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Entertainment & Activities
LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States. It attracts nearly a million visitors annually. It holds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. In addition to art exhibits, the museum features film and concert series.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States. It attracts nearly a million visitors annually. It holds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. In addition to art exhibits, the museum features film and concert series.
The STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum, an exotic wildlife rescue center, and a haven for endangered and illegally-trafficked exotic animals confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A great place to take the kids if you can't make it to the zoo during your stay.
10 locals recommend
Star Eco Station
10101 Jefferson BlvdThe STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum, an exotic wildlife rescue center, and a haven for endangered and illegally-trafficked exotic animals confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A great place to take the kids if you can't make it to the zoo during your stay.
Play L.A.'s hottest casino. From No Bust Blackjack, Baccarat to Ultimate Hold'em & more. Minutes from downtown. Nightly winners. Look no further, the party starts here.
15 locals recommend
Hollywood Park Casino
3883 West Century BoulevardPlay L.A.'s hottest casino. From No Bust Blackjack, Baccarat to Ultimate Hold'em & more. Minutes from downtown. Nightly winners. Look no further, the party starts here.
It's gorgeous. Rolling hills, ponds with fish & ducks to feed. Bar-b-que pits, playgrounds & hiking trails. This park has breathtaking views & is the ideal place for a quiet weekday romantic picnic.
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdIt's gorgeous. Rolling hills, ponds with fish & ducks to feed. Bar-b-que pits, playgrounds & hiking trails. This park has breathtaking views & is the ideal place for a quiet weekday romantic picnic.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFun for the whole family.
Food Scene
A neighborhood favorite since 1984. Health food restaurant, market & entertainment destination. Serving meals for vegans, vegetarians & meat eaters too. All wholesome & healthy fare. Sit out on the patio and enjoy the live music or just people watch.
65 locals recommend
Simply Wholesome
4508 W Slauson AveA neighborhood favorite since 1984. Health food restaurant, market & entertainment destination. Serving meals for vegans, vegetarians & meat eaters too. All wholesome & healthy fare. Sit out on the patio and enjoy the live music or just people watch.
Delicious & generous NYC style Sandwiches, Wings, Salads & Desserts made with only the best ingredients. Featuring Boars Head Meats & Cheeses.
27 locals recommend
Mike's Deli
4859 W Slauson AveDelicious & generous NYC style Sandwiches, Wings, Salads & Desserts made with only the best ingredients. Featuring Boars Head Meats & Cheeses.
Featuring authentic Cajun/Creole American traditional cuisine. Voted Best Po’Boy, August 2015 by Los Angeles Magazine.
21 locals recommend
Orleans & York
4454 W Slauson AveFeaturing authentic Cajun/Creole American traditional cuisine. Voted Best Po’Boy, August 2015 by Los Angeles Magazine.
Trader Joes is the best grocery store in my opinion. The food is always fresh, healthy & delicious!
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveTrader Joes is the best grocery store in my opinion. The food is always fresh, healthy & delicious!
The BEST place to buy your groceries hands down! Quality and flavors are top notch!!
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveThe BEST place to buy your groceries hands down! Quality and flavors are top notch!!
Shopping
Lots of great stores. Macy's H&M Target Best Buy & Much much more. Good food court. Ample parking in the parking structure. Great place to get most of your shopping needs met.
272 locals recommend
Westfield Culver City
6000 Sepulveda BlvdLots of great stores. Macy's H&M Target Best Buy & Much much more. Good food court. Ample parking in the parking structure. Great place to get most of your shopping needs met.
The Grove is a cool place to browse around and relax. Aside from that, the shopping was amazing. Delicious food. Upscale shopping.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe Grove is a cool place to browse around and relax. Aside from that, the shopping was amazing. Delicious food. Upscale shopping.
It not only has great deals but now Target also has groceries. Can go here and it will have EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE STOP SHOPPING!
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StIt not only has great deals but now Target also has groceries. Can go here and it will have EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE STOP SHOPPING!
Great place to go in downtown to score amazing deals on clothes & more.
101 locals recommend
The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic BlvdGreat place to go in downtown to score amazing deals on clothes & more.
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose AveGreat Flea market full of unique items & amazing deals.
Sightseeing
Venice Beach is iconic; chances are you've seen it a million times on television or in the movies If you want a colorful walk along the ocean, this is the place to go. www.govenicebeach.com
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkVenice Beach is iconic; chances are you've seen it a million times on television or in the movies If you want a colorful walk along the ocean, this is the place to go. www.govenicebeach.com
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based educational and research institution. Just gorgeous place to spend the day.
Tickets for the FREE ADMISSION DAY are available the first day of each month at 9 a.m. preceding the month you wish to visit*. Go online for more info.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based educational and research institution. Just gorgeous place to spend the day.
Tickets for the FREE ADMISSION DAY are available the first day of each month at 9 a.m. preceding the month you wish to visit*. Go online for more info.
Olvera Street is a historic district in downtown Los Angeles, and a part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. Los Angeles was officially founded in 1781, Olvera Street obtained its current name in 1877.
27 locals recommend
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
125 Paseo De La PlazaOlvera Street is a historic district in downtown Los Angeles, and a part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. Los Angeles was officially founded in 1781, Olvera Street obtained its current name in 1877.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is worth checking out at least once in your lifetime. See the stars..
175 locals recommend
Walk Of Fame
6901 Hollywood BlvdThe Hollywood Walk of Fame is worth checking out at least once in your lifetime. See the stars..
Great hike with some of the best views in Los Angeles.
31 locals recommend
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
6300 Hetzler RoadGreat hike with some of the best views in Los Angeles.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Don't Take Public Transportation.. Why?
Because LA is a huge city. MASSIVE. When you take the bus or train be prepared to spend at least a hour both directions to get where you're going. The price won't be cheap either.. For the price of 2 day passes and all the the time it takes? The crowds, waiting, & unsafe conditions on public transportation make Uber the best & only choice I recommend. If you must take the bus or train?? Secure all of your valuables before you ride. Don't use your expensive cell phone on public transportation. Snatch and Grab robberies are a very common occurrence.. Don't be an easy target. Skip the Bus. UBER.