Tammy’s guidebook
Food scene
Great and highly rated Mexican food, especially known for their tacos within walking distance only half a mile away!
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdGreat and highly rated Mexican food, especially known for their tacos within walking distance only half a mile away!
This is a very popular and great vegan option and specialized drinks within walking distance less than half a mile away!
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdThis is a very popular and great vegan option and specialized drinks within walking distance less than half a mile away!
This is probably the best Southern food restaurant in the area that is worth over an hour wait-in-line on a Tuesday afternoon.
69 locals recommend
Howlin' Ray's
727 N BroadwayThis is probably the best Southern food restaurant in the area that is worth over an hour wait-in-line on a Tuesday afternoon.
There’s nothing like savory and fried chicken, fries, and hot dogs with over 4.5 stars and 2,000 reviews but thank God you can get the food daily quickly.
29 locals recommend
Dave's Hot Chicken
970 N Western AveThere’s nothing like savory and fried chicken, fries, and hot dogs with over 4.5 stars and 2,000 reviews but thank God you can get the food daily quickly.
Late Night Hang-Outs
If you want to grab a mimosa at 9am in a decent place or just great snacks until 2AM and talk about life, this place does not disappoint.
92 locals recommend
The Semi-Tropic
1412 Glendale BlvdIf you want to grab a mimosa at 9am in a decent place or just great snacks until 2AM and talk about life, this place does not disappoint.
One of the rare finds in the region opened from 5PM-2AM with great foods, live jazz & blues music playing, entertainment, and with all kinds of games available to play like pool, foosball table, ping-pong, darts, board games, chess, and more.
17 locals recommend
Rhythm Room L.A.
206 W 6th StOne of the rare finds in the region opened from 5PM-2AM with great foods, live jazz & blues music playing, entertainment, and with all kinds of games available to play like pool, foosball table, ping-pong, darts, board games, chess, and more.
Gym
Body Builders Gym
2516 Hyperion AveBuild and sculp your body!
LA Boulders
1375 E 6th StDo some rock climbing or do yoga at this site.
Family-Friendly Activities
An observatory, free-admission with $10 parking ticket, that overlooks the whole city!
145 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory RoadAn observatory, free-admission with $10 parking ticket, that overlooks the whole city!
Maze Rooms Escape Game - Culver City
4365 Sepulveda BlvdA 5 star reviewed place to an escape room.
Museum of Illusions
6751 Hollywood BlvdRooftop Cinema Club
6121 Sunset BoulevardWatch the movie in your own car and with a date.
There is a kid play area, waterfall, and a great view of downtown LA or its silhouette.
63 locals recommend
Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
100 N Toluca StThere is a kid play area, waterfall, and a great view of downtown LA or its silhouette.
Neighborhoods
Many historic homes were used from this street in the neighborhood for filming TV shows like Charmed and Michael Jackson's music video for Thriller.
Carroll Avenue
Carroll AvenueMany historic homes were used from this street in the neighborhood for filming TV shows like Charmed and Michael Jackson's music video for Thriller.
City advice
Ways to save
Vons, Whole Foods, & H Mart
Go to the supermarket to buy some groceries to make at home or on the go to save some money. Pack a sandwich, buy cereal or oatmeal for breakfast, and buy pre-made rotisserie chicken at Whole Foods or Vons.