It is a beautiful building with fascinating displays of science and astronomy. Plus the views over the city are great! There are some nice hiking trails in Griffith Park leading up to the Observatory.
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Osservatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Griffith Observatory is another spot featured in numerous movies - most recently in La La Land. It is a beautiful building with fascinating displays of science and astronomy. Plus the views over the city are great! There are some nice hiking trails in Griffith Park leading up to the Observatory.
This is the center of Hollywood. You will see street performers, the Hollywood Star Walk of Fame, and other things only possible in Hollywood. ;)
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Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Blvd
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This is the center of Hollywood. You will see street performers, the Hollywood Star Walk of Fame, and other things only possible in Hollywood. ;)

Entertainment & Activities

You've seen this pier in numerous movies. A small amusement park on the pier, restaurants, shops, etc all over-looking the cliffs of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean. If you want to test your strength head just south of the pier to the playground sized for adults. Try your hand at the rings, parallel bars or rope climb.
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Molo di Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica Pier
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You've seen this pier in numerous movies. A small amusement park on the pier, restaurants, shops, etc all over-looking the cliffs of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean. If you want to test your strength head just south of the pier to the playground sized for adults. Try your hand at the rings, parallel bars or rope climb.
Universal is a fun theme park that can mostly be done in one day. Enjoy the magic of the movies!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
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Universal is a fun theme park that can mostly be done in one day. Enjoy the magic of the movies!
You've seen this in a thousand movies. Hop on the Ferris Wheel for an incredible view of the west coast and Santa Monica. Take in the sites, smells, and sounds from the pier and indulge in the talents of local artisans, food vendors, and musicians.
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Santa Monica Beach
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You've seen this in a thousand movies. Hop on the Ferris Wheel for an incredible view of the west coast and Santa Monica. Take in the sites, smells, and sounds from the pier and indulge in the talents of local artisans, food vendors, and musicians.
Historic landmark and functional modern space, here you'll find hand and foot prints of celebrities and be able to take a tour of the theater (if you're not up to catch a film) complete with an art deco interior and costumes from movies on display.
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TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood Blvd
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Historic landmark and functional modern space, here you'll find hand and foot prints of celebrities and be able to take a tour of the theater (if you're not up to catch a film) complete with an art deco interior and costumes from movies on display.

Parks & Nature

Hiking and beautiful scenery are all over Malibu. Try Escondido Falls!
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Malibu
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Hiking and beautiful scenery are all over Malibu. Try Escondido Falls!
Gorgeous little area for a nice sunny day of relaxing.
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Echo Park Lake
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Gorgeous little area for a nice sunny day of relaxing.

Arts & Culture

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The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
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They've just completely renovated this museum. Just checking out the architecture on the outside is fun, but there's fun car history inside, too.
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Museo dell'Automobile Petersen
6060 Wilshire Blvd
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They've just completely renovated this museum. Just checking out the architecture on the outside is fun, but there's fun car history inside, too.
A beautiful museum inside and out. You can go into the Children's room and they will set you up with high-quality Japanese watercolor paints and paper. You can paint for free to your heart's content. They also have excellent live jazz music outside on Friday evenings from April-November.
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Museo d'Arte della Contea di Los Angeles
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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A beautiful museum inside and out. You can go into the Children's room and they will set you up with high-quality Japanese watercolor paints and paper. You can paint for free to your heart's content. They also have excellent live jazz music outside on Friday evenings from April-November.
Free museum, tropical gardens, art work, and a ride on the monorail to the top! Just have to pay for parking (or take an uber/lyft).
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The Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
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Free museum, tropical gardens, art work, and a ride on the monorail to the top! Just have to pay for parking (or take an uber/lyft).
Iconic silver structure designed by architect Frank Gehry to resemble a wadded-up ball of paper. The L.A. Philharmonic is conducted by acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The Disney Hall is located next door to The Broad and across the street from the Music Center.
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Sala Concerti Walt Disney
111 S Grand Ave
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Iconic silver structure designed by architect Frank Gehry to resemble a wadded-up ball of paper. The L.A. Philharmonic is conducted by acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The Disney Hall is located next door to The Broad and across the street from the Music Center.
Located right outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) - only a mile away! - you will find this stunning, solar-powered installation created in 2008 using 202 restored, cast iron street lamps. It has set the scene for many films and will make for a gorgeous backdrop for your next photo-op :)
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Arte pubblica "Urban Light"
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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Located right outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) - only a mile away! - you will find this stunning, solar-powered installation created in 2008 using 202 restored, cast iron street lamps. It has set the scene for many films and will make for a gorgeous backdrop for your next photo-op :)
Travel back in time to the prehistoric ages at this excavation site complete with an adjacent museum and a re-created historic garden!
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La Brea Tar Pits e Museo
5801 Wilshire Blvd
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Travel back in time to the prehistoric ages at this excavation site complete with an adjacent museum and a re-created historic garden!

Shopping

The Grove is a unique outdoor mall. There is a free double-decker trolley, large fountain that "dances" to music each hour, and plenty of great shopping.
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The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
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The Grove is a unique outdoor mall. There is a free double-decker trolley, large fountain that "dances" to music each hour, and plenty of great shopping.
The strip of Melrose Avenue in between La Brea Ave and Fairfax Avenue have an amazing collection of unique shops. It is a unique LA experience and worth wandering the stores.
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Melrose
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The strip of Melrose Avenue in between La Brea Ave and Fairfax Avenue have an amazing collection of unique shops. It is a unique LA experience and worth wandering the stores.
Trendy boulevard full of boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries, and beautiful people.
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Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre Court
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Trendy boulevard full of boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries, and beautiful people.
The Sunset Strip runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and passes through West Hollywood (between eastern border of West Hollywood and western border of Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive). Known for it's famous music establishments including Whiskey A Go Go, The Viper Room, The Roxy Theater, and Sunset Marquis. You will also find an assortment of restaurants with flavors from America, Japan, Thailand, France, Italy, and many more. If you're looking for a good laugh, hop on over to Laugh Factory for some stand-up and check out The Comedy Store (owned by Pauly Shore's mother). Looking to shop till you drop? You'll find clothing stores for everyone in the family, even home decor and eyewear!
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Sunset Strip
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The Sunset Strip runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and passes through West Hollywood (between eastern border of West Hollywood and western border of Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive). Known for it's famous music establishments including Whiskey A Go Go, The Viper Room, The Roxy Theater, and Sunset Marquis. You will also find an assortment of restaurants with flavors from America, Japan, Thailand, France, Italy, and many more. If you're looking for a good laugh, hop on over to Laugh Factory for some stand-up and check out The Comedy Store (owned by Pauly Shore's mother). Looking to shop till you drop? You'll find clothing stores for everyone in the family, even home decor and eyewear!
Inviting ambiance, warm aesthetic, lots to see. Wide selection of new&used books and vinyls. Artists and vendors located on the second floor as well, and a vast crime and horror section in the vault. Everything about this place makes any visitor want to return time and time again.
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street
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Inviting ambiance, warm aesthetic, lots to see. Wide selection of new&used books and vinyls. Artists and vendors located on the second floor as well, and a vast crime and horror section in the vault. Everything about this place makes any visitor want to return time and time again.