Carla’s LA guidebook
Neighborhoods
Less than a mile away is our own little Main Street USA, Larchmont Boulevard. Here you'll find a great selection of coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants. There is also a Rite aid.
The walk to Larchmont is incredibly lovely, especially if you head south and walk along 1st street all the way to Larchmont Boulevard.
North Larchmont Boulevard
North Larchmont BoulevardLess than a mile away is our own little Main Street USA, Larchmont Boulevard. Here you'll find a great selection of coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants. There is also a Rite aid.
The walk to Larchmont is incredibly lovely, especially if you head south and walk along 1st street all the way to Larchmont Boulevard.
Just a few blocks east of us is Koreatown. Here you will find incredible Korean BBQ reaturants, and other Asian fusion food. We enjoy heading to Koreatown for Pho, Ramen, Boba, and Korean Bun.
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Koreatown
Just a few blocks east of us is Koreatown. Here you will find incredible Korean BBQ reaturants, and other Asian fusion food. We enjoy heading to Koreatown for Pho, Ramen, Boba, and Korean Bun.
Food scene
Amazing korean Bun, along with great burgers and awesome fries.
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The Bun Shop
125 N Western AveAmazing korean Bun, along with great burgers and awesome fries.
Great place for solid burgers and fries, and shakes!
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Burger Lounge
8539 Sunset BlvdGreat place for solid burgers and fries, and shakes!
DeSano Pizza Bakery
4959 Santa Monica BlvdAmazing Neapolitan Pizza.
Insane pizza!! They sell by the slice, and whole pie. Make sure to try the specialty deep dish pizza (which you can upgrade with a huge mound of Burrata!)
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Apollonia's Pizzeria
5176 Wilshire BlvdInsane pizza!! They sell by the slice, and whole pie. Make sure to try the specialty deep dish pizza (which you can upgrade with a huge mound of Burrata!)
Vernetti
225 N Larchmont BlvdLovely Italian restaurant with great food.
One of my favorite spots. A super sweet outdoor restaurant in Griffith Park. Simple menu with incredible home made pies!
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The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrOne of my favorite spots. A super sweet outdoor restaurant in Griffith Park. Simple menu with incredible home made pies!
Great old school sushi spot. When indoor dining is open it's a fun place to go. And the Sushi is delicious!
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Noshi Sushi
4430 Beverly BlvdGreat old school sushi spot. When indoor dining is open it's a fun place to go. And the Sushi is delicious!
This is our favorite authentic Korean BBQ spot. Delicious!!!
Check covid hours/operation
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Ahgassi Gopchang
3744 W 6th StThis is our favorite authentic Korean BBQ spot. Delicious!!!
Check covid hours/operation
Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdThe BEST ice cream. Seriously.
Sightseeing
Some of the best views of the city are here at The griffith observatory. Well worth the drive up to the top of this hill! Just gorgeous. It's also fun to go inside and see various exhibits and grab lunch on their outdoor deck (during non-covid times)
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Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdSome of the best views of the city are here at The griffith observatory. Well worth the drive up to the top of this hill! Just gorgeous. It's also fun to go inside and see various exhibits and grab lunch on their outdoor deck (during non-covid times)
Wonderful hiking and a true escape into nature here at Griffith Park. A must for nature lovers!
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Parque Griffith
4730 Crystal Springs DriveWonderful hiking and a true escape into nature here at Griffith Park. A must for nature lovers!
This is very popular hiking trail. You might even see some celebs....
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Parque Runyon Canyon
2000 N Fuller AveThis is very popular hiking trail. You might even see some celebs....
Not sure how much is open during Covid, but there are a few outdoor exhibits, and it's a lovely place to walk around outdoors. Always a great photo op at the iconic street lamp exhibit.
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Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdNot sure how much is open during Covid, but there are a few outdoor exhibits, and it's a lovely place to walk around outdoors. Always a great photo op at the iconic street lamp exhibit.
Great Museum. The tram ride up and the architecture alone are worth the visit. There's also a lovely outdoor garden.
Check covid hours/operation
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El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrGreat Museum. The tram ride up and the architecture alone are worth the visit. There's also a lovely outdoor garden.
Check covid hours/operation
A MUST if you love nature, flowers, and an incredible art collection. There's also the sweetest kids garden. Don't leave without going to the gift shop. It's my favorite shop in LA!
Go early, there's so much to see at this garden/museum. There are also a few wonderful restaurant options.
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdA MUST if you love nature, flowers, and an incredible art collection. There's also the sweetest kids garden. Don't leave without going to the gift shop. It's my favorite shop in LA!
Go early, there's so much to see at this garden/museum. There are also a few wonderful restaurant options.