Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
For a quick coffee fix and people watching before heading across the street to Trader Joe's for stocking up on ready made salads, wraps, & good prepared foods.
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Starbucks
7055 Sunset BlvdFor a quick coffee fix and people watching before heading across the street to Trader Joe's for stocking up on ready made salads, wraps, & good prepared foods.
I'm not a coffee drinker, but I've heard good things about it. It's also an easy walk at only 714 yards away.
Little Amsterdam Coffee
1412 S Redondo BlvdI'm not a coffee drinker, but I've heard good things about it. It's also an easy walk at only 714 yards away.
I love the tea here and there is actually one even closer at 1945 La Cienega Blvd. but any Coffee Bean is a treat!
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
10401 Venice BoulevardI love the tea here and there is actually one even closer at 1945 La Cienega Blvd. but any Coffee Bean is a treat!
Very good food & a place locals like to hang.
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nick's Coffee Shop & Deli
8536 W Pico BlvdVery good food & a place locals like to hang.
Organic and delicious. Indoor or outdoor seating. Reasonable price. One of my favorites.
432 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdOrganic and delicious. Indoor or outdoor seating. Reasonable price. One of my favorites.
Ugo Cafe
3865 Cardiff AveGood Italian food & don't pass on the ice cream!
I'm a sucker for the German pancakes with lemon & powder sugar. Big wait time on the weekends for breakfast - brunch.
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IHOP
5655 Wilshire BlvdI'm a sucker for the German pancakes with lemon & powder sugar. Big wait time on the weekends for breakfast - brunch.
Love the cornbread... pies... great atmosphere. Parking is a couple of dollars with validation.
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Marie Callender's
11324 National BlvdLove the cornbread... pies... great atmosphere. Parking is a couple of dollars with validation.
Mad Men Burger
Has an 'A' rating, can walk to it and the food is good.
All organic! Great prices! I love the Skinny Margarita Pizza. Often on Friday and Saturday nights the kids from a local dance company are outside dancing… lots of fun to watch.
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PizzaRev
302 W Pico BlvdAll organic! Great prices! I love the Skinny Margarita Pizza. Often on Friday and Saturday nights the kids from a local dance company are outside dancing… lots of fun to watch.
Can't go wrong here for a quick and filling meal.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
1460 Vine StCan't go wrong here for a quick and filling meal.
You can get anything and everything food-wise here. You're not in Hollywood until you visit the historic farmer's Market! I'm partial to the Cajun food and the lime aid!
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StYou can get anything and everything food-wise here. You're not in Hollywood until you visit the historic farmer's Market! I'm partial to the Cajun food and the lime aid!
Native Foods Cafe
9343 Culver BoulevardAgain, healthy, good food!
There are just so many great little hole-in-the-wall places to eat for good Chinese food. Also, lots of shopping opportunities.
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Chinatown
There are just so many great little hole-in-the-wall places to eat for good Chinese food. Also, lots of shopping opportunities.
I'm a lover of Japanese curry and this is about as close to the real thing one can get.
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Hurry Curry of Tokyo
2901 Sawtelle BlvdI'm a lover of Japanese curry and this is about as close to the real thing one can get.
My guest love to walk to this for inexpensive, huge and delicious donuts and fresh juices.
Darling Donuts & Ice Cream
5431 Venice Blvd.My guest love to walk to this for inexpensive, huge and delicious donuts and fresh juices.
Essentials
Best prices & the prepared & pre-packaged foods are great for travelers with limited kitchen utensils. Also, best wine prices. Clean and has free parking.
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Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveBest prices & the prepared & pre-packaged foods are great for travelers with limited kitchen utensils. Also, best wine prices. Clean and has free parking.
I actually walk to this when I am just picking up a few things and want to also get some exercise.
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Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdI actually walk to this when I am just picking up a few things and want to also get some exercise.
Has big wine section, nice market with upscale feel. Also, close and has free parking.
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Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdHas big wine section, nice market with upscale feel. Also, close and has free parking.
Sprouts Farmers Market
5660 Sepulveda BlvdBetter prices than whole foods!
Everything Else
Froyo Life
241 South Beverly DriveFrozen Yogurt!
Sightseeing
Interesting perspective when you come out of this… kids really love it.
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Fosas de alquitrán de La Brea y Museo
5801 Wilshire BlvdInteresting perspective when you come out of this… kids really love it.
This was fun even for me, and I work in the industry.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment
10202 Washington BlvdThis was fun even for me, and I work in the industry.
Even if you only go for the views from the outside decks you will not be sorry you did, and there is also the inside. It's been a long time since I've attended an inside viewing, so check the website. I will say the times I have been inside were memorable.
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Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdEven if you only go for the views from the outside decks you will not be sorry you did, and there is also the inside. It's been a long time since I've attended an inside viewing, so check the website. I will say the times I have been inside were memorable.
This is a must see! Featured in many TV shows and movies over the decades. Food, shops and the beach! Rent skates or bikes and get your work out in and see the string of famous beaches along this stretch.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThis is a must see! Featured in many TV shows and movies over the decades. Food, shops and the beach! Rent skates or bikes and get your work out in and see the string of famous beaches along this stretch.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Mint
6010 West Pico BoulevardFamous for live jazz.
This is a bar in a restaurant and has amazing views, so it's lovely just for drinks or stay for dinner.
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Yamashiro Gardens
1999 N Sycamore AveThis is a bar in a restaurant and has amazing views, so it's lovely just for drinks or stay for dinner.
Entertainment & Activities
I'm a homebody, but I believe LA Live is music venues. Check out the website for performances.
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L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdI'm a homebody, but I believe LA Live is music venues. Check out the website for performances.
Universal has added the Harry Potter section of the park and I have heard great things about it.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaUniversal has added the Harry Potter section of the park and I have heard great things about it.
Arts & Culture
Free entry but you pay for parking. Lots of variety from contemporary photography to Monet ... lots of interesting exhibits. I believe on Friday nights they have live music, check their website for specifics.
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El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFree entry but you pay for parking. Lots of variety from contemporary photography to Monet ... lots of interesting exhibits. I believe on Friday nights they have live music, check their website for specifics.
You just can't miss this if you enjoy art. Also live music performances free on Friday nights from spring through fall but check the website for specifics. You can pack a picnic, take a blanket and enjoy the music and dinner. There is also a restaurant there and several within walking distance for eating before or after, or getting take-out/take-away.
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Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdYou just can't miss this if you enjoy art. Also live music performances free on Friday nights from spring through fall but check the website for specifics. You can pack a picnic, take a blanket and enjoy the music and dinner. There is also a restaurant there and several within walking distance for eating before or after, or getting take-out/take-away.