Guidebook for Los Angeles (Casa Tonica)
Shopping
Great selections of products, also check out the hip Echo Park/Silverlake neighborhod!
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveGreat selections of products, also check out the hip Echo Park/Silverlake neighborhod!
Everyone who goes to Beverly Hills would check out Rodeo Drive & the nearby "Golden Triangle" that has stores of many luxurious brands. From East, take bus 720 (along Wilshire) or 704 (Santa Monica).
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Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveEveryone who goes to Beverly Hills would check out Rodeo Drive & the nearby "Golden Triangle" that has stores of many luxurious brands. From East, take bus 720 (along Wilshire) or 704 (Santa Monica).
It is an outdoor shopping mall along Colorado Blvd. You can also check out near by restaurants and places around the Memorial Park Metro Gold Line station.
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Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdIt is an outdoor shopping mall along Colorado Blvd. You can also check out near by restaurants and places around the Memorial Park Metro Gold Line station.
Like the Grove in Mid-City. This is one of the best outdoor shopping malls in LA. Great place to shop and walk around.
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The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayLike the Grove in Mid-City. This is one of the best outdoor shopping malls in LA. Great place to shop and walk around.
One of the best outdoor shopping malls in town. Also check out the amazing Farmers' Market right next door. Big parking lot.
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrOne of the best outdoor shopping malls in town. Also check out the amazing Farmers' Market right next door. Big parking lot.
Outdoor shopping for clothing at the center of Fashion District!
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Santee Alley
Santee AlleyOutdoor shopping for clothing at the center of Fashion District!
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetGreat bookstore in the middle of downtown.
Nice outdoor shopping experience with top notch shops and great restaurants.
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdNice outdoor shopping experience with top notch shops and great restaurants.
Food Scene
This great coffee and easy going cafe has free wifi!
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Charlie's Coffee House
266 Monterey RdThis great coffee and easy going cafe has free wifi!
Nice hang out in the heart of the Art District in Downtown Los Angeles!
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Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StNice hang out in the heart of the Art District in Downtown Los Angeles!
A ramen institution in Little Tokyo. Great place for a late night dinner and catch a ride with the Gold Line and you are back to "Three Cows" just 4 stations away!
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Daikokuya
327 1st StA ramen institution in Little Tokyo. Great place for a late night dinner and catch a ride with the Gold Line and you are back to "Three Cows" just 4 stations away!
This place is great for lunch and brunch. Check out their very creative menu from chashu pork to pancakes.
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JiST cafe
116 Judge John Aiso StThis place is great for lunch and brunch. Check out their very creative menu from chashu pork to pancakes.
This is a great brunch place right across the street. Have some great Mexican food to start your day!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-abeja-restaurant-los-angeles
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La Abeja Restaurant
3700 North Figueroa StreetThis is a great brunch place right across the street. Have some great Mexican food to start your day!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-abeja-restaurant-los-angeles
Some Italian food just right around the corner!
Yelp review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/pasta-fresca-italian-grill-los-angeles
Mi Ciudad
4017 North Figueroa StreetSome Italian food just right around the corner!
Yelp review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/pasta-fresca-italian-grill-los-angeles
Highly recommend in our neighborhood if you are looking for burgers!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cypress-best-burgers-los-angeles
Cypress Best Burgers
3240 N Figueroa StHighly recommend in our neighborhood if you are looking for burgers!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cypress-best-burgers-los-angeles
Walking distance from 3COWS. Good people, good coffee, free wifi!
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Antigua
3400 N Figueroa StWalking distance from 3COWS. Good people, good coffee, free wifi!
Lovely coffee place in Highland Park. Just one stop via Gold Line. Check out stores and cool places in the area too.
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Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StLovely coffee place in Highland Park. Just one stop via Gold Line. Check out stores and cool places in the area too.
Junior Pizza
3520 N Figueroa StJust a few blocks down. Great place if you are craving for pizza.
Located in the parking lot of Superior Groceries, this place is a hidden gem! Check Yelp! and you will see what I mean!
Taco Fiesta
4501 N Figueroa StLocated in the parking lot of Superior Groceries, this place is a hidden gem! Check Yelp! and you will see what I mean!
Great salads and sandwiches. If you are heading to the Grove, plan to grab a bite there!
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Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AveGreat salads and sandwiches. If you are heading to the Grove, plan to grab a bite there!
