Topaz’s guidebook
Food scene
Kitchen Mouse
5904 N Figueroa StBreakfast/Brunch
Otoño
5715 N Figueroa StGreat for dinner or date
Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdCoffee shop
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdBest tacos in Northeast LA
B Twentyfour
2223 N BroadwayCoffee shop
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64Great for breakfast and lunch.
Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa StOne of the best restaurants in Los Angeles
Neighborhoods
Hipster neighborhood filled with great coffee shops, vintage clothing stores, restaurants, bars and pubs, it has a train station that will take you to DTLA or Pasadena.
132 locals recommend
Highland Park
Hipster neighborhood filled with great coffee shops, vintage clothing stores, restaurants, bars and pubs, it has a train station that will take you to DTLA or Pasadena.
Fair Oaks Ave and Mission street filled with old cute restaurants, shops.
27 locals recommend
South Pasadena
Fair Oaks Ave and Mission street filled with old cute restaurants, shops.
In the center, Old Pasadena is a shopping and dining district known for its Victorian and art deco buildings. The strikingly modern Norton Simon Museum houses notable European and Asian art, plus a sculpture garden.
161 locals recommend
Pasadena
In the center, Old Pasadena is a shopping and dining district known for its Victorian and art deco buildings. The strikingly modern Norton Simon Museum houses notable European and Asian art, plus a sculpture garden.
Modern high-rises mix with architectural landmarks, such as El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the city’s 1781 birthplace. Anchoring the Music Center performing arts complex is Walt Disney Concert Hall, with striking steel architecture designed by Frank Gehry
737 locals recommend
Downtown Los Angeles
Modern high-rises mix with architectural landmarks, such as El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the city’s 1781 birthplace. Anchoring the Music Center performing arts complex is Walt Disney Concert Hall, with striking steel architecture designed by Frank Gehry
Home to an urban artists' colony in the '70s, Downtown L.A.'s Arts District has recently re-emerged as a hotbed for creatives of all types. Located just east of Little Tokyo and west of the L.A. River, it’s now an exciting place for locals and visitors alike to explore—not to mention, eat, drink, and sleep. Kick off with a street art tour of the area, then check out the work of emerging artists at the community's creative hub; sample bang-up tacos at a beloved food truck-turned-brick-and-mortar restaurant; and get your daily dose of hops at the laid-back local beer hall.
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction AvenueHome to an urban artists' colony in the '70s, Downtown L.A.'s Arts District has recently re-emerged as a hotbed for creatives of all types. Located just east of Little Tokyo and west of the L.A. River, it’s now an exciting place for locals and visitors alike to explore—not to mention, eat, drink, and sleep. Kick off with a street art tour of the area, then check out the work of emerging artists at the community's creative hub; sample bang-up tacos at a beloved food truck-turned-brick-and-mortar restaurant; and get your daily dose of hops at the laid-back local beer hall.
Shopping
One of the biggest flea markets in Los Angeles. Opened second Sunday each month.
31 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
360 N Arroyo BlvdOne of the biggest flea markets in Los Angeles. Opened second Sunday each month.
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayOutside mall with many stores and restaurants and more
Grocery
Fresco Community Market
5914 Monterey RdGrocery shopping
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveGrocery
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwySightseeing
Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 N Spring StBeautiful park with the view of DTLA
Angels Point
Angels Point RoadHiking area with views of DTLA