Mark’s Guide to LA
Neighborhoods
Highland Park
Eagle Rock
Silver Lake
Echo Park
1632 Echo Park Ave
Art District
Traction AvenueAtwater Village
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdLittle Tokyo
Chinatown
Food scene
Modan Eagle Rock Ramen
1757 Colorado BlvdJoy
5100 York Blvd
Dune
3143 Glendale Blvd
OOmasa
100 Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso Ave
TOWN Pizza
5101 York Blvd
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd Street
Salazar
2490 Fletcher Dr
Scoops
2143 West 182nd Street
Pizzanista!
2019 E 7th StAll About Poke
1916 Colorado Blvd
Milkfarm
2106 Colorado BlvdArtisan cheeses
Sonoratown
208 E 8th StBars
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo RdLocal watering hole with nice outdoor area
Wife and the Somm
3416 Verdugo RdLocal wine bar and food
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdHome of Highland Park Brewing
Frogtown Brewery
2931 Gilroy StLow-key local brewery
Death & Co.
818 E 3rd StMarkets
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdTrader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite Dr
Nijiya Market
2130 Sawtelle BlvdJapanese grocery store in Little Tokyo
Fish King
722 N Glendale AveFresh Fish & Sushi store, plus dining
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga AveBeaches
Tide pools, secluded coves, surf breaks and camping in Malibu
56 locals recommend
Leo Carrillo State Beach
35000 Pacific Coast HwyTide pools, secluded coves, surf breaks and camping in Malibu
Long sandy beach, short drive & easy parking right next to the beach
127 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Long sandy beach, short drive & easy parking right next to the beach
Quiet beach town, mellow vibes, good places to eat, walk/bike promenade
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
Quiet beach town, mellow vibes, good places to eat, walk/bike promenade
Laguna Beach
Up-scale town with beautiful beach, art galleries and restaurants
Picturesque beach with rock formations and hidden coves. Hike down trail to beach.
222 locals recommend
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyPicturesque beach with rock formations and hidden coves. Hike down trail to beach.
Hikes
Eaton Canyon Falls Trail
Eaton Canyon Falls TrailMillard falls Trailhead
Brown Mountain Fire RoadSwitzer Falls Trail
701 Angeles Crest HwyElyria Canyon Park
1550 Bridgeport DrSmall hiking trail/park just up the road.
Recreation
Glassell Swimming Pool
3704 Verdugo RdLocal public pool and tennis courts
Scholl Canyon Golf & Tennis Club
3800 E Glenoaks BlvdPublic golf course, driving range and tennis courts
Los Feliz Golf Course
3207 Los Feliz BlvdPitch & putt golf course
Beautiful 9-hole public course with views of Hollywood & Observatory
12 locals recommend
Roosevelt Golf Course
2650 N Vermont AveBeautiful 9-hole public course with views of Hollywood & Observatory
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful gardens in La Canada
Amazing gardens & plants, including Chinese, Japanese, Australian, Desert & Sub Tropical gardens with Tea Room and Cafe. Nice way to spend an afternoon
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdAmazing gardens & plants, including Chinese, Japanese, Australian, Desert & Sub Tropical gardens with Tea Room and Cafe. Nice way to spend an afternoon
Small mountain town with hiking trails & ski area - local vibe with old wooden chair lifts. Not suitable for beginners
63 locals recommend
Mount Baldy
Small mountain town with hiking trails & ski area - local vibe with old wooden chair lifts. Not suitable for beginners
Best local skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking in Summer, beautiful surrounding area of Big Bear Lake. Night skiing most Fridays & Saturdays.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdBest local skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking in Summer, beautiful surrounding area of Big Bear Lake. Night skiing most Fridays & Saturdays.
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully Ave