Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Taqueria Mi Casita
418 E Vernon AveA hole in the wall place with authentic Mexican cuisine.
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayEmporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
This homey Mexican joint with kitschy decor offers tacos, burritos & tortas, plus late-night hours. Hand made tortillas. Great meat selection. A lot of toppings and extras to choose from. Salsas, beans, grilled onions, etc. Yummy! The only thing is that parking might be an issue.
La Carreta
1471 E Vernon AveThis homey Mexican joint with kitschy decor offers tacos, burritos & tortas, plus late-night hours. Hand made tortillas. Great meat selection. A lot of toppings and extras to choose from. Salsas, beans, grilled onions, etc. Yummy! The only thing is that parking might be an issue.
King Taco # 6B
645 E Washington BlvdOriginal King Taco famous for its red salsa and meat flavor.
Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, sandwiches, wings & Southern-influenced sides.
9 locals recommend
Church's Chicken
1811 W Jefferson BlvdFast-food chain offering fried chicken, sandwiches, wings & Southern-influenced sides.
Classic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
6000 Pacific BoulevardClassic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.
Busy local chain eatery for quick-serve Mexican cooking, from tacos to mulitas, plus a salsa bar.
Tacos El Gavilan
4380 S BroadwayBusy local chain eatery for quick-serve Mexican cooking, from tacos to mulitas, plus a salsa bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
$20 cover and cash only drinks make The Mayan an expensive option. However there are four floors with different lounges and different vibes. If you need a break from a large crowd, you can easily slip into a secluded lounge. There's a weekly burlesque show - a must see.
42 locals recommend
The Mayan
1038 S Hill St$20 cover and cash only drinks make The Mayan an expensive option. However there are four floors with different lounges and different vibes. If you need a break from a large crowd, you can easily slip into a secluded lounge. There's a weekly burlesque show - a must see.
Sightseeing
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdGreat area to see Museums and shopping
Great place to view the city, visit museum, horse back riding and hiking area.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat place to view the city, visit museum, horse back riding and hiking area.
Parks & Nature
Modern park known for its 10-story purple bell tower features summer concerts & community events.
93 locals recommend
Pershing Square
532 S Olive StModern park known for its 10-story purple bell tower features summer concerts & community events.
This small space with lawns, trees & gardens sits near a range of venues such as arenas & museums.
60 locals recommend
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park DrThis small space with lawns, trees & gardens sits near a range of venues such as arenas & museums.
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdExpansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.
193 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Arboretum
301 N Baldwin AveSprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.
Shopping
Famed flea market features a range of vendors selling clothing, handbags, accessories & street fare.
101 locals recommend
The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic BlvdFamed flea market features a range of vendors selling clothing, handbags, accessories & street fare.
Small, full-service grocery store offering produce & meat, plus a deli & prepared foods to go.
16 locals recommend
Numero Uno Market
701 E Jefferson BlvdSmall, full-service grocery store offering produce & meat, plus a deli & prepared foods to go.
Vernon Collective
1833 E Vernon AveCollectible.
Old-school flea market features an eclectic range of vendors selling clothing, wares, fare & beyond.
Alameda Swap Meet
4501 S Alameda StOld-school flea market features an eclectic range of vendors selling clothing, wares, fare & beyond.
Arts & Culture
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. The whole place has a very "Night of the Museum " Movie vibe which is very cool."
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdFrom T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. The whole place has a very "Night of the Museum " Movie vibe which is very cool."
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThis 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
Entertainment & Activities
Massive, modern arena hosts LA teams, the Lakers, Clippers, Kings & Sparks, plus music headliners.
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StMassive, modern arena hosts LA teams, the Lakers, Clippers, Kings & Sparks, plus music headliners.
The placita is just beautiful! It’s like to have a little piece of Mexico in Los Angeles, CA. I love the concept of the shops. There are also a few places to eat.
7 locals recommend
Placita Olvera
5-11 Olvera StThe placita is just beautiful! It’s like to have a little piece of Mexico in Los Angeles, CA. I love the concept of the shops. There are also a few places to eat.