Guidebook for Los Angeles

K.C.
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

Fantastic contemporary Italian food. The pizzas are divine. Try the monthly special. They're always great.
101 locals recommend
Maximiliano
5930 York Blvd
101 locals recommend
Fantastic contemporary Italian food. The pizzas are divine. Try the monthly special. They're always great.
A taste of the islands on York Boulevard. Try the saimin -- delicious!
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
4430 York Blvd
A taste of the islands on York Boulevard. Try the saimin -- delicious!
New intimate French bistro. Great wines on offer.
34 locals recommend
Ba
5100 York Boulevard
34 locals recommend
New intimate French bistro. Great wines on offer.
Don't let the building fool you, they've got a drive-thru!
6240 York Blvd
6240 York Boulevard
Don't let the building fool you, they've got a drive-thru!
Amazing huaraches (thus the name) :).
52 locals recommend
El Huarache Azteca
5225 York Blvd
52 locals recommend
Amazing huaraches (thus the name) :).
Great locally owned coffee shop. Fantastic for people watching.
167 locals recommend
Cafe de Leche
5000 York Blvd
167 locals recommend
Great locally owned coffee shop. Fantastic for people watching.
What more can you say. Divine made-to-order donuts.
159 locals recommend
Donut Friend
5107 York Blvd
159 locals recommend
What more can you say. Divine made-to-order donuts.
California diner comfort food. Amazing, decadent pies! Take one to go.
19 locals recommend
Coco's Bakery Restaurant
12032 W Katella Ave
19 locals recommend
California diner comfort food. Amazing, decadent pies! Take one to go.
This casual Italian eatery, once retooled by Gordon Ramsay, serves classic pizzas and pastas.
8 locals recommend
The Capri
4604 Eagle Rock Blvd
8 locals recommend
This casual Italian eatery, once retooled by Gordon Ramsay, serves classic pizzas and pastas.
Outdoor farmer's market open Tuesdays only, hosting produce, prepared food & craft vendors.
23 locals recommend
Old LA/Highland Park Farmers' Market
Marmion Way
23 locals recommend
Outdoor farmer's market open Tuesdays only, hosting produce, prepared food & craft vendors.

