Guidebook for Los Angeles

Phil
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

One of the oldest Italian delis in LA, this place is often frequented by local police and firemen. Any of their sandwiches are delicious, but I'm partial to the eggplant parm.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Eastside Italian Deli
1013 Alpine St
17 recommandé par les habitants
One of the oldest Italian delis in LA, this place is often frequented by local police and firemen. Any of their sandwiches are delicious, but I'm partial to the eggplant parm.
Very hip eatery with attached coffee bar if you want a quick latte to go, they have one of the best brunch offerings in the area. Try the duck egg toast.
54 recommandé par les habitants
WINSOME
54 recommandé par les habitants
Very hip eatery with attached coffee bar if you want a quick latte to go, they have one of the best brunch offerings in the area. Try the duck egg toast.
Very modern, bright spot for some excellent coffee/tea. Small work space as well. Try the pastries and occasional lunch bites.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Eightfold Coffee
1294 Sunset Blvd
30 recommandé par les habitants
Very modern, bright spot for some excellent coffee/tea. Small work space as well. Try the pastries and occasional lunch bites.
Let's talk about tacos: this town has a bazillion places, and I have to put the mighty taco truck above any brick-and-mortar, but this place has a great selection for a slightly higher price than what you find on the street. Beware the super spicy taco!
395 recommandé par les habitants
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd
395 recommandé par les habitants
Let's talk about tacos: this town has a bazillion places, and I have to put the mighty taco truck above any brick-and-mortar, but this place has a great selection for a slightly higher price than what you find on the street. Beware the super spicy taco!
Best ice cream in town! They change their offerings DAILY so always new and interesting to enjoy.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Scoops Chinatown
727 N Broadway
9 recommandé par les habitants
Best ice cream in town! They change their offerings DAILY so always new and interesting to enjoy.
The creator of the French Dip sandwich, a solid lunch spot with historical significance.
100 recommandé par les habitants
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda St
100 recommandé par les habitants
The creator of the French Dip sandwich, a solid lunch spot with historical significance.
A combo market/restaurant offering the best products from New Orleans with very creative takes on the classic Po'boy sandwich. HUGE portions, so share or expect to take some home.
25 recommandé par les habitants
The Little Jewel of New Orleans
207 Ord St
25 recommandé par les habitants
A combo market/restaurant offering the best products from New Orleans with very creative takes on the classic Po'boy sandwich. HUGE portions, so share or expect to take some home.
Great food (lots of veggie/vegan options) and great drink, showcasing local breweries/distilleries.
323 recommandé par les habitants
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset Blvd
323 recommandé par les habitants
Great food (lots of veggie/vegan options) and great drink, showcasing local breweries/distilleries.
This nearby taco truck has some solid offerings and is often open late!
El Paisano
1185 Sunset Blvd
This nearby taco truck has some solid offerings and is often open late!

Entertainment & Activities

This place has it all! Great food (asian fusion), excellent drinks (extensive craft beer selection), and retro pinball/arcade games. If you grew up in the 90's, you've got money to spend on nostalgia and alcohol, this is your jam. Kid-friendly as well. Closed Mondays.
106 recommandé par les habitants
Button Mash
1391 Sunset Blvd
106 recommandé par les habitants
This place has it all! Great food (asian fusion), excellent drinks (extensive craft beer selection), and retro pinball/arcade games. If you grew up in the 90's, you've got money to spend on nostalgia and alcohol, this is your jam. Kid-friendly as well. Closed Mondays.
If a game is going, you'll know it by all the fans wearing white and blue. Adjacent to Elysian Park, makes for a nice photo op.
Los Angeles Dodgers
1000 Vin Scully Ave
If a game is going, you'll know it by all the fans wearing white and blue. Adjacent to Elysian Park, makes for a nice photo op.

Sightseeing

It's a tiny bit of an uphill hike, but well-worth it. At the top you are rewarded with a view of the downtown skyline to the south, dodger stadium to the north, and (if you're lucky) a few local roaming peacocks! Best to go around sunset.
White Knoll Drive
White Knoll Drive
It's a tiny bit of an uphill hike, but well-worth it. At the top you are rewarded with a view of the downtown skyline to the south, dodger stadium to the north, and (if you're lucky) a few local roaming peacocks! Best to go around sunset.
Union Station often has rotating galleries, events, concerts to showcase the wonderful architecture.
341 recommandé par les habitants
Union Station
800 N Alameda St
341 recommandé par les habitants
Union Station often has rotating galleries, events, concerts to showcase the wonderful architecture.

