Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Best restaurant in LA. Out of this world Italian and the ambiance is spot on industrial but not overwhelmingly loud.
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlBest restaurant in LA. Out of this world Italian and the ambiance is spot on industrial but not overwhelmingly loud.
Blacktop Coffee
826 E 3rd StServing Sightglass coffee, this neighborhood spot is a must see.
One of the coolest places to grab food in the country. Think Ferry Terminal in SF or Chelsea Market in NY.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayOne of the coolest places to grab food in the country. Think Ferry Terminal in SF or Chelsea Market in NY.
Blue Bottle Coffee
582 Mateo StAnother amazing coffee spot!
One of my favorite restaurants in the city, and it is accessible by the subway. It sits on the roof of the very hip Line Hotel and it is located in a greenhouse!
72 locals recommend
Openaire at The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire BlvdOne of my favorite restaurants in the city, and it is accessible by the subway. It sits on the roof of the very hip Line Hotel and it is located in a greenhouse!
Favorite French restaurant in the city. The grounds used to belong to Charlie Chaplin.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveFavorite French restaurant in the city. The grounds used to belong to Charlie Chaplin.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdFavorite taco shop in the city.
Favorite restaurant on the westside, plus this street has amazing shops!
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdFavorite restaurant on the westside, plus this street has amazing shops!
Best deep dish west of Chicago, the bread here is out of this world.
232 locals recommend
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdBest deep dish west of Chicago, the bread here is out of this world.
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdBest ramen in the city. Tonkotsu ramen with Pork. Get it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetExcellent beer garden. Fun to go to with friends
Rooftop bar is an amazing spot for architecture, ambiance, and sunsets.
239 locals recommend
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayRooftop bar is an amazing spot for architecture, ambiance, and sunsets.
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StCheap but quality massive beer hall.
Everything Else
XLanes
333 Alameda StBowling. Arcade. Karaoke. Enough said.
Sightseeing
Amazing architectural landmark, featured in Blade Runner, The Artist, etc.
164 locals recommend
bradbury building
304 South BroadwayAmazing architectural landmark, featured in Blade Runner, The Artist, etc.
There is a free observation deck on the top floor. Some of the best views of LA, and most locals don't even know about it!
99 locals recommend
Los Angeles City Hall
200 N Spring StThere is a free observation deck on the top floor. Some of the best views of LA, and most locals don't even know about it!
Hike to old hotel ruins, dating back to the 19th century (which is Roman for LA), Amazing views of the entire basin. 2.4 miles each way, good trip.
16 locals recommend
Echo Mountain (Mount Lowe Railroad Trail)
Echo Mountain (Mount Lowe Railroad Trail)Hike to old hotel ruins, dating back to the 19th century (which is Roman for LA), Amazing views of the entire basin. 2.4 miles each way, good trip.
Can't leave L.A. without catching the view from here. Sunset and nighttime lookouts are my favorite.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdCan't leave L.A. without catching the view from here. Sunset and nighttime lookouts are my favorite.
Amazing example of the revival of downtown with Gehry's signature L.A. building.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveAmazing example of the revival of downtown with Gehry's signature L.A. building.
The Library Store
630 W 5th StOne of the most beautiful buildings in the entire city.
Shopping
This cafe is the full LA headquarters so the roasting is done in house!
80 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
806 S Santa Fe AveThis cafe is the full LA headquarters so the roasting is done in house!