Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Great outdoor patio with games and cool vibe. Try the brisket tacos they never disappoint. Weekend days or nights and happy hour during the week are great times to visit.
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El Tejano
11122 Magnolia BlvdGreat outdoor patio with games and cool vibe. Try the brisket tacos they never disappoint. Weekend days or nights and happy hour during the week are great times to visit.
The Brickyard Pub
11130 Magnolia BlvdPool house with great beer selection and dark ambiance.
Multiple level Bar/Lounge/Nightclub, where upstairs section only opens on the weekend including Thursdays. In an old bank building they transformed so pretty cool vibe and one of my go to spots when I don't want to trek over to Hollywood proper and stay in The Valley to get out.
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The Federal
5303 Lankershim BlvdMultiple level Bar/Lounge/Nightclub, where upstairs section only opens on the weekend including Thursdays. In an old bank building they transformed so pretty cool vibe and one of my go to spots when I don't want to trek over to Hollywood proper and stay in The Valley to get out.
Swanky bar and restaurant. Has a sexy and upscale feel to dress to impress for this place. Very chic clientele..
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Firefly
11720 Ventura BlvdSwanky bar and restaurant. Has a sexy and upscale feel to dress to impress for this place. Very chic clientele..
Comedy club with shows almost every night of the week! Fair prices too.
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Ha Ha Comedy Club
4712 Lankershim BlvdComedy club with shows almost every night of the week! Fair prices too.
Amazing drinks, unique New York feel ambiance and always good looking LA crowds to see here.
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Black Market Liquor Bar
11915 Ventura BlvdAmazing drinks, unique New York feel ambiance and always good looking LA crowds to see here.
Crowd tends to be the college type and this is one of the only places that is cool to check out on Sunday nights but it's a fun vibe with a live piano karoake type show. Drink specials are common here.
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Howl at the Moon Hollywood
6356 Hollywood BoulevardCrowd tends to be the college type and this is one of the only places that is cool to check out on Sunday nights but it's a fun vibe with a live piano karoake type show. Drink specials are common here.
Neighborhood dive bar with different crowds depending on the night. Small cover charge on the weekends with usually great music. Hit or miss at times but good place to peek into on the weekends.
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Skinny's Lounge
4923 Lankershim BlvdNeighborhood dive bar with different crowds depending on the night. Small cover charge on the weekends with usually great music. Hit or miss at times but good place to peek into on the weekends.
Best on Friday and Saturdays nights. Small venue, but great music. Worth checking out if you don't want to drive far or into Hollywood proper.
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Page 71 Lounge
11916 Ventura BlvdBest on Friday and Saturdays nights. Small venue, but great music. Worth checking out if you don't want to drive far or into Hollywood proper.
Great LA nightclub with outdoor patio. They also have some Sunday day parties.
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OHM
6801 Hollywood BlvdGreat LA nightclub with outdoor patio. They also have some Sunday day parties.
Le Jardin LA
1430 N Cahuenga BlvdMiami style and vibe at this hot club.
Huge Hollywood nightclub. Usually good on Saturdays. Always a great time here.
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Lure Nightclub
1439 Ivar AveHuge Hollywood nightclub. Usually good on Saturdays. Always a great time here.
Irish bar featuring basic pub grub, sports on TV & tight-shirted waitresses, plus patio seats looking onto the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
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Jameson's Irish Pub
6681 Hollywood BlvdIrish bar featuring basic pub grub, sports on TV & tight-shirted waitresses, plus patio seats looking onto the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Handcrafted, unusual mixed drinks star at this trendy spot at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
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Library Bar
630 W 6th StHandcrafted, unusual mixed drinks star at this trendy spot at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
Classic tiki drinks & food truck fare served amid tropical decor, with DJs, karaoke & live music.
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Tiki No
4657 Lankershim BlvdClassic tiki drinks & food truck fare served amid tropical decor, with DJs, karaoke & live music.
Dimly lit, relaxed spot offering cocktails, pool & an indie/alt jukebox.
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NoBAR
10622 Magnolia BlvdDimly lit, relaxed spot offering cocktails, pool & an indie/alt jukebox.
Food Scene
EAT
11108 Magnolia BlvdGreat local breakfast place!
Amazing old school diner with great service, a plethora of food options. Great for breakfast or late night after going out.
