Shopping
The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic BlvdKnock offs galore!
Target
735 S Figueroa StWifi, Coffee, Clothes, Groceries, EVERYTHING
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetRecords, books on everything. New and used.
The Grove
189 The Grove DrFancy outdoor shopping. You might see a celebrity!
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood BlvdRecords!
Target, Gym, Spin Studio, H & M, Victoria Secret, Zara, Bath & Body Works, Food Court, Farmer's Market on Thursdays
304 locals recommend
FIGat7th
735 S Figueroa StTarget, Gym, Spin Studio, H & M, Victoria Secret, Zara, Bath & Body Works, Food Court, Farmer's Market on Thursdays
HUGE flea market. Antiques, cool stuff. Worth the drive. Go early.
99 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl DrHUGE flea market. Antiques, cool stuff. Worth the drive. Go early.
Food Scene
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveMacaroons! Italian!
Sprinkles Downtown Los Angeles
735 S Figueroa StCupcakes!
The Original Pantry Cafe
877 S Figueroa St24 hour diner. Cash only. Huge pancakes.
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdVery Fancy Vegan.
Tribal Cafe
1651 W Temple StHole in the wall, cheap vegan and smoothies.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
2130 Sawtelle BlvdCheap, ok fun revolving Sushi. Hard to park.
Bar 107
118 W 4th StVery fancy Tex Mex. Vegetarian and fancy cocktails too.
Perch
448 S Hill StFancy cocktails. Go for the rooftop. Great brunch or dinner.
EXCELLENT not fancy low key down to earth sushi bar.
89 locals recommend
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
421 S Main StEXCELLENT not fancy low key down to earth sushi bar.
Eggslut
317 S BroadwayLong lines. Great eggs.
Meals By Genet
1053 S Fairfax AveThe best very fancy Ethiopian. Go at nice for romance.
Otium
222 S Hope StGo for it. $$$ Big deal dinner or do fancy drinks.
Cactus Taquerias #1
950 Vine StTaco Stand. Eat outside. Shrimp and fish are legit.
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdIf you're already in Hollywood...
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdFancy tacos.
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StGREAT pizza
Arts & Culture
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StSports!
Regal LA Live & 4DX
1000 W Olympic BlvdMovies
Ahmanson Theatre
135 N Grand AveSee a Broadway show in LA!
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveClassical music.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdAnother place to see a Broadway show in LA.
Comedy. Buy tickets in advance. Improv stars galore.
282 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveComedy. Buy tickets in advance. Improv stars galore.
The Broad
221 S Grand AveGet tix asap. Cool modern art. Free.
Orpheum Theater
842 S BroadwayBands and huge stand up shows.
Essentials
Ralphs
645 W 9th StFree Parking. Huge Market.
Desi's Coin Laundry
2377 W Pico BlvdLaundromat
Whole Foods Market
788 S Grand AveFree Parking
SoulCycle
898 S Olive StSpin
Pure Barre
740 S Olive StBar method training
Chase Bank
725 S Figueroa StFree parking below for 15 min.
Walgreens
1501 Vine St24 hour pharmacy/grocery/wine.
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveYou will scream while trying to park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Be cool. Eat downstairs or go upstairs to see and be seen. It's a scene. Chill celeb sightings.
64 locals recommend
Upstairs at Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayBe cool. Eat downstairs or go upstairs to see and be seen. It's a scene. Chill celeb sightings.
Dime
442 N Fairfax AveFeels like a Chicago hole in the wall. Try Thursday. Bring cash.
Always a cool band playing here. Get drinks and see an indie artist. Too cool to be in Hollywood. Enter through the back.
104 locals recommend
The Helio Cafe
710 N Heliotrope DrAlways a cool band playing here. Get drinks and see an indie artist. Too cool to be in Hollywood. Enter through the back.
Outpost Hollywood
6356 Hollywood BlvdFun hip hop/R&B on Wednesdays called Cherry Poppin.
Sightseeing
Little Tokyo
Bacon Donuts. Karaoke. Noodles.
Echo Park
1632 Echo Park AvePaddle boats for two! Take a picnic.
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveHiking. You might see a celebrity!
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrTake a day trip! 45 min by car or take the Amtrak.
Beverly Hills
Drive yourself. See the stars and shops.
Parks & Nature
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RdMore down to earth than Runyon, easier to park.