Guidebook for Los Angeles
Interesting sights
Train station. Close to Alvera street for Mexican food, imports, lively entertainment
Metro link connection
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Union Station
800 N Alameda StTrain station. Close to Alvera street for Mexican food, imports, lively entertainment
Metro link connection
Reservation required. Great place to meditate or have quiet time. Services available
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Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset BlvdReservation required. Great place to meditate or have quiet time. Services available
Arts & Culture
Wide range of magic shows by the experts. You must know a magician to enter. Dinner or brunch included.
Hollywood
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The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin AveWide range of magic shows by the experts. You must know a magician to enter. Dinner or brunch included.
Hollywood
Wonderful exhibits, movies,lectures and entertainment in an intimate setting. Beautiful gift shop.
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Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda BlvdWonderful exhibits, movies,lectures and entertainment in an intimate setting. Beautiful gift shop.
Take a tour of the studios or watch a TV show filmed live.
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Fox Searchlight Pictures
10201 W Pico BlvdTake a tour of the studios or watch a TV show filmed live.
Multiple art galleries in one location. Contemporary artists local and international. Near Main Street in Santa Monica
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Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan AveMultiple art galleries in one location. Contemporary artists local and international. Near Main Street in Santa Monica
Sightseeing
Popular tourist attraction. Pre-historic bones displayed in the setting they were found in many years ago. Next to LACMA.
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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdPopular tourist attraction. Pre-historic bones displayed in the setting they were found in many years ago. Next to LACMA.
Fun area to bike ride. Bike rentals available. Lots of good restaurants, casual and upscale. Summer concerts on Thursdays evening at Chase Park. You can take a ferry boat to get there.
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Marina del Rey Visitors Center
4701 Admiralty WayFun area to bike ride. Bike rentals available. Lots of good restaurants, casual and upscale. Summer concerts on Thursdays evening at Chase Park. You can take a ferry boat to get there.
Fun place to walk, bike or skate. Art exhibits by local artists. Interesting people watching. Spend the day at the beach.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkFun place to walk, bike or skate. Art exhibits by local artists. Interesting people watching. Spend the day at the beach.
Popular tourist attraction. See your favorite Actors handprints and signatures in cement walkway.
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Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
6255 Sunset BlvdPopular tourist attraction. See your favorite Actors handprints and signatures in cement walkway.
Authentic historical ship. Good restaurants on board. You can rent a cabin on the ship for the night. Reservations suggested. Lovely area around the ship to walk and shop.
Special Sunday Buffet Brunch
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RMS Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyAuthentic historical ship. Good restaurants on board. You can rent a cabin on the ship for the night. Reservations suggested. Lovely area around the ship to walk and shop.
Special Sunday Buffet Brunch
The Russian Scorpion Submarine
1126 Queens HwyNext to the Queen Mary in Long Beach
See the stars and planets through powerful telescopes
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Griffith-Observatorium
2800 E Observatory RdSee the stars and planets through powerful telescopes
Entertainment & Activities
Fun place to take kids. Games, small amusement park, ferris wheel, restaurants, souveniers, fishing off the pier.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFun place to take kids. Games, small amusement park, ferris wheel, restaurants, souveniers, fishing off the pier.
Popular place to see how movies and special effects are made. Rides for kids. Enjoyed by young and old.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaPopular place to see how movies and special effects are made. Rides for kids. Enjoyed by young and old.
Famous attraction for people visiting LA. The original Disneyland. Rides that appeal to all ages. Suggest you go during the week. Weekends are crowded. Expensive. Ask me for discounted tickets.
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrFamous attraction for people visiting LA. The original Disneyland. Rides that appeal to all ages. Suggest you go during the week. Weekends are crowded. Expensive. Ask me for discounted tickets.
Popular tourist attraction. Amusement park, restaurants, shopping. Near Disneyland
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Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdPopular tourist attraction. Amusement park, restaurants, shopping. Near Disneyland
Popular nighttime entertainment. Emerging comedians. Audience participation. Dinner and drinks served.
Comedy Club Inc
8162 Melrose AvePopular nighttime entertainment. Emerging comedians. Audience participation. Dinner and drinks served.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
900 W Olympic BlvdFun place for dinning and entertainment
The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin AveHighly rated tour by people who attend. Popular shows, memorabilia and learn how shows are made. Featuring Harry Potter, Gilmore Girls,Big Bang Theory, Superhero’s and more. Rates less during the week.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdHighly rated tour by people who attend. Popular shows, memorabilia and learn how shows are made. Featuring Harry Potter, Gilmore Girls,Big Bang Theory, Superhero’s and more. Rates less during the week.
