Guidebook for Los Angeles
Entertainment & Activities
Open since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom.
Quick walking distance and cheap matinee!
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Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrOpen since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom.
Quick walking distance and cheap matinee!
Rooftop Cinema Club
6121 Sunset BoulevardFun outdoor screening experience.
Hip, casual theater for comedy, music, classes & more, plus a cafe with gourmet eats, beer & wine.
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Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe
2106 Hyperion AveHip, casual theater for comedy, music, classes & more, plus a cafe with gourmet eats, beer & wine.
Massive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.
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L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdMassive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.
Tuesday & Wednesdays $3 first run movies all day and $4 matinees every other day.
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Highland Theatres
5604 N Figueroa StTuesday & Wednesdays $3 first run movies all day and $4 matinees every other day.
Tiny local theater with some Independent Film selection.
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Los Feliz 3 Cinemas
1822 N Vermont AveTiny local theater with some Independent Film selection.
Ornate mansion housing an iconic private club for magicians, with public performances & classes.
Make reservations well ahead of time, I have a contact if you need one.
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The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin AveOrnate mansion housing an iconic private club for magicians, with public performances & classes.
Make reservations well ahead of time, I have a contact if you need one.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox.
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Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdLively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox.
Quirky neighborhood fixture offering tapas, paella & weekend flamenco shows, plus live-music nights.
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El Cid
4212 Sunset Blvd Quirky neighborhood fixture offering tapas, paella & weekend flamenco shows, plus live-music nights.
Hip neighborhood mainstay for local & established indie bands often presents free shows.
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The Satellite
Hip neighborhood mainstay for local & established indie bands often presents free shows.
1920s-style saloon with ornate, throwback decor offering haute classic cocktails.
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The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica Blvd1920s-style saloon with ornate, throwback decor offering haute classic cocktails.
Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
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The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdIntimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.
Hipster haunt for live indie rock shows & DJ nights, with a smaller, sister club upstairs, the Echo.
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Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdHipster haunt for live indie rock shows & DJ nights, with a smaller, sister club upstairs, the Echo.
Parks & Nature
Scenic spot good for walking/jogging. Well lit at night.
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Silver Lake Reservoir
Scenic spot good for walking/jogging. Well lit at night.
Large complex featuring art classes for both adults & children plus wine tastings & a gallery.
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Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdLarge complex featuring art classes for both adults & children plus wine tastings & a gallery.
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.
Short hike to get to the viewing spot behind the sign and catch some amazing views.
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Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardErected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.
Short hike to get to the viewing spot behind the sign and catch some amazing views.
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveLandmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.
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L-Aġġorament tal-Ħuta tal-Qadima
4801 Griffith Park DrFounded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species.
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LA Zoo station
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species.
Silverlake Dog Park
1893-1899 Silver Lake BlvdBaxter Stairs
2100 Park Dr Hiking path to Elysian Park.
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd Great hiking near Dodgers Stadium.
Food Scene
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdHigh-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats.
Easily one of my favorite Gelaterias. Friendly staff and love their selection of flavors.
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Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset BlvdFlorentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats.
Easily one of my favorite Gelaterias. Friendly staff and love their selection of flavors.
Friendly staff and fast service. My go-to for fish and shrimp tacos in the area.
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Best Fish Taco In Ensenada
1650 Hillhurst AveFriendly staff and fast service. My go-to for fish and shrimp tacos in the area.
Tasty kebobs & other Turkish street eats.
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Spitz - Los Feliz - Mediterranean Restaurant- Outdoor Dining- Delivery-Takeout
1725 Hillhurst Ave Tasty kebobs & other Turkish street eats.
American comfort food & Filipino homestyle favorites served in a relaxed setting with live music.
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La Rose Cafe
4749 Fountain AveAmerican comfort food & Filipino homestyle favorites served in a relaxed setting with live music.
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
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Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveIntimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
Caffe Vita
4459 Sunset BlvdClosest coffee shop just down the street.
Starbucks
7055 Sunset BlvdNearest Starbucks.
Dinosaur Coffee
4334 Sunset BlvdNearby hip coffee shop.
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
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Il-Market Grand Central
317 S BroadwayEmporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
Can't come to Cali without having some In-N-Out! Usually open late till 1am.
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In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdCan't come to Cali without having some In-N-Out! Usually open late till 1am.
Another local Socal late night favorite famous for it's chili cheese burgers, fries, and hot dogs. Open 24/7!
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Original Tommy's
5873 Hollywood BlvdAnother local Socal late night favorite famous for it's chili cheese burgers, fries, and hot dogs. Open 24/7!
Great Thai food with friendly service, located on the edge of Thai Town. Open till midnight!
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Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood BlvdGreat Thai food with friendly service, located on the edge of Thai Town. Open till midnight!
Long standing local joint known for tasty shawarma and rotisserie chicken. Open till midnight!
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Zankou Chicken
5065 Sunset BlvdLong standing local joint known for tasty shawarma and rotisserie chicken. Open till midnight!
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont AveFrench eatery with happy hour specials.
The local LA dining experience isn't complete without some late night tacos from a truck.
Open late till 2am weekdays, and 3am weekends.
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Leo's Taco Truck
5525 Sunset BlvdThe local LA dining experience isn't complete without some late night tacos from a truck.
Open late till 2am weekdays, and 3am weekends.
Sightseeing
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Great area for hiking as well.
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Osservatorju Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdThis art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Great area for hiking as well.
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, situated within neighboring districts of Chinatown and Echo Park.
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Angelino Heights Historic Area
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, situated within neighboring districts of Chinatown and Echo Park.
Shopping
Open-air marketplace for local produce, vintage clothing & prepared food. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdOpen-air marketplace for local produce, vintage clothing & prepared food. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
A vast selection of beer, wine & spirits is offered at this sizable store with a deli.
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Cap N' Cork Junior Market
1674 Hillhurst AveA vast selection of beer, wine & spirits is offered at this sizable store with a deli.
Trendy shop lures locals with its selection of artisanal wines, microbrews, sake & regular tastings.
Wine tastings with flights on Monday night.
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Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdTrendy shop lures locals with its selection of artisanal wines, microbrews, sake & regular tastings.
Wine tastings with flights on Monday night.
Venerable record store buying & selling CDs, DVDs, vinyl & various music-themed memorabilia.
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Rockaway Records
2395 Glendale BlvdVenerable record store buying & selling CDs, DVDs, vinyl & various music-themed memorabilia.
Essentials
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdGrocery, about a 7 minute walk away
One Down Dog
5531 Sunset Blvd Great local yoga studio.
Sunset Laundry
3812 Sunset BlvdOnly 7 min walk down the street, open 6AM-10PM.
Local family owned grocery chain with international selection. Great alternative to Vons, etc.
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JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont AveLocal family owned grocery chain with international selection. Great alternative to Vons, etc.