Local Bites and Must-See Sites
Food scene
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveDecent breakfast choices.
Mizlala
4515 Sepulveda BlvdSavory local restaurant
veSTATION
14435 Ventura BlvdDelicious organic, vegan thai
Dojo Sushi
14423 Ventura BlvdNice staff, great food.
Not much ambiance but very close, family owned restaurant. I enjoy the yellow curry, fried rice, pad thai.
Mint Garden Thai Restaurant
15136 Van Nuys BlvdNot much ambiance but very close, family owned restaurant. I enjoy the yellow curry, fried rice, pad thai.
Great for a glass or wine, salad and pizza by the fireplace. Nice ambiance.
38 locals recommend
MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company
14612 Ventura BlvdGreat for a glass or wine, salad and pizza by the fireplace. Nice ambiance.
The Sherman
14633 Ventura BlvdLocal gastropub
Sightseeing
Enjoy art and scenic views of LA and Bel Air celebrity homes. Decent restaurant too.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrEnjoy art and scenic views of LA and Bel Air celebrity homes. Decent restaurant too.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdHistoric icon of Los Angeles
Entertainment
The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
100 Universal City PlazaFun for all ages
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza2 day pass is the best bargain
Arclight Cinema
15301 Ventura BlvdEnjoy a glass of wine or cappuccino with your movie
Travel
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5005 Van Nuys BlvdClose by
Services
Helpful staff. You can leave the laundry with her and she will have it ready the next day.
Sherman Oaks Coin Laundry
14842 Magnolia BlvdHelpful staff. You can leave the laundry with her and she will have it ready the next day.
City advice
Getting around
Take Orange line to Red line to Universal or Union Station
Purchase tap card for public transportation at Van Nuys and Oxnard at Orange line stop