Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Every year LA has Tacolandia, the country's largest taco-truck cook-off. It's absurd, but wonderful. TLT (The Lime Truck) was once LA's greatest taco truck, now turned into quick grab-go restaurant.
7 locals recommend
TLT Food
1116 Westwood BlvdEvery year LA has Tacolandia, the country's largest taco-truck cook-off. It's absurd, but wonderful. TLT (The Lime Truck) was once LA's greatest taco truck, now turned into quick grab-go restaurant.
Just below the apartment is this delightful Middle Eastern Restuarant. Anton, the owner, always makes his kebabs and gyros on point--a real treat to eat at the outdoor tables of St. Vincent Ct.
Sevan Garden Kebab House
621 S BroadwayJust below the apartment is this delightful Middle Eastern Restuarant. Anton, the owner, always makes his kebabs and gyros on point--a real treat to eat at the outdoor tables of St. Vincent Ct.
Outdoor rooftop bar with an unbelievable view of the city. Drinks are a little pricey, but I can't recommend the place enough.
786 locals recommend
Perch
448 S Hill StOutdoor rooftop bar with an unbelievable view of the city. Drinks are a little pricey, but I can't recommend the place enough.
Everything Else
LA's most well-known Fashion School--swing by here then the Fashion District to get a sense of the style and getups Southern Californians love most.
49 locals recommend
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
919 S Grand AveLA's most well-known Fashion School--swing by here then the Fashion District to get a sense of the style and getups Southern Californians love most.
It's a 24 hour restaurant that delivers, but... it's really good! The selection is surprisingly huge and can be healthy too. Options include Lobster Grilled Cheeses, Kale Salads and Paninis.
137 locals recommend
LA Cafe
639 S Spring StIt's a 24 hour restaurant that delivers, but... it's really good! The selection is surprisingly huge and can be healthy too. Options include Lobster Grilled Cheeses, Kale Salads and Paninis.
One of LA's biggest EDM venues. If you're looking to get a little crazy, this is the place to go. Raves start at 10pm and end around 6am. Artists include Calvin Harris, Avicii and Above and Beyond.
125 locals recommend
Exchange La
618 S Spring StOne of LA's biggest EDM venues. If you're looking to get a little crazy, this is the place to go. Raves start at 10pm and end around 6am. Artists include Calvin Harris, Avicii and Above and Beyond.
One of LA's most historic theaters--first opened to premiere Charlie Chaplin's film City Lights. Catch a show here or sneak a peek to see film crews at work.
13 locals recommend
Los Angeles Theatre
615 S BroadwayOne of LA's most historic theaters--first opened to premiere Charlie Chaplin's film City Lights. Catch a show here or sneak a peek to see film crews at work.
One of Downtown's Largest Community Spaces. Come here for all kinds of city-wide events like ArtWalk, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Free Concerts, FoodTruck Meetups--you name it.
Pershing Square Building
448 S Hill StOne of Downtown's Largest Community Spaces. Come here for all kinds of city-wide events like ArtWalk, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Free Concerts, FoodTruck Meetups--you name it.
LA's oldest farmer's market--made in 1917--is now one of the largest and most extensive marketplaces and eatery hubs. Come here to buy international beers and get your fix of new food.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayLA's oldest farmer's market--made in 1917--is now one of the largest and most extensive marketplaces and eatery hubs. Come here to buy international beers and get your fix of new food.
HUGE shopping center. Everything from clothing stores to Target to groceries to fancy restaurants. It's the quintessential outdoor LA mall and surely has anything that you need.
304 locals recommend
FIGat7th
735 S Figueroa StHUGE shopping center. Everything from clothing stores to Target to groceries to fancy restaurants. It's the quintessential outdoor LA mall and surely has anything that you need.
Laid-back, local bar. Cheap microbrews and a crowd that tends to be a little more hipster.
46 locals recommend
Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring StLaid-back, local bar. Cheap microbrews and a crowd that tends to be a little more hipster.
One of LA's oldest restaurants and bars--open since 1908. The restaurant is famous for it's French Dip sandwiches, but at night it is also one of DTLA's most popular bars.
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StOne of LA's oldest restaurants and bars--open since 1908. The restaurant is famous for it's French Dip sandwiches, but at night it is also one of DTLA's most popular bars.
Drinks & Nightlife
Get your drink on at this staple, classy bar within a block away. In the mornings, they also serve bottomless mimosas. =)
8 locals recommend
Silo DTLA
221 W 7th StGet your drink on at this staple, classy bar within a block away. In the mornings, they also serve bottomless mimosas. =)