Guidebook for Los Angeles
Sightseeing
AMAZING (and free) Museum. Spectacular gardens, architecture, dining...and the collection is pretty good too!
2309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrAMAZING (and free) Museum. Spectacular gardens, architecture, dining...and the collection is pretty good too!
This museum is also a must-see and located on Pacific Coast Hwy. Worth the trek (allow an hour commute). FREE (Parking is $10/Car). You MUST make reservations online.
883 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThis museum is also a must-see and located on Pacific Coast Hwy. Worth the trek (allow an hour commute). FREE (Parking is $10/Car). You MUST make reservations online.
In-Town, this is a great museum with lovely architecture and a nice collection (and good dining options too...check out STARK).
3162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdIn-Town, this is a great museum with lovely architecture and a nice collection (and good dining options too...check out STARK).
SUPER,SUPER DUPER shopping (and great celebrity-sighting too). Amazing venue located in the heart of Hollywood. Again, something for everyone. Also check out the adjacent Farmer's Market.
2581 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grove
189 The Grove DrSUPER,SUPER DUPER shopping (and great celebrity-sighting too). Amazing venue located in the heart of Hollywood. Again, something for everyone. Also check out the adjacent Farmer's Market.
This is a really good tour/amusement park. Located 10mins from Condo. Kids of all ages will enjoy this venue...and also the adjacent City Walk.
3326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaThis is a really good tour/amusement park. Located 10mins from Condo. Kids of all ages will enjoy this venue...and also the adjacent City Walk.
This is my MotherShip, Office (yes, I work @ Disney STudios, Burbank). I can offer Discounted Tix. What can I say about the most perfect - and HAPPIEST- place on earth!
3085 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrThis is my MotherShip, Office (yes, I work @ Disney STudios, Burbank). I can offer Discounted Tix. What can I say about the most perfect - and HAPPIEST- place on earth!
Warner Brothers also offers a good tour ($50/2Hrs). Lot's of visits on sets and very good liklihood you'll see a live taping of a show (if travelling Aug-April).
262 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Warner Bros. Studios
Warner Brothers also offers a good tour ($50/2Hrs). Lot's of visits on sets and very good liklihood you'll see a live taping of a show (if travelling Aug-April).
Ohhhhh, the boulevard of (many broken) Dreams. This is really a nice boulevard, especially since they've cleaned it up and made it more tourist/local friendly.
658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardOhhhhh, the boulevard of (many broken) Dreams. This is really a nice boulevard, especially since they've cleaned it up and made it more tourist/local friendly.
Great place to shop and see all things Hollywood (and you can book many tours originating here as well). Many good dining options that won't hurt your wallet.
922 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdGreat place to shop and see all things Hollywood (and you can book many tours originating here as well). Many good dining options that won't hurt your wallet.
Shopping
SUPER DUPER outdoor mall. Something for everyone. Good shopping. Good eats. Entertainment galore! Located in Glendale - about a 10min drive from Condo.
642 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WaySUPER DUPER outdoor mall. Something for everyone. Good shopping. Good eats. Entertainment galore! Located in Glendale - about a 10min drive from Condo.
A nice shopping mall 4miles from Condo on Riverside. Offers Macy's, Bloomingdales, Apple Stores and a very nice Food Park.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside DrA nice shopping mall 4miles from Condo on Riverside. Offers Macy's, Bloomingdales, Apple Stores and a very nice Food Park.
Arts & Culture
LUV, LUV, LUV this place. So many things to eat, see, eat,shop, eat - and best of all people watching (while they're eating of course). Best venue for diverse and fresh food EVER!!!!!
819 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StLUV, LUV, LUV this place. So many things to eat, see, eat,shop, eat - and best of all people watching (while they're eating of course). Best venue for diverse and fresh food EVER!!!!!
Very nice theatre in Hollywood with Top LIVE performances. They sell single tix for 50% off same day!
539 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Pantages de Hollywood
6233 Hollywood BlvdVery nice theatre in Hollywood with Top LIVE performances. They sell single tix for 50% off same day!
FANTASTIC venue to see LIVE theatre, music, dancing...located in swanky downtown LA
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Ahmanson
135 N Grand AveFANTASTIC venue to see LIVE theatre, music, dancing...located in swanky downtown LA
THE BEST VENUE to see Live (indoor) music as the acoustics are state-of-the-art...and the venue is rather small (2000ppl) for LA standards.