El Huarachito
3010 N BroadwayDown-to-earth Mexican food in Lincoln Heights!
It is a pizza/pasta place, deli and liquor store all-in-one. Another great place opened in Lincoln Heights.
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The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop
2927 N BroadwayIt is a pizza/pasta place, deli and liquor store all-in-one. Another great place opened in Lincoln Heights.
Great place in the Glassell Park neighborhood (opened in January 2016). They have breakfast and lunch menus, closes at 3pm.
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Division 3
3329 Division StGreat place in the Glassell Park neighborhood (opened in January 2016). They have breakfast and lunch menus, closes at 3pm.
Nice breakfast & brunch. Their croissants are some of the best in LA (according to LA Weekly).
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The Village Bakery and Cafe
3119 Los Feliz BlvdNice breakfast & brunch. Their croissants are some of the best in LA (according to LA Weekly).
Nice restaurant/bar in the York neighborhood. Live music sometimes in the evenings.
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The York
5018 York BlvdNice restaurant/bar in the York neighborhood. Live music sometimes in the evenings.
Great place to hang out and eat with a lot of choices from Chinese, Salvadorian to American cuisines!
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Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayGreat place to hang out and eat with a lot of choices from Chinese, Salvadorian to American cuisines!
Spring Arcade Lobby
541 S Spring StNice indoor arcade with great restaurant and cafes!
Love this place! A contemporary decor with just awesome Korean BBQ! Beware parking for dinner time could be tricky since this whole block and 6th street is very popular. It is about 10-15 min walk from the closest subway stations (Wilshire/Normandy & Wilshire/Vermont)
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Quarters Korean BBQ
3465 W 6th StLove this place! A contemporary decor with just awesome Korean BBQ! Beware parking for dinner time could be tricky since this whole block and 6th street is very popular. It is about 10-15 min walk from the closest subway stations (Wilshire/Normandy & Wilshire/Vermont)
A local deli that is within the Tropicana grocery store. Great sandwiches, fries and friendly staff. Eat like a local in this nice lunch spot.
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Monte 52
5200 Monte Vista StA local deli that is within the Tropicana grocery store. Great sandwiches, fries and friendly staff. Eat like a local in this nice lunch spot.
Free wifi cafe that has great quality lattes and it is right across of a children's playground. It just has a great vibe for some reasons!
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Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdFree wifi cafe that has great quality lattes and it is right across of a children's playground. It just has a great vibe for some reasons!
Great Italian food in Highland Park! It has a cozy and more casual feel to it. Food is always consistent - high quality and fresh, and that is what Italian food suppose to be.
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Maximiliano
5930 York BlvdGreat Italian food in Highland Park! It has a cozy and more casual feel to it. Food is always consistent - high quality and fresh, and that is what Italian food suppose to be.
Welcome to the York Blvd food scene! Great ramen, affordable prices, and great for people watching especially on the weekends.
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Ramen of York by Silverlake Ramen
5051 York BlvdWelcome to the York Blvd food scene! Great ramen, affordable prices, and great for people watching especially on the weekends.
Scoops
2143 West 182nd StreetIce cream on York! Just lovely!
A neat spot for some coffee after checking out shops in the Atwater Village. Free wifi!
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Kaldi Coffee
3147 Glendale BlvdA neat spot for some coffee after checking out shops in the Atwater Village. Free wifi!
Great pizza on York! Great for late night bites! Busy in the evenings and weekends.
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TOWN Pizza
5101 York BlvdGreat pizza on York! Great for late night bites! Busy in the evenings and weekends.
Great mid-western style burger and pie! It is a historic place and you can tell from the decor.
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The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdGreat mid-western style burger and pie! It is a historic place and you can tell from the decor.
Very nice ramen. I like the Black with black sesame, soulful brooth and chashu!
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Modan Artisanal Ramen
700 Fair Oaks AveVery nice ramen. I like the Black with black sesame, soulful brooth and chashu!
Originally from Smith Street, Brooklyn. This is a great place for artisan ice cream.
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
5915 Franklin AveOriginally from Smith Street, Brooklyn. This is a great place for artisan ice cream.
Nice cafe where you can chill out or work for hours!
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Groundwork Coffee Co.