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa StSite of Academy Awards. Check for current entertainment and memorable performances
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Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood BlvdSite of Academy Awards. Check for current entertainment and memorable performances
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire BlvdEl Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire Blvd
Saban Theater
8440 Wilshire BlvdShopping
Popular tourist attraction and now a hot spot for locals for food, fresh produce, dinning, gifts, souvinershops. Interesting things for sale, local and international items. Grove is right next door
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StPopular tourist attraction and now a hot spot for locals for food, fresh produce, dinning, gifts, souvinershops. Interesting things for sale, local and international items. Grove is right next door
Favorite outdoor shopping mall. Expensive and inexpensive things to buy. Nice souviners. Unique shops, movie theater, and a variety of restaurants.
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The Grove
189 The Grove DrFavorite outdoor shopping mall. Expensive and inexpensive things to buy. Nice souviners. Unique shops, movie theater, and a variety of restaurants.
Popular restaurant for the locals. Outdoor shops and specialty ice cream.
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Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdPopular restaurant for the locals. Outdoor shops and specialty ice cream.
Popular place to shop for young people who are into fashion.
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Melrose Avenue
7763 Melrose AvePopular place to shop for young people who are into fashion.
Favorite shopping center for many people located in West Hollywood. Large indoor mall. Restaurants and famous label designer clothing. Underground Parking.
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Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdFavorite shopping center for many people located in West Hollywood. Large indoor mall. Restaurants and famous label designer clothing. Underground Parking.
Walking distance from my house. Beautiful outdoor mall. Two levels. Outdoor entertainment during the summer. Great restaurants. Designer clothing and bags. Tea shops, Coffee. 15 Century AMC Theaters.
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California 2
California 2Walking distance from my house. Beautiful outdoor mall. Two levels. Outdoor entertainment during the summer. Great restaurants. Designer clothing and bags. Tea shops, Coffee. 15 Century AMC Theaters.
High end shopping for specialty items, designer clothes for men and women, jewelery. Several surrounding streets have fine shopping and restaurants as well.
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Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveHigh end shopping for specialty items, designer clothes for men and women, jewelery. Several surrounding streets have fine shopping and restaurants as well.
Regency Bruin Theatre
948 Broxton AvePopular for shopping, dinning, movies. Close to UCLA
Popular electronic store for computers, TV, appliances, phones, printers, games, repairs.
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Best Buy
1015 N La Brea AvePopular electronic store for computers, TV, appliances, phones, printers, games, repairs.
Nice variety of imported clothing, jewelery, furnishings,food,wine,beer,coffee,tea and snacks.
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Cost Plus World Market
10860 Santa Monica BlvdNice variety of imported clothing, jewelery, furnishings,food,wine,beer,coffee,tea and snacks.
Target
8480 Beverly BlvdWonderful variety store and great prices!
Koreatown Plaza
928 S Western AvePopular place if your looking for Korean food, shopping
Wholesale building for clothes, gifts, furniture. Open to the public the last Friday of the month. But double check before you go.
California Market Center
110 E 9th StWholesale building for clothes, gifts, furniture. Open to the public the last Friday of the month. But double check before you go.
Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Japanese Village Plaza MallItems from Japan, clothes,
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StQuaint country stores, easy to shop, ice cream.
You can few it from a few blocks away, from the West Hollywood area or take a hike right up to it.
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Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardYou can few it from a few blocks away, from the West Hollywood area or take a hike right up to it.
Walking distance. Wide range of upscale shopping, designer clothes, Macys, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, boutique shops, gelato , frozen yogurt, bakeries, nice selection of restaurants, coffee shops & food court. Location of Eataly and Century AMC 15 theaters. Entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights during the summer.
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Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdWalking distance. Wide range of upscale shopping, designer clothes, Macys, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, boutique shops, gelato , frozen yogurt, bakeries, nice selection of restaurants, coffee shops & food court. Location of Eataly and Century AMC 15 theaters. Entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights during the summer.
Restaurants
Casa Blanca Moroccan Kitchen
Excellent Moroccan cuisine. Open for dinner. On Melrose near LaBrea
Romantic atmosphere. Looks simple from the front but lovely inside!
Good food and entertainment in the middle of downtown Culver City. Small menu. $$$
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The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdGood food and entertainment in the middle of downtown Culver City. Small menu. $$$
Romantic restaurant overlooking the Pacific ocean. Popular spot at Sunset. They also have brunch on Sunday.
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Geoffreys
27400 Pacific Coast HwyRomantic restaurant overlooking the Pacific ocean. Popular spot at Sunset. They also have brunch on Sunday.
Popular restaurant for fish overlooking the ocean. Go at Sunset. Casual $$$
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Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayPopular restaurant for fish overlooking the ocean. Go at Sunset. Casual $$$
Lots of stores and restaurants. College community. Near UCLA. Inexpensive places to eat.
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Westwood Village
Lots of stores and restaurants. College community. Near UCLA. Inexpensive places to eat.
