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 os moradores locais recomendam
Eastside Italian Deli
1013 Alpine St
17 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
WINSOME
54 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Eightfold Coffee
1294 Sunset Blvd
30 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd
395 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Scoops Chinatown
727 N Broadway
9 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda St
100 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
The Little Jewel of New Orleans
207 Ord St
25 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset Blvd
323 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Button Mash
1391 Sunset Blvd
106 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Union Station
800 N Alameda St
341 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Parque Natural Vista Hermosa, Autoridade de Recreação e Conservação de Montanhas
100 N Toluca St
63 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Echo Park Lake
563 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Trilha de caminhada do parque Elysian
Elysian Park Drive
32 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 N Spring St
41 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset Blvd
138 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Little Joy
1477 Sunset Blvd
112 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Chinese American Museum
425 N Los Angeles St
13 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset Blvd
50 os moradores locais recomendam
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 os moradores locais recomendam
Lemon Frog Shop Vintage Bazaar
1202 N Alvarado St
7 os moradores locais recomendam
Great vintage clothes at a decent price.
They have a very friendly cat (named "Sunday") and a good selection of 2nd hand items.
10 os moradores locais recomendam
Sunday's Best Vintage
1557 Sunset Blvd
10 os moradores locais recomendam
They have a very friendly cat (named "Sunday") and a good selection of 2nd hand items.