1063 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sala de Conciertos Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveTHE BEST VENUE to see Live (indoor) music as the acoustics are state-of-the-art...and the venue is rather small (2000ppl) for LA standards.
Breathtaking venue and you can't beat the diverse concerts ...many are 50% same day if you go onsite. IMPORTANT: Take Metro/Buses as traffic is a challenge.
1407 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdBreathtaking venue and you can't beat the diverse concerts ...many are 50% same day if you go onsite. IMPORTANT: Take Metro/Buses as traffic is a challenge.
A lovely & smaller Live concert option (as opposed to the huge Hollywood Bowl). Nestled in the Hollywood/Los Feliz Hills.
380 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveA lovely & smaller Live concert option (as opposed to the huge Hollywood Bowl). Nestled in the Hollywood/Los Feliz Hills.
Swanky shopping. The stuff you dream about. It's a lot of fun to people watch and window shop.
1361 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveSwanky shopping. The stuff you dream about. It's a lot of fun to people watch and window shop.
Food Scene
My favorite casual restaurant in N.Hollywood/Studio City. Walk 15mins OR 4min drive. Great shopping on this sweet boulevard - Tujunga Blvd!
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveMy favorite casual restaurant in N.Hollywood/Studio City. Walk 15mins OR 4min drive. Great shopping on this sweet boulevard - Tujunga Blvd!
A fantastic Italian/Pizza restaurant by the ORIGINAL creator of the BBQ Chicken Pizza (and former partner of Wolfgang Puck's). Great Breakfast Pizza too!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caioti
4346 Tujunga AveA fantastic Italian/Pizza restaurant by the ORIGINAL creator of the BBQ Chicken Pizza (and former partner of Wolfgang Puck's). Great Breakfast Pizza too!
The.Best. Sandwich/Salad. Place. You'll EVER. Visit. This place is packed - so visit after 2PM to get a seat...so worth it (and they have a sommelier on staff and do EXCELLENT pairings too).
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vintage Wine + Eats
12023 Ventura BlvdThe.Best. Sandwich/Salad. Place. You'll EVER. Visit. This place is packed - so visit after 2PM to get a seat...so worth it (and they have a sommelier on staff and do EXCELLENT pairings too).
WONDERFUL casual restaurant on Ventura Blvd. Great Patio.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Six Restaurant
12650 Ventura BoulevardWONDERFUL casual restaurant on Ventura Blvd. Great Patio.
The owners recently renovated this OLD SCHOOL hotel and boy was it worth the wait. Great bar, great entertainment (in the summer they have synchronized swimming shows).
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sportsmen's Lodge
12825 Ventura BlvdThe owners recently renovated this OLD SCHOOL hotel and boy was it worth the wait. Great bar, great entertainment (in the summer they have synchronized swimming shows).
Raphael
11616 Ventura BoulevardA lovely and upscale dining on Ventura Boulevard. Friday/Sat nites they have entertainment.
A wonderful and casual Breakfast/Lunch experience on Ventura Boulevard!
516 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdA wonderful and casual Breakfast/Lunch experience on Ventura Boulevard!
A very nice dining venue on Ventura Boulevard.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrel and Ashes
11801 Ventura BlvdA very nice dining venue on Ventura Boulevard.
A fun restaurant/bar in NOHO. Live Music Friday/Sat nites.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eclectic Fine
5156 Lankershim BlvdA fun restaurant/bar in NOHO. Live Music Friday/Sat nites.
A delish and healthy restaurant. Excellent Bfast/Lunch/Dinner...it's an upscale (and healthy) diner!
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hugo's Restaurant
8401 Santa Monica BlvdA delish and healthy restaurant. Excellent Bfast/Lunch/Dinner...it's an upscale (and healthy) diner!
A nice Mexican restaurant on Ventura Blvd.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexicali Cocina Cantina
12161 Ventura BlvdA nice Mexican restaurant on Ventura Blvd.
One of my FAVORITE Hollywood Restaurants. There are no signs. Located at the corner of Sunset Blvd/EdgeCliff Drive. This venue will take your breath away!
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdOne of my FAVORITE Hollywood Restaurants. There are no signs. Located at the corner of Sunset Blvd/EdgeCliff Drive. This venue will take your breath away!
Great Pizza. Live Entertainment - 1/2 mile from Condo (on Magnolia/Lankershim).