Great casual dinning, close by. Fresh cooked meals. New menu items daily. Seasonal specialties. Open for breakfast, lunch. Just north of Westfield Shopping Center. Yummy desserts! Food items to go
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Clementine Catering & Café
1751 Ensley AveGreat casual dinning, close by. Fresh cooked meals. New menu items daily. Seasonal specialties. Open for breakfast, lunch. Just north of Westfield Shopping Center. Yummy desserts! Food items to go
Shamshiri Grill
1712 Westwood BlvdGood authentic persian restaurant
Pomodoro Trattoria
1393 Westwood BlvdDelicious authentic Italian food. Cozy dinningroom.
Popular burger for foreign visitors
Closest is on Santa Monica Blvd, just a short walk west of Beverly Glen
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McDonald's
2902 W Pico BlvdPopular burger for foreign visitors
Closest is on Santa Monica Blvd, just a short walk west of Beverly Glen
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdPopular coffee , iced coffee and tea blends
Pastina Trattoria
2260 Westwood BlvdDelicious Italian food. Open for dinner. Close by
Quick sandwiches when you're on the go.
A local favorite. Also located in the Westfield Shopping Mall
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Subway
1801 Pico BlvdQuick sandwiches when you're on the go.
A local favorite. Also located in the Westfield Shopping Mall
Restaurants and shopping. Good prices on clothing and other items.
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Chinatown
Restaurants and shopping. Good prices on clothing and other items.
India's Oven
7231 Beverly BlvdDelicious Indian food
Arty, industrial-chic shop specializing in siphon brewed coffee and high-end espresso drinks
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Balconi Coffee Company
11301 W Olympic BlvdArty, industrial-chic shop specializing in siphon brewed coffee and high-end espresso drinks
Colorful sports bar and grill serving up numerous chili options and other casual pub fare
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Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton AveColorful sports bar and grill serving up numerous chili options and other casual pub fare
Native Foods Cafe
1114 Gayley AveCalifornia-style vegan fare ordered at a counter
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveVegan organic fare and smoothies
Nori
8730 Santa Monica BlvdGreat Sushi Bar. Cozy restaurant in West Hollywood. Highly rated. Friendly servers.
Fresh fare. Vegetarian and vegan options. Casual dinning. Reasonable pricing. New location at Westfield Mall Century City
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Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdFresh fare. Vegetarian and vegan options. Casual dinning. Reasonable pricing. New location at Westfield Mall Century City
Famous for home made pasta, pizza, gelato and more. To go items. Italian market at its best! Casual dinning. Busy place so go on off hours.
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Eataly L.A.
10250 Santa Monica BlvdFamous for home made pasta, pizza, gelato and more. To go items. Italian market at its best! Casual dinning. Busy place so go on off hours.
Menu with something for everyone. Fast service and good food
California Pizza Kitchen at Westfield Century City
Menu with something for everyone. Fast service and good food
Delicious burgers and fries. Quick service. Beverly Hills location on Beverly Drive. Outdoor seating.
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Burger Lounge
8539 Sunset BlvdDelicious burgers and fries. Quick service. Beverly Hills location on Beverly Drive. Outdoor seating.
Famous deli. You may run into a celebrity here. Busy place. Go off hours.
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Nate n Als
414 N Beverly DrFamous deli. You may run into a celebrity here. Busy place. Go off hours.
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StAuthentic Lebanese Food
The Mar Vista
12249 Venice Blvd.Unusual menu. Good sized portions. Delicious!
Quick, delicious sandwiches and salads. New location at Westfield Mall
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Panini Kabob Grill - Beverly Hills
9601 N Santa Monica BlvdQuick, delicious sandwiches and salads. New location at Westfield Mall
Best burgers, steak and other delicious items for lunch or dinner. Upscale. Reservations recommended.
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South Beverly Grill
122 S Beverly DrBest burgers, steak and other delicious items for lunch or dinner. Upscale. Reservations recommended.
Delicious southern Italian faire. Reservations recommended. Quaint and charming. Nice ambience but can be crowded and noisy.
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Sotto
9575 W Pico BlvdDelicious southern Italian faire. Reservations recommended. Quaint and charming. Nice ambience but can be crowded and noisy.
Century City Mall station
California Pizza Kitchen at Westfield Century City
The Apple Pan
10801 W Pico BlvdLocal favorite for burgers, fries and best pies!
Sunnin Lebanese Cafe
1776 Westwood BlvdGreat humus and kabobs
Shamshiri Grill
1712 Westwood BlvdDelicious Persian food. Generous portions to share.
John O'Groats
10516 W Pico BlvdLocal favorite for breakfast.
Famous California Chocolates. They ship. Free samples. Oldest candy store.