Essentials

Clean, well-stocked store for your everyday grocery needs.
10 locals recommend
Vons Pharmacy
1390 Allen Ave
10 locals recommend
Clean, well-stocked store for your everyday grocery needs.
Local nearby hospital.
13 locals recommend
PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital
1225 Wilshire Blvd
13 locals recommend
Local nearby hospital.
Short drive to non-emergency urgent care.
Advanced Urgent Care of Pasadena
797 S Arroyo Pkwy
Short drive to non-emergency urgent care.
Another local hospital.
59 locals recommend
Huntington Hospital
100 W California Blvd
59 locals recommend
Another local hospital.
Local supermarket. Great prices and big selection of latin food.
El Super
5610 York Blvd
Local supermarket. Great prices and big selection of latin food.
A little small but they've got great grocery products. Excellent inexpensive wines and pre-made meals.
1566 Colorado Blvd
1566 Colorado Boulevard
A little small but they've got great grocery products. Excellent inexpensive wines and pre-made meals.
What can you say about Whole Foods? Amazing selection of great food.
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
306 locals recommend
What can you say about Whole Foods? Amazing selection of great food.
What can you say about Whole Foods? Amazing selection of great food.
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo Pkwy
306 locals recommend
What can you say about Whole Foods? Amazing selection of great food.
Local convenience mart.
HIGHLAND KITCHEN
6889 N Figueroa St
Local convenience mart.
Big clean supermarket with low, low prices, naturally. Carries Kroger brands.
38 locals recommend
Food 4 Less
5100 N Figueroa St
38 locals recommend
Big clean supermarket with low, low prices, naturally. Carries Kroger brands.
If you're feeling adventurous and looking for a big, authentic LA grocery shopping experience, this is the place. Huge and always extremely busy. Prices are mind-bogglingly inexpensive.
48 locals recommend
Super King Market 02
2716 N San Fernando Rd
48 locals recommend
If you're feeling adventurous and looking for a big, authentic LA grocery shopping experience, this is the place. Huge and always extremely busy. Prices are mind-bogglingly inexpensive.
We don't have personal experience with this place but it's close-by if you need to satisfy your Pilates craving.
Pilates Eagle Rock
5112 Colorado Blvd
We don't have personal experience with this place but it's close-by if you need to satisfy your Pilates craving.
Local gym for women.
Curves
1414 West Colorado Boulevard
Local gym for women.
Local Yoga studio. Looks like it gets good reviews.
35 locals recommend
Highland Park Yoga (formerly Namaste)
5116 York Blvd
35 locals recommend
Local Yoga studio. Looks like it gets good reviews.
Here's a local CrossFit gym, which appears to get good reviews.
Nela CrossFit Eagle Rock
4662 Eagle Rock Blvd
Here's a local CrossFit gym, which appears to get good reviews.
Smaller gym relative to the big chains. It appears to get good reviews.
World Gym
1001 E Colorado St
Smaller gym relative to the big chains. It appears to get good reviews.
The staple of big California gyms. There are two facilities in Glendale. One at 240 N Brand and the other at 450 N Brand. 450 N Brand appears to be the larger option with more equipment.
223 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness
8612 Santa Monica Blvd
223 locals recommend
The staple of big California gyms. There are two facilities in Glendale. One at 240 N Brand and the other at 450 N Brand. 450 N Brand appears to be the larger option with more equipment.
The staple of big California gyms. There are two facilities in Glendale. This one at 450 N Brand and another at 240 N Brand. 450 N Brand appears to be the larger option with more equipment.
450 N Brand Blvd
450 North Brand Boulevard
The staple of big California gyms. There are two facilities in Glendale. This one at 450 N Brand and another at 240 N Brand. 450 N Brand appears to be the larger option with more equipment.
Nice local drugstore and pharmacy. Includes your standard basic foodstuffs, beauty products and medicines.
238 locals recommend
CVS
4414 York Blvd
238 locals recommend
Nice local drugstore and pharmacy. Includes your standard basic foodstuffs, beauty products and medicines.
Local place for dry cleaning and drop-off "fluff-n-fold" laundry service. They can usually get laundry back to you next-day.
Highland Park Launderette & Cleaners
5630 York Blvd
Local place for dry cleaning and drop-off "fluff-n-fold" laundry service. They can usually get laundry back to you next-day.
Local place for doing your laundry. We haven't been here but it appears to get good ratings on Yelp. Looks to be generally clean and appealing.
6 locals recommend
The Laundromat of Highland Park
5515 York Blvd
6 locals recommend
Local place for doing your laundry. We haven't been here but it appears to get good ratings on Yelp. Looks to be generally clean and appealing.

Entertainment & Activities

Historic cinema house that happens to get the best first-run movies.
79 locals recommend
Highland Theatres
5604 N Figueroa St
79 locals recommend
Historic cinema house that happens to get the best first-run movies.
The legendary Rose Bowl
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
575 locals recommend
The legendary Rose Bowl
Close-by arena for all things sports and entertainment. Catch a big concert, watch the Dodgers play... Guaranteed to be a fun time.
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa St
1228 locals recommend
Close-by arena for all things sports and entertainment. Catch a big concert, watch the Dodgers play... Guaranteed to be a fun time.
One of the best zoos in the U.S. Easy to get to and affordable. Located in a beautiful setting with lots to see.
328 locals recommend
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr
328 locals recommend
One of the best zoos in the U.S. Easy to get to and affordable. Located in a beautiful setting with lots to see.
The famed Universal CityWalk. You'll find many things to amuse you here. From a Jaws ride, to shopping, to movies.
516 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
516 locals recommend
The famed Universal CityWalk. You'll find many things to amuse you here. From a Jaws ride, to shopping, to movies.

