Guidebook for Los Angeles
Arts & Culture
While visiting you can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdWhile visiting you can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
Stunning installations. The museum is free BUT you must secure tickets at least a month in advance. It's that popular.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveStunning installations. The museum is free BUT you must secure tickets at least a month in advance. It's that popular.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFree, just have to pay for parking.
Parks & Nature
Los Liones Canyon Trail
Los Liones Canyon TrailStunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Get the best views of the Hollywood Sign and a great workout!
78 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon DriveGet the best views of the Hollywood Sign and a great workout!
Shopping
Plenty to do on 3rd St. Promenade: Shopping, eating, watching.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadePlenty to do on 3rd St. Promenade: Shopping, eating, watching.
The widest variety of shops, movie theater, free parking (with validation).
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe widest variety of shops, movie theater, free parking (with validation).
Essentials
1 Mile drive from the apartment. Has a Starbucks located inside and is in the same shopping center as a CVS, Jamba Juice, Nail Salon, and Sushi Restaurant
947 locals recommend
Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvd1 Mile drive from the apartment. Has a Starbucks located inside and is in the same shopping center as a CVS, Jamba Juice, Nail Salon, and Sushi Restaurant
Jay's Market
4000 W Pico BlvdCheap groceries, good liquor and beer prices. 5 min walk from apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
Terrific architecture and rooftop garden perfect for photography.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveTerrific architecture and rooftop garden perfect for photography.
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StSports, Food, Night Life.
Iconic Santa Monica at it's finest. Rent bikes to bike along the boardwalk between Santa Monica and Venice Beach!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIconic Santa Monica at it's finest. Rent bikes to bike along the boardwalk between Santa Monica and Venice Beach!
Amazing Rock Climbing gym. Features belaying and bouldering. 15 min drive from the apartment.
8 locals recommend
Cliffs of Id
2537 S Fairfax AveAmazing Rock Climbing gym. Features belaying and bouldering. 15 min drive from the apartment.
Food Scene
Literally the best tacos in the city. Cheap prices. Cash only. Know that it will be particularly busy between 9PM and 12AM.
74 locals recommend
Leo's Tacos Truck
415 Glendale BlvdLiterally the best tacos in the city. Cheap prices. Cash only. Know that it will be particularly busy between 9PM and 12AM.
Within a 5 min walk of the apartment. Amazing Fried Chicken!
31 locals recommend
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
1262 Crenshaw BlvdWithin a 5 min walk of the apartment. Amazing Fried Chicken!
The best ramen in LA. Be prepared to wait in line. Usual wait time is 30-45 min.
122 locals recommend
Daikokuya
327 1st StThe best ramen in LA. Be prepared to wait in line. Usual wait time is 30-45 min.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer/liquor choices, American comfort food, patio or dining room options. Oh, there's also a giant tree growing through the dining room area!
170 locals recommend
The Hudson
1114 N Crescent Heights BlvdGreat beer/liquor choices, American comfort food, patio or dining room options. Oh, there's also a giant tree growing through the dining room area!
Has everything you want in a bar. Great beer/liquor selection, darts, ping pong, foosball AND theres a pizza place next door!
41 locals recommend
Tony's Saloon
2017 E 7th StHas everything you want in a bar. Great beer/liquor selection, darts, ping pong, foosball AND theres a pizza place next door!
Endless beer selection and over a dozen pool tables to choose from - as well as beer pong for anyone wanting to relive college days.
49 locals recommend
The Brickyard Pub
11130 Magnolia BlvdEndless beer selection and over a dozen pool tables to choose from - as well as beer pong for anyone wanting to relive college days.
Eightytwo
707 E 4th PlAlcohol meets arcade games...lots of arcade games...
Beautiful architecture, great bowling alley, decent prices, great alcohol selection.
253 locals recommend
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StBeautiful architecture, great bowling alley, decent prices, great alcohol selection.