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See's Candies
3431 S La Cienega BlvdFamous California Chocolates. They ship. Free samples. Oldest candy store.
FOOD
10571 W Pico BlvdDelicious fresh casual dinning close by.
Tocaya Modern Mexican
8720 Sunset BlvdHealthy Mexican
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose AveTasty, upscale vegan Mexican food
Local favorite for vegetarian cuisine. Short drive.
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Sage Plant Based Bistro West
5668 Sepulveda BlvdLocal favorite for vegetarian cuisine. Short drive.
Famous hot dog stand. Variety of toppings for your hot dogs,sausages, and burgers. Long lines, so go on off peak times.
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Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveFamous hot dog stand. Variety of toppings for your hot dogs,sausages, and burgers. Long lines, so go on off peak times.
Primarily a delicious healthy sandwich & salad shop. Located in Century City and Santa Monica.
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Mendocino Farms
175 S Fairfax AvePrimarily a delicious healthy sandwich & salad shop. Located in Century City and Santa Monica.
Local favorite. Fresh Mexican ingredients, fast food at the food court in Century City Westfield Mall. Create your own salad or main dish. Variety of foods to choose from.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
7660 Sunset BlvdLocal favorite. Fresh Mexican ingredients, fast food at the food court in Century City Westfield Mall. Create your own salad or main dish. Variety of foods to choose from.
Several locations: Beverly Hills, the Grove Shopping Mall, Marina Del Rey.
Huge menu.
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The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía MarinaSeveral locations: Beverly Hills, the Grove Shopping Mall, Marina Del Rey.
Huge menu.
Nice variety of American favorites. Friendly servers and beautiful view of the Marina. Nice for lunch or dinner.
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Tony P's Dockside Grill
4445 Admiralty WayNice variety of American favorites. Friendly servers and beautiful view of the Marina. Nice for lunch or dinner.
Wide Variety of items on the menu. From breakfast to ice cream shakes. Burgers, fried food, fountain favorites. 50’s decor & music. Friendly staff.
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Cafe 50's
11623 Santa Monica BlvdWide Variety of items on the menu. From breakfast to ice cream shakes. Burgers, fried food, fountain favorites. 50’s decor & music. Friendly staff.
Dan Modern Chinese
146 S Lake AveDelicious new Chinese fare. Casual.
My new favorite for Burgers and Fries. High quality. Variety of toppings and sides to choose from. Salads and vegan options available. Mac n cheese and more. Located Avenue of the Stars/Olympic Blvd. Tucked into a business district among a line of other popular restaurants.
The Stand - American Classics Redefined
My new favorite for Burgers and Fries. High quality. Variety of toppings and sides to choose from. Salads and vegan options available. Mac n cheese and more. Located Avenue of the Stars/Olympic Blvd. Tucked into a business district among a line of other popular restaurants.
U-Zen
11951 Santa Monica BlvdPopular restaurant for vegan and vegetarian food. Unique menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Walking distance. End of east side of mall on first level
True Food Kitchen
Popular restaurant for vegan and vegetarian food. Unique menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Walking distance. End of east side of mall on first level
Parks & Nature
Beautiful sculptures and gardens on the campus of UCLA
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Botanischer Garten Mildred E. Mathias der UCLA
707 Tiverton DrBeautiful sculptures and gardens on the campus of UCLA
Public local park, 18 hole golf course, pro shop, tennis courts, walking trails. Indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Outdoor pool open during the summer. Driving range. Golf & tennis lessons.
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Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
2551 Motor AvePublic local park, 18 hole golf course, pro shop, tennis courts, walking trails. Indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Outdoor pool open during the summer. Driving range. Golf & tennis lessons.
Indoor pool, heated year round. Small fee. Tennis courts, racquet ball. Classes of all kinds available to young and old.
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Westwood Park
1350 Veteran AveIndoor pool, heated year round. Small fee. Tennis courts, racquet ball. Classes of all kinds available to young and old.
Local park for lawn bowling and other recreational opportunities.
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Roxbury Park
471 S Roxbury DrLocal park for lawn bowling and other recreational opportunities.
Local park for young children and seniors.
Driving range. Take Beverly Glen north til you reach the park on your right.
Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Park
646 Comstock AveLocal park for young children and seniors.
Driving range. Take Beverly Glen north til you reach the park on your right.
Great place to hike
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Interagency Visitor Center
26876 Mulholland HwyGreat place to hike
Holmby Park
601 Comstock AvenueSmall residential park among beautiful homes
Nice hikes close by. Organized hikes available. Golf course.
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Griffith PARK TRAILS
2715 N Vermont Canyon RdNice hikes close by. Organized hikes available. Golf course.
Tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball, adult classes, golf course & driving range, outdoor pool, picnic areas. Team sports.
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Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
2551 Motor AveTennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball, adult classes, golf course & driving range, outdoor pool, picnic areas. Team sports.
Huntington Library Kunstsammlungen und Botanische Gärten
1151 Oxford Rd