Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveSupermarket, great service and quality
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdGreat value and quality
Busy parking lot but the do have a little overflow parking lot on Orange Grove Ave.
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Whole Foods Market
7871 Santa Monica BlvdBusy parking lot but the do have a little overflow parking lot on Orange Grove Ave.
Food Scene
Home of the original French Dip sandwich (one of 2 places downtown with this claim but definitely my fave) since 1908 in the Pacific Electric building, historic , superbly renovated slice of old LA
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Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StHome of the original French Dip sandwich (one of 2 places downtown with this claim but definitely my fave) since 1908 in the Pacific Electric building, historic , superbly renovated slice of old LA
Best oysters in town, we love to sit at the bar and have a cocktail, a couple of oysters and their delicious clam chowder!
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Connie and Ted's
8171 Santa Monica BlvdBest oysters in town, we love to sit at the bar and have a cocktail, a couple of oysters and their delicious clam chowder!
Cecconi's West Hollywood
8764 Melrose AveFancy Hollywood restaurant
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdOld school LA, great Martini's
Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
412 N Fairfax AveFantastic pizza
Since 1938 this bakery has been creating delicious cakes and pastries. Their fresh strawberry whipped cream cake is unbelievable
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Phoenix Bakery, Inc.
969 N BroadwaySince 1938 this bakery has been creating delicious cakes and pastries. Their fresh strawberry whipped cream cake is unbelievable
Historic Grand Central Market is a mecca for foodies, everything from Traditional market stalls to hip chef owned food stalls
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Velký centrální trh
317 S BroadwayHistoric Grand Central Market is a mecca for foodies, everything from Traditional market stalls to hip chef owned food stalls
Fabulous butcher shop in the heart of the Original Farmer's Market, grab a great steak for the barbecue
Huntington Meats & Sausages
6333 W 3rd StFabulous butcher shop in the heart of the Original Farmer's Market, grab a great steak for the barbecue
Monday morning neighborhood market, french bakery, excellent fishmonger, fruit and produce stands, great rotisserie chicken truck, bring cash and stroll through this small but bustling local favorite.
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Helen Albert Certified Farmers' Market
1200 N Vista StMonday morning neighborhood market, french bakery, excellent fishmonger, fruit and produce stands, great rotisserie chicken truck, bring cash and stroll through this small but bustling local favorite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Comedy club, a classic, iconic club that has comedians every night of the week
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Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveComedy club, a classic, iconic club that has comedians every night of the week
The speakeasy vibe of this cocktail bar, masquerading as a Psychic Reader makes you feel like you've stepped back into the 1920's. get here early unless you love a very busy bar.
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The Roger Room
370 La Cienega BlvdThe speakeasy vibe of this cocktail bar, masquerading as a Psychic Reader makes you feel like you've stepped back into the 1920's. get here early unless you love a very busy bar.
Stylish restaurant with great cocktails, idyllic patio, huge bar and wonderful modern rustic cuisine!
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Norah
8279 Santa Monica BlvdStylish restaurant with great cocktails, idyllic patio, huge bar and wonderful modern rustic cuisine!
E.P. & L.P.
603 N La Cienega BlvdGreat views from this hip rooftop bar!
Shopping
Jonathan Adler
8125 Melrose AveGorgeous windows, want to buy every objet d'art in there.
Shopping, dining, people-watching in this open air market that's been going since the 30's, watch a game and have a pint at one of the outdoor bars, during the summer season they have free live music
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StShopping, dining, people-watching in this open air market that's been going since the 30's, watch a game and have a pint at one of the outdoor bars, during the summer season they have free live music
So many designers under one roof in this mall,
Lois Vuitton, Henri Bendel, Coach, Fendi, Burberry, Gucci just to mention a few
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Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdSo many designers under one roof in this mall,
Lois Vuitton, Henri Bendel, Coach, Fendi, Burberry, Gucci just to mention a few
Eclectic, fun, quirky store and art gallery. Books, candles, soaps, toys, figurines, art, tchotchkes and a host of other amazing objets
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Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood BlvdEclectic, fun, quirky store and art gallery. Books, candles, soaps, toys, figurines, art, tchotchkes and a host of other amazing objets
Entertainment & Activities
The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose AveSketch comedy and Improv
Put on your fancy pants (and dresses) for a truly spectacular evening, you'll have to make a reservation for dinner unless you are a guest of a member. Historic Victorian mansion where Magic is performed nightly!
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The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin AvePut on your fancy pants (and dresses) for a truly spectacular evening, you'll have to make a reservation for dinner unless you are a guest of a member. Historic Victorian mansion where Magic is performed nightly!
Arts & Culture
Museum, art, sculpture, gardens, STARK restaurant and bar
Friday night Jazz during the summer season is free, bring a picnic and grab a spot on the lawn
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMuseum, art, sculpture, gardens, STARK restaurant and bar
Friday night Jazz during the summer season is free, bring a picnic and grab a spot on the lawn
The coolest cars and motorcycles from the last 110+ years
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Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdThe coolest cars and motorcycles from the last 110+ years
Free (apart from the parking) museum on one of the most beautiful hilltops in all of LA, too much to see in one day and you have to stroll through the gardens when you go.
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Getty Center
1200 Getty Center DrFree (apart from the parking) museum on one of the most beautiful hilltops in all of LA, too much to see in one day and you have to stroll through the gardens when you go.
Weird and wacky you have never seen anything like it!
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Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.Weird and wacky you have never seen anything like it!
A world class collection of fine art housed in a beautifully restored villa. Reservations are a must
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Gettyho vila
17985 Pacific Coast HwyA world class collection of fine art housed in a beautifully restored villa. Reservations are a must
Sightseeing
Iconic late Victorian downtown building made famous in such movies as Bladerunner and the Maltese Falcon.
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bradbury building
304 South BroadwayIconic late Victorian downtown building made famous in such movies as Bladerunner and the Maltese Falcon.
Hike this trail for gorgeous views all the way from Santa Monica and Long beach to the Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory and if you go all the way to the top a 360º view of LA basin and the Valley
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveHike this trail for gorgeous views all the way from Santa Monica and Long beach to the Hollywood sign, Griffith Observatory and if you go all the way to the top a 360º view of LA basin and the Valley
The stunning interior of this fabulous Hollywood Landmark make this theater a must see, yes the concrete handprints and signatures are cool but seeing a movie on the main screen, amazing!
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TCL čínské divadlo
6925 Hollywood BlvdThe stunning interior of this fabulous Hollywood Landmark make this theater a must see, yes the concrete handprints and signatures are cool but seeing a movie on the main screen, amazing!
A hip little Sunday market, definitely a place to see and be seen, the line at Alfred Coffee shop and the breakfast biscuit stall Free Range are daunting but this is a bustling vibrant market 10-2pm
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Melrose Place Farmers Market
8400 Melrose AveA hip little Sunday market, definitely a place to see and be seen, the line at Alfred Coffee shop and the breakfast biscuit stall Free Range are daunting but this is a bustling vibrant market 10-2pm
Molo v Santa Monice
200 Santa Monica Pier