Alisha's Guidebook

Alisha
Alisha's Guidebook

Food scene

Do yourself a favor and skip the big chains. This spot is walking distance and has TVs and a major kicence if you feel like hanging out. Some of the best garlic knots in LA.
15 locals recommend
Gracie's Pizza
4330 Melrose Ave
15 locals recommend
Do yourself a favor and skip the big chains. This spot is walking distance and has TVs and a major kicence if you feel like hanging out. Some of the best garlic knots in LA.
Quality coffee and food. Dope ass patio.
153 locals recommend
Cafecito Organico
29169 Heathercliff Rd
153 locals recommend
Quality coffee and food. Dope ass patio.
307 locals recommend
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave
307 locals recommend
Excellent food. A real classy joint.
224 locals recommend
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset Blvd
224 locals recommend
Excellent food. A real classy joint.
More than just Boba. They have all the things: coffee, juice, milkshakes, slushees. Everything is customizable and they carry western flavors too. Seriously, try it.
33 locals recommend
It's Boba Time
3450 W 6th St
33 locals recommend
More than just Boba. They have all the things: coffee, juice, milkshakes, slushees. Everything is customizable and they carry western flavors too. Seriously, try it.
18 locals recommend
India's Restaurant
4366 Fountain Ave
18 locals recommend
Deceptively simple on the outside it's all about quality here. Great for foodies with a wide and thoughtful selection on the menu and behind the bar.
41 locals recommend
Jay's Bar
4321 Sunset Blvd
41 locals recommend
Deceptively simple on the outside it's all about quality here. Great for foodies with a wide and thoughtful selection on the menu and behind the bar.
Caters to all kinds of dietary needs and even has a liquor license and bar. Pretty good spot even if your not vegan.
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset Blvd
311 locals recommend
Caters to all kinds of dietary needs and even has a liquor license and bar. Pretty good spot even if your not vegan.
13 locals recommend
Boo’s Philly Cheesesteaks - Silverlake
4501 Fountain Ave
13 locals recommend
One of the chillest spots in town serving some of the best fried chicken in town. Full bar. Southern style.
26 locals recommend
Crawfords
2616 Beverly Blvd
26 locals recommend
One of the chillest spots in town serving some of the best fried chicken in town. Full bar. Southern style.
276 locals recommend
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave
276 locals recommend
Don't let the line scare you. It moves fast! 70s house party theme with live music, food, and one of the coolest back porches in LA
266 locals recommend
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro Ave
266 locals recommend
Don't let the line scare you. It moves fast! 70s house party theme with live music, food, and one of the coolest back porches in LA
53 locals recommend
Tacos Tu Madre
1824 N Vermont Ave
53 locals recommend
155 locals recommend
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont Ave
155 locals recommend
Lift the donkey's tail for a cigarette.
123 locals recommend
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset Blvd
123 locals recommend
Lift the donkey's tail for a cigarette.
131 locals recommend
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
131 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Los Feliz Golf Course
3207 Los Feliz Blvd
29 locals recommend
The best spot for an LA classic. The Korean fried chicken sandwich. Don't forget the Yuzu sauce!
Michindak
3324 West 6th Street
The best spot for an LA classic. The Korean fried chicken sandwich. Don't forget the Yuzu sauce!
Sit on the patio
Yellow House Cafe
234 S Oxford Ave
Sit on the patio
120 locals recommend
Lock & Key
239 S Vermont Ave
120 locals recommend
Cuban themed with a great selection of rum, shows every hour and a cigar lounge. The entrance is secret so follow the people when you get there. Dress code details are on the website.
98 locals recommend
La Descarga
1159 N Western Ave
98 locals recommend
Cuban themed with a great selection of rum, shows every hour and a cigar lounge. The entrance is secret so follow the people when you get there. Dress code details are on the website.
A cool-kid spot.
89 locals recommend
TENANTS OF THE TREES
2810 Hyperion Ave
89 locals recommend
A cool-kid spot.
Completely unique spot with a DJ on weekends. Cool street art and good conversation on the patio.
43 locals recommend
The Friend
2611 Hyperion Avenue
43 locals recommend
Completely unique spot with a DJ on weekends. Cool street art and good conversation on the patio.
Beloved by locals. Great brunch spot. Secret, casual bar in the back with karaoke, reasonable prices on booze and it's own special menu.
114 locals recommend
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion Ave
114 locals recommend
Beloved by locals. Great brunch spot. Secret, casual bar in the back with karaoke, reasonable prices on booze and it's own special menu.
The wait is long but the ramen is authentic.
122 locals recommend
Daikokuya
327 1st St
122 locals recommend
The wait is long but the ramen is authentic.
Try to get a spot in the alley!
36 locals recommend
Far Bar
347 1st Street
36 locals recommend
Try to get a spot in the alley!
A humble establishment with legendary empanadas and awesome prices.
Rincón Chileno
4354 Melrose Ave
A humble establishment with legendary empanadas and awesome prices.
20 locals recommend
Wolf and Crane Bar
366 E 2nd St
20 locals recommend
The Mermaid
428 East 2nd Street
100 year old Japanese bakery still owned by the same family. Beautiful gift boxes and everything made daily. Try the peanut butter mocci.
Fugetsu-Do
315 E 1st St
100 year old Japanese bakery still owned by the same family. Beautiful gift boxes and everything made daily. Try the peanut butter mocci.