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North Hollywood Diner
11329 Magnolia BlvdAmazing old school diner with great service, a plethora of food options. Great for breakfast or late night after going out.
Great brunch here. Try the brisket plate it's amazing. Also there's a huge dog statue in the back patio you have to see.
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Idle Hour
4824 Vineland AveGreat brunch here. Try the brisket plate it's amazing. Also there's a huge dog statue in the back patio you have to see.
Classic eatery from the 1950's. Open 24hrs a day and has Hollywood memorabilia plastered along all the walls.
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Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrClassic eatery from the 1950's. Open 24hrs a day and has Hollywood memorabilia plastered along all the walls.
Amazing cafe with endless options for breakfast and lunch. Different unique rooms and outdoor settings to choose from. Everything here is mouthwatering.
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Aroma Coffee & Tea Co
4360 Tujunga AveAmazing cafe with endless options for breakfast and lunch. Different unique rooms and outdoor settings to choose from. Everything here is mouthwatering.
Rodini Park is ranked by Yelp as one of the top 30 restaurants in the nation! Greek, Mediterranean, Bakery all in one. Try one of the delicious deserts and sit outside in the fresh air on their cool patio. Their prices are also very reasonable. Love them!
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Rodini Park
11049 Magnolia BlvdRodini Park is ranked by Yelp as one of the top 30 restaurants in the nation! Greek, Mediterranean, Bakery all in one. Try one of the delicious deserts and sit outside in the fresh air on their cool patio. Their prices are also very reasonable. Love them!
Experience “baked-good gluttony at its finest” at this “fabulous” Cuban trio famed for its “cheap”, “huge array” of “drop-dead” pastries, “habit-forming” sandwiches, “art-quality” cakes and other “deelish” goodies (one bite of the potato ball “and you'll be hooked”); it's “a miracle” how the “efficient management” handles the “3-ring circus of customers” that pack into the “nondescript” digs, so “don't be dissuaded by the lines.”
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdExperience “baked-good gluttony at its finest” at this “fabulous” Cuban trio famed for its “cheap”, “huge array” of “drop-dead” pastries, “habit-forming” sandwiches, “art-quality” cakes and other “deelish” goodies (one bite of the potato ball “and you'll be hooked”); it's “a miracle” how the “efficient management” handles the “3-ring circus of customers” that pack into the “nondescript” digs, so “don't be dissuaded by the lines.”
This enormous, clubby Pan-Asian restaurant is known for a giant Buddha centerpiece & stylish crowd.
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TAO
6421 Selma AveThis enormous, clubby Pan-Asian restaurant is known for a giant Buddha centerpiece & stylish crowd.
A sophisticated, jewel-toned eatery with vintage decor offering New American plates, drinks & wine.
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Beauty & Essex
1615 Cahuenga BlvdA sophisticated, jewel-toned eatery with vintage decor offering New American plates, drinks & wine.
Upscale gastropub, one of a local chain, pairs wide selection of craft beers with inventive burgers.
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Stout Burgers & Beers
1544 N Cahuenga BlvdUpscale gastropub, one of a local chain, pairs wide selection of craft beers with inventive burgers.
The King of Grill
Amazing LA taco truck. Try their meat plate its a great deal!
Classic spot for ice cream & sorbet made with exotic ingredients.
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Mashti Malone's Ice Cream
1525 N La Brea AveClassic spot for ice cream & sorbet made with exotic ingredients.
Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
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The Habit Burger Grill
4770 Lankershim BlvdCharbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
Cocktails both classic & creative are available at this hip stomping ground for studio execs.
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Catcher In The Rye
10550 Riverside DrCocktails both classic & creative are available at this hip stomping ground for studio execs.
Great little gem inside the Gelsons supermarket. I used to always come and order the Chicken pesto sandwich with extra green cilantro sauce. You have to try it!
Wolfgang Puck Restaurant
4738 Laurel Canyon BlvdGreat little gem inside the Gelsons supermarket. I used to always come and order the Chicken pesto sandwich with extra green cilantro sauce. You have to try it!
Classic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.