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
5203 Lankershim BoulevardGreat Pizza. Live Entertainment - 1/2 mile from Condo (on Magnolia/Lankershim).
EXCELLENT and THE BEST PLACE for Breakfast. Located in Burbank (on Pass Ave).
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bea Bea's
353 N Pass AveEXCELLENT and THE BEST PLACE for Breakfast. Located in Burbank (on Pass Ave).
Authentic Italian Food, Deli and Store.
Pretty Dang Good!!!!!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monte Carlo Italian Deli
3103 Magnolia BlvdAuthentic Italian Food, Deli and Store.
Pretty Dang Good!!!!!
Very nice upscale diner @ The Beverly Garland Hotel on Vineland. I like this place for Bfast (about a 5Min Drive from Condo).
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Front Yard
4222 Vineland AveVery nice upscale diner @ The Beverly Garland Hotel on Vineland. I like this place for Bfast (about a 5Min Drive from Condo).
BOLLYWOOD CAFE 2
3737 Cahuenga BlvdIndian Food Done RIGHT.
Green Apple China Bistro
12265 Ventura BlvdReally good Chinese Food!
This is such great Argentine food and a casual diner...easy on the wallet!
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lala's Argentine Grill
7229 Melrose AveThis is such great Argentine food and a casual diner...easy on the wallet!
This is a chain, but I really like it...so it's worth a mention!
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdThis is a chain, but I really like it...so it's worth a mention!
A very high-end, swanky restaurant near Universal Studios. Lovely Patio area.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ca Del Sole
4100 Cahuenga BlvdA very high-end, swanky restaurant near Universal Studios. Lovely Patio area.
One of my top family-owned Argentine restaurants. Excellent dishes and wine too. About a 5min drive from Condo.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Malbec Argentinean Cuisine - Toluca Lake
10151 Riverside DrOne of my top family-owned Argentine restaurants. Excellent dishes and wine too. About a 5min drive from Condo.
Another excellent and authentic Italian Bistro in Toluca Lake (about 5min drive from Condo)!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prosecco Trattoria
10144 Riverside DrAnother excellent and authentic Italian Bistro in Toluca Lake (about 5min drive from Condo)!
Coley's Caribbean American Cuisine
10842 Magnolia BoulevardFANTASTIC Carribean Food!!!
An excellent place for Bfast/Coffee. About 10mins from Condo.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveAn excellent place for Bfast/Coffee. About 10mins from Condo.
One of Santa Monica's trendiest (and well -worth the hype too) restaurants!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardOne of Santa Monica's trendiest (and well -worth the hype too) restaurants!
Located inside of Nordstroms. THIS is a GEM and seldom busy. The Tapas style eating is amazing as there are so many delicious/sharable plates. YOU'LL LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!
Bazille
220 BroadwayLocated inside of Nordstroms. THIS is a GEM and seldom busy. The Tapas style eating is amazing as there are so many delicious/sharable plates. YOU'LL LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!
PRobably one of my favority hippy/swanky restaurants on earth. Lovely.
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdPRobably one of my favority hippy/swanky restaurants on earth. Lovely.
A very, very nice restaurant in Hollywood. Good Food.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magnolia
6266 1/2 Sunset Blvd.A very, very nice restaurant in Hollywood. Good Food.
Excellent breakfasts - as the name suggests!!!!
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Griddle Cafe
7916 Sunset BlvdExcellent breakfasts - as the name suggests!!!!
This restaurant is nestled on the Patio which overlooks the Marina. It's off the grid for tourists..who hang out at the more populated & expensive CheeseCake Factory. This place is a GEM!!!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jamaica Bay Inn
4175 Admiralty WayThis restaurant is nestled on the Patio which overlooks the Marina. It's off the grid for tourists..who hang out at the more populated & expensive CheeseCake Factory. This place is a GEM!!!
A wonderful place to catch fine Italian food while enjoying excellent People-Watching on 3rd Street Promenade.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trastevere
1360 3rd Street PromenadeA wonderful place to catch fine Italian food while enjoying excellent People-Watching on 3rd Street Promenade.
Everything Else
A very nice place to hang out and people-watch, shop, eat...and do more people watching & best of all - it's just a block from the beautiful Santa Monica Beach (about a 45Min Drive from Condo)
1595 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeA very nice place to hang out and people-watch, shop, eat...and do more people watching & best of all - it's just a block from the beautiful Santa Monica Beach (about a 45Min Drive from Condo)
I even love to check out what's going on in Beverly Hills...it's just OVER the hill from Condo (about a 20Min Drive - take ColdWater Canyon to Beverly Blvd).