Sightseeing

Free art museum, amazing views of the city, historic Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and ample room for picnicking. Events open to the public are held during the summer and spring.
224 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd
224 locals recommend
Free art museum, amazing views of the city, historic Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and ample room for picnicking. Events open to the public are held during the summer and spring.
Free local art gallery located in the back of Wacko Soap Plant (not an actual soap plant)
15 locals recommend
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd
15 locals recommend
Free local art gallery located in the back of Wacko Soap Plant (not an actual soap plant)
Novelty and rare gifts emporium with a cult following. PACKED with unique items, locally made novelties and curiosities. Free low-brow art gallery in the back.
81 locals recommend
Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood Blvd
81 locals recommend
Novelty and rare gifts emporium with a cult following. PACKED with unique items, locally made novelties and curiosities. Free low-brow art gallery in the back.
A must see for skaters, art lovers and collectors. Curated street wear and gifts. Super low key spot.
7 locals recommend
Virgil Normal
4157 Normal Ave
7 locals recommend
A must see for skaters, art lovers and collectors. Curated street wear and gifts. Super low key spot.
Free entry. Follow the trail behind all the way up for the best view in LA and access to the infamous wishing tree. The local astronomers club meets once monthly on the lawn and for special events. They bring their telescopes and picnic. Join them on meetup.com or just crash it. They usually are cool and will let you look and chat with you about the stars. Filming location for Rebel without a cause.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 locals recommend
Free entry. Follow the trail behind all the way up for the best view in LA and access to the infamous wishing tree. The local astronomers club meets once monthly on the lawn and for special events. They bring their telescopes and picnic. Join them on meetup.com or just crash it. They usually are cool and will let you look and chat with you about the stars. Filming location for Rebel without a cause.
Indie book store. Local spot and beautiful inside. Sometimes hosts authors and events. Cool art book branch right next door.
148 locals recommend
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave
148 locals recommend
Indie book store. Local spot and beautiful inside. Sometimes hosts authors and events. Cool art book branch right next door.
Book store with events held at the secret cafe in the back.
149 locals recommend
Stories
1716 Sunset Blvd
149 locals recommend
Book store with events held at the secret cafe in the back.
50 locals recommend
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset Blvd
50 locals recommend
Held seasonally, a little local festival on a historic site hidden in the hills. Take a dip in the swimming pool and grab a drink at the pagoda bar while you shop and listen to live music at the former mansion of an eccentric 20s mogul turned iconic restaurant. Check the website for details and times.
10 locals recommend
Hollywood Night Market @Yamashiro
1999 N Sycamore Ave
10 locals recommend
Held seasonally, a little local festival on a historic site hidden in the hills. Take a dip in the swimming pool and grab a drink at the pagoda bar while you shop and listen to live music at the former mansion of an eccentric 20s mogul turned iconic restaurant. Check the website for details and times.
True local hang out. Cafe and paddle boat rentals. Do a lap and pet some dogs, visit the lady of the lake, have a picnic or check out the various filming locations within. You can drink there at night as long as your cool about it.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
563 locals recommend
True local hang out. Cafe and paddle boat rentals. Do a lap and pet some dogs, visit the lady of the lake, have a picnic or check out the various filming locations within. You can drink there at night as long as your cool about it.
Feels like an endless adventure.
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street
324 locals recommend
Feels like an endless adventure.
22 locals recommend
Old Los Angeles Zoo
4801 Griffith Park Dr
22 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Secret Headquarters
3137 Sunset Blvd
16 locals recommend
417 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
417 locals recommend
137 locals recommend
Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont Ave
137 locals recommend
Check the website for events. Employees are friendly and will chat with you. Ask for Rex one rations!
Blue Rooster Art Supplies
4661 Hollywood Blvd
Check the website for events. Employees are friendly and will chat with you. Ask for Rex one rations!
Amazing place for vintage, thrift and consignment.
32 locals recommend
Squaresville
1800 N Vermont Ave
32 locals recommend
Amazing place for vintage, thrift and consignment.
Spot where Walt Disney sat and watched his daughters play while he first conceived of Disneyland. Closes at sundown. Bomb churros.
81 locals recommend
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
81 locals recommend
Spot where Walt Disney sat and watched his daughters play while he first conceived of Disneyland. Closes at sundown. Bomb churros.
Grabbing a healthy breakfast here and hiking the trails is a truly authentic local experience.
133 locals recommend
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell Dr
133 locals recommend
Grabbing a healthy breakfast here and hiking the trails is a truly authentic local experience.
Not the playground. You'll have to hike to get to this secret garden but it's totally worth it. Google for more specific instructions on how to get there. There is a shortcut up the stairs by the golf course.
6 locals recommend
Shane's Inspiration
4800 Crystal Springs Dr
6 locals recommend
Not the playground. You'll have to hike to get to this secret garden but it's totally worth it. Google for more specific instructions on how to get there. There is a shortcut up the stairs by the golf course.
A great view and an awesome jump off point for exploring the deeper trails of Griffith park. Rumored to be haunted by a lady in white who defends from the peak at night.
Bee Rock
A great view and an awesome jump off point for exploring the deeper trails of Griffith park. Rumored to be haunted by a lady in white who defends from the peak at night.
All the imported cosmetics.
Aritaum Amore & Laneige - California Marketplace - 가주 아리따움
450 S Western Ave
All the imported cosmetics.
Not fancy but cheap and a local fav.
51 locals recommend
Shatto 39 Lanes
3255 W 4th St
51 locals recommend
Not fancy but cheap and a local fav.
Totally informal, draw on the bar and listen to live music or comedy while you have a drink.
20 locals recommend
Hyperion Avenue Tavern
1941 Hyperion Ave
20 locals recommend
Totally informal, draw on the bar and listen to live music or comedy while you have a drink.