Parks & Nature

Lots of trails and great views of downtown. Bring your camera!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Parc naturel Vista Hermosa, Autorité de conservation et de loisirs en montagne
100 N Toluca St
63 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of trails and great views of downtown. Bring your camera!
My favorite running spot, the loop around the lake is about a mile and rewards you with views of downtown, blooming lotus plants on the water, paddle boats, ducks, and the occasional street vendor. If you see a guy with a shopping cart converted into a BBQ corn roaster, order some! Bring cash!
563 recommandé par les habitants
Echo Park Lake
563 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite running spot, the loop around the lake is about a mile and rewards you with views of downtown, blooming lotus plants on the water, paddle boats, ducks, and the occasional street vendor. If you see a guy with a shopping cart converted into a BBQ corn roaster, order some! Bring cash!
This trail will take you through the extensive Elysian Park. You'll be surprised by views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign, Downtown LA and other hidden nuggets.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Elysian park hiking trail
Elysian Park Drive
32 recommandé par les habitants
This trail will take you through the extensive Elysian Park. You'll be surprised by views of Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign, Downtown LA and other hidden nuggets.
An interesting history of its recent origins, take in the great views or enjoy the occasional event.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Parc historique d'État de Los Angeles
1245 N Spring St
41 recommandé par les habitants
An interesting history of its recent origins, take in the great views or enjoy the occasional event.

Drinks & Nightlife

This popular bottle shop offers beer on tap, bottled and wine. They have a huge selection, featuring both local and national/international offerings. Board games and small lounge area, as well as an outdoor patio for smoking. Happy hour M-Th until 7pm!
138 recommandé par les habitants
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset Blvd
138 recommandé par les habitants
This popular bottle shop offers beer on tap, bottled and wine. They have a huge selection, featuring both local and national/international offerings. Board games and small lounge area, as well as an outdoor patio for smoking. Happy hour M-Th until 7pm!
Straight-forward drinks, pool tables and occasional comedy shows/concerts.
112 recommandé par les habitants
Little Joy
1477 Sunset Blvd
112 recommandé par les habitants
Straight-forward drinks, pool tables and occasional comedy shows/concerts.

Arts & Culture

Always free entry, offering the very weirdest of the LA art scene. Check their website to see what's on. Expect nothing!
Human Resources Los Angeles
410 Cottage Home St
Always free entry, offering the very weirdest of the LA art scene. Check their website to see what's on. Expect nothing!
Rotating selection of art, usually free and sometimes you get surprised with some snacks and wine!
The Good Luck Gallery
945 Chung King Rd
Rotating selection of art, usually free and sometimes you get surprised with some snacks and wine!
Small space, but very contemporary and often edgy.
Subliminal Projects
1331 Sunset Blvd
Small space, but very contemporary and often edgy.
A small space, but fascinating to see the connection of Italian-Americans to this neighborhood. Rotating exhibits make for great photo ops.
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
644 N Main St
A small space, but fascinating to see the connection of Italian-Americans to this neighborhood. Rotating exhibits make for great photo ops.
Near one of the oldest buildings in LA, the initial home of LA's Chinatown, which moved north with the construction of Union Station. Fascinating and great events.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Chinese American Museum
425 N Los Angeles St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Near one of the oldest buildings in LA, the initial home of LA's Chinatown, which moved north with the construction of Union Station. Fascinating and great events.
Because this is LA!
Museum of Social Justice
115 Paseo De La Plaza
Because this is LA!

Shopping

Where else can you buy Mammoth Steaks or Dinosaur Eggs? This non-profit has interesting origins and is a fun distraction.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset Blvd
50 recommandé par les habitants
Where else can you buy Mammoth Steaks or Dinosaur Eggs? This non-profit has interesting origins and is a fun distraction.
Great vintage clothes at a decent price.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Lemon Frog Shop Vintage Bazaar
1202 N Alvarado St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Great vintage clothes at a decent price.
They have a very friendly cat (named "Sunday") and a good selection of 2nd hand items.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Sunday's Best Vintage
1557 Sunset Blvd
10 recommandé par les habitants
They have a very friendly cat (named "Sunday") and a good selection of 2nd hand items.