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In-N-Out Burger
5864 Lankershim BoulevardClassic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.
Local order-at-the-counter chain for burritos & other Mexican basics, with a self-serve salsa bar.
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Poquito Mas
3701 Cahuenga Blvd WLocal order-at-the-counter chain for burritos & other Mexican basics, with a self-serve salsa bar.
Parks & Nature
Great place to relax, read a book, exercise or just walk on the bike trail. Also cool to people watch here. Very active but tranquil at the same time.
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North Hollywood Recreation Center
11430 Chandler BlvdGreat place to relax, read a book, exercise or just walk on the bike trail. Also cool to people watch here. Very active but tranquil at the same time.
Great hike to check out if it's not too hot outside. Stunning views of the San Fernando Valley and the mountains.
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Wilacre Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
3431 Fryman RdGreat hike to check out if it's not too hot outside. Stunning views of the San Fernando Valley and the mountains.
Great small park next to Universal Metro train station and Universal Studios entrance. Relaxing park amongst the hustle and bustle of the edge of the San Fernando Valley.
South Weddington Park
10600 Valleyheart DrGreat small park next to Universal Metro train station and Universal Studios entrance. Relaxing park amongst the hustle and bustle of the edge of the San Fernando Valley.
If you're in good shape or just daring enough to trek this hike you can get very close to the Hollywood sign. My favorite hike in LA.
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Wonder View Trail Head
Wonder View DriveIf you're in good shape or just daring enough to trek this hike you can get very close to the Hollywood sign. My favorite hike in LA.
Getting Around
Major transportation hub which can connect you to Downtown Los Angeles and many parts of the San Fernando Valley. You can get pretty much anywhere in Los Angeles from this train/bus/subway station.
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Lankershim / Chandler station
Major transportation hub which can connect you to Downtown Los Angeles and many parts of the San Fernando Valley. You can get pretty much anywhere in Los Angeles from this train/bus/subway station.
Another major transportation hub which can connect you to Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood proper.
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Universal City Red Line Sta
Another major transportation hub which can connect you to Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood proper.
Essentials
Big grocery chain store. You can pretty much get anything you need from here. Open from 6am-1am
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Ralphs
1100 N San Fernando BlvdBig grocery chain store. You can pretty much get anything you need from here. Open from 6am-1am
Walgreens
5224 Coldwater Canyon AveCVS
1747 N Cahuenga BlvdSightseeing
Great place to visit while in LA. Many options to eat and shop around. Also check out the movie theater with reclining seats they're awesome.
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Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City PlazaGreat place to visit while in LA. Many options to eat and shop around. Also check out the movie theater with reclining seats they're awesome.
Check out the rooftop restaurant/bar, the views are to die for. Classic Hollywood vibes. Daybeds to relax on great during day or night. But they close early and 12am.
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Mama Shelter
6500 Selma AveCheck out the rooftop restaurant/bar, the views are to die for. Classic Hollywood vibes. Daybeds to relax on great during day or night. But they close early and 12am.
Famous old Hollywood hotel, worth checking out at least once. Marilyn Monroe was discovered at the pool area. Rumor has it she still haunts this place. Their Summer Sunday pool parties are legendary if you can get it. Their main lobby is great to hang and have a drink and enjoy the ambiance of such a unique building with so much history.
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The Hollywood Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood BlvdFamous old Hollywood hotel, worth checking out at least once. Marilyn Monroe was discovered at the pool area. Rumor has it she still haunts this place. Their Summer Sunday pool parties are legendary if you can get it. Their main lobby is great to hang and have a drink and enjoy the ambiance of such a unique building with so much history.
Shopping
Along this intersection you'll find many shops and boutiques. Very trendy and fashionable area.
Laurel Canyon Blvd. & Ventura Blvd. station
Along this intersection you'll find many shops and boutiques. Very trendy and fashionable area.
Huge shopping mall with all the brand names including Bloomingdales and Macy's among others.
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Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside DrHuge shopping mall with all the brand names including Bloomingdales and Macy's among others.
Discount retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
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Marshalls
11239 Ventura BlvdDiscount retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
Retail chain selling brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories & housewares at discount prices.
Ross Dress for Less
13750 Riverside DrRetail chain selling brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories & housewares at discount prices.