678 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beverly Hills
I even love to check out what's going on in Beverly Hills...it's just OVER the hill from Condo (about a 20Min Drive - take ColdWater Canyon to Beverly Blvd).
Major airport. About 45Mins-1HR to Condo. Take 405 North to 134 East. Exit and turn left onto Laurel Canyon Blvd. Make right turn onto Riverside. Turn left onto Beck. Condo located on corner!
461 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayMajor airport. About 45Mins-1HR to Condo. Take 405 North to 134 East. Exit and turn left onto Laurel Canyon Blvd. Make right turn onto Riverside. Turn left onto Beck. Condo located on corner!
Most local airport -10mins from Condo. Make right turn onto Hollywood Way. Make right turn onto Magnolia Blvd. Make left turn onto Irvine. Make left onto Addison. Turn right at Beck!!!
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aeropuerto de Hollywood Burbank
2627 N Hollywood WayMost local airport -10mins from Condo. Make right turn onto Hollywood Way. Make right turn onto Magnolia Blvd. Make left turn onto Irvine. Make left onto Addison. Turn right at Beck!!!
This local and well-loved Cuban Bakery is delicious and the reason many of us need to carry good Insurance! 2 Words. Potato Balls!
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdThis local and well-loved Cuban Bakery is delicious and the reason many of us need to carry good Insurance! 2 Words. Potato Balls!
Metro Line information that services the greater Los Angeles/Hollywood areas.
LA Metro Transportation
8800 Santa Monica BlvdMetro Line information that services the greater Los Angeles/Hollywood areas.
A really fun re-vitalized area near Convention Center/Staples Center with many excellent restaurants & entertainment.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L.A. Live Way
L.A. Live WayA really fun re-vitalized area near Convention Center/Staples Center with many excellent restaurants & entertainment.
An artsy and ecletic neighborhood - about a 10min walk from Condo.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NoHo Arts District
An artsy and ecletic neighborhood - about a 10min walk from Condo.
NoHo Red Line station that services Hollywood/DownTown LA Areas
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Hollywood Station
NoHo Red Line station that services Hollywood/DownTown LA Areas
Best place to find authentic Mexican Food. Take LA Metro from Universal OR NOHO station to Grand Central Station ($7round trip).
412 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetBest place to find authentic Mexican Food. Take LA Metro from Universal OR NOHO station to Grand Central Station ($7round trip).
BEST Local (and well-known) Hospital and Urgent Care. Approx 4miles from Condo.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center - Burbank
501 S Buena Vista StBEST Local (and well-known) Hospital and Urgent Care. Approx 4miles from Condo.
CLOSEST Urgent Care (if you're not able to go to Providence St.Joseph's Hospital 4miles away).
Studio City Urgent Care & Medical Center
12660 Riverside DrCLOSEST Urgent Care (if you're not able to go to Providence St.Joseph's Hospital 4miles away).
Fantastic Hiking Path about a 10min drive from Condo.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fryman Canyon Park
8401 Mulholland DriveFantastic Hiking Path about a 10min drive from Condo.
Drinks & Nightlife
George Clooney is a partner in this bar. Excellent vibe here with really good bar eats . This also has an Outdoor Patio. There is no sign. Look for the Valet in front of the Ivy Building.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdGeorge Clooney is a partner in this bar. Excellent vibe here with really good bar eats . This also has an Outdoor Patio. There is no sign. Look for the Valet in front of the Ivy Building.
This is our CHEERS bar. Very fun and lively tavern with really good bar eats located in Toluca Lake.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill
10111 Riverside DrThis is our CHEERS bar. Very fun and lively tavern with really good bar eats located in Toluca Lake.
I love this Bistro. Good food and atmosphere. Approx 10min drive from Condo.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mistral
13422 Ventura BlvdI love this Bistro. Good food and atmosphere. Approx 10min drive from Condo.
Fantastic and very trendy restaurant in Santa Monica/Wilshire Blvd.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire BlvdFantastic and very trendy restaurant in Santa Monica/Wilshire Blvd.
EXCELLENT Restaurant in Hollywood on one of the best corners in the city!
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FIG & OLIVE | Melrose Place
8490 Melrose PlEXCELLENT Restaurant in Hollywood on one of the best corners in the city!