150 N Larchmont BlvdNice cafe where you can chill out or work for hours!
My favorite Japanese/Korean fusion cuisine. It is hard to get to without a car, if you do, you would enjoy their variety of selections.
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Ramenya
11660 Gateway BlvdMy favorite Japanese/Korean fusion cuisine. It is hard to get to without a car, if you do, you would enjoy their variety of selections.
Nice bakery opened in 2017. This is also the location of the catering company Heirloom Bakery.
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Yolk & Flour
Nice bakery opened in 2017. This is also the location of the catering company Heirloom Bakery.
Opens 9 to 9. This is a very homey restaurant is just next door to a middle school that makes delicious Salvadorian Food, especially Pupusas!
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Maya's Restaurant
200 S Ave 19Opens 9 to 9. This is a very homey restaurant is just next door to a middle school that makes delicious Salvadorian Food, especially Pupusas!
If you happened to be in La Cresenta, this is a great spot for quality food and coffee. Free wifi makes it easy if you want to do some work!
Tickle Tree Café
2853 Foothill BlvdIf you happened to be in La Cresenta, this is a great spot for quality food and coffee. Free wifi makes it easy if you want to do some work!
One of the best coffee rosters on the Westside! This little cafe is just right across from the Sony Studio and staffs are professional and friendly. Must try if you are in Culver City!
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The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
10117 Washington BlvdOne of the best coffee rosters on the Westside! This little cafe is just right across from the Sony Studio and staffs are professional and friendly. Must try if you are in Culver City!
Close to the Gold Line Lincoln Heights station, it is a famous tacos stand that opens in evenings from 5pm to around midnight. A must stop in my neighborhood. Don't be surprised by the long line!
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Ave 26 Taco Stand
Close to the Gold Line Lincoln Heights station, it is a famous tacos stand that opens in evenings from 5pm to around midnight. A must stop in my neighborhood. Don't be surprised by the long line!
Opened in Fall 2018, this is a cozy place for a cup of joe and do a little shopping.
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Starbucks
300 E Colorado BlvdOpened in Fall 2018, this is a cozy place for a cup of joe and do a little shopping.
Yummy! This is one of the best places for Taiwanese food in LA! Instead of bumping with people at the night markets in the rather hot and humid Taiwan, you are here for a treat for delicious food, with great a/c and great seatings. Highly recommended!
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Joy
5100 York BlvdYummy! This is one of the best places for Taiwanese food in LA! Instead of bumping with people at the night markets in the rather hot and humid Taiwan, you are here for a treat for delicious food, with great a/c and great seatings. Highly recommended!
If you happen to ride your bike along the Los Angeles River bike path, you will run into several food places, like La Colombe. Awesome draft latte and it is located right next to a shared office.
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La Colombe Frogtown Cafe and Roastery
2828 Newell StIf you happen to ride your bike along the Los Angeles River bike path, you will run into several food places, like La Colombe. Awesome draft latte and it is located right next to a shared office.
An L.A. classic now available in Highland Park! They make really awesome pizzas and a must-try!
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Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StAn L.A. classic now available in Highland Park! They make really awesome pizzas and a must-try!
If you are craving for some nice dumplings, this would be my recommendation. In central Highland Park, just 10 min drive away form home.
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Mason's Dumpling Shop
5803 N Figueroa StIf you are craving for some nice dumplings, this would be my recommendation. In central Highland Park, just 10 min drive away form home.
This little place is a hidden gem! I love their flat noodles and thai ice tea. Prices are really affordable. Highly recommended when you are in Hollywood area.
Pailin Thai Cuisine
5621 Hollywood BlvdThis little place is a hidden gem! I love their flat noodles and thai ice tea. Prices are really affordable. Highly recommended when you are in Hollywood area.
A Chinese bakery with a lot of my favorite pastries! This is an institution and has been there for more than 30 years. Try it out when you are in Chinatown!
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Phoenix Bakery, Inc.
969 N BroadwayA Chinese bakery with a lot of my favorite pastries! This is an institution and has been there for more than 30 years. Try it out when you are in Chinatown!
Great ramen brought to you by Silverlake Ramen. Must try!
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Ramen of York by Silverlake Ramen
5051 York BlvdGreat ramen brought to you by Silverlake Ramen. Must try!
Really awesome family style restaurant with fabulous Peruvian-Chinese cuisine. The family who owns it has a very amazing story. Check out their stylish restaurant!
