Stephen and Michalea's guidebook (some of our favorite places in LA)
Sightseeing
This is one of our favorite places in LA. There are beautiful botanical gardens of many places from around the world. You will be astonished at the gardens architecture.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThis is one of our favorite places in LA. There are beautiful botanical gardens of many places from around the world. You will be astonished at the gardens architecture.
This is bar far one of the best museums in LA. The art work is amazing and the view from up above is gorgeous. Plan on spending a whole day here.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThis is bar far one of the best museums in LA. The art work is amazing and the view from up above is gorgeous. Plan on spending a whole day here.
A good place to go roller blading or cycling. There are quite a bit of eccentric and homeless down there so beware of that, but much culture and art. Plenty of places to shop and eat.
1202 locals recommend
Venice Beach Park
1503 SpeedwayA good place to go roller blading or cycling. There are quite a bit of eccentric and homeless down there so beware of that, but much culture and art. Plenty of places to shop and eat.
This street is home to the oldest neighborhood in LA. The house here was used in Michael Jackson's Thriller video. The homes on this street are old Victorian style and beautiful. A must see if visiting and free!
1345 Carroll Ave
1345 Carroll AvenueThis street is home to the oldest neighborhood in LA. The house here was used in Michael Jackson's Thriller video. The homes on this street are old Victorian style and beautiful. A must see if visiting and free!
Take a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard and see the Famous Chinese theater. There is also many souvenir shops and place to eat in the area.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdTake a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard and see the Famous Chinese theater. There is also many souvenir shops and place to eat in the area.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierA great place to sight see and visit the beach.
A great place to see street entertainers and plenty of places to eat along with an outdoor mall.
168 locals recommend
Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveA great place to see street entertainers and plenty of places to eat along with an outdoor mall.
This is one of the most spectacular places to visit in LA. There is some of the most amazing views of the city and Hollywood sign and an museum of space that is incredible.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThis is one of the most spectacular places to visit in LA. There is some of the most amazing views of the city and Hollywood sign and an museum of space that is incredible.
3115 Canyon Lake Dr
3115 Canyon Lake DriveThis is bar far the best place to view the Hollywood Sign.
A great place to see studio sets and go on some great rides.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaA great place to see studio sets and go on some great rides.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrIts Disneyland, what more is there to say!
If you are into the thrill of rollercoasters and rides that elevate your heart rate, then this is the place for you.
84 locals recommend
Magic Mountain
If you are into the thrill of rollercoasters and rides that elevate your heart rate, then this is the place for you.
It's a bit of a drive from us, but it's well worth a day trip. Some of the most amazing beaches and art galleries. There is also a lot of places to eat as well.
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
It's a bit of a drive from us, but it's well worth a day trip. Some of the most amazing beaches and art galleries. There is also a lot of places to eat as well.
Great place for a hike and some amazing views!
33 locals recommend
Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
3431 Fryman RdGreat place for a hike and some amazing views!
Great place for a hike and to see some spectacular views of the city!
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat place for a hike and to see some spectacular views of the city!
Beautiful museum with what I believe is the best art in LA. Vangogh, Degas and more
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdBeautiful museum with what I believe is the best art in LA. Vangogh, Degas and more
Food scene
A great place to visit in downtown LA and many great sushi places and shops to stop in.
435 locals recommend
Little Tokyo
A great place to visit in downtown LA and many great sushi places and shops to stop in.
A great place to visit and within walking distance from our house. There are many restaurants to eat at and a Trader Joes as well.
17 locals recommend
NOHO West
6150 Laurel Canyon BlvdA great place to visit and within walking distance from our house. There are many restaurants to eat at and a Trader Joes as well.
Just a few miles down the road from us. There are many places to eat and the Metro Station that will take you to Hollywood, Down town and connections to Santa Monica and Long beach. If you want a break from driving around LA for the day, this is a good place to park you car and take public transit.
114 locals recommend
NoHo Arts District
Just a few miles down the road from us. There are many places to eat and the Metro Station that will take you to Hollywood, Down town and connections to Santa Monica and Long beach. If you want a break from driving around LA for the day, this is a good place to park you car and take public transit.
One of the best most authentic Italian restaurants in LA. Being from Rome we have found this to be very traditional
41 locals recommend
Osteria Mamma
5732 Melrose AveOne of the best most authentic Italian restaurants in LA. Being from Rome we have found this to be very traditional
This is one of the best bakeries and pastry shops in LA. They serve great coffee and also lunch as well . Be prepared to wait on a long line, but the food is worth the wait.
200 locals recommend
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdThis is one of the best bakeries and pastry shops in LA. They serve great coffee and also lunch as well . Be prepared to wait on a long line, but the food is worth the wait.
A great bakery and pastries. The Adjaruli breakfast is to die for and they also have some of the best pizza in LA. Its right around the corner from us, so don't miss out on this one!
13 locals recommend
Lilit Bakery & Cafe
12001 Victory BlvdA great bakery and pastries. The Adjaruli breakfast is to die for and they also have some of the best pizza in LA. Its right around the corner from us, so don't miss out on this one!
This is by far one of the best places to grab a burger. There is always a line of cars to get your food, but its so worth the wait.
21 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
5864 Lankershim BoulevardThis is by far one of the best places to grab a burger. There is always a line of cars to get your food, but its so worth the wait.
Noodle Monster
5219 1/2 Laurel Canyon BlvdGreat Thai food place.