Parks & Nature

New family-friendly park with great playground equipment for the kiddos.
22 locals recommend
York Park
4596 N Avenue 50
22 locals recommend
New family-friendly park with great playground equipment for the kiddos.
Big local park and recreation area with a playground and picnic and grilling areas.
13 locals recommend
Eagle Rock Recreation Center
1100 Eagle Vista Dr
13 locals recommend
Big local park and recreation area with a playground and picnic and grilling areas.
A truly LA experience. Angelenos drive here from miles around to either hike up hills with determination or stroll around to take in the beauty of the park.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 locals recommend
A truly LA experience. Angelenos drive here from miles around to either hike up hills with determination or stroll around to take in the beauty of the park.

Arts & Culture

Just a short five-minute drive from the house.
49 locals recommend
Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd
49 locals recommend
Just a short five-minute drive from the house.
Collection of European paintings and sculpture ranging from the 14th to the 20th century.
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado Blvd
485 locals recommend
Collection of European paintings and sculpture ranging from the 14th to the 20th century.
NELAart Second Saturday Gallery night has been an ongoing evening of festivities for almost 10 years. Enjoy art and culture in Northeast Los Angeles.
5668 York Blvd
5668 York Boulevard
NELAart Second Saturday Gallery night has been an ongoing evening of festivities for almost 10 years. Enjoy art and culture in Northeast Los Angeles.
One of the most popular open-air concert and performance auditoriums in the country. Traffic is a bit of a pain to get here so consider using public transport or an Uber.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
1407 locals recommend
One of the most popular open-air concert and performance auditoriums in the country. Traffic is a bit of a pain to get here so consider using public transport or an Uber.
An amazing open-air concert and performance venue that's actually pretty underappreciated in my opinion. Great location and laid-back vibe make this a popular destination in the summertime.
12 locals recommend
Starlight Bowl
1249 Lockheed View Dr
12 locals recommend
An amazing open-air concert and performance venue that's actually pretty underappreciated in my opinion. Great location and laid-back vibe make this a popular destination in the summertime.
Take a look at this refreshing take on California artists. From classic to contemporary and beyond.
43 locals recommend
Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA)
490 Union St
43 locals recommend
Take a look at this refreshing take on California artists. From classic to contemporary and beyond.

Drinks & Nightlife

Hip local bar and restaurant.
219 locals recommend
The York
5018 York Blvd
219 locals recommend
Hip local bar and restaurant.
Hip, artsy haunt featuring rotating draft beers, wine and creative spins on global bar bites.
148 locals recommend
The Hermosillo
5125 York Blvd
148 locals recommend
Hip, artsy haunt featuring rotating draft beers, wine and creative spins on global bar bites.
Stylish, patio-equipped place for handcrafted cocktails and an updated take on American comfort food.
100 locals recommend
Sonny's Hideaway
5137 York Blvd
100 locals recommend
Stylish, patio-equipped place for handcrafted cocktails and an updated take on American comfort food.
Trendy spot offering hip decor and a drink program that features unexpected ingredients.
25 locals recommend
The Offbeat
6316 York Blvd
25 locals recommend
Trendy spot offering hip decor and a drink program that features unexpected ingredients.
Casual local spot for bowling & drinks in a relaxed retro setting with live music and karaoke.
16 locals recommend
All Star Lanes
4459 Eagle Rock Blvd
16 locals recommend
Casual local spot for bowling & drinks in a relaxed retro setting with live music and karaoke.

Shopping

One of the best new open-air malls in the country. Stroll wistfully past top-notch stores like Nordstrom, take in some great cuisine and shop til you drop. Next to the Glendale Galleria, which is huge
642 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way
642 locals recommend
One of the best new open-air malls in the country. Stroll wistfully past top-notch stores like Nordstrom, take in some great cuisine and shop til you drop. Next to the Glendale Galleria, which is huge
It's a bit of a drive but you shouldn't come to LA without experiencing one of the best open-air malls in the universe. The attached Farmers Market isn't just for great food. Also many eclectic shops
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2581 locals recommend
It's a bit of a drive but you shouldn't come to LA without experiencing one of the best open-air malls in the universe. The attached Farmers Market isn't just for great food. Also many eclectic shops