Chifa
4374 Eagle Rock BoulevardReally awesome family style restaurant with fabulous Peruvian-Chinese cuisine. The family who owns it has a very amazing story. Check out their stylish restaurant!
This one is closest to Casa Tonica and has really great breakfast and lunch. I would grab a fresh orange juice from them too!
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Delia's Restaurant
4501 York BlvdThis one is closest to Casa Tonica and has really great breakfast and lunch. I would grab a fresh orange juice from them too!
Maya's Restaurant
200 S Ave 19Great Salvadorian pupusas!
Located in the newly gentrified Cypress Park village. Awesome cafe with amazing bagels and coffee.
1802 Roasters
1206 Cypress AveLocated in the newly gentrified Cypress Park village. Awesome cafe with amazing bagels and coffee.
Located in the newly gentrified Cypress Park village. Just across from 1802 coffee roaster. It is the sister store of Kumquat on York. Mostly outside sitting.
Loquat Coffee
1201 Cypress AvenueLocated in the newly gentrified Cypress Park village. Just across from 1802 coffee roaster. It is the sister store of Kumquat on York. Mostly outside sitting.
The most dandy coffee shop in Highland Park! Try out their specialty drinks and you would be very impressed.
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Kumquat Coffee Co.
4936 York BlvdThe most dandy coffee shop in Highland Park! Try out their specialty drinks and you would be very impressed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very nice bar with great drinks and services. Try out their Tiki Tuesday drink menu!
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Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York BlvdVery nice bar with great drinks and services. Try out their Tiki Tuesday drink menu!
Located in the Art District, it is a bar, restaurant and market! Open until late, enjoy a variety of vegetarian food as well as awesome cocktails.
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Zinc Cafe & Market and Bar
580 Mateo StreetLocated in the Art District, it is a bar, restaurant and market! Open until late, enjoy a variety of vegetarian food as well as awesome cocktails.
It is also a very hip bar. Great music on many nights of the week. One of the hippest bars in town.
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ETA
5630 N Figueroa StIt is also a very hip bar. Great music on many nights of the week. One of the hippest bars in town.
This little Moroccan decorated bar in the middle of Hifi (Historic Filipino Town) is one of the best place for great drinks (and cheap) and great music. Nightly musical performances from some of the best musicians in town. Great place to hang for some fine music.
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1642 W Temple St #1642
1642 West Temple StreetThis little Moroccan decorated bar in the middle of Hifi (Historic Filipino Town) is one of the best place for great drinks (and cheap) and great music. Nightly musical performances from some of the best musicians in town. Great place to hang for some fine music.
It is also a restaurant and bar! The first Zebulon was opened in NYC and now moved to LA. Check out this place for nightly cutting-edge music!
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Zebulon
2478 Fletcher DrIt is also a restaurant and bar! The first Zebulon was opened in NYC and now moved to LA. Check out this place for nightly cutting-edge music!
Arts & Culture
Great architecture by Frank Gehry. Check out also the Broad Museum and Colburn School next door.
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Sala Concerti Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveGreat architecture by Frank Gehry. Check out also the Broad Museum and Colburn School next door.
The newest contemporary museum in town, which displays Eli Broad's art collections. It is free and you can either make a reservation online or just walkin! Check out also the Music Center's Disney Hall, Dorothy Chandler, Mark Taper Forum, as well as Grand Park near by.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe newest contemporary museum in town, which displays Eli Broad's art collections. It is free and you can either make a reservation online or just walkin! Check out also the Music Center's Disney Hall, Dorothy Chandler, Mark Taper Forum, as well as Grand Park near by.
Take a picture at the Urban Light, a light pole installation by artists Chris burden, and check out their wonderful collection at LACMA. Free concert on Sundays at 2pm, and Jazz at LACMA during summer/fall on Friday evenings.
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Museo d'Arte della Contea di Los Angeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdTake a picture at the Urban Light, a light pole installation by artists Chris burden, and check out their wonderful collection at LACMA. Free concert on Sundays at 2pm, and Jazz at LACMA during summer/fall on Friday evenings.
Opened in May 2017, this former Masonic temple was restored to its glory by the Foundation and it is a cool place to check out this unique collection of contemporary art focuses on works in the past 25 years. Admission is free by reserving your ticket online!
