Guidebook for Los Angeles
Arts & Culture
Great art, plus free music 6-8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Μουσείο Τέχνης της Κομητείας του Λος Άντζελες
5905 Wilshire BlvdGreat art, plus free music 6-8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
World-class art museum in L.A.'s Brentwood area. Admission is free, but parking is not.
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Το Getty
1200 Getty Center DrWorld-class art museum in L.A.'s Brentwood area. Admission is free, but parking is not.
Antiquities in a recreation of a 70 AD villa. Admission is free, but parking is $15--reservations required.
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Η Βίλα Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyAntiquities in a recreation of a 70 AD villa. Admission is free, but parking is $15--reservations required.
A charming outdoor amphitheater, with music programs from June to October. Everything from symphonies to pop, jazz and reggae.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdA charming outdoor amphitheater, with music programs from June to October. Everything from symphonies to pop, jazz and reggae.
They show classic films from around the world. The venue is from 1923 and sports an Egyptian look. Daily, they show "Forever Hollywood" a survey of the artform.
American Cinematheque
1604 N Cahuenga BlvdThey show classic films from around the world. The venue is from 1923 and sports an Egyptian look. Daily, they show "Forever Hollywood" a survey of the artform.
Food Scene
Cafes, gifts, free music--one of the great places in Los Angeles.
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StCafes, gifts, free music--one of the great places in Los Angeles.
Μεγάλη Κεντρική Αγορά
317 S BroadwayGreat food and ambience--very popular for lunches.
Classic Mexican food! Great margaritas. The bar area provides a good place to watch sports events on a big screen TV. But the food is the real draw!
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El Cholo - The Original
1121 S Western AveClassic Mexican food! Great margaritas. The bar area provides a good place to watch sports events on a big screen TV. But the food is the real draw!
Organic food--they specialize in breakfast. It's just a 3 block stroll away.
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The Grain Cafe
4222 W Pico BlvdOrganic food--they specialize in breakfast. It's just a 3 block stroll away.
A marvelous Mexican Paleteria, with popsicles, ice cream and fruit bars. 3 blocks away from our house.
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Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars
4234 W Pico BlvdA marvelous Mexican Paleteria, with popsicles, ice cream and fruit bars. 3 blocks away from our house.
Old-school breakfast and lunch. Great chili burgers--and chili-fries. A Los Angeles tradition. 6 blocks away.
Tom's Number 5 Chiliburgers
4497 W Pico BlvdOld-school breakfast and lunch. Great chili burgers--and chili-fries. A Los Angeles tradition. 6 blocks away.
Houston-style tacos and burritos. They even have great vegetarian tacos.
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Sky's Gourmet Tacos
5303 W Pico BlvdHouston-style tacos and burritos. They even have great vegetarian tacos.
A classic breakfast and lunch place. The chicken is served on the side--not ON the waffles.
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Roscoe's Chicken And Waffles - Pico Blvd.
5006 W Pico BlvdA classic breakfast and lunch place. The chicken is served on the side--not ON the waffles.
Our favorite taco truck. They are open from 9:30 pm. until about 1 a.m. There can be a long line. Great, cheap food!
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El Chato Taco Truck
5300 West Olympic BoulevardOur favorite taco truck. They are open from 9:30 pm. until about 1 a.m. There can be a long line. Great, cheap food!
Our 2nd favorite taco truck. They can be very crowded on weekends. Lately, they are open from the afternoon until about 1 or 2 a.m.
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Leo's Tacos Truck
415 Glendale BlvdOur 2nd favorite taco truck. They can be very crowded on weekends. Lately, they are open from the afternoon until about 1 or 2 a.m.
They have the best Greek Gyros in Los Angeles. Fine little grocery store too. Highly recommended. Live music some nights too.
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Papa Cristo's Greek Grill
2771 W Pico BlvdThey have the best Greek Gyros in Los Angeles. Fine little grocery store too. Highly recommended. Live music some nights too.
Our favorite old-school steak house. It's like 1970 there. Quiet and tasty.
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Taylor's Steak House
3361 W 8th StOur favorite old-school steak house. It's like 1970 there. Quiet and tasty.
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdA modern cafe with sandwiches and salads. Good for take out.
Peruvian chicken--with a great, spicy hot green salsa. Eat in or take out. Closes at 10 pm.
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Pollo A La Brasa Western
764 S Western AvePeruvian chicken--with a great, spicy hot green salsa. Eat in or take out. Closes at 10 pm.
Coffee, cafes, bakeries, books, yoga, banks, etc. Close and quaint.
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Larchmont Village
Coffee, cafes, bakeries, books, yoga, banks, etc. Close and quaint.
Traditional American breakfast. 3 blocks away.
Eggs, bacon, hash-brown potatoes, toast, coffee, etc.
Open 7-2 M, T, Th, F, Sat. 8-1 Sunday. Closed Wednesdays.
