Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Loveliest neighborhood wine shop. These guys will work with you forever and let you taste wines and find your perfect bottle. You can also hang there and drink beer and wine for a chill night. I like to bring my book and have a glass after work. :)
25 locals recommend
Colorado Wine Company
2305 Colorado BlvdLoveliest neighborhood wine shop. These guys will work with you forever and let you taste wines and find your perfect bottle. You can also hang there and drink beer and wine for a chill night. I like to bring my book and have a glass after work. :)
Ok, this place technically is a restaurant but most ppl don't go for the food (heavy Italian fare- not terrible), they go for the dark, seedy interiors and live jazz music. It's a secret hipster spot that is a secret hang out for some celebs not wanting to be noticed. You're welcome!
22 locals recommend
Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club
1833 Colorado BlvdOk, this place technically is a restaurant but most ppl don't go for the food (heavy Italian fare- not terrible), they go for the dark, seedy interiors and live jazz music. It's a secret hipster spot that is a secret hang out for some celebs not wanting to be noticed. You're welcome!
It's a Pin-Ball bar filled with Pin-ball machines. Unfortunately, no kids are allowed but it's a fun hang out joint for adults.
13 locals recommend
Walt’s Bar
4680 Eagle Rock BlvdIt's a Pin-Ball bar filled with Pin-ball machines. Unfortunately, no kids are allowed but it's a fun hang out joint for adults.
The tap selections are vast (over 22) and a spacious beer garden out back is a great spot for a secluded date or a group of friends. On your way out, hit one of the food trucks outside the bar for some cheap, cheesy Mexican food that will satisfy a late-night hankering.
81 locals recommend
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo RdThe tap selections are vast (over 22) and a spacious beer garden out back is a great spot for a secluded date or a group of friends. On your way out, hit one of the food trucks outside the bar for some cheap, cheesy Mexican food that will satisfy a late-night hankering.
Food Scene
The neighborhood coffee joint when you just don't want to see another Starbucks- not that we don't also love Starbucks! There is a cute little area in the back for kids which is nice bonus for families.
41 locals recommend
Swork Coffee
2160 Colorado BlvdThe neighborhood coffee joint when you just don't want to see another Starbucks- not that we don't also love Starbucks! There is a cute little area in the back for kids which is nice bonus for families.
Best pizza & Best ambiance. Check their hours because they spend a portion of every year in Italy and close shop.
62 locals recommend
Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
1650 Colorado BlvdBest pizza & Best ambiance. Check their hours because they spend a portion of every year in Italy and close shop.
CaCao Mexicatessen
1576 Colorado BlvdTwo words: Duck Taco
The Oinkster
2005 Colorado BlvdOrder a slow-roasted pulled BBQ pork sandwich. :)
Max City BBQ
4729 N Eagle Rock BlvdSecret gem
Best dumplings around- don't let the fact that it's in a mall discourage you. Order the green beans and go ahead and valet out front- it's validated if you eat there. yum!
153 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveBest dumplings around- don't let the fact that it's in a mall discourage you. Order the green beans and go ahead and valet out front- it's validated if you eat there. yum!
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
2245 Yosemite DrAll the healthy goodies at nice prices.
Trader Joe's
1566 Colorado BlvdShopping
Kumquat
5054 Eagle Rock BlvdChildren's clothings- super cute and all small batch and hand-made locally.
Favorite record shop, hands down. Plus there are so many great spots to check out for shopping and eating on this strip.
53 locals recommend
Permanent Records
1906 Cypress AvenueFavorite record shop, hands down. Plus there are so many great spots to check out for shopping and eating on this strip.
Lovely boutique for elegant and comfortable clothing plus desirable home-goods.
16 locals recommend
Dotter
5027 York BlvdLovely boutique for elegant and comfortable clothing plus desirable home-goods.
Arts & Culture
This place has periodic local events and is oh so pretty. You'll notice small weddings there some weekends. Check their website for details: http://cfaer.org
10 locals recommend
Center for the Arts Eagle Rock
2225 Colorado BlvdThis place has periodic local events and is oh so pretty. You'll notice small weddings there some weekends. Check their website for details: http://cfaer.org
It was voted in the top 5 most beautiful campus in America by US News for a reason. Great place for a shaded walk.
49 locals recommend
Occidental College
1600 Campus RdIt was voted in the top 5 most beautiful campus in America by US News for a reason. Great place for a shaded walk.
Parks & Nature
Such a lovely place to walk around and learn about the flora and fauna native to NELA.
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrSuch a lovely place to walk around and learn about the flora and fauna native to NELA.
Go to the end of Wollam Street (two blocks north of Bridgeport) to find the base of this secret hike. At the second crossroads, were left to the top of Mt. Washington- you'll end up in a little neighborhood and keep going up until you hit the Self Realization Temple and explore their gorgeous gardens- don't worry people are welcome to wander quietly around and will be left unbothered. The hike isn't really a loop so you'll have to head back the way you came or just keep exploring and pop out in another neighborhood and enjoy the adventure from this little hidden canyon park.
26 locals recommend
Elyria Canyon Park
1550 Bridgeport DrGo to the end of Wollam Street (two blocks north of Bridgeport) to find the base of this secret hike. At the second crossroads, were left to the top of Mt. Washington- you'll end up in a little neighborhood and keep going up until you hit the Self Realization Temple and explore their gorgeous gardens- don't worry people are welcome to wander quietly around and will be left unbothered. The hike isn't really a loop so you'll have to head back the way you came or just keep exploring and pop out in another neighborhood and enjoy the adventure from this little hidden canyon park.
Everything Else
Such a lovely place to go for a walk and study the gorgeous architecture from the turn of the century.
Hill Drive
Hill DriveSuch a lovely place to go for a walk and study the gorgeous architecture from the turn of the century.