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Maurice and Paul Marciano Art Foundation
Opened in May 2017, this former Masonic temple was restored to its glory by the Foundation and it is a cool place to check out this unique collection of contemporary art focuses on works in the past 25 years. Admission is free by reserving your ticket online!
A jazz club founded by pianist Don Randi in 1970. This is one of the few clubs in town that has jazz almost every night of the year. Their baked potato is pretty darn good, too!
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The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga BlvdA jazz club founded by pianist Don Randi in 1970. This is one of the few clubs in town that has jazz almost every night of the year. Their baked potato is pretty darn good, too!
Everything Else
Jazz club in Little Tokyo – often hosts musicians from around the US and abroad. You can always catch the Gold Line near by and my station is just 4 stops away!
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Blue Whale
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StJazz club in Little Tokyo – often hosts musicians from around the US and abroad. You can always catch the Gold Line near by and my station is just 4 stops away!
Literally minutes away! Partial view of fireworks can be seen from the apartment.
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Stadio Dodger
1000 Vin Scully AveLiterally minutes away! Partial view of fireworks can be seen from the apartment.
This area is just on the east side of Alameda, adjacent to Little Tokyo. Lots of places to eat and drink, plus art shows, etc. the Angel City Brewery, Groundwork coffee, Spring & Zinc (vegan)...
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Art District
Traction AvenueThis area is just on the east side of Alameda, adjacent to Little Tokyo. Lots of places to eat and drink, plus art shows, etc. the Angel City Brewery, Groundwork coffee, Spring & Zinc (vegan)...
Koreatown is huge, but my favorite places are along 6th St between Vermont and Western. Metro Purple Line: Wilshire/Vermont, Normandie & Western stations.
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Koreatown
Koreatown is huge, but my favorite places are along 6th St between Vermont and Western. Metro Purple Line: Wilshire/Vermont, Normandie & Western stations.
Not an ordinary bike store - a very friendly gentleman owns it. Watch out for live concerts on the second Saturday each month.
Bike Oven
3706 N Figueroa StNot an ordinary bike store - a very friendly gentleman owns it. Watch out for live concerts on the second Saturday each month.
One of the two Audubon Centers in California. Check out their website for programs.
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Audubon Center at Debs Park
4700 Griffin AveOne of the two Audubon Centers in California. Check out their website for programs.
Southwest Museum
4600 Marmion WayCheck out their website for hours.
One of the museums in the Arroyo Canyon area. Victorian houses and many historic buildings can be found there.
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Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer StOne of the museums in the Arroyo Canyon area. Victorian houses and many historic buildings can be found there.
Great place to hike and see the stunning view of Downtown LA!
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Parco regionale Ernest E Debs
4235 Monterey RdGreat place to hike and see the stunning view of Downtown LA!
Great place to learn about the Los Angeles River - its history and efforts of conservation in recent years.
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Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
570 W Ave 26Great place to learn about the Los Angeles River - its history and efforts of conservation in recent years.
Sightseeing
Unlike Chinatown or Little Tokyo, restaurant/stores in Thaitown is a bit sporadically located. Get off Redline metro Hollywood/Western. My favorite places are Ruen Pair (towards east) & Palms (west).
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Thai Town
Unlike Chinatown or Little Tokyo, restaurant/stores in Thaitown is a bit sporadically located. Get off Redline metro Hollywood/Western. My favorite places are Ruen Pair (towards east) & Palms (west).
Driving along Baxter Street is an interesting experience. I will let you discover on your own! (check a Youtube video)
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Baxter Street
Baxter StreetDriving along Baxter Street is an interesting experience. I will let you discover on your own! (check a Youtube video)
Historic building, with stunning view of LA. Must see!
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Osservatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdHistoric building, with stunning view of LA. Must see!
Essentials
Closest grocery shop, but nevertheless a very good one - big, great selections, reasonable prices, some Mexican specialty food available in this store.
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Superior Grocers
133 W Ave 45Closest grocery shop, but nevertheless a very good one - big, great selections, reasonable prices, some Mexican specialty food available in this store.
Coin Laundry
4477 Beverly BlvdThis is the one I would recommend close to my place!
T-Mobile
5701 N Figueroa StGet your SIM card here from T-Mobile!
Aztec Laundry
3520 N Figueroa StClosest laundry to THREE COWS, opens daily until 11pm.