Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Great, simple, traditional mexican comfort food. The pozole as well as the chicken soups are amazing but their true claim to fame is the tamales. Folks from all over east LA come here for the best!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tamale Man
3320 N Eastern AveGreat, simple, traditional mexican comfort food. The pozole as well as the chicken soups are amazing but their true claim to fame is the tamales. Folks from all over east LA come here for the best!
Wahib's Middle East Restaurant
910 E Main StGreat lebanese food, buffet is very good and a bargain.
Iconic eatery, good music on weekends. Some very special traditional hard to find dishes.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hecho en Mexico
4976 Huntington Dr SIconic eatery, good music on weekends. Some very special traditional hard to find dishes.
Greasy spoon, perfect for breakfast. Wonderful eggs benedict.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nick's Cafe
1300 N Spring StGreasy spoon, perfect for breakfast. Wonderful eggs benedict.
Tomomi Sushi
17 W Main StQuality sushi at reasonable prices
Honey Badger Noodle Shop
555 W Main StExcellent noodle shop, unique dishes
Great restaurant and outdoor patio. Also good for cocktails.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mike & Anne's
1040 Mission StGreat restaurant and outdoor patio. Also good for cocktails.
Great soda fountain shop, good sandwiches. Outdoor seating available.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fair Oaks Pharmacy
1526 Mission StGreat soda fountain shop, good sandwiches. Outdoor seating available.
Sightseeing
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
Chinatown
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetFamous, historic, wonderful park. Great Golf course as well.
4367 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdFamous, historic, wonderful park. Great Golf course as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for dancing, live music, DJs etc... the also have good dance lessons with patient instructors!
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Granada LA
17 S 1st StGreat for dancing, live music, DJs etc... the also have good dance lessons with patient instructors!
Good for dinner, dancing, drinks, live music.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Barkley Restaurant & Bar
1400 Huntington DrGood for dinner, dancing, drinks, live music.
Great "dive" bar, with lots of charm. Monday night is grill your own steak night. Lots of fun!
Venice Room
2428 S Garfield Ave Great "dive" bar, with lots of charm. Monday night is grill your own steak night. Lots of fun!
Good italian food, jazz music on select nights, good wine. A must visit when there is a band playing.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club
1833 Colorado BlvdGood italian food, jazz music on select nights, good wine. A must visit when there is a band playing.
Getting Around
Alameda / Los Angeles station
Parks & Nature
Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak
2715 N Vermont AveParque Regional Ernest E Debs
4235 Monterey RdElephant Hill
4403 Pueblo Avenuegood for a quick hike, awesome view!
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Monica Beach
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Regal Edwards South Gate & IMAX
8630 Garfield AveShopping
Son of A Vet Thrift Shop
3310 N Eastern AveGreat thrift shop, lots of treasures.
Huge thrift shop, lots of antiques, clothing, you name it...
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Thrift Store
210 N Ave 21Huge thrift shop, lots of antiques, clothing, you name it...
Not so much a mall as a street with many unique shops, restaurants, and more...
117 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdNot so much a mall as a street with many unique shops, restaurants, and more...
Hastings Village
3341 E Foothill BlvdGreat place for bargain shopping all day, great food at night.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza Central de Chinatown
943 N BroadwayGreat place for bargain shopping all day, great food at night.
East Main Street
East Main StreetMany good shops and restaurant options
Target
2626 Colorado Blvdeverything you may possibly need
Costco Wholesale
2207 W Commonwealth Ave