House Of Breakfast
3728 W Olympic BlvdTraditional American breakfast. 3 blocks away.
Eggs, bacon, hash-brown potatoes, toast, coffee, etc.
Open 7-2 M, T, Th, F, Sat. 8-1 Sunday. Closed Wednesdays.
Armenian fire-roasted chicken, shawerma, falafel, tabbouleh salad, "mutabbal" eggplant dip, humus, pickled radishes. Eat in or take-out.
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Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset BlvdArmenian fire-roasted chicken, shawerma, falafel, tabbouleh salad, "mutabbal" eggplant dip, humus, pickled radishes. Eat in or take-out.
The food court has a wide variety of choices: New Orleans, Brazilian BBQ, French bistro, Indonesian, Mediterranean, traditional American, epmanadas and Bob's Donuts!
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThe food court has a wide variety of choices: New Orleans, Brazilian BBQ, French bistro, Indonesian, Mediterranean, traditional American, epmanadas and Bob's Donuts!
Village Pizzeria
131 N Larchmont BlvdNY-style pizza in charming Larchmont village.
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveExcellent pizza from baker Nancy Silverton.
Eataly L.A. features three restaurants, a cooking school, and a huge store for Italian foods. Located in the Century City Shopping center (6 miles/10 km from our house.) Call for reservations, as they are often full-up.
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Eataly L.A.
10250 Santa Monica BlvdEataly L.A. features three restaurants, a cooking school, and a huge store for Italian foods. Located in the Century City Shopping center (6 miles/10 km from our house.) Call for reservations, as they are often full-up.
Sightseeing
Movie star handprints in cement. A classic sight-seeing destination.
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Κινεζικά θέατρα TCL
6925 Hollywood BlvdMovie star handprints in cement. A classic sight-seeing destination.
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetA bit of old Mexico, with food and souvenirs.
Classic Art-Deco train station that links to L.A.'s Metrro-rail system.
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Union Station
800 N Alameda StClassic Art-Deco train station that links to L.A.'s Metrro-rail system.
Gorgeous Frank Gehry building that has tours available. Home of Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Philharmonic.
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Συναυλιακή αίθουσα Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveGorgeous Frank Gehry building that has tours available. Home of Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Philharmonic.
Classic Los Angeles beach area. Walk the boardwalk, rent bikes, eat, shop.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkClassic Los Angeles beach area. Walk the boardwalk, rent bikes, eat, shop.
Προκυμαία του Σάντα Μόνικα
200 Santa Monica PierNice view, classic carousel, food and shops.
Marvelous hiking area with views of the bay and the city. A hidden gem.
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Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdMarvelous hiking area with views of the bay and the city. A hidden gem.
Best view of the city. Especially good at night. Not as crowded as Griffith Observatory.
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Θέαση Jerome C. Daniel πάνω από το Hollywood Bowl
7036 Mulholland DrBest view of the city. Especially good at night. Not as crowded as Griffith Observatory.
Best view of the San Fernando Valley. Great at night.
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Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook at Fryman Canyon
8401 Mulholland DrBest view of the San Fernando Valley. Great at night.
Great hiking, with views of the Hollywood sign, downtown and the beach. http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=122
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat hiking, with views of the Hollywood sign, downtown and the beach. http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=122
All along Hollywood Blvd, there are commemorative stars embedded in the sidewalk. You may not recognize a lot of names, but it's a landmark.
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Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdAll along Hollywood Blvd, there are commemorative stars embedded in the sidewalk. You may not recognize a lot of names, but it's a landmark.
Life-like versions of old and new Hollywood stars.
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
6933 Hollywood BlvdLife-like versions of old and new Hollywood stars.
Theme park with rides and other attractions related to movies.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaTheme park with rides and other attractions related to movies.
Tour the lot at Warner Brothers.
http://www.wbstudiotour.com/
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdTour the lot at Warner Brothers.
http://www.wbstudiotour.com/
The best place to see the city and the Hollywood sign--perfect for selfies.
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Παρατηρητήριο Γκρίφιθ
2800 E Observatory RdThe best place to see the city and the Hollywood sign--perfect for selfies.
Entertainment & Activities
Harold A Henry Park
890 S Lucerne BlvdJust a block north! Nice!
Regal cinemas, Nokia Theater, Grammy Museum, Convention Center, Staples Center
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L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdRegal cinemas, Nokia Theater, Grammy Museum, Convention Center, Staples Center
Everything Else
Anderson Munger Family YMCA
4301 W 3rd StPool, exercise & yoga classes. Free 1 week trial.
Memorial Branch Library
4625 W Olympic BlvdBreezy park, quiet area, good selection--DVDs too.
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
6041 Cadillac AveEmergency Room
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly BlvdEmergency Room
Essentials
Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdClose by. Underground parking.
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdGood selection and prices.
Larchmont Village Wine, Spirits & Cheese
223 N Larchmont BlvdSandwiches to go!