Food Scene
Locals-only cafe on Fairfax in Little Eithiopia. Wonderful espresso drinks. Also, try their matcha -- Taka, the owner, does a traditional Japanese matcha ceremony if you ask.
9 locals recommend
Paradocs Coffee & Tea
1032 S Fairfax AveLocals-only cafe on Fairfax in Little Eithiopia. Wonderful espresso drinks. Also, try their matcha -- Taka, the owner, does a traditional Japanese matcha ceremony if you ask.
Paper or Plastik Cafe
5772 W Pico BlvdWonderful brunch menu. Incredibly cool space.
One of the best new restaurants in town. Great and inventive food and drink menu.
11 locals recommend
Here's Looking At You
3901 W 6th StOne of the best new restaurants in town. Great and inventive food and drink menu.
Korean bar-be-que is a must-have LA experience. This place is one of the best among them.
23 locals recommend
Soowon Galbi
856 Vermont AveKorean bar-be-que is a must-have LA experience. This place is one of the best among them.
Night + Market Weho
9043 Sunset BlvdOne of the best thai food restaurants in the city.
Republique
624 S La Brea AveGuisados
1261 Sunset BlvdSqirl
720 N Virgil AveDemitasse Roastery and Kitchen
1542 North Cahuenga BoulevardPetit Trois
718 N Highland AveGus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
1262 Crenshaw BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdBest dance bar in the city.
Bar Mattachine
221 West 7th StreetBar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdBest wine bar in town. Plus great small plate food options.
Upstairs at Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayRooftop bar -- best views and drinks in downtown.
Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdBar + Restaurant + Arcade -- open til 2am.
Shopping
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StNorth Rodeo Drive
North Rodeo DriveHuge line of boutiques and department stores right by the beach.
1594 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeHuge line of boutiques and department stores right by the beach.
Sightseeing
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdBest views of Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
Lively, historic, up-and-coming area.
Santa Monica
Parks & Nature
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveRunyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveQuietest beach -- just north of Santa Monica, very few tourists.
127 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Quietest beach -- just north of Santa Monica, very few tourists.
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThe Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Broad
221 S Grand Ave