Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

I like to work here mid-day. No internet. Little distraction. Grab an ice tea or coffee + hang out in the outdoor courtyard.
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst Ave
310 locals recommend
I like to work here mid-day. No internet. Little distraction. Grab an ice tea or coffee + hang out in the outdoor courtyard.
Really nice coffee. Nice pastries. Relaxed outdoor seating.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 locals recommend
Really nice coffee. Nice pastries. Relaxed outdoor seating.
Simple elegant food. Fresh greens. Good bread.
153 locals recommend
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park Ave
153 locals recommend
Simple elegant food. Fresh greens. Good bread.
Never-ending soup... nice wedge salad. Basic and historical. Can enjoy this spot pretty cheaply if you spend some time with the menu.
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset Blvd
125 locals recommend
Never-ending soup... nice wedge salad. Basic and historical. Can enjoy this spot pretty cheaply if you spend some time with the menu.
Knowledgeable staff. Pretty to walk around. Hardy air plants.
7 locals recommend
Sunset Boulevard Nursery
4368 Sunset Blvd
7 locals recommend
Knowledgeable staff. Pretty to walk around. Hardy air plants.
Go for the happy hour. Nice outdoor patio. Easy walk from the house.
Mixed Co.
3903 Sunset Boulevard
Go for the happy hour. Nice outdoor patio. Easy walk from the house.

Parks & Nature

Bring a picnic or take a few laps around the lake and people watch. Friendly, relaxing spot.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
563 locals recommend
Bring a picnic or take a few laps around the lake and people watch. Friendly, relaxing spot.
It's on the pricier side but well worth it. Gorgeous environment, getaway. Peaceful spot.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
999 locals recommend
It's on the pricier side but well worth it. Gorgeous environment, getaway. Peaceful spot.

Shopping

Two bookstores within a few blocks, art and everything else. Local, well curated and friendly. A nice walk from my spot.
148 locals recommend
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave
148 locals recommend
Two bookstores within a few blocks, art and everything else. Local, well curated and friendly. A nice walk from my spot.

Arts & Culture

Hot reading series. Usually free. Check it out.
Poetic Research Bureau
2220 Beverly Boulevard
Hot reading series. Usually free. Check it out.