Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveGreat pizza, a two minute walk.
The Fix Burger
2520 Hyperion AveGreat burgers closeby.
Mixto Comida Latina
2827 Hyperion AveGreat healthy Mexican food - plus, they deliver.
What the Fish
2804 Hyperion AveBest sushi nearby.
Say Cheese
2800 Hyperion AveGood sandwiches and coffee.
Square One Silver Lake
2630 Hyperion AveBest lunch and coffee in the area. Great brunch.
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveClassy for drinks and dinner, plus weekend brunch.
Ricky's Fish Tacos
Best fish tacos I've ever eaten.
Yuca's
2056 Hillhurst AveBest Cochinita Pibil I've ever had.
Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena AvenueFancy dinner, for those who want it.
Former fire station converted into an upscale bar / restaurant with great food and a lovely atmosphere for drinks.
100 locals recommend
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena AveFormer fire station converted into an upscale bar / restaurant with great food and a lovely atmosphere for drinks.
Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveExcellent upscale Italian food, walking distance.
Tacos Zone Truck
2064 Montana StDo taco trucks right.
Daikokuya
327 1st StSome of the best ramen in the city.
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset BlvdThe pho is almost as good as the people watching. Cheap and tasty.
Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale BlvdReliably tasty, reasonably priced Vietnamese cuisine.
The Oinkster
2005 Colorado BlvdGreat BBQ.
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwaySo much food, so little time.
Essentials
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AvePricey but good market. Walking distance.
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveWalking distance groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion AveA scene, if that's what you're looking for. Food is not great.
A scene, if that's what you're looking for. Pricey but good cocktails.
89 locals recommend
TENANTS OF THE TREES
2810 Hyperion AveA scene, if that's what you're looking for. Pricey but good cocktails.
Perch
448 S Hill StCome here for sunset drinks.
Bludso's Bar & Que
609 N La Brea AveGreat BBQ.
Sightseeing
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdHike, take photos, see the Hollywood Sign.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierOld-fashioned fun.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkBest people watching in the city.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFree, must-see art museum and grounds.
Must-see grounds of an old estate, including art museum and sprawling, beautiful gardens.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdMust-see grounds of an old estate, including art museum and sprawling, beautiful gardens.
Silver Lake Reservoir
Use the running trail, and go to the "meadow" park.
Echo Park Lake
A welcoming, diverse place to spend an afternoon.
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdAlways worth a visit.
Great art museum in Little Tokyo. Get ramen at Daikokuya before or after.
401 locals recommend
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveGreat art museum in Little Tokyo. Get ramen at Daikokuya before or after.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveA cultural gem.
Free admission if you plan ahead and reserve. Standby line if you don't.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveFree admission if you plan ahead and reserve. Standby line if you don't.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveAlways funny.
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdWhere the stars watch their own movies.
AMC Sunset 5
8000 Sunset BlvdBest of independent film is always playing here.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdLives up to the hype.
Shopping
My favorite bookstore. Check out the expansion next door for art books, comic books, and other visual treasures.
148 locals recommend
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveMy favorite bookstore. Check out the expansion next door for art books, comic books, and other visual treasures.
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetCheck out the book maze on the second floor.